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Fender Princeton (Narrow Panel)

Schematic/Layout:

• princeton_5e2.pdf
• princeton_5f2.pdf
• princeton_5f2a.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 5E2, 5F2, 5F2-A
Years of Production: 1955 - 1960
Era: Narrow Panel
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Knobs: Black Chicken Head
Faceplate

• Front: 5E2, 5F2: Fuse (2A), Pilot Lamp, Tone/Power Sw, Vol, In, In ; 5F2-A: Fuse(¾A), Power Sw, Pilot Lamp, Tone, Vol, In, In
• Rear:

Cabinet

• Dimensions: Narrow Panel: 1955: 12½'' x 13½'' x 8'', 1955-1960: 16¾'' x 18'' x 8¾''
• Hardware: None
• Handle: Leather Handle
• Feet: Glides
• Corners: None

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Diagonal Tweed
• Grill Cloth: Brown Grill Cloth

Logo: Cabinet mounted, Script
Weight:
Speaker

• Size: 1 x 8
• Impedance:
• Model: Jensen P8T, Oxford 8EV or Cleveland 8(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
~Watts: 4 1/2 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 12AX7
• Power: 6V6GT (single ended)

Bias: Cathode Bias
Rectifier: 5Y3GT

Comments: Model 5E2: The Princeton circuit gained a filter choke and a negative feedback loop. Model 5F2-A: The filter choke is removed from the circuit. The speaker jack is located on the bottom of the chassis.