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The
FRENZEL FM-5E3 DP3 "Deluxe Plus III" amp is the third generation of our classic FM-5E3
Deluxe Plus. It has all the same features plus some new ones that a lot of you have requested. The FM-5E3 DP3 was
"INSPIRED" by the classic Deluxe 5E3...but it is a much more than a clone. It has more power with 6L6's in place
of the original 6V6's in the output......plus a lot more features....including Type F and Type M inputs. This amp
will produce tones you have never heard before! Think of it as a 5E3 on steroids! See features list below.
FEATURES: Input Jacks
isolated from chassis for low noise, eddy currents, and hum. DC on filaments for
low 60 hz hum. Star ground
system to reduce induced current chassis noise. Type F
(Fender) and Type M (Marshall) inputs with separate preamps and Gain controls for the unique smooth Fender 5F6
warm tones or the Marshall Plexi SLP great high mid tones....or you can use an AB-Y switch and create your own distinct
tones. Classic 60's JTM45
- Bassman 5F6 style 3-BAND TONE STACK for extended flexibility in shaping your tone. MASTER level
control so you can crank the GAIN's up and overdrive the preamp without overdriving the output tubes. Classic Type
5F6 Style Presence control . Unique NNFB
"Edge" switch on the PRESENCE control that transforms the power amp section into a No-Negative-FeedBack style amp for more
open, less compressed tones. Post output
transformer LINE OUT with LINE OUT LEVEL control for driving a higher power amp, or for using this amp as a tube preamp/overdrive
on another amp. Has an auto switching internal load if speaker is not connected to give you loaded output distortion.
Please Note: Since the output of the Line Out is post output transformer, you can crank the Master up on
the amp and then by adjusting the Line Out Level control to match the level required for the amp you are driving, and
then turning the Master or Volume control down on the amp you are driving, you can get loaded output tube distortion at low
power levels. This eliminates the need for an attentuator. The Line Out is also great for using headphones! Class AB
fixed biased 6L6's in the output in place of the original Deluxe cathode biased 6V6's to give you more power and headroom.
(Please note you can still use 6V6's which will give you avbout 15 watts output.) Classic
Hi-Fi Output Transformer for extended low frequency performance... and with 4 - 8 - 16 ohm speaker outputs selectable by a
rotary switch. Preamp and
driver tubes are JJ 12AX7's known for low noise and linearity. You may also use 12AT7's or 12AU7's for different
tones and less preamp overdrive. Laser Etched Front Faceplate Vintage Jewel Pilot Lamp Custom Polished Aluminum Knobs Chassis Dimensions - 12"
x 8" x 2" Weight - 14 lbs. Power Output -
25 watts 5U4 rectifier
in place of 5Y3 for less sag...or you can use 5Y3, 5AR4, or Solid Slate Plug-In rectifier to adjust the amount of sag you
want. Extra long
(10') three prong grounded power cord. STANDBY switch
to turn off the plate voltage during warm-up. Rock
solid point-to-point hand wiring using only the best of parts...low noise tubular polypropylenes
caps, metal film resistors, ceramic sockets, switchcraft jacks...etc. Sweet vintage
clean to classic overdrive tones with three different types of distortion depending on whether you are overdriving the preamp,
output... or both! Tube compliment:
The amp comes with 3 - 12AX7, 2 - 6L6, 1 - 5U4, but you can substitute 12AT7's or 12AU7's in the preamp and driver for different
tones and and less preamp overdrive. You can also substitute 5881's, KT66's, KT88's, 6550's, or EL34's and KT77's( Please note than when using EL34's or KT77's they will be running in Class B bias mode) in the output stage
for different sounds. You can also use JJ 6V6's or similar new manufacture tubes that will take 400 volts on the plates,
but please note the power output will be reduced to about 15 watts. FRONT
PANEL: - PRESENCE
with NNFB PULL SWITCH REAR
PANEL: - LINE
OUT LEVEL CONTROL - IMPEDANCE SELECTOR PRICE: $ 795.00 Special
Sale Price $595.00 (includes vintage cage!) OPTIONS: 1.
EFFECTS LOOP - Classic insertion type Serial Effects Loop with Return Jack (Power Amp In), Send
Jack (Preamp Out), and Send Level Control. Add $50.00. 2. BIAS SELECTOR SWITCH -
Allows you to choose cathode bias for the classic compressed "blues " sound, or fixed bias for dynamic rock sounds. Add $50.00. 3. 240 VOLT POWER TRANSFORMER -
for operation outside the USA. Add $40.00 4. VINTAGE CAGE -
classic 60's perforated steel cage and Fender style strap handle . Add $105.00 5. TOLEX HEAD CAB - Our
cabs use heavy duty construction techniques using cabinet grade birch plywood with glued corners. We use genuine Tolex with
heavy duty nickel plated hardware, large rubber feet, and Fender style strap handles. Add $250.00 for Marshall Elephant
Black. A wide selection of other colors is available. Please email us for pricing info at info@frenzeltubeamps.com Sound
Clip from "Clyde the Slyde"
Frank Gambale youtube video FM-5E3
Jim and all the folks at Frenzel Tube Amps: This really is AWESOME! This
sounds like the original Deluxe amp I played back in high school in the 70's. Super smooth, great headroom, perfect tone balance
all the way up and down the neck, and incredibly easy to get great tone from in just a minute or two of fiddling around......and
plugged straight into the amp! This thing sounds so good it's making all my boutique modded pedals sound bad! So I took them
out of the chain completely! Now I have truly touch sensitive picking, and I can control the volume and grit just by the way
I pick and the way I turn the volume knob! The natural compression is just beautiful, and the responsive feel of the strings
turns the guitar into a real art form! I'm tempted to sell my Mesa to raise money for another one of your amps, like the Hot
Box Wild Cat 30! Thank You for sending the EL34's, too! AWESOME AMP! AWESOME SOUND! EXCELLENT SERVICE! ABSOLUTELY A GREAT
BARGAIN AND WORTH THE WAIT! ABSOLUTELY WORTH SAVING FOR ANOTHER ONE! THANK YOU TONS! Gary S. (NEBRASKA) Please check the hundreds of positive
feedbacks on our amps on eBay. Here are a few on the FRENZEL FM-5E3 Deluxe Plus. WOW, BEST Amp I've Heard N 35 Years,
Thanks Guys Your 1st Class, BUY ONE I have another question......How did
you do what every other amp kick ass amp with quality workmanship,the
wait was well worth it, thanks Jim Great little amp, very good to do
biz with!! Recommended!! Excellent !!! Amp Sounds Great ! Packed
well and safely shipped. Super Deal! outstanding service, Frenzel
amps are first class all the way AAA+++ Great sounding amp and really nice
guy......AAAAAA+++++++++++ |
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