Free electronics schematic diagrams downloads, electronics cad software, electronics circuit and wiring diagrams, guitar wiring diagrams, tube amplifier schematics, electronics repair manuals, amplifier layout diagrams,pcb software for making printed circuit boards, amplifier design software cad for drawing circuit diagrams free download. Contained within its enclosure is the essence of the classic 5e3 fender deluxe circuit, as well as the 1950s high power twin. Should be here in a few days or so now as it is en route as of yesterday. The fender 5e3 deluxe is a fantastic sounding classic tweed 1950s amplifier and i encourage everyone to build it stock and sample its tone before modifying its circuit except the switched feedback modjust do it. The 5e3 deluxe belongs to the narrow panel tweed fender era and was made between 1955 and 1960. That weber bias rite looks like a handy tool to have around for biasing my 5e3 when it gets here. Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 clone build based on tad tweed. Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 clone build based on tad tweed deluxe kit. Here is our collection of tweed and brown face era fender guitar amp schematics. According to bruce collins at mission amps, the voltage of 370v is a bit high and should be nearer to 350v for n early 5e3.
For a full project pdf file with schematics and layout. Fender twin reverb custom a twin with a 15 inch speaker. Benton ga5 or legacy valve edition into a 1418 watt push pull tube amplifier modeled after the legendary fender deluxe model 5e3 aka tweed deluxe 5e3. Only valve amp i still have fender 65 twin custom 120 v black 2173000010 717669275242 fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Handwired pointtopoint and with custom made transformers based on the 1957 specification it was dubbed the fender 57 deluxe amp. Fender deluxe schematic 5e3 the fender tweed deluxe is a guitar amp that was built by fender from 1948 to in the schematic of the 5e3 and often used it as a basis for their own designs. There are hundreds of pages of tube amp information on my library page. While the industry was doing its best to move the format forward or to convince the ampbuying public that that was what it was doing, at least one great artist after another was discovering the unmitigated glory of a cranked 5f6a bassman, and the way that one of these roughedged old bass amps from the late 50s could sing like sweet hellfire when you injected a good sixstring guitar and. Product owners manuals download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. Schematic and circuit discussion the schematic figure 2 is for the tweed champ 5f1 model. Only two holes need to be drilled see picture for details. The 5e3 is undoubtedly one of fenders bestknown amplifiers and enjoys great. Its tiny toggle switch can select between these sounds, or combine them with the third master volume tchula setting.
Tweed 5e3 pcb musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. Parts list and kit index page for hoffman amplifiers, pick and choose the parts for your amp project. These amps were originally designed as medium power amps that would allow a musician to plug in more than one amplified instrument at a time. Mojotones tweed deluxe style amp is based on the popular 5e3 circuit from the 1950s and is by far our most popular amplifier. The latest version was the 5e3 narrow panel version. We have some more vintage fender amplifier schematics today. Diy build or rebuild kit for a tweed deluxe 5e3 amplifier. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. That is, could i use the same device br2, i assume to bias my 2x el34 amp as well. While it was necessary to combine the various physical outputs for variations of chorus. Early breakup and lack of headroom are 5e3 hallmarks but there are times when more headroom is needed.
Fender 5e3 deluxe amp build pro audio, amps and marketing tweed deluxe 5e3 style fender deluxe reverb amp schematic diagram read sources. Most of these changes improve the noise and hum characteristics, and do not alter the tone or the sound in any way. Hi, i own a 5e3 clone and wanted to experiment with seeing if i can improve the amps tone. Fender amplifiers hoffman 5e3 tweed deluxe pdf layout diagram and schematic the fender tweed deluxe is a guitar amp that was built by fender from 1948 to in the schematic of the 5e3.
Fender 57 ri 5e3 schematicslayout drawings telecaster. Use the back button in the pdf reader application to return to the previous. I think the diodes are there for some sort of protection. V1 input the signal comes from the guitar and enters the amplifier through jacks j1 and j2. Is it safe to assume that all octal tubes like the 6v6 use the same socket. There are some minor variations between this 5e3 kit and the original fender 5e3. It seems to handle low output pickups like my nocaster fender cs stock better than higher output pickups like humbuckers lollar imperials. The 5e3 amp kit phenomenon is still going strong so theres lots of new tube amp. Fender deluxe 5e3 schematic annotated service manual. The speaker baffle board and back panels are made with baltic birch ply. The heart of the amp is the tweed 5e3 pcb, which conveniently lays out the circuit. The 5e1 model is a very similar circuit with only minor variations. Weve already featured the fender champ model 5c1 and the 5e1 schematics. The cabinet for the 5e3 is done and waiting to be complete inside.
Can i use my swr acoustic amplifier with electric guitar. Redblue wire from pt is a 50v bias tap, this wire is. In 2012 fender issued an artist signature amplifier based on the 5e3 circuit with the addition of a. Some would consider this to be the definitive tweed era fender champ. Fender tube amp information, guitar amp schematics, tube. The fender deluxe guitar amplifier is a range of nonreverb guitar amplifiers produced by.
There is also a pdf with a list of the transformers and choke for each model. They have all been completely redrawn from whats available on the web. View and download mableaudio 5e3 assembly manual online. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Combine that with the silky smooth fender cleans or even with some tight overdrive, damn. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. A cathode biased pair of 6v6s create a fat and earthy tone that sounds best when pushed hard. Do i have to use the banana jack or speakon connector when running in bridge mode. Amplifier fender bluesjunior iv owners manual recent fender guitar amp schematics. First produced in 1948 as the model 5b3 it is the mid 50s 5e3 circuit that guitar player claim is the greatest revision of the classic tweed formula. The 5e3 deluxe schematic with signal flow and annotations. The fender 5e3 deluxe is a fantastic sounding classic tweed 1950s amplifier and i encourage everyone to.
Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Fender deluxe 5e3 sch service manual download, schematics. This pedal has gained quite a following for its range of tweed tones. Great for blues, country, jazz, and even classic rock. The fender tweed deluxe was the most popular tweed amp produced by fender and was used b. Can i use both instrument inputs on my swr amplifier at the same time. Fender s tweed amplifiers, made by the company from roughly the late 40s through 1960 or so, are frequently the first amps that come to mind any time the words vintage tube amp are uttered. Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 schematic redrawn by steve luckey on may 20, 2006. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair.
Tube amplifiers contain high voltage that can cause injury and even death. B 6 8 1 2 3 v2a r6 68k r5 68k r2 1m hi 1 lo 2 3 2 r4 1 68k r3 68k r1 1m hi 1 lo 2 v1b c v1 v2 v3 v4 4 4 2 2 9 9 7 7 5 5 r7 820 c1 25uf r8 100k r9 100k c2 0. I have been getting questions on what the back looks like so here it is the 2x12 is populated with a v30 16 ohm made in england and a eminence private jack 16. This cabinet is made out of solid yellow pine joined with 14 finger joints. These schematics cover almost every vintage fender amp and a few of the early silverface amps.
Well start the analysis of the 5e3 deluxe with my annotated versions of the original fender schematic and layout diagrams for a broad overview of the amps function then well dive deeper and examine individual components and their value tweaking. Let rob hull guide you through the construction of a tweed deluxe amplifier using s downloadable instruction manual copy and paste. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. For wood you must use void free wood, solid wood is preferable for authenticity, however high grade birch or mahogany ply or due to the recession mdf can be used. The fender tweed deluxe is a guitar amp that was built by fender from 1948 to 1966 in different versions. Fender tube amp information, guitar amp schematics. These plans are for a 5e3 fender deluxe styled cabinet. Fender tweed deluxe model 5e3 the fender tweed deluxe has been with us for over 60 years now and its popularity is still growing. In 20072011, fender s custom shop division made an authentic recreation of the 5e3 deluxe.
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