1952 Fender Princeton 5B2 100% Original Near Mint Tweed
Description
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One day we'll stop running across amps like this 100% original, absolutely gorgeous, 1952 Fender Princeton, but for now I'll keep working hard to keep the hits coming.
If you have a '52 Tele and you're looking for an era appropriate piece to add to it, here ya go!
While I don't recommend using an amp this old that retains all its original parts, I did slowly bring it up on a variac and found that it does work really well. I didn't use it long - I just wanted to see if it would work. The trick is to recharge caps while slowly bringing up voltage, stopping if a cap leaks or some other issue arises. No such problems came up with this amp. I will replace the electrolytic caps and anything else that should be replaced for regular use should the next owner want me to prior to shipping.
We cleaned the pots and tube sockets and tested all the tubes. The tubes do appear to be original to the amp.
I've been on the hunt for amazing vintage amps, and it is working!
Case/Cover?: Non Orig Home Made
Color: Tweed
Dimensions: 12 3/8"H, 13 1/4"W, 7 1/4"D
Weight: 14lbs 7.5oz
Watts: 4 Watts
Date: 1952
Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
Speaker 1 Brand: Jensen
Speaker 1 Size: 8"
Speaker Code: See Pics
Speaker 1 Cone: Original
Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Extension Speaker Out? No
Reverb or other effects?: No
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
Power Tubes: 6V6
Power Tube Brand: RCA
Preamp Tubes: 6SC7
Preamp Tube Brand: RCA
Filter Caps: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Tolex/Tweed: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power Cord: Original
Notes:
Shipping policy:
When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. This will require the buyer to do some assembly on delivery. We make it very easy - labeling the tubes so you know exactly where to install them. We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure. Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently. Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping. We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
One day we'll stop running across amps like this 100% original, absolutely gorgeous, 1952 Fender Princeton, but for now I'll keep working hard to keep the hits coming.
If you have a '52 Tele and you're looking for an era appropriate piece to add to it, here ya go!
While I don't recommend using an amp this old that retains all its original parts, I did slowly bring it up on a variac and found that it does work really well. I didn't use it long - I just wanted to see if it would work. The trick is to recharge caps while slowly bringing up voltage, stopping if a cap leaks or some other issue arises. No such problems came up with this amp. I will replace the electrolytic caps and anything else that should be replaced for regular use should the next owner want me to prior to shipping.
We cleaned the pots and tube sockets and tested all the tubes. The tubes do appear to be original to the amp.
I've been on the hunt for amazing vintage amps, and it is working!
Case/Cover?: Non Orig Home Made
Color: Tweed
Dimensions: 12 3/8"H, 13 1/4"W, 7 1/4"D
Weight: 14lbs 7.5oz
Watts: 4 Watts
Date: 1952
Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
Speaker 1 Brand: Jensen
Speaker 1 Size: 8"
Speaker Code: See Pics
Speaker 1 Cone: Original
Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Extension Speaker Out? No
Reverb or other effects?: No
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
Power Tubes: 6V6
Power Tube Brand: RCA
Preamp Tubes: 6SC7
Preamp Tube Brand: RCA
Filter Caps: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Tolex/Tweed: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power Cord: Original
Notes:
Shipping policy:
When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. This will require the buyer to do some assembly on delivery. We make it very easy - labeling the tubes so you know exactly where to install them. We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure. Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently. Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping. We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.