{"product_id":"vintage-fender-tweed-deluxe-amp-5d3-usa-1955","title":"SOLD -  Fender Tweed Deluxe Amp 5D3 – USA 1955","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Fender Deluxe amp of the 1950s was a medium-powered unit designed to let guitarists hold their own in a small group. As blues, western swing, Western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a cranked-up Deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the time, Leo Fender produced amplifiers with the intention of having the amplifier stay clean even at high volumes. The Tweed Deluxe is not known for producing a clean tone at high volumes, and as such, was regarded as being an intermediate amplifier. The saturated tone this amplifier produces at higher volumes is the reason why it is one of the more famous amplifiers Fender ever produced. It is part of the signature tone for many musicians, a few notable examples being Larry Carlton, Don Felder, Billy Gibbons and Neil Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Deluxe has a 5Y3-GT rectifier, 2 6V6-GT power tubes operating in push-pull mode, and a 12AY7 and a 12AX7 in the preamp. The output is rated at about 15 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe believe this vintage 1955 Fender Deluxe amp has the 5D3 circuit. Of course it is completely hand-wired and constructed using point to point circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe letters on the tube chart are “EA” which places its build at January 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis one has had its original transformer rewound for 240 volts, so no stepdown transformer required in Oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe speaker appears to be original to the amp. It is a Jensen Jensen 12” model P12R, serial # 220451 which dates it to December 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal tweed covering is in very good condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeather handle is correct for the model but is likely a later replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverview –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial #: 3712\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower Output: approximately 15 Watts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTubes: 5Y3, 6V6 (2), 12AX7 (2)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eControls: Mic Vol, Inst Vol, Tone\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 18'' x 16.5'' x 9''\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 22 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Tweed Deluxe is a little beauty. It has a deep woody clean tone that quickly turns into a thick harmonically rich overdrive. It's perfect for crunchy chords or singing blues leads, with natural compression and a dynamic overdrive tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a fine example of one of the most iconic Fender amps ever built – the tweed 5D3 Deluxe. It is in great condition - rock solid and reliable. And it sounds like an old Deluxe should – raw, nasty, greasy and complex. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839052603711,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G34838976","price":2397.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Fender_Tweed_Deluxe_Amp_5D3_USA_1955.jpg?v=1782094990","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-fender-tweed-deluxe-amp-5d3-usa-1955","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}