Control Panel - Fender '57 Custom Pro-Amp PR 2515 Mode D'emploi

The late-'50s tweed-covered Fender Pro-Amp combined great looks
with sweet tone, medium output power and the unique performance
characteristics of a single 15" guitar speaker. Hailed as one of the holy
grail "narrow-panel tweed" amps beloved by guitarists and collec-
tors, vintage examples are rare and highly sought after.
The '57 Custom Pro-Amp continues that legacy, with all-tube hand-
wired circuitry and premium components. It faithfully recreates the
tones of the original classic 5E5-A design, delivering about 28 watts
of warm, sensitive response. A Special Design 15" ceramic-magnet
speaker by Eminence® is voiced for big, fat guitar tone with sensi-
tive response, and new reverse-engineered '50s vintage "Yellow"
tone capacitors add subtly nuanced tonal magic. Along with custom
transformers, internal bias control for easy substitution of various 6L6
power tube types, instrument and microphone inputs, finger-joined
solid pine cabinet, lacquered tweed covering and more, the result is a
richly rewarding amplifier experience that's pure Fender.
The '57 Custom Pro-Amp's harmonically rich clean tones are perfect
for recreating classic guitar styles, while today's pedalboard enthusi-
ast will also find an ideal tonal canvas for creating new sounds. And
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FUSE O N
A. FUSE: Provides electrical over-current protection. With power
disconnected, replace a blown fuse only with one of the type
and rating specified above the fuse holder.
B. POWER SWITCH: Turns amp on and off. Both the POWER and
STANDBY (C) switches must be on for audible output.
C. STANDBY SWITCH: Disables speaker output while power is on.
To extend tube life, leave switch in STANDBY position for first 60
seconds after turning POWER (B) on. Instead of turning amp off
during short breaks, set switch to STANDBY position to further
extend tube life and to avoid tube-warmup delay when resum-
ing play.
D. POWER INDICATOR: Illuminates when amp is on.
E. PRESENCE: Ultra-high frequency tone control adds greater
high-end sparkle.
F. BASS: Tone control for lower frequencies.
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'57 Custom Pro-Amp

Control Panel

STANDBY
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PRESENCE
with the volume cranked, the naturally touch-sensitive overdrive
tone is simply electrifying.
Register your '57 Custom Pro-Amp online at www.fender.com/product-
registration.
BASS TREBLE INST. VOL.
G. TREBLE: Tone control for higher frequencies.
H. INSTRUMENT VOLUME: Adjusts volume level of both instru-
ment inputs.
I. MICROPHONE VOLUME: Adjusts volume level of both micro-
phone inputs.
J. INSTRUMENT INPUTS: Plug instruments in here. Input 2 has
lower sensitivity (-6dB) for cleaner response with high-output
and pre-amplified instruments. Input sensitivities are identical
when using both inputs simultaneously.
K. MICROPHONE INPUTS: Plug microphones and instruments
in here. It was common in the 1950s to use guitars and mi-
crophones simultaneously with tube amps, and these inputs
produce a distinctive alternative guitar tone. Input 2 has lower
sensitivity (-6dB) for cleaner response with high-output and
pre-amplified instruments. Input sensitivities are identical when
using both inputs simultaneously.
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MIC. VOL. INST. MIC.