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Sterling Indigo · June 12th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Welcome all vintage, reissue, clone, kit and scratch builders to the 5E3 Deluxe Owners Club.

Here we will feast ourselves and ruminate on the savory delectable tones of the simple yet brilliant 5E3 amp circuit (tweed jackets optional).

FiddlinJim · June 12th, 2009, 01:21 PM

I'll admit to being one! 5E3 scritch scratch build for me.

Sterling Indigo · June 12th, 2009, 01:43 PM

All kinds welcome here, even the purple tolex variety. Don't forget pictures of the pretty twisty wires in back.

petebradt · June 13th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Clay Hullett 5E3 clone. Still the best. Kitty not included.

JohnnyCrash · June 14th, 2009, 01:14 AM

Still looking for leopard print upholstery to put onto mine...

I just used mine this morning for two guitar tracks... a garage punk type of a song and while it'll get a Marshall for a doubletracking, the 5E3 was the only fit for the song out of my dozen or so amps for this project.

LP junior and one rhythm track (the main character of the song), LP junior and two lead tracks. The LP Custom and Marshall will fill out the rest of the doubled rhythm tracks.

telex76 · June 14th, 2009, 10:59 AM

I've got one made by Vistaluxe in Fort Worth. I love the tone, and dynamic response.

woodman · June 14th, 2009, 02:20 PM

mine's a clone of unknown origin ... bought it from a buddy who said he was told it was Custom Shop, but it's obviously not — not a serial number to be found anywhere. but it's a great-sounding workhorse. i've put a Weber 12A150 in it and stuffed it with some of the NOS tubes i've got laying around. it's sweet as honey both cranked and at acoustic volumes, and mikes quite well. i use it for all gigs except concert/festival type stages.

Mike H. · June 15th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I have serial number 0001 from Corona Ampworks.

Ricky D. · June 15th, 2009, 09:08 PM

Mine's a Mission kit build in a Mojo tweed cabinet, Weber alnico Sig 12 speaker. I just got an EH Holy Grail for some reverb, and I occasionally use an old Ibanez parametric EQ in front of it if I want more tone control.

muchxs · June 16th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrash

Still looking for leopard print upholstery to put onto mine...

Rare and nearly extinct Snow Snake, perhaps?

Jammin'John1 · June 16th, 2009, 11:57 AM

I play a Clark Beaufort.
Very nice build/tones !

JJ

emu! · June 17th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Mission kit here w/lots of mods. Could be the best amp I've ever played tone-wise. IMO.

Jammin'John1 · June 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM

The Tweed Deluxe is my favorite "go to" amp.
That's why I play a 5e3 & a 5e3x2.

JJ

red57strat · June 27th, 2009, 11:19 PM

I used mine a bbq last weekend and it was actually a bit too loud! Incredible tone though!

It was built for me a few years ago with a Hoffman chassis, handmade pine cab covered in tweed, a Weber 12A125 speaker and Weber trannies. I've got some great NOS tubes in it that and amp tech and I spent an afternoon auditioning. Other than the 3-prong grounded power cord, the only mods from the stock circuit are a 32uF filter cap and .047 coupling cap on the bright channel.

sandman72202 · June 28th, 2009, 06:25 PM

i love mine. mines a lil dawg D-lux built by jim. i was lucky to get one while jim was still building cabinets. sounds fantastic loaded with a 15 in jensen reissue. just encourages you to play.

telechaser · June 28th, 2009, 08:46 PM

I don't have one but my friend's got a 5E3 Ceriatone Clone. Really impressed.

Old Cane · July 1st, 2009, 05:25 PM

Mission 5e3 kit build.

Chris S. · July 3rd, 2009, 02:57 AM

5E3 clone owner here.

Best. Blues amp. EVER.

CS

telechance · July 3rd, 2009, 03:22 PM

I'm in... with a reissue.

Steve McGinnis · July 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

Love it. Sounds great with my nocaster thinline...

June 12th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sterling Indigo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East Lansing Posts: 2,392 5 Photos	5E3 Deluxe Owners Club Welcome all vintage, reissue, clone, kit and scratch builders to the 5E3 Deluxe Owners Club. Here we will feast ourselves and ruminate on the savory delectable tones of the simple yet brilliant 5E3 amp circuit (tweed jackets optional). __________________ Tweed is in the underpants!

June 12th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
FiddlinJim Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seee-attle Age: 53 Posts: 756	I'll admit to being one! 5E3 scritch scratch build for me. __________________ --- "Speak English Doc, we ain't scientists!" ---

June 12th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sterling Indigo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East Lansing Posts: 2,392 5 Photos	All kinds welcome here, even the purple tolex variety. Don't forget pictures of the pretty twisty wires in back. __________________ Tweed is in the underpants!

June 14th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 10,667 1 Photos	Still looking for leopard print upholstery to put onto mine... I just used mine this morning for two guitar tracks... a garage punk type of a song and while it'll get a Marshall for a doubletracking, the 5E3 was the only fit for the song out of my dozen or so amps for this project. LP junior and one rhythm track (the main character of the song), LP junior and two lead tracks. The LP Custom and Marshall will fill out the rest of the doubled rhythm tracks. __________________ - 3 Gibsons, 5 Teles, assorted other guitars, about a dozen amps, about two dozen pedals, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE, & a .40 SIG Sauer P226R = too many toys, no money, carpal tunnel, and a serious hearing problem.

June 14th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
woodman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 67 Posts: 13,074	mine's a clone of unknown origin ... bought it from a buddy who said he was told it was Custom Shop, but it's obviously not — not a serial number to be found anywhere. but it's a great-sounding workhorse. i've put a Weber 12A150 in it and stuffed it with some of the NOS tubes i've got laying around. it's sweet as honey both cranked and at acoustic volumes, and mikes quite well. i use it for all gigs except concert/festival type stages. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... It pays to appease all the gods — Gnossos Pappadopoulis YouTube channel • Originals

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June 13th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
petebradt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Niner Country Posts: 4,255 12 Photos	Clay Hullett 5E3 clone. Still the best. Kitty not included.

June 14th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
telex76 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 9,032	I've got one made by Vistaluxe in Fort Worth. I love the tone, and dynamic response.

June 15th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike H. Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Age: 58 Posts: 601	I have serial number 0001 from Corona Ampworks.

June 15th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ricky D. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greenville, North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 6,001	Mine's a Mission kit build in a Mojo tweed cabinet, Weber alnico Sig 12 speaker. I just got an EH Holy Grail for some reverb, and I occasionally use an old Ibanez parametric EQ in front of it if I want more tone control.

June 16th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jammin'John1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,149	Clark I play a Clark Beaufort. Very nice build/tones ! JJ __________________ Tele's & Tweeds an accident ? I DON'T THINK SO !

June 17th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
emu! Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: From here to obscurity Posts: 9,086	Mission kit here w/lots of mods. Could be the best amp I've ever played tone-wise. IMO.

June 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jammin'John1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,149	5e3 The Tweed Deluxe is my favorite "go to" amp. That's why I play a 5e3 & a 5e3x2. JJ __________________ Tele's & Tweeds an accident ? I DON'T THINK SO !

June 27th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
red57strat Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,705	I used mine a bbq last weekend and it was actually a bit too loud! Incredible tone though! It was built for me a few years ago with a Hoffman chassis, handmade pine cab covered in tweed, a Weber 12A125 speaker and Weber trannies. I've got some great NOS tubes in it that and amp tech and I spent an afternoon auditioning. Other than the 3-prong grounded power cord, the only mods from the stock circuit are a 32uF filter cap and .047 coupling cap on the bright channel. __________________ Don

June 28th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
sandman72202 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas, finally home from walkabout Posts: 502	i love mine. mines a lil dawg D-lux built by jim. i was lucky to get one while jim was still building cabinets. sounds fantastic loaded with a 15 in jensen reissue. just encourages you to play. Attached Images

July 3rd, 2009, 02:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
Chris S. Super Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 4,897 11 Photos	5E3 clone owner here. Best. Blues amp. EVER. CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

June 28th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
telechaser Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,410 10 Photos	I don't have one but my friend's got a 5E3 Ceriatone Clone. Really impressed. __________________ Slowing down . . . to get faster

July 1st, 2009, 05:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Old Cane Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 5,839	Mission 5e3 kit build. __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thesmokinguns

July 3rd, 2009, 03:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
telechance TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 89	I'm in... with a reissue.

July 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Steve McGinnis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 48 Posts: 1,261	Clark Beaufort here Love it. Sounds great with my nocaster thinline...

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