Amplifiers

Fender Harvard Amp 5F10 1956, Tweed

$7,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Harvard
Finish	Tweed
SKU	AP3978-A
Made In Year	1956
Preamp	6AV6, 12AX7
Power	6V6 (x2)
Rectifier	5Y3
Wattage	10 Watts
Circuit	5F10
Speaker	Original Style Period Correct Jensen P10R from 1957 (re-coned)
Transformers	Original PT, Changed OT
PT	Original NYT (New York Transformer) 5396
OT	Changed 50's/60's Motorola E95-1079/138940

Description

The Fender Harvard amp has become somewhat elusive these days, as we rarely see them come through our doors. It can be considered a "one-channel" version of the Tweed Deluxe, eliminating the Normal side and is driven by a single triode 6AV6 tube. Compared to the 5E3 Deluxe, the output tends to be on the tamer side, making it a lower-volume alternative. This no-nonsense design excels in its simplicity, which is why it has begun to eclipse the demand for the mighty 5E3 Deluxe. This particular amp shows the classic worn Tweed character, with a great sound to match. It even has some lacquer overspray on part of the Tweed, though the panels and covering remain original.

The replaced output transformer appears to be from a similar era as the original Triad, and research indicates it’s a late '50s or early '60s Motorola brand. Internally, the electrolytic caps and power cord have been replaced, and the bias supply has been converted to a standard diode setup instead of the original Selenium. All the original yellow Astron coupling caps and carbon comp resistors are still present.

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