We are proud to offer this venerated iteration of the Fender Tweed Deluxe from 1951. It certainly holds it weight in gold and it simply drips tone like no other. The Fender tweed Deluxe is considered by many the perfect recording amp. According to Tom Wheeler's The Soul of Tone, "According to Richard Smith, Leo Fender's records revealed that 1,539 Deluxes were shipped in 1951. [...] Famed for its rectifier sag at higher volumes, smooth compression, and eagerness to lapse into creamy distortion, the Deluxe would become the most revered 1x12 combo of all time, a cornerstone of the Fender line and an indispensable tool for countless players at all levels. Author Dave Hunter: 'It flatters the traditional electric blues soloist like few other amps out there'" (Wheeler, pgs. 135-136). This iteration of the Deluxe uses grid-leak bias for the first gain stage resulting in sweet overdriven tone and fat honk that grid-leak stages seem to uniquely give amps. Since these amps also use what is known as paraphase phase inverter (see-saw inverter) which was common in many amplifiers of the day. This style of phase inverter is less hi-fi and imparts a certain grittiness to the amp. To sum it all up, the overdrive is divine.

It features a vintage tube complement, vintage RCA 5Y3 and 6V6 power tubes, which also includes a very sought after complement of 6SC7 preamp tubes that test very strong. Because of its octal preamp circuit, and its original Output transformer, this amp has a haunting midrange and overall sounds amazing with its coveted, hairy, compressed gain. This is a non-negotiable when it comes to these beauties. Try to find another one at this price with an original output transformer!

It has wonderful chime and glow, and is capable of rich and creamy overdrive. An absolute fantastic option for recording. The original speaker is a P12R, with gold-sticker label and bell cover, dated 220105, translating to the 5th week of 1951. The serial on the tube chart reads 3370, which substantiates the 1951 date. The inside of the chassis also bears the coveted masking tape labeled "Lily" who was the one who wired this amp and inspected it. The tweed is all original and has aged wonderfully. And just look at the silk-screened lettering! It certainly is not just a survivor, look at how immaculate the white font is. This one has been well-cared for. The amp has been gone over by our tech and has been updated with a three prong cable. I would highly encourage using a BrownBox or similar voltage reducer to protect this amp from the modern wall voltages. It truly preserves the tone and ensures the life of the components. You can truly own this piece of Fender history and enjoy all that it has to offer. With 12-15 watts from two 6V6 output tubes through a 12” Jensen speaker in a finger jointed pine cab. This example features a naturally aged original tweed covering and original grill cloth. The amp has been gone over by the tech and is ready for decades to come. The rarity of this early model make this one a great find. Please view my other listings for more vintage Fender amps.

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