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Amplifiers

Fender Deluxe Amp 5E3 1955, Tweed

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InstrumentAmplifiers
BrandFender
ModelDeluxe 5E3
FinishTweed
SKUAP3870-A
Made In Year1955
Preamp12AY7, 12AX7
Power6V6 (x2)
Rectifier5Y3
Wattage12 Watts
Circuit5E3
SpeakerEra-appropriate Jensen P12Q from 1951
TransformersOriginal Triad
PTTriad 6452
OTTriad 50246
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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