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Fender Deluxe (Wide Panel)

Schematic/Layout:

• deluxe_5b3.pdf
• deluxe_5c3.pdf
• deluxe_5d3.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 5B3, 5C3, 5D3
Years of Production: 1953 - 1955
Era: Wide Panel
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Knobs: Black Chicken Head
Faceplate

• Front: 5B3: 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: Raised Brown Leather
• Feet: Glides
• Corners:

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Diagonal Tweed
• Grill Cloth: Dark Brown 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: 5B3, 5D3: 6SC7, 5D3, 12AY7
• Power: 2 x 6V6GT

Bias: Cathode Bias
Rectifier: 5Y3GT

Comments: Model 5B3 is the same as the TV Front 5A3 but in the wide panel cabinet. Model 5C3 has a separate On/Off toggle switch, external speaker jack under the chassis, glass tubes, and a negative feedback loop. Model 5D3 is the same as 5C3 but without the negative feedback loop.