Overview:

The FRENZEL FM-LJ5/LJ10 "Little Jessie" uses the same Fender/Marshall preamp circuits that we use in our FM-DP1 Deluxe Plexi preamp which has rave reviews from around the world. The power amp section uses a Class A single-ended cathode-biased EL84 with a Pentode - Triode mode switch for either 5 watts or 2 watts output. (10 watt upgrade with EL34 available). Perfect for late night practice sessions at home and small venues or you can use the post output transformer DI Line Out jack for recording or to drive higher power solid-state or tube amps or PA's for larger venues!  Little in size....huge in tone! You will be amazed at the tones this amp will produce!  

Standard Features:

• Normal (Type F) Bright (Type M) inputs with separate preamps and Gain controls for the unique smooth Fender Deluxe warm tones or the Marshall Super Lead Plexi great high mid-tones....or you can use an AB-Y switch and create your own distinct tones.

• Classic Bassman 5F6A style 3-BAND TONE STACK for extended flexibility in shaping your tone.

• Master level control so you can crank the GAIN's up and overdrive the preamp without overdriving the output tubes.

• Triode/Pentode Mode Switch

• Deep Pull-Switch on Bass

• Bright Pull-Switch on F and M Gains

• Line Out - post output transformer LINE OUT with LINE OUT LEVEL control for recording or driving a power amp, Auto switched internal load to simulate speaker if speaker is  not plugged in. Inject great tone directly into a PA system with this speaker simulated direct Interface.

• Class A Single-Ended Cathode-Biased  for pure warm linear sound reproduction.

• Ultra fast heavy duty high voltage solid-state rectifiers provide sharp pick attack and dynamic bass.

• Power Output - FM-LJ5 5 watts @ 8 ohms (Standard) - FM-LJ10 10 watts @ 8 ohms (Upgrade)

• Preamp tubes are JJ 12AX7's known for low noise and linearity. You may also use 12AT7's or 12AU7's for different tones and less preamp overdrive.

• Tube Complement:  comes standard with 2 - 12AX7, 1 - EL84, but you can substitute 12AT7's or 12AU7's in the preamp and driver for different tones and overdrive sounds. 

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Electrical Specifications: 

• Input Power  120 VAC 50-60Hz - 100 Watts Standard IEC plug-in three prong grounded power cord. (230 - 240VAC available. See Upgrade Options) 

• Output Tube - Class A Single-Ended EL84 - Cathode Bias

• Output Power  - 5 Watts RMS  (Standard ) - 10 Watts RMS  (Upgrade)

• Speaker Output Impedance - 8 ohms.

• Line Out Impedance - 10K ohms

• Instrument Input Impedance - 1 Megohm

Physical Data: 

• Retro Vintage Cage Mini Head  - heavy duty lightweight steel mesh cage provides protection and excellent ventilation for tubes. Comes with easy carry Fender style strap handle. Overall Dimensions - 10" Wide x  8" Deep x 8" High  - 5 lbs.

• Rock solid point-to-point hand wiring with military style tie-wrapped wiring harnesses for long life and reliability.

• DC on filaments to eliminate 60 hz hum.

• Star ground system to eliminate induced current chassis noise.

• Input and Output Jacks isolated from chassis for low noise, eddy currents, and hum.

• Classic Vintage  Control Knobs

• Components - Only the highest quality parts are used including heavy duty transformers, low noise tubular polypropylenes capacitors, metal film resistors, Micalex sockets, Neutrik jacks. All parts are rated for commercial high use conditions. Wherever possible we use parts made in the USA.

• Front Panel Controls - F Input Jack, M Input Jack, F Gain/Bright Pull Switch, M Gain/Bright Pull Switch, Bass/Deep Pull Switch, Middle, Treble,  Pilot Lamp, On-Off Power Switch

• Rear Panel Controls -  Power Cord Connector, Fuse, Line Out Level, Line Out Jack, Speaker Output Jack, Triode/Pentode Mode Switch

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