Amplifiers

Fender Deluxe Amp 5E3 1955, Tweed

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Deluxe 5E3
Finish	Tweed
SKU	AP3870-A
Made In Year	1955
Preamp	12AY7, 12AX7
Power	6V6 (x2)
Rectifier	5Y3
Wattage	12 Watts
Circuit	5E3
Speaker	Era-appropriate Jensen P12Q from 1951
Transformers	Original Triad
PT	Triad 6452
OT	Triad 50246

Description

The 5E3 Deluxe is the quintessential embodiment of the Tweed era Fender tone. Many builders have tried to recreate this design over the years, but none truly capture the magic like the original Triad transformers. The speaker (a 1951 P12Q) is an earlier version of what would have been stock, maintaining the amp’s authentic vintage character. This amp has been serviced for modern use, with a replaced power cord, electrolytic caps, and 3 changed coupling caps. All of the original carbon comp resistors are still present. While not pristine, the original tweed covering has held up well.

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