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Marshall Thinline · July 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM

I built a 5E3 a couple of months ago and it has become my favorite amp. I really love the amp and don't want to change a thing. The 5E3 that I built is in a 3x10" cabinet and has the OT of a 5E7.

Now......for my next build, I would like to build an amp in the 30 watt range that still has the charm of my 5E3. I would like it for occasions where I need a bit more power. I have seen that Weber has a 5E3x2 amp, but I have not read much feedback on it. I also am considering a 5E7, 5FA, and a low power Tweed Twin (5E8a).

If I were to stray from the 5E3 sound, it would sound like Brian Setzer on steroids with a little bit of Keith Richards thrown in. But, When you back off the guitar volume it will clean up enough to play Sleepwalk. My main guitars are my Gretsch 5120 and a couple of 69 Thinlines. I hate pedals, so please don't suggest an amp that I will need to use pedals to get the tone I am after. I prefer to use the guitar volume to get the grit I need.

Thanks in advance.

July 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marshall Thinline Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 766	Who is 5E3's Big Brother.....? I built a 5E3 a couple of months ago and it has become my favorite amp. I really love the amp and don't want to change a thing. The 5E3 that I built is in a 3x10" cabinet and has the OT of a 5E7. Now......for my next build, I would like to build an amp in the 30 watt range that still has the charm of my 5E3. I would like it for occasions where I need a bit more power. I have seen that Weber has a 5E3x2 amp, but I have not read much feedback on it. I also am considering a 5E7, 5FA, and a low power Tweed Twin (5E8a). If I were to stray from the 5E3 sound, it would sound like Brian Setzer on steroids with a little bit of Keith Richards thrown in. But, When you back off the guitar volume it will clean up enough to play Sleepwalk. My main guitars are my Gretsch 5120 and a couple of 69 Thinlines. I hate pedals, so please don't suggest an amp that I will need to use pedals to get the tone I am after. I prefer to use the guitar volume to get the grit I need. Thanks in advance. __________________ My avatar is on the search for the ultimate tone. That's why he never stops.