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Fender Bassman (Narrow Panel)

Schematic/Layout:

• bassman_5e6.pdf
• bassman_5e6a.pdf
• bassman_5f6.pdf
• bassman_5f6a.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 5D6 (55), 5E6 (55), 5E6-A (55-57), 5F6 (57), 5F6-A (58-60)
Years of Production: 1955 - 1960
Era:
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Knobs: Black Pointer
Faceplate

• Front: 5D6, 6E6: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Pilot Lamp, Presense, Bass, Treb, Vol, Vol, Normal In, Bright In
• Rear:

Cabinet

• Dimensions: 23'' x 22 1/2'' x 10 1/2''
• Hardware:
• Handle: (55-59) Raise Leather or Brown Plastic
• Feet: Glides
• Corners:

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Diagonal Tweed
• Grill Cloth: Brown Grill Cloth

Logo: Cabinet mounted, Script
Weight: 47 lbs
Speaker

• Size: 4 x 10
• Impedance: 2 ohms
• Model: Jensen P10R or Jensen P10Q (For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
~Watts: 40-50 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 5D6, 5E62: 2 x 12AY7
• Power: 6D6, 5E6: 2 x 6L6G

Bias: Fixed; Nonadjustable
Rectifier: 5D6, 5E6: 2 x 5U4GA

Comments: The 5F6 and 5F6-A had four speaker jacks wired in parallel under the chassis. A selenium rectifier was used in the bias circuit.