Sep 11, 2009 let rob hull guide you through the construction of a tweed deluxe amplifier using s downloadable instruction manual copy and paste. How the fender 5e3 deluxe works misinformation and the. About the only thing they have in common is that they are both wrapped in tweed and both say fender on them. These amps were originally designed as medium power amps that would allow a musician to plug in more than one amplified instrument at a time. Why the 5a3 is the best fender tweed deluxe history, mods, vintage guitars and more duration.
Fender audio schematic archive 112 hf enclosure 1982. Apr 19, 2019 i started out with the schematic for a fender deluxe 5e3 obtained from the ether world. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. The fender deluxe guitar amplifier is a range of nonreverb guitar amplifiers produced by. I doubt fender amps actually ever operated at the voltages the original schematic dedicated. Fender deluxe 5e3 schematic annotated service manual download. Unfollow fender deluxe 5e3 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fender was good enough to provide both a schematic and a physical layout for each of their classic designs. My question was is the bad cat a version of a 5e3 or is it. Fender forums view topic first 5e3 tweed deluxe build. They have all been completely redrawn from whats available on the web. As this is my first from the ground up build i wanted to keep it simple. Please note that the proluxe is a very different project. Discussion in amp input normal or bright started by goodgolly, mar 8, 2016.
One the amplifier chassis was finished, it needed a cabinet of some kind. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolution collection of vintage fender schematics available on the web. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. This makes making a clone much easier, and is a great indictment of halfassed documentation like the twostroke. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface.
The fender 5e3 deluxe is a fantastic sounding classic tweed 1950s amplifier and i encourage everyone to build it stock and sample its tone before modifying its circuit except the switched feedback modjust do it. Has anyone had good results replacing a 12ax7 in the preamp with a 12ay7. As this is my first from the ground up build i wanted to. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Fender amplifier schematics owners manuals dvd pdf. The 5e3 deluxe schematic with signal flow and annotations click the image to view the full size readable annotated schematic. A brief history of the fender tweed deluxe models for 1946 to 1960.
Ive attached a copy of the schematic for the fender 5e3 circuit. Let rob hull guide you through the construction of a tweed deluxe amplifier using s downloadable instruction manual copy and paste. Redblue wire from pt is a 50v bias tap, this wire is. Protect your amp with a fender deluxe narrow panel style cover. We do not make reproduction fender or marshall cabinets unless they match our chassis.
In 20072011, fenders custom shop division made an authentic recreation of the 5e3 deluxe. The physical condition of such old amps with tweed cotton tolex and leather handle will simply not allow that. The cabinet for the 5e3 is done and waiting to be complete inside. Redblue wire from pt is a 50v bias tap, this wire is not connected in this amplifier. This is the first time fender made a reproduction of the tweed deluxe. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, its also a great way to gauge your legacy. There is also a pdf with a list of the transformers and choke for each model. The fender 5e3 circuit has a 12ax7 preamp and phase inverter and two 6v6 power tubes. B 6 8 1 2 3 v2a r6 68k r5 68k r2 1m hi 1 lo 2 3 2 r4 1 68k r3 68k r1 1m hi 1 lo 2 v1b c v1 v2 v3 v4 4 4 2 2 9 9 7 7 5 5 r7 820 c1 25uf r8 100k r9 100k c2 0.
Only two holes need to be drilled see picture for details. Board telecaster micro amp mods how the fender 5e3 deluxe. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Chassis dimensions our cabinet builder has the ability to modify cabinets to include special baffles, chassis cutouts, and dimensions. Tweed 5e3 pcb schematic v4 pdf tweed 5e3 pcb schematic v4 dwg tweed 5e3 pcb schematic with vvr pdf from gwtekman build manual. If you havent experienced the genius and simplicity of 5e3 circuitry, you owe it to yourself to build one.
Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. Replace 12ax7 with a 12ay7 telecaster guitar forum. A cathode biased pair of 6v6s create a fat and earthy tone that sounds best when pushed hard. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. The 5e3 deluxe belongs to the narrow panel tweed fender era and was made between 1955 and 1960. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. There are some minor variations between this 5e3 kit and the original fender 5e3.
The heart of the amp is the tweed 5e3 pcb, which conveniently lays out the circuit. Most of these changes improve the noise and hum characteristics, and do not alter the tone or the sound in any way. Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 clone build based on tad tweed deluxe. The 5e3 is the circuit designation that was used by fender in the narrow panel tweed deluxes of the late fifties. Funny thing is, i used to wire time pressure filling systems for pharmaceutical companies like merk way back just using ladder diagrams. The main change from the 5e1 circuit in 1956 was the removal of the filter choke. Remember, even the socalled repro transformers are mostly wound with a 120vac primary, not a 110vac, so you arent dealing with a 3800380 that is actually putting out 4100410 in modern conditions. This will remove the negative feedback loop from the circuit. Personally, it sounds like youd be best suited with a 35 watt amp like the victoria 35210, which kind of occupies the middle ground between the deluxe and bassman. If you would like this kit assembled for you by one of our techs, you can email your request here.
Descriptions of circuit and tonal differences between models and common flaws found in these amps. Here it has been consolidated and reordered, along with a copy of the weber 5e3 deluxe layout that was used as reference. Tweed 5e3 pcb musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. The originals were constructed of boxjointed pine, so i planned to do the same. Mojotones tweed deluxe style amp is based on the popular 5e3 circuit from the 1950s and is by far our most popular amplifier.
Great for blues, country, jazz, and even classic rock. Weve already featured the fender champ model 5c1 and the 5e1 schematics. We would like for you to read the following information so you are aware of some of the issues involved with building an amp kit. They became collector items a long time ago and are rarley brought out these days to gigs by hobby or professional musicians.
View and download mableaudio 5e3 assembly manual online. This section will contain important information including a list of errors and their corrections regarding the build. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. History of the fender tweed deluxe carls custom amps. Handwired pointtopoint and with custom made transformers based on the 1957 specification it was dubbed the fender 57 deluxe amp.
I find it easier to use the schematic to get a sense of what the components are doing. I did some reading on a couple sites but mainly robrobinette and i thank you for all the great info you put out there. For wood you must use void free wood, solid wood is preferable for authenticity, however high grade birch or mahogany ply or due to the recession mdf can be used. In 20072011, fender s custom shop division made an authentic recreation of the 5e3 deluxe. A simple internet search of fender tweed deluxe kit turns up enough links to force even fender itself to consider entering the hot diy market. How the fender 5e3 deluxe works misinformation and the art. Some would consider this to be the definitive tweed era fender champ. They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications.
These plans are for a 5e3 fender deluxe styled cabinet. For the 5e3 deluxe sound, turn it full turn counterclockwise till the switch turns off. All model had three inputs expect for the 5e3 which had four. Diy build or rebuild kit for a tweed deluxe 5e3 amplifier. Ampwares guitar and amplifier knowledge base brought to. Tube amplifiers contain high voltage that can cause injury and even death. The layout describes the physical arrangement of the pieces and wires, but the schematic is what really tells you what theyre doing. Fender deluxe 5e3 schematic annotated service manual. Here is our collection of tweed and brown face era fender guitar amp schematics. The tweed deluxe is not known for producing a clean tone at high volumes, and as such, was. I started out with the schematic for a fender deluxe 5e3 obtained from the ether world. View and download robertson tweed 5e3 pcb build manual online.
Thank you for your interest in weber amplifier kits. Fender tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Well start the analysis of the 5e3 deluxe with my annotated versions of the original fender schematic and layout diagrams for a broad overview of the amps function then well dive deeper and examine individual components and their value tweaking. Every day more fender deluxe 5e3 circuits come to life for the first time than perhaps any other design. I belive that earlier it was the 5ec also a good sounding amp but not as poular and then the 5ed and brown face amps afterwards. I see that the 12ay7 has a gain factor of 44 while the 12ax7 is 100. Should i consider replacing the phase inverter too. The 5e3 deluxe schematic with signal flow and annotations. Product owners manuals download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. Benton ga5 or legacy valve edition into a 1418 watt push pull tube amplifier modeled after the legendary fender deluxe model 5e3 aka tweed deluxe 5e3. I recently built a fender 5e3 circuit in an old pa chassis salvaging and reusing the power and output transformers.
I have been getting questions on what the back looks like so here it is the 2x12 is populated with a v30 16 ohm made in england and a eminence private jack 16. While loads of vintage pieces earn classic status through continued use and desirability in their original form, the legendary tweed fender deluxe of the late 50s has also established its longevity by being one of the most copied tubeamp designs of all time. These schematics cover almost every vintage fender amp and a few of the early silverface amps. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 schematic redrawn by steve luckey on may 20, 2006. See why the tweed deluxe 5e3 remains the first choice of top musicians. While there are plenty of places to buy cabinets for these amps, i thought it would be fun to build one. We have some more vintage fender amplifier schematics today.
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