1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Vintage Amp 5E3 Circuit Collector-Grade, Jensen P12R

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Deluxe in exceptional, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed 5E3, and this amp delivers everything you'd expect from a classic and well cared for amp from the last iteration of the Tweed line. Loaded with a full compliment of vintage tubes, this amp is incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich. The Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but for most players the magic is in this amp's overdrive capabilities. With that said, this is amp has notable headroom and a focused low end that helps keep things tight even when the amp is dimed. Especially when connecting the two channels with a small jumper 1/4" cable, the interactive pair of Volume controls can dial in everything from fully saturated roar and snarl, to the particular sweet buzzy qualities with ideal midrange bite that you often times can't coax out of any other Tweed circuit. This amp reacts well to a host of effects pedals and different guitars, but truly shines with the guitar plugged straight into the amp, using your volume knob to coax clean rhythm tones and singing leads with the twist of a knob.

The circuit is virtually untouched, with original transformers, undisturbed solder joints, and CTS pots that date to the 47th week of 1959. Of course all of the famed yellow Astron capacitors are present in the preamp as well, giving the amp a certain sweetness that no modern cap can match. The power amp has been professionally recapped, and the new F&T capacitors are fitted in the original Minimite sleeves for a clean, original look. A modern three-prong power cable has also been installed.

The stock Jensen P12R alnico 12" speaker is present and has a clean teal frame, stock bell cover and Jensen label. The speaker has been professionally reconed. On the edge of the frame, the speaker has a 220943 date code for the 43rd week of 1959. The tube chart is intact and extremely clean, with paper that is barely faded, crisp corners, and an "IL" code, dating the amp to December of 1959 (the latest date on the amp).

The chrome on the chassis is particularly clean, with all of the original white lettering present on the faceplate, along with stock chicken head knobs. Even the original handle is included and unbroken with only a bit of fraying on the ends. The original tweed is intact and among the cleanest we've ever seen, with uniform ambering of the lacquer and only the faintest wear on the edges of the enclosure. This is a remarkably clean and stock 1959 Tweed Deluxe that will please discerning collectors and serious studio players alike!

A padded "Studio Slips" cover is included.