Tech Talk - Fender Pro-Amp (1959)

Model:
Pro

Model No:
5E5-A (56-60)

Config:
Combo

Control Panel:
Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12

Conrol Layout:
5E5: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Pilot Lamp, Tone, Vol, Mic Vol, In, In, Mic In, Mic In
5E5-A: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Pilot Lamp, Presence, Bass, Treb, Vol, Mic Vol, In, In, Mic In, Mic In

Knobs:
Black pointer

Cabinet:
Narrow panel, 20" x 22" x 10" (50.8 x 55.9 x 25.4 cm)

Cab Covering:
Diagonal tweed

Cab Hardware:
Leather Handle, glides

Grille:
brown grille cloth

Logo:
Cabinet mounted, Script "Fender Pro-Amp" on rectangular tag

Weight:
?

Speakers/Load:
1 x 15"/8 ohms

Speaker Model:
Jensen P15N

Effects:
None

Output:
18-25 Watts (5E5) or ? (5E5-A)

Preamp:

5E5-A: Mic: ½ 12AY7, Instrument: ½ 12AY7, 12AY7 and ½ 12AX7 shared by both channels

Power:
2 x 6L6GB or 5881 (58-60)

Bias:
5E5-A: Fixed bias, nonadjustable

Rectifier:
5U4GA

Phase Inverter:
½ 12AX7 (split load)

Comments:


Model 5E5-A returned the negative feedback loop with the addition of the Presense control.
A selenium rectifier is used in model 5E5-A's bias circuit.



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