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Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Deluxe in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. The precursor to the narrow panel 5E3 circuit, this 5D3 "wide panel" Deluxe is an exceedingly well-kept and very original example, complete with the original Triad transformers and Jensen P12R speaker. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but for most players the magic is in this amp's overdrive capabilities. Especially when connecting the two channels on the three input circuit with a small jumper 1/4" cable, the interactive pair of Volume controls can dial in everything from fully saturated roar and snarl, to the particular sweet buzzy qualities with ideal midrange bite. This amp reacts well to a host of effects pedals, but truly shines with the guitar plugged straight into the amp, using your volume knob to coax clean rhythm tones and singing leads with the twist of a knob.
The circuit retains the original Triad transformer pair, and the chassis is remarkably clean. The preamp features original red Astron "dynamite" capacitors, Stackpole pots (with visible date codes from the 43rd week of '54), and carbon comp resistors, with modern premium USA-made filter caps to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Power tubes include a matched pair of properly biased Mullard 6V6s, along with a vintage RCA 5Y3 rectifier.
The speaker is the original Jensen P12R alnico 12" driver with an extremely clean dark green frame. This speaker dates to the 46th week of '54 and retains the original speaker harness with cloth covered wire and stock 1/4" input as well. Â The other most pertinent date code is the "DL" stamp on the very clean tube chart, which translates to December of '54.
The chrome on the chassis is positively gleaming, shining like few Tweeds still do with the majority of the original white silkscreened text present, along with stock chicken head knobs. In similar condition, the original tweed shows limited ambering, with some minor requisite scuffing on the edges of the cabinet and on the corners. Both back panels are original as well, as is the oxblood grillcloth and even the original leather handle. This Deluxe is an example that will satisfy collectors and serious players alike, and the amp has recently been given a clean bill of health, ready for your next gig or studio session.
A modern replica Victoria Luggage slip cover is included.
The circuit retains the original Triad transformer pair, and the chassis is remarkably clean. The preamp features original red Astron "dynamite" capacitors, Stackpole pots (with visible date codes from the 43rd week of '54), and carbon comp resistors, with modern premium USA-made filter caps to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Power tubes include a matched pair of properly biased Mullard 6V6s, along with a vintage RCA 5Y3 rectifier.
The speaker is the original Jensen P12R alnico 12" driver with an extremely clean dark green frame. This speaker dates to the 46th week of '54 and retains the original speaker harness with cloth covered wire and stock 1/4" input as well. Â The other most pertinent date code is the "DL" stamp on the very clean tube chart, which translates to December of '54.
The chrome on the chassis is positively gleaming, shining like few Tweeds still do with the majority of the original white silkscreened text present, along with stock chicken head knobs. In similar condition, the original tweed shows limited ambering, with some minor requisite scuffing on the edges of the cabinet and on the corners. Both back panels are original as well, as is the oxblood grillcloth and even the original leather handle. This Deluxe is an example that will satisfy collectors and serious players alike, and the amp has recently been given a clean bill of health, ready for your next gig or studio session.
A modern replica Victoria Luggage slip cover is included.
