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Fender Super (V-Front)

Schematic/Layout:

• super_5b4_layout.pdf
• super_5c4.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 5A4, 5B4, 5C4
Years of Production: 1947 - 1953
Era: V Front
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12
Knobs: Black Pointer
Faceplate

• Front: Fuse, Power Sw, Pilot Lamp, Tone, Vol, Mic Vol, In, In, Mic In, Mic In
• Rear:

Cabinet

• Dimensions:
• Hardware: Vertical Chrome Grill Strip
• Handle: Leather
• Feet: Glides
• Corners:

Covering Material

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

Logo: Cabinet mounted, block letter
Weight:
Speaker

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

Effects:
~Watts:
Tubes

• Pre amp: 5A4: 2 x 6SJ7 ; 5B4: 2 x 6SC7 ; 5C4: 2 x 12AY7
• Power: 5A4: 2 x 6L6 (metal envelope) ; 5B4, 5C4: 2 x 6L6G

Bias: Cathode Biased
Rectifier: 5U4G

Comments: A speaker and ex. speaker jack were added under the chassis (5C4?). The cabinet size changed several times during this period. A fourth input was added as of model 5B4.