Seminole county, FL, United States
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This 1957 Fender Princeton 5F2 Narrow Panel is a vintage 4-5 watt tube combo amplifier highly prized for its simple Class A circuit and "big box" cabinet design. Often described as a "Champ with a tone control," it delivers a harmonically rich, overdriven tone that makes it a favorite for studio recording. This particular specimen is in excellent cosmetic and operational condition featuring original tweed covering, baffle, grill, back panels, original transformers, leather handle, and an unmolested chassis which has a very clean chrome faceplate and intact silk screen graphics. Sympathetically serviced with high quality filter and bypass caps (inside the Astron covers) and a grounded power cord saving you hundreds $ and allowing for plug and play enjoyment. The original 8 inch speaker is in great cosmetic and sonic condition. Thanks for looking. This is a good one!Technical SpecificationsOutput Power: 4 to 5 watts.Circuit Design: Class A, single-ended, 5f2 circuit. Tube Complement: includes one 6V6 power tube, one 12AX7 preamp tube, and a 5Y3 rectifier.Speaker: original 8 inch Oxford 8EVS, date code 31th week of 56, original cone.Original transformers , main NYT 5396, output Triad 50265Controls: Volume and Tone knobs and original pots date codes 45th week 56, chassis serial number P01557 stamped.Tube chart; fully intact, date stamp GC (MARCH 57), Serial number 1557.Cabinet: Narrow panel "Big Box" design, which is larger than necessary for an 8" speaker, resulting in a rounder and richer low-end response. Tonal Profile: It provides the "sizzle and churning overdrive" of a Fender Champ but with a fuller low end and more versatility due to the tone control.Recording Excellence: While not loud enough for most live performances, it is considered an exceptionally fine recording amplifier because it can be pushed to its "sweet spot" at manageable volume levels.Breakup: It is difficult to get a purely clean sound at higher volumes; instead, it excels at producing a touch of "crunch and bite" when played with intensity. Back off the instrument and amp volumes and clean tones are achievable and pleasing.Removed parts (cord, electrolytics, and ‘death cap’) will accompant the amp. Careful packing and insured shipping is reflected in the shipping fee. Sold as is.
Price$4,399
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