{"product_id":"fender-1954-bandmaster-5d7-tweed-ultra-rare-serviced","title":"Fender 1954 Bandmaster 5D7 Tweed Ultra Rare Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5D7 Bandmaster is a rare example for certain.  The single-channel, non-reverb, non-tremolo 25-watt combo built around two 6L6 power tubes and a 15\" Jensen speaker is a configuration that produces substantial clean headroom with a full, open low end and clear upper-mids. The square-backed pine cabinet, original tweed covering, and single Jensen P15N give this amp a direct, wide-frequency voice well-suited to both clean playing and pushed-into-breakup territory at stage volume. This example dates to 1954 per the serial number and component codes and presents in excellent overall condition.  We call it excellent because it is so rare to find one in any condition, the overall functionality is spot on, and all the important original components are there\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5D7 was Fender's top-of-the-line combo in 1954, and it was produced in very limited numbers during the early tweed era before the design evolved. The circuit uses a 5U4 rectifier — here a Westinghouse — with GE 6L6 power tubes and a GE preamp complement of one 12AX7 and two 12AY7s. Triad power and output transformers (models 6516 and 1846, respectively) are both original and intact. The 5D7 is one of the rarest Fender tweed models; surviving examples in this condition and with this degree of originality are genuinely uncommon on the market.  It escapes the output transformer issues that plagued the later 3x10 Bandmaster, and it has 9 pin preamp tubes, which was a new change in 1954 Fender amps.  Previous circuits used octal based preamp tubes, which have their issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is all-original pine in very good condition with no repairs or changes noted. The original tweed covering is intact. The grille cloth is original and in good condition. The baffle is original pine in very good condition with no repairs or changes. The chassis is original metal in excellent condition with no repairs or changes, and all knobs and potentiometers are original. The handle has been replaced with a handmade reproduction that is both costly and beautiful; the original handle is included. The Jensen P15N speaker is the original unit but has been reconed — the cone code is 120115 and the manufacturer date code is 352 (week 52 of 1953). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp came in and needed some work internally.  A full cap job had been performed in the early 70s.  We went through it and updated electrolytic caps and resistors where necessary, coupling caps as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: Serial #, codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 38lbs 6oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: 22 w x 20 h x 10-1\/2\" d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 25 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: brown cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: repro installed, original included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Jensen P 15 N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Date Code: 352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Code: 120115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Original?: no, reconed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Triad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Triad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: 5U4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: Westinghouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: GE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 12AX7, 2 x 12AY7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: GE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Model Number: 6516\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Model Number: 1846\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56701160095910,"sku":"AMP-1010","price":6999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-1954-bandmaster-5d7-tweed-ultra-rare-serviced-3565344.jpg?v=1784792953","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-1954-bandmaster-5d7-tweed-ultra-rare-serviced","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}