{"product_id":"fender-princeton-5f2a-1958","title":"Fender 1958 Princeton 5F2A Tweed Guitar Amp Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is 19 lbs 3 oz. Dimensions: 18\" wide x 16\" high x 9\" deep. No documentation included.\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: 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: serial#, codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 19lbs 3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: w 18\" x h 16\" x d 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 5 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: oxblood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: excellent\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: excellent\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: sheet 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?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Oxford 8EV-29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Date Code: 8023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Code: P 3780\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker Original?: yes\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 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: 5Y3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 6V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 12AX7\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\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded upgrade\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpts from real online end-user reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 5F2-A has the sweetest breakup.\" - TDPRI\u003cbr\u003e\"Small tweeds are studio gold.\" - The Gear Page\u003cbr\u003e\"Touch-sensitive and full of character.\" - Harmony Central\u003cbr\u003e\"Fender improved the power section with better filtering and dropped the choke giving the amp more punch, volume and definition.\" - Carl's Custom Amps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. 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":56505061703846,"sku":"AMP-0973","price":3899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260520_163900.jpg?v=1779322184","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-princeton-5f2a-1958","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}