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Fender Deluxe (TV Front)

Schematic/Layout:

• deluxe_5a3.pdf
• deluxe_5b3.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 5A3, 5B3
Years of Production: 1948 - 1953
Era: TV Front
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Knobs: Black Chicken Head
Faceplate

• Front: Pilot Lamp, Fuse (2A), Vol, Mic Vol, Tone/Power Sw, In, In, Mic In
• Rear:

Cabinet

• Dimensions: 16 1/4 x 18 x 7 1/2
• Hardware:
• Handle: Leather
• Feet: Glides
• Corners:

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Vertical Tweed (Early 48) or Diagonal Tweed
• Grill Cloth: Brown hohair (early 48) or linen

Logo: Cabinet mounted, block letter
Weight: 26 lbs
Speaker

• Size: 1 x 12''
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Model: Jensen P12R (For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
~Watts: 10-14 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 6SN7 ; 6SC7
• Power: 2 x Metal Envelope 6V6

Bias: Cathode Bias
Rectifier: Metal Envelope 5Y3

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