1955 Fender Deluxe 5E3 Small Box Tweed Original Cover All Original
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Who buys vintage guitar amps? We do!
Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar amp, guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection! We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.
The first 5E3 in this small box configuration is one of the most sought after of all vintage amps. Having an example around like this one has been a true pleasure.
This amp came to us in completely original condition, from the cover, to the handle, to the power cable - everything. It sounded great as such. However, in the interest of preserving the rest of the amplifier, we changed the filter caps as their failure can ruin original transformers.
While changing the filter caps, the original power cable was also changed.
The original parts were retained.
The rest of the capacitors were checked for leakage and everything is within acceptable ranges.
Most pics were taken prior to the filter cap and power cable change. Please note that there are pictures added that show the work we performed.
If you are looking at this, you know what to expect from this amp. You don't need my flowery prose. My job here is to find these things, make sure they're cool and original, and show them to you. So, here you go.
Case/Cover?: Original cover
Color: Tweed
Date: 1955
Where date is noted: Serial number, etc
Speaker 1 Brand/Model: Jensen P12R - original
Speaker 1 Size: 12"
Speaker 1 Code: 220526
Speaker 1 Cone: Original
Power Transformer brand and/or codes: Triad, 6452
Output Transformer brand and/or codes: Tartak, 226
Extension Speaker Out? Yes
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
Power tubes: 6V6 x 2
Power Tube Brand: CBS
Preamp Tubes: 12AX7, 12AY7
Preamp Tube Brand: GE
Filter Caps: Changed, originals retained
Pots: Original,
Tolex: Tweed
Tolex original?: Yes
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power cord: Changed, original retained
Notes: Shipping will be expensive. I will double box and double insure.
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