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FRENZEL FM-5E11 "Super Deluxe Vibrolux"

FRENZEL FM-5E11 "Super Deluxe Vibrolux"
FRENZEL FM-5E11 "Super Deluxe Vibrolux"

The FRENZEL FM - 5E11 "Super Deluxe Vibrolux"    is the newest version of our classic open chassis FRENZEL FM - 5E3  "Deluxe Plus" which has rave reviews from all over the world. At the request of a lot of players we have added  the vintage 5E11 Tremolo to it, plus it has all the features of the Super Delux Plus which include the Hammond Hi-Fi output trannie, the Effects Loop, and the Cathode/Fixed bias selector switch and increased  power to 40 watts! (A lower 25 power version still available if you do not need the extra power)   This amp will produce tones you have never heard before! Think of  it as a 5E11 on steroids! See features list below. 

 

FEATURES:

 

Input Jacks isolated from chassis for low noise, eddy currents, and hum.

 

Laser Etched Faceplate

 

Classic Knurled Knobs, Toggle Switches and Jewel Pilot Light

 

Chassis Dimensions - 17" x 10" x 2"

 

Weight: 15 lbs.

 

DC on filaments for low 60 hz hum. 

 

Star ground system to reduce induced current chassis noise.

 

Normal (Type F)  Bright (Type M)  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 5F6A 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.

 

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.

 

Preamp and driver tubes are 12AX7 EH's known for low noise and linearity. You may also use 12AT7's or 12AU7's for different tones and overdrive.

 

Classic 60's style insertion type Serial Effects Loop with Return Jack (Power Amp In), Send Jack (Preamp Out), and  Send Level Control. 

 

Tremolo Speed and Depth Controls 

 

Footswitch pedal for Tremolo

 

Dual Speaker Jacks

 

A Classic Hammond Hi-Fi   output transformer for extended low frequency performance  with 4 - 8 - 16 ohm outputs selectable by a rotary switch.

 

 Cathode / Fixed Bias Selector Switch -  Allows you to choose cathode bias for the classic "compressed blues" sound, or fixed bias for "dynamic rock" sounds.

 

Power Output:  40 watts RMS (25 Watt version also available)

 

5U4 rectifier, you can sub 5Y3, 5AR4, or Solid State Plug in for different amounts of sag.

 

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 overdrive sounds. You can also substitute 5881's, KT77's, KT88's, 6550's, or EL34's and KT66's (CLass B operation) in the output stage for different sounds.

 

FRONT PANEL:


- NORMAL INPUT
- BRIGHT  INPUT
- NORMAL GAIN
- BRIGHT GAIN
- BASS
- MIDDLE
- TREBLE
- MASTER

- PRESENCE with EDGE PULL SWITCH

- SPEED

- DEPTH

- STANDBY POWER SWITCH
- PILOT LIGHT
- ON OFF POWER SWITCH


 

REAR PANEL:


- POWER CORD
- FUSE

- TREMOLO FOOTSWITCH JACK

- CATHODE/FIXED BIAS SELECTOR SWITCH

- EFFECTS LOOP SEND LEVEL CONTROL

- EFFECTS LOOP SEND JACK

- EFFECTS LOOP RETURN JACK

- DUAL SPEAKER OUT JACKS

- SPEAKER 4 - 8 -16  IMPEDANCE SWITCH

 

PRICE: $1095.00    SPECIAL SALE PRICE $895.00

 

 

 UPGRADE OPTIONS:

 

1. 25 WATT VERSION - The amp is also available with  25 watts output.  No charge for this option.

 

2. QUAD OF 6V6'S - Four 6V6's in place of the pair of 6L6's for the smooth warm 6V6 tones. Includes 1/2 power switch that turns of two off the 6V6's. Add $120.00

 

3240 VOLT  POWER TRANSFORMER - for operation outside the USA. Add $40.00 .

 

4. STEEL CAGE -  classic 60's perforated steel cage with handle. Add $195.00

 

5. EDGE FOOTSWITCH - adds jack to rear panel for footswitch control on the NNFB EDGE switch. Includes classic heavy duty footswitch with LED. Add $100.00

 

6. RACKMOUNT ROAD CASE - heavy duty reinforced plastic military style road case with built in 19" rack. Front and rear covers for total protection during travel.  Add $345.00

 
 
 
 
 
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