Rare 1955 Fender Princeton Tweed 5E2 Circuit
1955 was a wild year for Fender amps. The beginning of the narrow panel era brought many changes, small cabinets and one year only features. This rare 5E2 Princeton is the very first narrow panel version of the model. Check out the extremely low serial number P00116 and Lily signature inside the amp. The circuit has a filter choke, evident on top of the chassis, and a negative feedback loop. The cabinet is the same size as the later narrow panel Champ with a tube cutout on the back panel and an 8" speaker. You also get the bonus of a tone control.
Recent light service by a qualified tech for maintenance purposes only: grounded 3 prong plug and replacing one capacitor stuffed inside the original Minimite sleeve to maintain the vintage look. The all important tweed, transformers and speaker are original. Vintage RCA rectifier and power tubes, the 12AX7 looks newer. The leather handle is an aged reproduction. Turn it up and enjoy the rare sounds of a special amp.
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All instruments are carefully packed in new, high strength shipping cartons. Amplifiers ship in double wall boxes with rigid foam support. Packing material is carefully placed to cushion impact and provide crush resistance. Each shipment is fully insured against loss or damage through Heritage Musical Instrument Insurance Co. Boxes are unmarked for security with signature required. For most domestic shipments, we use FedEx 2 day service. If you prefer another carrier or require overnight delivery, contact us to discuss the options. We can also arrange hold for pickup at your local FedEx location.
LIMITED WARRANTY: For your peace of mind, Original Vintage Guitars, LLC (“we,” “us” or “our”) offers the Buyer (“you” or “your”) a 48-hour approval period on all instruments shipped within the USA. From the time of delivery, you have 48 hours in which to inspect the instrument and verify its condition to your satisfaction. If your expectations are not met, notify us by e-mail within the 48-hour approval period and we will authorize a return. Return shipping and insurance costs are your responsibility. The instrument must be returned to us unmodified, in the same condition it was received. Your failure to notify us within the 48-hour approval period window constitutes full and final acceptance of the instrument “as-is, where-is.” In person purchases are final. Sales within the state of Florida are subject to state and county sales tax. For vintage amplifiers, if a speaker cone or tube is damaged in transit, we will arrange for and cover the cost of speaker reconing and replace broken tubes with like parts. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method or by check at our sole discretion, less any payment fees or shipping costs. In no event are we liable for consequential or special damages or for transportation, installation, adjustment or other expenses which may arise in conjunction with the instruments or parts. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.