What tubes does the Fender Princeton 5C2 use?

The Fender Princeton 5C2 uses 1× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 1× 6V6GT (plus 5Y3 rectifier) power tubes.

When was the Fender Princeton 5C2 produced?

The Fender Princeton 5C2 was produced 1954–1955.

Fender Princeton 5C2 preset

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The Princeton 5C2 is a transitional tweed-era Princeton, refining the 5B2 circuit with minor component changes as Leo Fender continued to optimize the design. At four watts single-ended, it shares the 5B2's fundamental character: warm, harmonically rich clean tones and natural single-ended breakup at full volume. The simplicity of the circuit — just one preamp tube stage feeding a single output tube — gives the 5C2 a direct, unvarnished connection between player and speaker that more complex designs cannot replicate. This is the schematic for the 5C2 Princeton.

Years produced: 1954–1955
Made in: USA
Wattage: 4W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 1× 12AX7
Power tubes: 1× 6V6GT (plus 5Y3 rectifier)

Tags: american, clean.

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