What tubes does the Fender Princeton 5F2A use?

The Fender Princeton 5F2A uses 1× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 1× 6V6GT (plus 5Y3 rectifier) power tubes.

When was the Fender Princeton 5F2A produced?

The Fender Princeton 5F2A was produced 1957–1960.

Fender Princeton 5F2A preset

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The Princeton 5F2A is the A-suffix revision of the final tweed Princeton circuit, incorporating minor production refinements to the 5F2. The single-ended 6V6 power section and minimal circuit topology are identical in character to the 5F2: warm, simple, and tonally honest. The 5F2A document likely reflects component value adjustments or layout changes rather than fundamental circuit redesign. As one of the last tweed Princeton variants, it occupies a historically significant position in Fender's design arc. This entry represents the general 5F2A without a specific variant suffix document.

Years produced: 1957–1960
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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