Fender 1958 Princeton 5F2A Tweed Guitar Amp Excellent

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The 5F2-A was Fender's refined take on the Princeton circuit, introduced in 1957 and produced through 1960. It replaced the earlier 5F2 with improved power supply filtering and eliminated the choke, giving the amp more punch and definition. Everyone loves a Tweed Champ, but I'll tell you that a Princeton kinda smokes it and is still small, convenient, and incredibly toneful at low volumes.

This one isn't cosmetically perfect, but it presents well and it runs like a top after crossing my bench for beneficial service.  I replaced all the electrolytic caps as they were all leaking voltage.  The new caps are housed in the cardboard sleeves of the originals.  The power cable was swapped out for a grounded one.  I retained the original parts.  Tube sockets, pots, and jacks were all cleaned. 

The cabinet is pine, original, and in very good condition. Tweed covering is original and intact. The grille is original oxblood in excellent shape. The baffle is original, also excellent. The Oxford 8EV-29 speaker is original to the amp, with manufacturer code 465 and date code 823, dating it to the 23rd week of 1958 — fully consistent with date codes elsewhere on the amp. The original power transformer is a Triad, model number 66079-B. The output transformer and all potentiometers are original. Tube complement is RCA 5Y3 rectifier, RCA 6V6 power tube, and GE 12AX7 preamp tube.  The tubes were tested prior to listing to make sure they are good to go.

Overall condition is excellent for a 66-year-old amplifier. The chassis is original and with pitting and some screen printed labeling wear. The leather handle is original. The tweed and cabinet show expected age-appropriate wear but nothing structural or significant. This is a clean, honest example.

Weight is 19 lbs 3 oz. Dimensions: 18" wide x 16" high x 9" deep. No documentation included.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Date: 1958
• Where Is Date Noted?: serial#, codes
• Weight: 19lbs 3oz
• Dimensions: w 18" x h 16" x d 9"
• Watts: 5 watts
• Case/Cover?: none
• Covering Material: tweed
• Covering Color: tweed
• Covering Original?: yes
• Cabinet Material: pine
• Cabinet Condition: very good
• Cabinet Repairs/Changes: none
• Cabinet Original?: yes
• Grille Style: oxblood
• Grille Condition: excellent
• Grille Original?: yes
• Baffle Material: pine
• Baffle Condition: excellent
• Baffle Original?: yes
• Baffle Repairs/Changes: none
• Chassis Material: sheet metal
• Chassis Condition: excellent
• Chassis Original?: yes
• Chassis Repairs/Changes: none
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Handle Material: leather
• Handle Original?: yes
• Speaker 1 Brand: Oxford 8EV-29
• Speaker 1 Size: 8"
• Speaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 465
• Speaker 1 Date Code: 8023
• Speaker 1 Cone Code: P 3780
• Speaker 1 Cone Original?: yes
• Speaker 1 Condition: excellent
• Speaker Original?: yes
• Power Transformer Manufacturer: Triad
• Power Transformer Original?: yes
• Output Transformer Original?: yes
• Reverb Onboard: no
• Tremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no
• Pedal Included?: no
• Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
• Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
• Power Tubes: 6V6
• Power Tube Brand: RCA
• Preamp Tubes: 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: GE
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Filter Caps: replaced
• Power Cable: grounded upgrade
• Accessories Included: none
• Documentation: none

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

"The 5F2-A has the sweetest breakup." - TDPRI
"Small tweeds are studio gold." - The Gear Page
"Touch-sensitive and full of character." - Harmony Central
"Fender improved the power section with better filtering and dropped the choke giving the amp more punch, volume and definition." - Carl's Custom Amps

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