1955 Fender Deluxe Tweed 5E3 Small Box Tweed
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Another fine, vintage Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe for you from Mahar's Vintage Guitars (and amps), the home of everything tweed!
This is an early 1955 version, the "small box" 5E3. As far as I can tell, this config was made for about 6 months or so.
With the small cabinet, the amp sounds a bit tighter and more focused, at least that's what I found here in our shop. It almost has the character of the beloved Harvard in a way, which is a very good thing.
This Deluxe has likely seen some stages. It has the look for sure! But even with all the cigarette burns, the tweed hasn't gotten all fuzzy and frayed as it often does. The grille is original and looks really good. The chrome panel and screen printing also hangs in there quite nicely.
The transformers and Jensen P12R speaker are original. The original power cable was swapped for a grounded one and the handle is a replacement. The filter caps have been updated. Most of the caps in the circuit are original.
The amp runs strong and quiet, thanks in large part to the necessary service it has received. It sounds simply glorious.
Shipping policy:
Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Case/cover?: No
Color: Tweed
Dimensions: 20"w x 16.5"h x 9.5"d
Weight: 27lbs
Watts: 15
Date: 1955
Where date is noted: Chassis, Transformer codes
Speaker 1 Brand/Model: Jensen Alnico 5 PM Speaker
Speaker 1 Size: 12"
Speaker 1 Code: 220539
Speaker 1 Cone: Re-coned
Power Transformer brand and/or codes: 6452
Output Transformer brand and/or codes: 50246
Extension Speaker Out? Yes
FX Loop?: No
Reverb or other effects?: No
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3GT
Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
Power tubes: 6V6GT
Power Tube Brand: Sovtek Russia
Preamp Tubes: 12AXY, 12AY7
Preamp Tube Brand: EHX
Filter Caps: Updated
Pedal?: No
Pots, codes: Original 304541
Tolex: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Reproduction
Power cord: Updated 3 prong
Notes:
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