1961 Fender Vibrolux Tweed 5F11 Pretty Much Mint
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Well, if you thought we were done posting Fender tweed amps, you were wrong!
This one is in exemplary condition. You just never see em like this!
It came to us in 100% original, original, original condition. Everything. I'm guessing even the tubes are.
Transformers, pots and the Jensen P10R speaker all date to late 1960 and early 1961.
It is a flabbergasting thing to hear and to behold.
We found that the filter caps were on their way out, which is standard for an amp of this age, so we replaced them. The original caps were retained, but the outside shells were removed and installed over the new caps to give that authentic look.
While doing the filter cap change, we checked all the other caps for leakage and they're all good.
The power cable was changed to a grounded one when this work was performed. The original power cable was retained.
The amp runs strong and quiet. The speaker keeps up perfectly and sounds strong as well.
This is a killer example of this circuit!
Note that most of the pics were taken before we changed the filter caps and power cable, though new pics were added after the work.
The Fender Vibrolux was introduced in 1956, after Fender's transition to narrow panel circuits and cosmetics. The Vibrolux is known for that classic Fender tweed break up and deep tremolo at a comfortable studio or home volume level. The 5F11 Vibrolux circuit produces 10-12 watts from a pair of 6v6 power tubes and 12ax7 preamp tube. An additional 12ax7 drives the phase inverter and tremolo sections.
This is a killer studio and living room package. You're going to love it!
Color: Tweed
Dimensions: H 17" x W 20" x D 10"
Weight: 25lb
Watts: 10w
Date: April 1961
Where date is noted: Chassis / Transformer / Tube Chart
Speaker 1 brand/model: Jensen P10 R
Speaker 1 Code: C 5888 6 / 220022
Speaker 1 cone original/changed:
Extension speaker out?: No
Power Transformer Make/Markings: 125P1A / 606106
Output Transformer Make/Markings: 125A1A / 606040
FX Loop?: No
Reverb or other effects?: Tremolo
Power tubes: 5Y3
Power Tube Brand: RCA / Sylvania
Preamp Tubes:
Preamp Tube Brand:
Filter Caps: Just changed, originals retained
Pots: Original
Pot Code(s): 137 6010
Tolex: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power cord: Just changed, original retained
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