Basic Specs

First it's a good idea to know what you are dealing with. (I found these photos of the original from a dealer in Australia.)

The Fender Amp Field Guide is a terrific resource for all amps Fender. I got the specs I needed there. Now if I only knew what a 1/2 12AX7 split load phase inverter was. (But I will soon...)

Year: 1955-1960
Model: Deluxe
Model No: 5E3
Config: Combo
Control Panel: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Control Layout: Ground Sw, Fuse (2A), Power Sw, Pilot Lamp, Vol, Mic Vol, Tone, In, In, Mic In, Mic In
Knobs: Black pointer
Cabinet: 55: Narrow panel, 16.5;" x 18" x 8.75;" (41.9 x 45.7 x 22.2 cm)
55-60: 16.75;" x 20" x 9.5;" (42.5 x 50.8 x 24.1 cm)
Cab Covering: Diagonal tweed
Cab Hardware: Leather Handle, glides
Grille: Dark brown linen (55) or brown grille cloth
Logo: Cabinet mounted, Script "Fender" on rectangular tag
Weight: 25 lbs. (11.3 Kg)
Speakers/Load: 1 x 12"/8 ohms
Speaker Model: Jensen P12R or Jensen P12Q
Effects: None
Output: 15 Watts
Preamp: 12AY7, 1/2 12AX7
Power: 2 x 6V6GT
Bias: Cathode Biased
Rectifier: 5Y3GT
Phase Inverter: 1/2 12AX7 (split load)
Comments:
• A speaker jack and ex. speaker jack were located under the chassis.
• Later amps of this era have logo tags that include the words "Deluxe" and/or "Fullerton, California"

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