Yet another entry in our tweed collection, this 1958 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 in all-original, untouched condition.
It is getting tough to find an example like this one, an amp with no repairs, changes or mods with clean tweed etc. This one is a museum piece for sure! It is fully functional and sounds amazing.
We powered it up on our variac, which is a good idea with an old, original amp like this. I would recommend a filter cap replacement if your intent is to use the amp regularly and/or if you don't have a variac on hand to bring the amp up slowly. I can do the work for the next owner prior to shipment, including adding a grounded power cable if desired. I would house the new caps in the old covers to keep the vintage look, and the original parts would go with the amp. Until a buyer is ready to go, we're just going to leave the amp as it is.
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- Case/Cover?:
- Color: Tweed
- Dimensions: 16-1/2" x 20" x 9-3/4"
- Weight: 25lbs 0.4oz
- Watts: 12 Watts
- Date: 1958
- Where date is noted: Tube chart
- Speaker 1 Brand/Model: Jensen P12R
- Speaker 1 Size: 12"
- Speaker 1 Code: 220717
- Speaker 1 Cone: Original
- Power Transformer brand and/or codes: 6425 F
- Output Transformer brand and/or codes: 50246
- Extension Speaker Out? Yes
- Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
- Rectifier Tube Brand: Ruby
- Power tubes: 2 x 6V6 Tested
- Power Tube Brand: Ruby
- Preamp Tubes: 12AX7, 12AY7 Tested
- Preamp Tube Brand: Ruby
- Filter Caps: Original
- Pots: Original
- Grille: Original
- Knobs: Original
- Handle: Repro
- Power cord: Original, 2 prong
- Notes: