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Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
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Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)

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DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent

65 years later, amps like this 1957 Fender Harvard remind us that some of the simplest amplifier designs from this period need no evolution.

Why We Love This

The Fender 5F10 Harvard is widely considered to be the very best of what Fender had to offer in a smaller, low wattage combo.

Fender's 5F10 Harvard was positioned between the Tweed Princeton and Deluxe models of the period, offering players a true sweet spot in the lineup. Louder than a Princeton, but quieter than a Deluxe, and with a more unique preamp stage and overall feel that's a little cleaner and clearer sounding that both of those other amps. Legendarily affiliated with session ace Steve Cropper, the Harvard delivers that Tweed-like immediacy and bounce with some great natural tube compression. The original Jensen P10R provides that classic American alnico voice, with a reedy top end and wonderful compression when pushed.

This particular amp was built in late 1957 and has remained in great overall condition. The tweed exterior is in great shape with very light fraying throughout and great color from the aging lacquer. The transformers are original to the amp and the circuit received some fresh filter caps just a few years ago. The grill cloth has been replaced with a proper Oxblood replacement, and a vintage style leather handle replaced the original some years ago.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Controls Volume / Tone
Tubes 6AT6 preamp / 12AX7 Phase Inverter / 6V6 Power Tubes (RCA)
Power 10 Watts
Transformers Original power & Output (Triad 66079 PT & 50246 OT)
Speaker Jensen P10R (Original)
Replaced Fuse Holder / Recap & Power Cord / Grill Cloth & Handle

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Fender 5F10 Harvard (1957)
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