Just like all of our mojotone cabinets, we build this one to last a lifetime with our rugged handmade. The most popular and numerous of these was the deluxe which saw several circuit and two cosmetic changes during the 1950s. They became collector items a long time ago and are rarley brought out these days to gigs by hobby or professional musicians. Considered the tweed deluxe, the 5e3 was by far the most popular tweed amplifier. The amplifiers are named for the cloth covering, which consists of varnished cotton twill, incorrectly called tweed because of its feel and appearance. For the blues deluxe reissue and blues deville reissue models from 2005 to the present, see the fpk115 kit below. As blues, western swing, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances. They are praised for their sound, their circuitry considered hallowed ground. I had to drill and install another wooden dowel where the cabinet had cracked next to one of. Universal audio has released plugins for quite a few guitar amps in the last couple of years, but its new fender 55 tweed deluxe is its first foray into the fender amp world, and its a doozy. Early breakup and lack of headroom are 5e3 hallmarks but there are times when more headroom is needed. Vintage fender tweed 5b3 deluxe vintageandfine merchandise. They use the same power transformer as the tweed bassman.
Fender 5e3 tweed deluxe chassis same as original price. Getting the best possible tone and performance from your vintage fender amplifier. Jan 27, 2011 while there are plenty of places to buy cabinets for these amps, i thought it would be fun to build one. The tweed fender deluxe went through several iterations during its lifetime. As the photos show, it has some wear and use, but it is still potent and actually looks very cool. A truly classic combination for vintage tone fiends. The 55 tweed deluxe plugin offers expertly placed multimic tones with a collection of legendary mics and zero phase issues. These are the most commonly replaced parts in fender blues deluxe models from 1995 through the present. Jensen p15nfor more info, check out the jensen replacement speakers effects. Finally i found fender 55 tweed deluxe and no matter what kind of sound i need clean chorus, crunchy or beefy this plugin provides everything i need. As blues, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances.
Covers are available in different colors and sizes to fit most fender amplifiers and extension cabinets. They are such a great platform for pedals, the blues deluxe included, its essentially a hot rod deluxe without the more drive option. The tweed deluxe speed shop builds the finest fender tweed era guitar amplifiers utilizing only the highestquality new components as well as speed shop reverseengineered td58ot and tc58ot output transformers, a12q and a10q vintage alnico speaker recreations, nos new old stock resistors, capacitors, sockets, hardware and vintage nos tubes. Covers are available in different colors and sizes to. Most were covered in a tweed material used at the time luggage and then lacquered. Second, i have never heard of anyone being killed by a fender amp with a two prong cord. And as you inch the volume upward, youre greeted with sweet, blooming overdrive, before arriving at fullon distorted, utterly viscous tube saturation. Okay, lets get to work on your tweed deluxe issues. The originals were constructed of boxjointed pine, so i planned to do the same. Tweaked to the discerning tastes of u2s renowned guitarist, the edge deluxe is the perfect complement to his signature sound. But a closer study of the circuit design will reveal that the deluxe reverb vibrato channel has the extra gain stage one half of the 12ax7 v4 tube common for the fender reverb amps.
Fender 57 custom tweed deluxe image 2 of 2 from 1955 to 1957, fender made what would become some of the last changes to its socalled tweed amplifier range, to arrive at the coveted narrow panel series that went on to become the template for so many other designs. For over 20 years, vintageamp restoration has offered the finest in amplifier cabinet restoration. It is the 5e3 circuit with the narrow panel cabinet design. History of the fender tweed deluxe carls custom amps. The 5e3 deluxe belongs to the narrow panel tweed fender era and was made between 1955 and 1960. A stalwart fender amp user for decades, this signature model is an updated take on the classic 57 tweed deluxe used to craft his sonic identity on stages and in studios around the world. Fender amp tweed block logo revive the look of your vintagestyle or modern fender amp with a genuine fender amplifier logo. Fender tweed is a generic name used for the guitar amplifiers made by the american company fender between 1948 and 1960. My personal 5e3 tweed deluxe copy not a fender hence the covered logo, really nice reliced lacquered tweed cab, alnico blue celestion speaker, and the chassi is a 5e3 circuit with a few mods. No up charges for new hardware including corners, feet, and nuts and bolts.
Jan 19, 2017 my personal 5e3 tweed deluxe copy not a fender hence the covered logo, really nice reliced lacquered tweed cab, alnico blue celestion speaker, and the chassi is a 5e3 circuit with a few mods. It might seem so if you take a look at the front panel and the knob functions. Like most fender amps, the deluxe evolved cosmetically throughout the 50s, changing from the wide to narrow panal cabinet by 1955. Unfollow fender tweed amp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ceriatones custom built tribute to the fender 5e3 tweed boutique guitar amp has captured the spirit and soul of the original. This is a demo of the new fender champion 20 amplifier. Unfollow fender tweed deluxe to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Fender blues deluxe reissue 40watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp tweed. Classictone universal power transformer for fender tweed deluxe. They are rated at 26 watts not 3540 as stated above. This cabinet was already stripped of tweed when i received it. Classictone vintagestyle output transformer for fender tweed. Contains all 8 control pots as found in the original blues deluxe and blues deville models, from 1993 to 2004. The tweed deluxe speed shop builds the finest fender tweedera guitar amplifiers utilizing only the highestquality new components as well as speed shop reverseengineered td58ot and tc58ot output transformers, a12q and a10q vintage alnico speaker recreations, nos new old stock resistors, capacitors, sockets, hardware and vintage nos tubes. One the amplifier chassis was finished, it needed a cabinet of some kind while there are plenty of places to buy cabinets for these amps, i thought it would be fun to build one. Based on the original highly soughtafter collectors piece, this twochannel combo sings and snarls with the authentic fender sound that birthed rock n roll. Fender deluxe tweed 1x12 combo amp cover 12 padded, black, tuki fend369p. Found in the blackface reissue versions 2000present of deluxe reverb, princeton reverb, pro reverb, super reverb and twin reverb. The handwired 57 custom deluxe is a bit of electronic wizardry an extraordinary amplifier with stunning clean tone and the complex, organic overdrive guitarists crave. Replace, repair and restoregenuine fender parts protect your investment with a fitted fender amplifier cover. Fender tweed amp logo includes mounting pins and is designed for the following amplifiers.
The 5e3 tone control is a lowpass filter and as designed reduces so large a portion of the midhigh audio spectrum that more than just a bit of counterclockwise rotation results in a significant loss of gain enough so that any overdrive is lost while everything other than the bass frequencies remain. It is often referred to as having tv front cosmetics since the wide panels around. Use the polarity switch, or turn the cord around the other way. Vintage fender tweed deluxe amplifiers are the holy grail of tone for good reason. These amps remain one of leo fenders crowning achievements and are highly sought after on the vintage market. This is my current amp and i never really had a good crack at making some nice tones. As blues, western swing, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances the earliest version of the deluxe was the 5a3, and is often referred to as having. They even replicated the look of the paper layerthis thing is.
Our tweed 1x12 extension cabinet is ideal for those who want to add an extension cabinet to their tweed deluxe combo. The plugin, which is officially endorsed by fender, recreates a mid50sera deluxe model 5e3, a vaunted amp that could deliver everything from warm clean tones to creamy smooth distortion. Finally a demo that glides visually and sonically through each setting. How to care for dry, cracked heels, according to dermatologists. The physical condition of such old amps with tweed cotton tolex and leather handle will simply not allow that. I built a new baffle and installed the original grill cloth, which had be already reinstalled on a sub par baffle. Brownface fender princeton and silverface champ doubleheader. The blackface deluxe amp is often misinterpreted as a deluxe reverb without reverb. Fender deluxe 15 angled instrument cable black tweed. Fender tweed deluxe for sale in uk view 23 bargains. Dents and dings are filled, oversize holes are filled and redrilled, cracks are glued. The fender deluxe amp of the 1950s was a mediumpowered unit designed to let guitarists hold their own in a small group. This is a fender tweed deluxe clone that i built fender tweed deluxe mains transformer part no.
Note the now standard fender four input brightnormal, hilow circuit. Dermatologists explain why our heels dry and crack, with tips on healing dry skin on feet, how to get rid of dry skin and top foot creams to use. Fender tweed deluxe guitar amps usa ceriatone amplifiers. B 6 8 1 2 3 v2a r6 68k r5 68k r2 1m hi 1 lo 2 3 2 r4 1 68k r3 68k r1 1m hi 1 lo 2 v1b c v1 v2 v3 v4 4 4 2 2 9 9 7 7 5 5 r7 820 c1 25uf r8 100k r9 100k c2 0. The cases exterior features aluminum valance support. This item fender deluxe 5 instrument cable tweed gls audio 6 foot guitar instrument cable right angle 14inch ts to straight 14inch ts 6 ft brown yellow tweed cloth jacket 6 feet pro cord 6 phono 6. The fender tweed deluxe 5e3 amp of the 1950s was a mediumpowered unit designed to let guitarists hold their own in a small group. From 1946 to 1960 fender produced a series of amps commonly referred to as tweed amps. Fenders late 1950s family of amps, known as the narrow panel tweed models, represented the height of amplifier technology and tone for. Based on the original highly soughtafter collectors piece, this twochannel combo sings and snarls. Our specialty is fender tweed amps, but we stock period correct materials and parts for. For any amp, a quality power transformer will amplify everything you already love about your tone.
The fender professional shortened to pro after 1947 debuted in 1946 and was aimed at players who needed more power than the original 1x10 deluxe amp provided. Ggjaguars guitarium and ampeteria 1950 fender deluxe. Fender 55 tweed deluxe uad audio plugins universal audio. Buy fender deluxe 15 angled instrument cable black tweed. The 1x15 professional started out with the same style woodie. Feb 14, 20 after 3 years of searching here is my original fender tweed deluxe 5e3. Chrome top facing w white screened labels, controls numbered 112 knobs. The 59 pro has the 8 ohm triad 45217 output and the triad 8087 power transformer. Buy this great case today and protect your guitar in genuine fender style. Whether played clean or crunchy, this amp produces the tone and articulation of the vintage fender deluxe amps that are an important part of his complex. Gls audio 20 foot guitar instrument cable right angle 14inch ts to.
And use the intuitive mic mixer to season your tones. Note the only difference between the two input channels is the 500pf bright cap which bypasses high freqs around the bright volume pot. The fender 5e3 deluxe is a fantastic sounding classic tweed 1950s amplifier and i encourage everyone to build it stock and sample its tone before modifying its circuit except the switched feedback modjust do it. To the casual observer they may look similar but all the models bring something different to the table. Recorded with a cheap sm58 copy into a telefunken v676a micpre. Ground sw, fuse 2a, power sw, pilot lamp, vol, mic vol, tone, in, in, mic in, mic in rear.
Mix and match with a rare 60s beyer m160 and white sennheiser md421 mics, a modern royer r121, and a handpicked vintage neumann u67 from ocean way studios. It has had many changes over the years and had many variations. Their lowvolume clean sounds are pristine and complex. Sep 22, 2016 fender 57 custom tweed deluxe image 2 of 2 from 1955 to 1957, fender made what would become some of the last changes to its socalled tweed amplifier range, to arrive at the coveted narrow panel series that went on to become the template for so many other designs. After 3 years of searching here is my original fender tweed deluxe 5e3. Equipped with lots of great presets i always get the right sound for the right song. I was searching for a module to create different guitar sounds for indiepop songs. Replacing the power cord in your vintage fender amp. This cable has a 45 degree jack plug to fit into the. Fender 57 custom deluxe with tweed finish andertons music co. They shared the same chassis and circuit as the tweed super and tweed bandmaster but with different output transformers of course. It was in not too bad of shape, but did need quite a bit of work.
Fender tweed deluxe 5e3 schematic redrawn by steve luckey on may 20, 2006. The guitar cable is a budget 30 year old 20 foot cable ive had to resolder a couple times. These home remedies include creams, honey, and coconut oil. The deluxe was eventually supplanted by the deluxe reverb starting in 1963. I just think this cord swapping has gotten out of hand. One of the earliest versions of the deluxe model 5b35c3 was produced between 1948 and 1952. Breaking down the most noticeable aesthetic component of your amp. First of all, its a collectable amp why replace the original cord, unless its cracked, disintegrating and truly unsafe. Learn about six treatments that will help dry and deeply cracked heels. Classictone designed this transformer from an actual vintage 1955 fender 5e3 deluxe amplifier. The most visible difference between the 5e3 design and the preceding 5a3, 5b3, 5c3, and 5d3 versions is the fact that the earlier models have only three input jacks. How to build a mojotone 5e3 tweed deluxe style amp kit build walkthrough. Its a great sounding amp but ive just ordered a deluxe reverb reissue. The fender deluxe dates back as far as 1946 when it was known as the model 26.
Click the image for the full size readable annotated image. With timeless looks and premium vintage sound, the 57 custom deluxe delivers everything a guitarists heart could desire. However, many of the tubes are old, or nos from that era. Fender blues deluxe 1x12 40watt tube combo amp tweed. Gls audio 20 foot guitar instrument cable right angle 14inch ts to straight 14inch ts 20 ft black gray tweed cloth jacket 20 feet pro cord 20 phono 6. Fender amplifier cabinet restoration by armadillo amp works. The handwired 57 custom deluxe is a bit of electronic wizardryan extraordinary amplifier with stunning clean tone and the complex, organic overdrive guitarists crave. Fender amplifier cabinet restoration of a wide panel tweed twin. I was always a fender amp guy, went over to marshall for a while but soon came back to fender.