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RARE 1955 Fender Princeton 5E2 Tweed Amp All Original Sounds Great! ( 5F2 Era )
Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $
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Description Brand: Fender Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: Princeton MPN: 5E2 Exact Year: 1955
Up for sale is my 1955 Fender Princeton model 5E2 tweed amp. (One Of The rarest of the original Princeton Tweeds) The amp is all original. My amp is not one of those mickey moused piecemeal ones I see so very often online with random parts. This amp is correct. This is the only Princeton amp that came with a factory choke transformer. With the Model 5E2: The Princeton circuit gained a filter choke and a negative feedback loop and was only made for 2 years. The serial number is P-00057 (Super low) and the stamp code on the tube chart, speaker and chassis is EE which signifies the amp was assembled in May of 1955. The date code on the Jensen 8J11 V1263 speaker is 22504 so the speaker was manufactured the 4th week of 1955. The tweed covering and grill cloth on this amp are in good condition for the age with some average imperfections and wear spots in the tweed for an amp of this era. The only eyesore is the discoloration around the bottom 2 screws. The handle is original and fully intact with minimal surface age cracks. The control panel chrome does show very minor pitting but all of the white printing is in good condition. The chassis and electronic components are all original. There is a piece of masking tape still attached to the chassis with the name Lily written on it. This is the person who originally wired the amp. The handle is original and intact. The amp is in great condition considering its age and sounds great with no hum. I have removed it cleaned it and reinstalled it to ensure all is original and there are no issues. The tubes are vintage but not original. We brought the amp to the area music store and the sound is incredible. The sound quality blew us all away. As with any piece of electronic equipment that is 61 years old, the possibility that the amp could require servicing at any time is always a consideration. It is being sold as is with no return, no warranty and no full or partial refund. I have included many detailed photos below the listing, so please examine them. Narrow Panel 5E2 and 5F2 1955-565E2 Beinf The Rarest. These rare versions were made with a cathode biased first gain stage. They also introduced negative feedback which gave them a smoother more even sound. Both used a choke transformer in the power section with rather minimal filtering.All original. Speaker, chassis, case, and label all stamped with EE which means assembled in May of 1955. Rare model of Jensen speaker installed and original. A non bell alnico model 8J11 (8J11v1263) with a date code of 22504 (Jensen/1955/4th week) These 8J11 speakers were made with the bell soon after. All of the electronics appear to be 100% original and functioning perfectly. All of the tweed and speaker screen are original with staining near lower screws and and some normal wear spots but overall in great condition. (see all pictures as this is the amp being sold) The speaker is in great shape with original cone and no holes. This amp has no hum and is dead silent when turned on even with the volume turned up. There does not appear to be any rot or separation in the body. The original chicken head knobs and pilot light cover are present. Light pitting on chrome control plate but all of the graphics are nice and bold. Tested with both Microphone and Guitar. More pictures available on request. Please ask as many questions as possible. We took it our local guitar store and let the very talented owner play it for about 20 minutes. Not only is it one of the most beautiful, crisp, accurate amps We have heard but it gave us all chills. Amazing. I will securely box the amp and it will be insured for the full purchase price. I will ship the amp by FedEx anywhere in the lower 48 states for a flat fee of $50. A signature will be required for delivery. Alaska and Hawaii will be additional, so please email me with your zip code for a shipping quote. I will sell to US customers only. Bidders with 0 or negative feedback's must contact me before bidding. Payment is expected within 2 business days and I will ship the amp within three business days of receiving cleared funds. I will accept PayPal only and will ship to PayPal confirmed address only. If payment is not received within two business days, I reserve the right to relist the amp. All Sales Are Final. No returns or refunds. If you need additional pictures or have questions please contact me before you bid. I want whoever purchases this amp to be pleased with their purchase. Which by all means they should be. I take pride in having a good feedback score and happy customers. This is reflected by my excellent feedback score.Please ask for specific or for additional photos: A 5 second video clip of it being played is available upon request.
Description
| Brand: | Fender | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Model: | Princeton | MPN: | 5E2 |
| Exact Year: | 1955 |
Up for sale is my 1955 Fender Princeton model 5E2 tweed amp. (One Of The rarest of the original Princeton Tweeds) The amp is all original. My amp is not one of those mickey moused piecemeal ones I see so very often online with random parts. This amp is correct. This is the only Princeton amp that came with a factory choke transformer. With the Model 5E2: The Princeton circuit gained a filter choke and a negative feedback loop and was only made for 2 years. The serial number is P-00057 (Super low) and the stamp code on the tube chart, speaker and chassis is EE which signifies the amp was assembled in May of 1955. The date code on the Jensen 8J11 V1263 speaker is 22504 so the speaker was manufactured the 4th week of 1955. The tweed covering and grill cloth on this amp are in good condition for the age with some average imperfections and wear spots in the tweed for an amp of this era. The only eyesore is the discoloration around the bottom 2 screws. The handle is original and fully intact with minimal surface age cracks. The control panel chrome does show very minor pitting but all of the white printing is in good condition. The chassis and electronic components are all original. There is a piece of masking tape still attached to the chassis with the name Lily written on it. This is the person who originally wired the amp. The handle is original and intact. The amp is in great condition considering its age and sounds great with no hum. I have removed it cleaned it and reinstalled it to ensure all is original and there are no issues. The tubes are vintage but not original. We brought the amp to the area music store and the sound is incredible. The sound quality blew us all away. As with any piece of electronic equipment that is 61 years old, the possibility that the amp could require servicing at any time is always a consideration. It is being sold as is with no return, no warranty and no full or partial refund. I have included many detailed photos below the listing, so please examine them.
Narrow Panel 5E2 and 5F2 1955-565E2 Beinf The Rarest. These rare versions were made with a cathode biased first gain stage. They also introduced negative feedback which gave them a smoother more even sound. Both used a choke transformer in the power section with rather minimal filtering.
All original. Speaker, chassis, case, and label all stamped with EE which means assembled in May of 1955. Rare model of Jensen speaker installed and original. A non bell alnico model 8J11 (8J11v1263) with a date code of 22504 (Jensen/1955/4th week) These 8J11 speakers were made with the bell soon after. All of the electronics appear to be 100% original and functioning perfectly. All of the tweed and speaker screen are original with staining near lower screws and and some normal wear spots but overall in great condition. (see all pictures as this is the amp being sold) The speaker is in great shape with original cone and no holes. This amp has no hum and is dead silent when turned on even with the volume turned up. There does not appear to be any rot or separation in the body. The original chicken head knobs and pilot light cover are present. Light pitting on chrome control plate but all of the graphics are nice and bold. Tested with both Microphone and Guitar. More pictures available on request. Please ask as many questions as possible. We took it our local guitar store and let the very talented owner play it for about 20 minutes. Not only is it one of the most beautiful, crisp, accurate amps We have heard but it gave us all chills. Amazing. I will securely box the amp and it will be insured for the full purchase price. I will ship the amp by FedEx anywhere in the lower 48 states for a flat fee of $50. A signature will be required for delivery. Alaska and Hawaii will be additional, so please email me with your zip code for a shipping quote. I will sell to US customers only. Bidders with 0 or negative feedback's must contact me before bidding. Payment is expected within 2 business days and I will ship the amp within three business days of receiving cleared funds. I will accept PayPal only and will ship to PayPal confirmed address only. If payment is not received within two business days, I reserve the right to relist the amp. All Sales Are Final. No returns or refunds. If you need additional pictures or have questions please contact me before you bid. I want whoever purchases this amp to be pleased with their purchase. Which by all means they should be. I take pride in having a good feedback score and happy customers. This is reflected by my excellent feedback score.Please ask for specific or for additional photos: A 5 second video clip of it being played is available upon request.