Fender 5E3 Deluxe Optimized - Bright preset

Close · 73/100 confidence. Most values readable. Minor gaps filled by inference from similar circuits.

The 5E3 Deluxe Optimized is a modified/optimized variant of the classic 5E3 circuit with component value refinements aimed at maximizing tonal performance. The core 5E3 character — 15 watts, dual-6V6, cathode-biased, natural breakup — remains the foundation.

• Years produced: 1955–1960
• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 15W
• Channels: 2
• Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 2× 6V6

Tags: american, tweed, vintage, breakup.

Schematic-derived preset files for 16 Fractal and Line 6 modelers: Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9, and the full Helix family (Floor, LT, Rack, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, Native).

Gridleak extracts amp parameters from original circuit schematics using AI vision — component values, gain staging, tone stack topology, tube types — then generates native preset files for every supported modeler. Every extraction is scored 0–100 and the score is published.