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FENDER | CATALOGUES | 1965 1966 | PAGE 8

Fender Deluxe, Deluxe/Reverb, Pro/Reverb, Princeton/Reverb, Vibro Champ amplifiers

Fender 1965/1966 catalog page 8

Fender 1965/1966 guitar catalogue. Page 8. Details of a number of smaller Fender amplifiers, the Fender Deluxe, Deluxe/Reverb, Pro/Reverb, Princeton/Reverb and Vibro Champ amplifiers.

December 1965 prices were as follows: Fender Pro/Reverb $379.50, Deluxe/Reverb $239.50, Deluxe $169.50, Princeton/Reverb $169.50, Vibro Champ $79.50.

1965 1966 Fender guitar catalog page 8 - Fender Deluxe, Deluxe/Reverb, Pro/Reverb, Princeton/Reverb, Vibro Champ amplifiers
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1958 Fender 5E3 Deluxe guitar harmonica amplifier tweed amp completely original

1958 Fender 5E3 Deluxe guitar harmonica amplifier tweed amp completely original

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12500

This is a 1958 Fender 5E3 deluxe guitar amplifier. This one is very near 100% original. It has had one 6v6 power tube replaced THATS IT!!! (the original bad tube included) Not only was the sound of rock and roll created on these Fender tweed amps, many studios used Fender tweeds, including the important ones. Chess studios in particular favored this amp, the 5e3 it "suited" thier mics .so many of the best classic rock and blues recordings were done using this make / model / vintage. It is a ... more
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Vintage 1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Amp - 5E3 Narrow Panel

Vintage 1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Amp - 5E3 Narrow Panel

South San Francisco, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11000

1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Amp - 5E3 Narrow Panel
International iconic amp in all it's vintage glory and in good working condition. Original Aston components and wiring. Rewired for ground. Can use a thorough cleaning due to chrome pitting, surface rust and torn tweed from being a 60+ year old amp. Doesn't get any better than this .
Please contact me for any inquiries before bidding or buying. No Returns
attached video is not mine and used for information purposes on vintage tweed ... more
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1956 Fender Deluxe 5E3 Tweed, Extremely rare

1956 Fender Deluxe 5E3 Tweed, Extremely rare

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8995

hello,
incredibly rare and insanely cool 56 tweed deluxe, tolex'd in black by the fender factory around 1967.
this was fender's promo / loaner / rental, so it's one of the best deluxe's on the planet. what do you think they were going to loan out? it's just different, it's better. a little more on the headroom side of the spectrum, which is a very good thing. this amp was tolex'd because it was likely so beat up from so much use. one can only imaginethe recordings and gigs this thing was... more
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1956 Fender Deluxe 5E3 Tweed

1956 Fender Deluxe 5E3 Tweed

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8499

A 1956 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3
Serial Number D01469. Recently fully serviced by one of Portland's finest vintage amp gurus. Power cable was replaced with modern 3-prong cable. Output Transformer was replaced with a Soursound PT-108. Original Power Transformer was repaired and now fully functional. New input jack. After a little TLC, this amp now sounds exactly as it should, full of crunchy goodness that will make you weak in the knees. In very good overall condition. A piece of ... more
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1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Narrow Panel Vintage Tube Amp 5E3 w /  Jensen P12R

1959 Fender Deluxe Tweed Narrow Panel Vintage Tube Amp 5E3 w / Jensen P12R

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8200

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, featuring the original Triad output transformer, original tweed, a freshly-serviced and very original circuit, and the stock Jensen P12R speaker
Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed-era 5E3, and this amp delivers everything one expects from the last iteration of the Tweed line. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but... more
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Fender Original 1955 Pro Amp 5E5GA  6 Tube Tweed serial # S-01186

Fender Original 1955 Pro Amp 5E5GA 6 Tube Tweed serial # S-01186

Passaic, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7950

My father was the original owner. He passed in 1976 I??ve had it ever since. New tubes and handle. Original handle brackets enclosed. Original everything and works and sounds beautiful. The cabinet is solid as a rock. Some corners of the tweed are scuffed and worn away from use and transport between my dad??s jobs. The front canvas is great no holes. This was always covered with a blanket when I didn??t use it, yes I play also since I was 9 yrs old. I??m 66 now. I want a professional musician ... more
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1957 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amp Big Box 5F2, Ray LaMontagne

1957 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amp Big Box 5F2, Ray LaMontagne

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7900

Up for sale, a 1957 Fender Princeton in time capsule-clean condition and in perfect working order, featuring a 100% original circuit. Previously owned by Ray LaMontagne, this Princeton comes complete with a COA confirming its provenance
This narrow panel Tweed amp has absolutely stunning and virtually un-ambered original tweed, and this Princeton one of the more impressive golden-age Fender amps to come through our shop in years. With its narrow panel configuration, this Princeton is ... more
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Vintage 1948 Fender Deluxe Tweed Guitar Amp Cover With Cover

Vintage 1948 Fender Deluxe Tweed Guitar Amp Cover With Cover

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

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We have now a vintage amp that is beyond it's namesake, this tweed-era Fender Deluxe from 1948. That's right 1948!  What you are seeing is a true piece of amp history
This Fender Deluxe is exemplary of why this model is so prized and still the foundation of great tone. And it looks incredible, of course. You get the iconic TV front panel with tweed covering, brown grille cloth, and leather handle    You will rarely see one as nice as this one ... more
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Vintage 1954 Fender Tweed Deluxe Guitar Amplifier    5D3  Wide Panel

Vintage 1954 Fender Tweed Deluxe Guitar Amplifier 5D3 Wide Panel

Birmingham, Alabama, 352**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

This is a 1954 Fender 5D3 Deluxe Guitar Amp Tube Chart is dated DJ (1954, July) .Original Jensen P12R is dated 220420 (20th week of 1954). Serial #3129
When I got this, it was an absolute mess but it had potential!
The first thing I noticed was that the original tweed had been painted gold a very long time ago. The gold didn't age well either. It just makes the amp look dirty and dingy. My first instinct was to clean it, or at least give some thought to the idea of what to do with it. I ... more
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Late 1955 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 Electric Guitar Amplifier Clean

Late 1955 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 Electric Guitar Amplifier Clean

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

Nice crispy clean, all original, w cover.
Late 55 big cabinet and sounds great like one would expect from this legendary amp.
Speaker 220526, Serial D00582, 3 prong cord and comes with original
Amps ship on Saturdays unless special arrangements are made in advance?
The shipping price includes full insurance. We only ship on Tuesdays and Saturdays
We buy guitars for top dollar
We buy guitars for top dollar
Experience:
AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is a very ... more
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Fender Deluxe 5D3 1954 Amp Ship World Wide

Fender Deluxe 5D3 1954 Amp Ship World Wide

Port Clinton, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

I am selling a 1954 5D3 Tweed Deluxe I bought a replica Cab from Mojo. You have a choice for the combo cab or the head. This appears to have the original transformers the amp sounds great, like a tweed on steroids. Please understand * Buyer must contact us within 24 hours and pay for shipping, handling, and insurance. I ship world wide, but please understand shipping cost is for USA . There will be additional costs for international shipping. Please ask all questions if you have any concerns ... more
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Fender Deluxe Reverb 2-Channel 22-Watt 1x12" Amp 1964- Black Panel

Fender Deluxe Reverb 2-Channel 22-Watt 1x12" Amp 1964- Black Panel

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

All original except for the swapped grounded chord. This amp was purchased at Guitar Center in 1991. It was selected from about 10 black panel Deluxe??s. This one was hands down the champion. It has toured all over the world and meticulously maintained by Bob Dixon at Amphole. The best in the business. Always using the best NOS tubes, etc.
... more
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1954 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5D3 Wide Panel Vintage Tube Amp 1x12 w /  Jensen P12R

1954 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5D3 Wide Panel Vintage Tube Amp 1x12 w / Jensen P12R

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Deluxe in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. The precursor to the narrow panel 5E3 circuit, this 5D3 "wide panel" Deluxe is an exceedingly well-kept and very original example, complete with the original Triad transformers and Jensen P12R speaker. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but for most players the magic is in this amp's overdrive capabilities. Especially when connecting the two channels ... more
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1967 Fender Princeton Reverb Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp w /  Hangtag, Ftsw

1967 Fender Princeton Reverb Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp w / Hangtag, Ftsw

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5700

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Princeton Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, loaded with a vintage tube set and complete with the original footswitch, catalog, and schematic. Freshly serviced, extremely original and exceedingly clean cosmetically, this Princeton Reverb is the perfect amplifier for small club gigs and studio sessions. Loaded with a Jensen C10N speaker, arguably the definitive speaker for this model, the AA764 Black Panel circuit delivers both ... more
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SUPER RARE 1956 Fender Pro Tube Amp & Pro Extension Cabinet Set

SUPER RARE 1956 Fender Pro Tube Amp & Pro Extension Cabinet Set

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

Very rare 1956 Tweed Pro set

- 15?? Fender Pro with 15?? tweed Pro extension cabinet
- Pro amp appears to have been painted black at some point, but stripped
- Transformers are original!
- Vintage Jensen P15N sounds great. I don??t know these speakers that well, but it looks like a 1952 or 62.
- Amp has been recently serviced and gone through by Skip Simmons. I??m lucky to have him about 30 minutes away. In the past there had been some very shoddy work done. So Skip ... more
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1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A  4-Watt Tweed Amplifier

1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A 4-Watt Tweed Amplifier

Parowan, Utah, 847**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4950

1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A 4-Watt Tweed. This amplifier has been fully tested and all parts are working. It works great. The condition is excellent. Minor tears on main frame as shown in the pictures. Power cord is included
... more
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Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amplifier

Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amplifier

Zanesville, Ohio, 437**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4900

Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amp Amplifier
Tube chart stamped "PC" (March 1966) I believe all original except for Groove Tubes added many years ago by Dan Abell (Abell Audio), Columbus OhioTolex and grill nearly perfect, amp just needs a clean-up. After sitting many years, some pots are "dirty " , other than that, it powers up and sounds great
Pick up only, no shipping.... more
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1958 Fender Tweed Princeton Guitar Amplifier - Very Clean - Amp 5F2-A

1958 Fender Tweed Princeton Guitar Amplifier - Very Clean - Amp 5F2-A

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4750

A fantastic sounding 1958 Tweed Princeton Amp and it's in near mint original condition. It also comes with it's original cover! Another very rare AJ's Vintage desert find. Better hurry
The shipping price includes full insurance. We only ship on Tuesdays and Saturdays
We buy guitars for top dollar
We buy guitars for top dollar
Experience:
AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is a very reputable and long standing specialty Guitar shop; originally from Chicago and currently being the ... more
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1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Amplifier 5F2-A (all Original)

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Amplifier 5F2-A (all Original)

Powell, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

This is a rare find for any music enthusiast. A 1960 Fender Princeton 5F2-A Tweed Amplifier that is 100% fully original and has been well-maintained. I have personally owned this amplifier since 1980. Back in 2014, I had this amplifier professionally inspected and cleaned (tube sockets, jacks and controls) by Abell Audio in Columbus, Ohio which recently closed but for the last 40 years specialized in maintaining equipment like this.

The amp has a classic look and feel, and has been ... more
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1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

Metairie, Louisiana, 700**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps - Sounds Great! 6L6 Tubes, 15" Jensen Speaker
See photos for condition Feel free to ask questions. Buyer pays shipping if returned. Shipping to continental USA only.
Will ship insured signature for delivery
... more
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1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

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1972 Fender Precision bass

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1967 Vox Stroller

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1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.