Please note that this is NOT a real Fender. This is close to the Fender 5E3 circuit but uses a long tailed pair phase inverter (the phase inverter section of the 5G9 Tremolux). The phase inverter change makes the volume controls work slower than on a stock 5E3 (which can go from 0-100 quickly) as well as lower the gain a bit and stop “farting out”. If you prefer higher gain, you can easily change the preamp tube from a 12AY7 to a 5751 or 12AX7. Overall, I’d say this amp is a bit more “bold” sounding than the standard 5E3. Or a bit more commanding of a sound… Kind of like a 5E3 and mini-Bassman hybrid. This amp can use either a 5Y3 or GZ34 rectifier tube, depending on your tonal preference. It is also cathode bias, which makes changing power tubes (two 6V6’s) a breeze. The controls are identical to a 5E3 – this does not have tremolo. It has a custom wound Heyboer power transformer and a Classic Tone output transformer. All top shelf components chosen by a small boutique builder here in the USA. It is in perfect working order and housed in a Mather cabinet that has blackface-era cosmetics. This amp sounds amazing and is extremely well built. The 10 WGS Veteran speaker works great in this amp. If you’ve been interested in a tweed deluxe, you should check this one out. The amp was just serviced in January 2021 to ensure everything works as it should. There are no issues. Please check the pictures carefully as they are considered part of the description. I will provide photos of the item being packaged. The item “Handwired 5E3 Tweed Deluxe/ 5G9 Tremolux Hybrid Amp” is in sale since Thursday, February 11, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “cdski25″ and is located in Stoneham, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Number of Channels: 2
- Suitable For: Electric Guitar
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Product Line: Deluxe
- Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Power: 15 W
- Amplifier Type: Combo
- Brand: Boutique builder