Fender Amp Field Guide

    Fender Amp Field Guide

    Tweed Era (≈1948–1960)

    Iconic pine cabs, Jensen alnicos, touchy breakup. Expand a model below for full specs.

    Deluxe 5E3 1955–1960 ~12–15W
    Circuit: 5E3
    Configuration: Combo
    Channels/Inputs: Normal & Bright (Hi/Lo)
    Controls: Vol (N), Vol (B), Tone
    Preamp: 12AY7, 12AX7
    Power Tubes: 2 × 6V6 (cathode-biased)
    Rectifier: 5Y3
    Speaker(s): 1×12"
    Cabinet: Narrow panel tweed, pine
    Dimensions: 16" × 20" × 9.5" (approx.)
    Weight: —
    Transformers: —
    Circuit Notes: Interactive volumes, early breakup, no NFB; legendary touch sensitivity.
    Known Variants: Wide-panel (earlier), Jensen P12R/P12Q speakers, etc.
    Schematics: (link to the schematic on Ampwares if provided)

    Blonde/Brownface Era (≈1960–1963)

    Blackface Era (≈1963–1967)

    Silverface Era (≈1967–1981)

    Modern / Post-CBS

     

     

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