The Tweed Amp Owners Club

Now there's nothing more timeless than a Lacquered Tweed in my eyes. ...a tweed will always stop me in my tracks ..whether it be a Victoria, Peavey, Fender or a no name kit build etc...love them all...plenty of mojo...whether they are weathered & battered or brand spanking new!! let's see them...take some fresh pics...some nice close ups...front ,back.......you know the drill...is there a history behind yours...any mods etc...over to you.:grin:

Here's mine...2012 Twinolux...no history apart from gassing for one..no mods

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I've posted pix of my '55 Deluxe on TDPRI before, but you look like you need some company, so here goes:

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad188/guitarmando1/Amplifiers/100_0265.jpg

MOJO +++What a gorgeous '55!!!...love tweed covered/circuited amps...they are the epitome to me...l thought there'd be more tweed owners here....cheers!!!

I'm in....
Home-built 5E3 and 5F1, '49 5A3 DeLuxe.

Hey t-luxe!! Fine looking Tweeds!! l bet they'd be great for recording too!!!! that lil "49 is killer too!! serious mojo happening there!!! l could stare at it all day!!!! enjoy!!!:mrgreen:

Thanks!
This is how she looked when I brought her home.

Great to see that lil 49 go to a new home & in one piece..that's a neat looking Tele too!!

Here's my 57 Twin RI. It's my baby!!

Would love to hear how it compares to the new Twinolux......

Greetings Del...very similar specs...the EC has the attenuator!!...i'd prefer no EC badge though..looks a little tacky to me...sort of takes away from it l reckon!! love yours too!!! the EC is very sweet sounding..a little boxy in the attenuated 1x12 & 2x12 -1/4 power settings..incredible when she's opened up...still like it & it's more than serviceable in it's attenuated settings...just prefer it opened up...cheers!!

Victor

That's exactly what it should sound like when it's only running 1 speaker - should be more like a 12W tweed deluxe.

I could be very tempted with this newer model if I ever got the chance but they're a heck of a price here - NZ$6000!!!!

That was the price on mine when it first arrived in the country way back in 2005/6 and it sat in the shop for 2 years before they reduced the price enough to convince anyone (read - me!!) to part with their cash. And I got 25% off it which made it a good buy at the time.

The only 'problem' with it is that it is a loud amp and I've never yet been able to gig with it - even on outdoor gigs - set above 5 or 6. So I never get to hear its natural overdriven tones. I ended up buying a Lovepedal Les Lius to get those dirty tweed tones - and it works well at decent giggable volumes - but it would still be nice to just crank the amp and get these tones.

So the attenuator must be a great addition to your amp. And the tremolo as well would be something I'd be using a lot.

Greetings Del!! she also runs with 2x12 in the attenuated setting.....perfect for recording..and very usable..the tremolo is an awesome feature...l got mine at a price l couldn't refuse...under $3000 so i'm very fortunate considering they are $2999 in most reputable Fender dealerships in the US as we speak...if your chasing gear;feel free to PM me & l may be able to source something for you here...have some good contacts.

I don't play my 5E3 out, but when I want to crank it, a Weber Mini Mass
works pretty well.
My old 5A3, OTOH, isn't as loud and can be pretty much cranked with impunity at home. Needless to say, it gets alot more playing time than my 5E3.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/bayoubulldog/Cabronita017.jpg

Blues Junior NOS... I LOVE Tweed, and fender62custom I am jealous w/ the EC amp! That is a fine looking tweed!

Thanks Bulldog!!! the EC is my dream amp...love your set up...great combo of Blues Jr and Cabronita..must be real sweet together!!!! cheers!!!

With the Twinolux I know that the full power setting is a 40W amp but is there any definite detail about the outputs at the 'low power' and 1 speaker settings?

I'd be guessing that with only 1 speaker operating it's like a 12W Deluxe and maybe the low power setting with both speakers might be around 20-25W but is there any definite info on this anywhere?

Whatever the answers I'm thinking that this could be like having 3 amps in one and maybe the ideal option for those of us who gig but also like to crank their amp for recording at quieter volumes - and possibly even using it on the low power setting for creamy overdrive at smaller-medium sized venues?

Final question! Is the tremolo footswitchable?

Greetings Del!! the EC does seem to open up a tad with a little more volume with the 2x12 setting!!! there's a little more authority there...the specs don't mention any increase nor do l see any info stating that fact...all it says is in the attenuated setting it's at 1/4 power.. the Tremolo is foot switchable[single]..each setting is distinct to my ears....l hope that answers your questions Del..cheers mate.

I'm lovin' that guitar, Bulldog87. What is it? Are those Filtertrons?

Folks
I'm on the verge of buying a Tweed (probably Li'l dawg) but need some advice.
I play at several fairly loud Blues Jams each week. Currently running a BillM modified Blues Jr with a C-Rex 12 in it. My volume is usually at 4-5. It's loud - the C-Rex is very efficient.
I believe I'd be lost with a 12 watt 5E3. I bought (and returned to GC after 3 days) a Fender Excelsior. It was a joke - couldn't even hear myself and it was dimed.
So I'll probably need something with 6L6's.
Question is - with a 35 watt 5E3 will I get any of that luscious break-up or will it be too clean at the volume I'm describing?.
All my guits are single coil - I use a USA G&L Asat S model primarily.
I don't want to have to use pedals - I love a Tweed's natural grit.
thanks

blues deluxe reissue here

Folks
I'm on the verge of buying a Tweed (probably Li'l dawg) but need some advice.
I play at several fairly loud Blues Jams each week. Currently running a BillM modified Blues Jr with a C-Rex 12 in it. My volume is usually at 4-5. It's loud - the C-Rex is very efficient.
I believe I'd be lost with a 12 watt 5E3. I bought (and returned to GC after 3 days) a Fender Excelsior. It was a joke - couldn't even hear myself and it was dimed.
So I'll probably need something with 6L6's.
Question is - with a 35 watt 5E3 will I get any of that luscious break-up or will it be too clean at the volume I'm describing?.
All my guits are single coil - I use a USA G&L Asat S model primarily.
I don't want to have to use pedals - I love a Tweed's natural grit.
thanks

I'd suggest that any amp with 35-40W output will seldom if ever be able to be turned up to the sweet spot that gives the gritty tweed tone you're looking for without pedals.

My 57 Twin RI is never above 5 - 6 even on big stages. At club gigs I'm lucky if I can get it up to 5 once the band warms up later in the evening. That's why I bought a Lovepedal Les Lius to give me the tweed dirt without the volume.

Some would say that it's silly using a pedal like that with my amp but I just would never get away with turning the amp up to around 8 - it's too damn loud. And 35W won't be any quieter.

That's why, the more I think about it, the more I'd like to get my hands on one of the new Twinolux's with the built in attenution. I think that might be ideal if it wasn't for the price!!!

Im a new proud member of a Tweed Blues Deluxe RI!

Here is a 1960 Gibson Les Paul GA40 I restored. Platefire

Cool amps guys!!! congrats & enjoy your Blues Deluxe Lunchie!!!

Man, that Gibby looks sweeeet!

Folks
I'm on the verge of buying a Tweed (probably Li'l dawg) but need some advice.
I play at several fairly loud Blues Jams each week. Currently running a BillM modified Blues Jr with a C-Rex 12 in it. My volume is usually at 4-5. It's loud - the C-Rex is very efficient.
I believe I'd be lost with a 12 watt 5E3. I bought (and returned to GC after 3 days) a Fender Excelsior. It was a joke - couldn't even hear myself and it was dimed.
So I'll probably need something with 6L6's.
Question is - with a 35 watt 5E3 will I get any of that luscious break-up or will it be too clean at the volume I'm describing?.
All my guits are single coil - I use a USA G&L Asat S model primarily.
I don't want to have to use pedals - I love a Tweed's natural grit.
thanks

I'll tell you what I think based on the Mission 5E3 clone I have now and the assorted BF amps I've gigged.

For a given amp/speaker, you have one volume level or narrow range where you're in the sweet spot or getting that sweet power tube break up. If you change to a more or less efficient speaker, you can move that sweet spot louder or softer. But that's about all there is to it. Not real good if you have to adapt to your situation, no problem if the situation has to adapt to you.

An attenuater should be the answer to the problem, though. I've never had one, so I don't really know.

Have a Marsh Harvard clone, that I got for a song.
Great amp, haven't been playing it much recently, perhaps I will get it back in the rotation soon..

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/refin/Steve%20Stuff/tweeds2.jpg

'59 Bassman,'59 Tremolux,'56 Pro,and '57 Deluxe.
Tremolux and Deluxe recovered.

Nice selection there refin. I am confused is that Pro a 12" speaker and baffle?
Which are your favorite 2 and why? I'm curious.

Here's my 1961 Harvard, it came with the original victoria cover. I think some bought it and then put it in the closet for 45 years

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/paulmantello/IMG_0292.jpg

Here's my 1961 Harvard, it came with the original victoria cover. I think some bought it and then put it in the closet for 45 years

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/paulmantello/IMG_0292.jpg

:shock:WOW!!! She's a beauty!!!...thanks for posting...congrats & enjoy!!!!

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'59 Bassman,'59 Tremolux,'56 Pro,and '57 Deluxe.
Tremolux and Deluxe recovered.

CLASSIC!!!!!!! what can l say!!!! enjoy!!!

My '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe

Mr. Danny, do I see a Wurlitzer piano and a Farfisa Combo Compact in there?

Ricky, good eye! Farfisa Combo Compact Deluxe, to be exact. We also have Rhodes, Clavinet, many other organs, electronic pianos and early synths.

I have a tweed blues jr nos.

My '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe


:shock::shock::shock::shock:we're impressed!!!! absolutely love the tele & bass too!!! serious Mojo!!! some more info on your organ & amp set up please...that looks killer too!!! congrats & enjoy!!!:mrgreen:

Edit: just saw the reply!!!! amazing!!! great set up all round!!! cheers!!

Thanks man. Check the site in my sig if you want to see some more :)

Thanks man. Check the site in my sig if you want to see some more :)

Greetings Mr Danny!!!!!:shock::shock: now that's an inspiring recording environment!!!!! you certainly have a passion for the music....the ambience looks killer..super professional...the Funk Bros are my favourite studio band & you guys seem to have a atmosphere that replicates that type of kinship that allows the musicians to feel at home & shine!!!! all the best for all your future recordings too!!! cheers!!!

Victor

Not a real tweed circuit-wise but looks cool to me...and sounds very good with a Cannabis Rex and a 5751 in V1....
My Blues Deluxe.

Ricky, good eye! Farfisa Combo Compact Deluxe, to be exact. We also have Rhodes, Clavinet, many other organs, electronic pianos and early synths.

Way cool! In the 60's, that Farfisa was the go-to organ for most of the soul top 40 cover bands around Baltimore. Not too many could haul a B3 around. The Wurlitzer EP under the right hands is definitely the funkiest sound of all time.

Wish I was a little closer to Milwaukee, Danny. You've definitely got an extremely cool set up there. Just don't tell me you have an Ampeg B15N, that would finish me for sure.

Greetings Mr Danny!!!!!:shock::shock: now that's an inspiring recording environment!!!!! you certainly have a passion for the music....the ambience looks killer..super professional...the Funk Bros are my favourite studio band & you guys seem to have a atmosphere that replicates that type of kinship that allows the musicians to feel at home & shine!!!! all the best for all your future recordings too!!! cheers!!!

Victor

Victor, what you have said, to the ears of someone like me, could not be more appreciated. All of the expense and effort is designed exactly to create the ambience, and - most importantly - the sounds, that inspire our shared passion for music. You might be surprised how many people don't get it!

Victor, what you have said, to the ears of someone like me, could not be more appreciated. All of the expense and effort is designed exactly to create the ambience, and - most importantly - the sounds, that inspire our shared passion for music. You might be surprised how many people don't get it!

Cheers Danny!!! the ''people'' make the music!!!! and when the ''people'' like yourself go to those lengths to create the ''ambience'' it's a killer combo!!! l can certainly understand some people not getting it...i've put my heart on the line in different musical applications over the years with similar responses leaving me shaking my head...if l was ever as professional as you or had a ''studio''; yours certainly would be my ''DREAM'' studio....l have to hand it to you....great stuff...make the ''dreams'' happen....your blood sweat & tears are more than evident to my eyes brother!!!! be blessed!!!!! keep it up!!! your an inspiration ...don't ever forget that..cheers!!!:grin:

Victor

Way cool! In the 60's, that Farfisa was the go-to organ for most of the soul top 40 cover bands around Baltimore. Not too many could haul a B3 around. The Wurlitzer EP under the right hands is definitely the funkiest sound of all time.

Wish I was a little closer to Milwaukee, Danny. You've definitely got an extremely cool set up there. Just don't tell me you have an Ampeg B15N, that would finish me for sure.

Haha, no B15n, but if you came I'd borrow one from a buddy for your 'happy ending'! ;)

Here is a Hohner E7 Clavinet, a Roland Juno 60, Akai AX60, etc.

Cheers Danny!!!

Victor

Victor thanks, and I wish you great musical satisfaction, or at least a satisfying quest in pursuit thereof!

My new baby: Victoria 5112. Love it!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/Victoria2.jpg

My new baby: Victoria 5112. Love it!

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/Victoria2.jpg

She's a beauty!!!! congrats & enjoy!!!:grin:

Here's mine: a Carsten Amplification 5E3.

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Thanks - useful info.
I think I'll drop to a 25 watt. Have to have the dirt.

'56 Pro. Been in most of the studios in Cleveland and Akron. I was gigging with it, and became worried that I might blow the original 15. So I boxed it up, and made a sub baffleboard using a Peavey Scorpion Plus 12. Don't know why, but they're an awesome combination. Until my buddies moved to Nashville, and became "Cats," they borrowed it for every session they did in town.

The other is far more interesting! It's a '52 Wide Panel Pro. Yeah, yeah,,, wide panels didn't come out until 53. Wrong! These were probably ordered at NAMM in '52. Jody Carter remembers them being ordered by a music store in Indiana. I have tracked down 4 so far. The owner of Corner Music has a '52 Twin, I have the Pro, a steel player on the West Coast has a split-front Dual Pro, and so does Billy Gibbons.

No Tweed! They're painted with a super durable paint, popular for machines, kitchen cabinetry, etc., in the Fifties. It's called Roxatone, and is still available! All the amps have the same style handle too. Jody Carver was working with Leo back then, and he thought they were "fugly!" Incredibly rare! octal pres, and they sound fabulous!

Wow, amazing story!
A Pro, either wide or narrow, is my top wanted amp.
I forgot; which is the first Pro to have Bass and Treble controls?

"I forgot; which is the first Pro to have Bass and Treble controls?"

Don't know. My '52 has a Tone control, and it works perfectly!

'56 Pro. Been in most of the studios in Cleveland and Akron. I was gigging with it, and became worried that I might blow the original 15. So I boxed it up, and made a sub baffleboard using a Peavey Scorpion Plus 12. Don't know why, but they're an awesome combination. Until my buddies moved to Nashville, and became "Cats," they borrowed it for every session they did in town.

The other is far more interesting! It's a '52 Wide Panel Pro. Yeah, yeah,,, wide panels didn't come out until 53. Wrong! These were probably ordered at NAMM in '52. Jody Carter remembers them being ordered by a music store in Indiana. I have tracked down 4 so far. The owner of Corner Music has a '52 Twin, I have the Pro, a steel player on the West Coast has a split-front Dual Pro, and so does Billy Gibbons.

No Tweed! They're painted with a super durable paint, popular for machines, kitchen cabinetry, etc., in the Fifties. It's called Roxatone, and is still available! All the amps have the same style handle too. Jody Carver was working with Leo back then, and he thought they were "fugly!" Incredibly rare! octal pres, and they sound fabulous!

Mr JMiles!!!! l don't think we could ever have a Fender amp thread without at least one of your beauties gracing our thread pages...thanks for posting...they're beautiful!!!! l would love to see your whole amp family!!! cheers mate!!!!:grin:

62,
Someone asked me a week ago how many amps and guitars did I have. I had to tell him that I really don't know! I really do need to get a handle on that. Many of the newer ones will soon be for sale. Like the Zs, and newer Fenders.

My Clark Beaufort Premium in a Super size cabinet;

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/Amps/DSC_0648.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/Amps/DSC_0642.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/DSC_0197.jpg


My Stu-Daddy 5E5A Pro;

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedProa.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedProc.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedPro.jpg


Don't have any pics of my Victoria 20112.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedProb.jpg

1952 Wide Panel Pro Amp. Oh! Wide Panels weren't introduced until 1953? Obviously ordered at the Namm Show in '52. Jody Carver remembers these as being ordered by a music store in Indiana. The gray Roxatone finish is factory stock!

'61 Champ. I love this little guy.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/56strat/Fender%20Champ/FenderChamp1961.jpg

What? No Gibby Love?
1962 GA-18T. Basically a single channel 5E3 with some of the most gorgeous Trem I've ever heard.

She's gorgeous looking girl!!!! must have a very sweet voice!!! mojo plus!!! thanks for sharing t-luxe!!!!!

some awesome tweeds been posted on this thread....keep em coming!!!!

Top left 64 champ Tweed circuit, right 62 champ, 61 tweed harvard below the 64 champ, 60 tweed princeton below the 62 champ

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/paulmantello/IMG_6554.jpg

What type of Trem is it? I had a Gibson from that era. Can't recall the model. Two twelves, with a built in compression circuit. It was nice,,,,, but couldn't compare with my '62 Super. Lost it in a trade for my Custom-colored '57 Strat. Nice amp though!

What? No Gibby Love?
1962 GA-18T. Basically a single channel 5E3 with some of the most gorgeous Trem I've ever heard.





I'd love to have one, these are great!

Top left 64 champ Tweed circuit, right 62 champ, 61 tweed harvard below the 64 champ, 60 tweed princeton below the 62 champ

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/paulmantello/IMG_6554.jpg

I'm diggin' that Harvard!
My next aquisition, I hope.

Tru-Tone Tweed Deluxe 5E3

My humble Cox 5F1.

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I just pulled the trigger with Billy Penn (Penn Amps) to build me a 25 watt 5E3 with the works (Mercurys, etc).
Now the wait begins..

I just pulled the trigger with Billy Penn (Penn Amps) to build me a 25 watt 5E3 with the works (Mercurys, etc).
Now the wait begins..

Huge Congrats to you utmotrix!!!! please post it when she lands!!!! cheers!!!

My 5E3 clone.

2/3 of my tweeds aren't even clothed in tweed, and none of them is vintage:

http://i39.tinypic.com/10e4evk.jpg
5F1 clone by our own muchxs

http://i51.tinypic.com/9fsa6g.jpg
brown + wheat 5E3, also by muchxs

http://i48.tinypic.com/jtmmo9.jpg
5E7 replica. Yeah, I'm a Townshend fan.

Pretty Bandmaster! What's the story of that build? Was there any opportunity to hear an original along the way?

Pretty Bandmaster! What's the story of that build? Was there any opportunity to hear an original along the way?

I was saving up to buy a new Bandmaster clone when this one appeared as a used amp in a store, and I jumped on it. I guess I am probably the second owner. Never had a chance to play a vintage bandmaster. Maybe someday.

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt130/Davo17b/100_5733.jpg?t=1346820073My clone with vintage speaker.

Wow, amazing story!
A Pro, either wide or narrow, is my top wanted amp.
I forgot; which is the first Pro to have Bass and Treble controls?



The 5E5-A.
5E5 has control like a 5E3.

My 5E3 clone.




I'd like to hear one of these one day.
The build looks great as I've seen on the site before.

My holy grail (1955 5E3 Tweed Deluxe):

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o508/classicrocker88/5E3%20and%20SFSR/d0345e2b.jpg

My vintage Tweeds a 60 Champ,57 Deluxe and 59 Super.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5544/septpedalslocker004.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img441/22/19575e3003.jpg
Re-cabbed 59 5F4
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/stn23/DSC_2579.jpg

I 'm not sure if my Tweed Vibrolux would qualify here but nevertheless I will share with you pics. This is a custom built from Denis Manlay a friend which is assembling custom amps. The tweed is an Ampeg style

http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/09/04/06/82/dsc_0814.jpg

Oops I did it again. A '58 Pro Amp joins the '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe! I think it's gonna be my favorite.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1479/5372978/23741076/404041833.jpg

Danny,
I have a bunch of amps, from '52 Fender Pro to Dr Z amps, and my favorite is my '56 Pro Amp. They're just wonderful amps. I love 15" speakers for my Teles, but I was afraid I was gonna blow up the '56 speaker, so I put in a sub-baffle board with an odd choice of a speaker, a Peavey 12" Scorpion Plus. Abdo-lute killer amp. Back in my studio days, it got into almost every studio in the Cleveland/Akron area. Wonderful sounds---------
Do you hand everything from the ceiling?

Nice one jipes. Real nice one Danny! I would love a pro someday! Congrats man, your collection is looking very nice regardless of the upside down pic. lol.

Thanks guys! This is an amp that needs to be reined in, it wants to rawck!

Memo to self: stop using picturetrail.com ;)

Feel the need ... the need for tweed!!!

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Nice one jipes. Thanks RubyRae I love the idea of disguise a Fender Amp in a Ampeg dressing :mrgreen:

My lil' Jr. NoS.
http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj404/wsigona/DSCN2295.jpg

Oops I did it again. A '58 Pro Amp joins the '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe! I think it's gonna be my favorite.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1479/5372978/23741076/404041833.jpg

Why did you mount them to the ceiling? :mrgreen: Nice kit.

Keep posting guys!!!! loving these tweeds!!!! l think there is nothing more cool or iconic than a tweed!! cheers!!!

Victor

57 champ and blues jr tweed! ;-)

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/175911_10152165509435587_1133578988_o.jpg

57 champ and blues jr tweed! ;-)
I think we have similar taste in guitars.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt130/Davo17b/100_5636.jpg?t=1335077044
What my 5E3 clone is doing today...trying out new 7c5 tubes!
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt130/Davo17b/100_5768.jpg?t=1350190401

Oops I did it again. A '58 Pro Amp joins the '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe! I think it's gonna be my favorite.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1479/5372978/23741076/404041833.jpg




A huge congrats on that Pro Danny!
With two 5E3s that are different enough to give up something each on their own and the Tweed Pro I would have to pick the Pro if I had to but the others would be hard as all get out to see part, they are all close to my musical heart.

The Tremolus and early Deluxe would be the same way but that Pro is tops and a nice find.

Collect 'em all!

tweed!!!

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Thanks bluesjuke! They each give up different flavors of OMG ;)

Stunning! What tubes are you running?
tweed!!!

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I think we have similar taste in guitars.

What my 5E3 clone is doing today...trying out new 7c5 tubes!


Nice! What brand is the 5e3 clone? I played a deluxe in à store... Great sound and very resonsive. The Champ is too but more in a "i'm hinna scream an jump up and bite your head off" but in a nice kinda way...!? ;-)

Nice! What brand is the 5e3 clone? I played a deluxe in à store... Great sound and very resonsive. The Champ is too but more in a "i'm hinna scream an jump up and bite your head off" but in a nice kinda way...!? ;-)

Made by a guy named Pete Bradt. Yeah the Champ has less meat on its tone, and the cleans are not as nice I find.

Im really liking the GE's and RCA's. Its the classic tweed tone youve heard in many classics.

Made by a guy named Pete Bradt. Yeah the Champ has less meat on its tone, and the cleans are not as nice I find.

Im really liking the GE's and RCA's. Its the classic tweed tone youve heard in many classics.

Cool. Thanks for the reply. Looks like s real well built amp.

I am also a big 5E5A Pro Fanatic, here is my 1959/60 Pro.
The Tube Chart says IJ, but some of the original tubes have 04/1960 tubes,
so it may have left the factory in early 1960.

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That's a beautiful Pro. I had a '51 wide panel and always lusted for narrow panel. Seems to me the later Pro's had a tad more horsepower and a mid knob. I've been using a '59 Super clone for a long time now.

Richter 5E3

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55041993/5e3g.jpg

Sadly, I no longer own it. I once owned a 1958 Fender Tweed Deluxe and let it go.

That's a beautiful Pro. I had a '51 wide panel and always lusted for narrow panel. Seems to me the later Pro's had a tad more horsepower and a mid knob. I've been using a '59 Super clone for a long time now.

No mid control, just bass, treble, presence

I am also a big 5E5A Pro Fanatic, here is my 1959/60 Pro.
The Tube Chart says IJ, but some of the original tubes have 04/1960 tubes,
so it may have left the factory in early 1960.

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831191/1024/Anonymous/full-front2.jpg

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831179/1024/Anonymous/full-2.jpg

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831183/1024/Anonymous/full-closed-back.jpg

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831283/1024/Anonymous/top-chrome-right.jpg

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831245/1024/Anonymous/serial-number.jpg

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831337/1024/Anonymous/trio-2.jpg

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/9790332/1024/Anonymous/wiring-1.jpg

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831359/1024/Anonymous/wiring-2.jpg

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831375/1024/Anonymous/wiring-3.jpg

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/9831157/1024/Anonymous/big-trio-3.jpg

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/9496829/1024/Anonymous/top-handle-wider-shot.jpg

:shock:Bloody gorgeous!!!! geez there have been some awesome tweeds posted!!!! keep em coming!!!

Fender Tweed Twin + my main squeeze

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e314/mahalo1/DSC00359.jpg

Fender Tweed Twin + my main squeeze

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e314/mahalo1/DSC00359.jpg

Nice rig man. I've got a Tele with Bardens going into a Tweed Super.

scratch built 5E3, 5C1, and telecaster style guitar
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/DSC05230_02.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/DSC05233_02.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/DSC05232_02.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/DSC05234_02.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/amps_113.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/amps_112.jpg

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/amps/amps_122.jpg

the ladies

Say what ?


Fresh and clean......
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/014-1.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/016.jpg

Tavern Torn.......
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/Tweedsters014.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/Tweedsters016.jpg

Tweed 'em ALL.

Im having a tweed deluxe clone built so Ill be in this club soon! May not be finished in tweed though, does this exclude me? Im thinking finger joints and bare wood.. If its a tweed era circuit will that do? Please?!

Im having a tweed deluxe clone built so Ill be in this club soon! May not be finished in tweed though, does this exclude me? Im thinking finger joints and bare wood.. If its a tweed era circuit will that do? Please?!

I'd put the tweed on and make it official, just my 2 cents.

Im having a tweed deluxe clone built so Ill be in this club soon! May not be finished in tweed though, does this exclude me? Im thinking finger joints and bare wood.. If its a tweed era circuit will that do? Please?!

Any Tweed era amp is certainly welcome & is certainly a tweed amp...what type of wood are you going with steve...l love finger jointed cabs with all their wooden glory exposed... can't wait to see the finished result!!! cheers

Victor

Cheers guys. Im kind of split as to what kind of cab. I had the idea because I always loved the look when the tweed wears on the corners of old amps and you can see the wood.. also got inspiration from the custom builds on TDPRI. The guy who is building the amp has some pine, he's going to see if thats fit for purpose.. I'll keep ya posted!

A couple of tweeds I built. The rear is a 5F2A, and a 5F1 up front, which I just finished tonight. I just love these little tweed amps. They sure sound great.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RKc973sGrl4/UMVeWwP3ehI/AAAAAAAABEQ/p14tnPQqS2k/s720/Twins.jpg

BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! enjoy!!!!

L'il Dawg Champster with a 12 inch speaker, 5 watt version. My main practice/home amp.

Recently got a Louis Electric Buster, which is based on a 5E3 but with 6L6s, and voiced a bit differently, a little tighter than a tweed deluxe especially in the bass notes. And it doesn't have a tweed cab! But it's a tweed amp at heart. I'm really liking it, sweet mid heavy sounds.

I have a laquered tweed Blues Jr that I bought new in 2008. Love the look, love the sound!

OK, Im going for tweed guys. Public pressure has overcome me! think it'll look nice though.

OK, Im going for tweed guys. Public pressure has overcome me! think it'll look nice though.

Good choice. ::cool::grin:

http://www.tampaguitarteacher.com/storage/Shawn-Kyle-Tampa-Fender-Tweed-1954.jpg

That's my 1954 5c3 that was hand marked at the factory from 5b3 with half of each circuit (Leo saving $). It's now a 5d3 circuit and sounds great. Original cover, speaker.

(flanked in the background by a Grundig Majestic)

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Still really liking my Victoria 45410 tweed bassman. Is it safe to sit on? 170 lbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/JeffH/ClassicVibeampTweedPignose_zpsacfcabd7.jpg

The pignose ??? posted just because ..........

Here's my Blues Junior NOS , I love it , Tone !!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v29/JeffH/TwoTelesampBluesjunior_zps551b68c5.jpg

'61 Champ. I love this little guy.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/56strat/Fender%20Champ/FenderChamp1961.jpg

Yes, so easy to get around, and a great sound

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics002-4_zps156dcb99.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics007-2_zpscb06f557.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics006-4_zpsf9d3591d.jpg

Tweed 'em All !!!!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics002-4_zps156dcb99.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics007-2_zpscb06f557.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/dadspics006-4_zpsf9d3591d.jpg

Tweed 'em All !!!!

Now thats Cool! Me Like....:smile:

Just put this in the 5E3 thread too.

Four '50s Tweed Deluxes (two of them 5E3s);


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Awesome Demo BJ!!!! appreciate you posting that on this thread!!!! they did sound great!! my fav was the last amp you demo'd!!!

would love to hear some more vintage Tweed vids.. if any of you guys have a clip; please share it here!!!

The demo is not myself, just one I ran into.

I have to say that my Victoria 5E3 falls right in there with the last two, the '58 & '59.
I swore I was listening to my amp itself.

Mark Baier did get these very right.

My Clark Beaufort Premium in a Super size cabinet;

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/Amps/DSC_0648.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/Amps/DSC_0642.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/DSC_0197.jpg


My Stu-Daddy 5E5A Pro;

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedProa.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedProc.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/bluesjuke/TweedPro.jpg


Don't have any pics of my Victoria 20112.

Hey BJ... your tweeds are hot!!! smokin!!! where's the Victoria pics!! surely this thread could use some Victoria love!!! :grin:

I play the Victoria most but I've never taken any pics of it, maybe this weekend.
Been playing that hard for 6 1/2 years now and it's taken it very well.

Fender 62 custom where did that leather handle come from I need one just like that..

Fender 62 custom where did that leather handle come from I need one just like that..

Greetings Brother!! if your talking about the leather handle on the Twinolux; it comes with the amp...actually you get two leather handles...a tan[on the amp] & a Dark Brown as a spare!! cheers!!

I'll do some research again & see if l can find one for you... i'm sure reputable kit builders sell them..i'd look there...i'm off to work so i'm short on time!!! take care!!

My '59 Bassman RI and her BFF:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/rachelfye/photo_005_zps8c33fb7a.jpg

Thanks for replying..I have a 1960 5F6A bassman someone did an awsome job retweeding it and laquering it but..like everything the devil is in the details ..he put that rubber reissue handle on so I am stuck with the holes he made so I would like at least a leather handle and your handles fastens to the amp like mine does so that handle would work..the original one for the amp fastens differently with a different handle..but yours would look sweet..I will check some amp kit places..Thanks..

Here is one of my Tavern Torn pieces........Tweed 'em All dudes.



http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed011_zpsa7e6cfe3.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed009_zps4aed2639.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed007_zpscb5c2085.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed002_zps75ec57ab.jpg

Here is one of my Tavern Torn pieces........Tweed 'em All dudes.



http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed011_zpsa7e6cfe3.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed009_zps4aed2639.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed007_zpscb5c2085.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/jsh1970/oltweed002_zps75ec57ab.jpg

Cool piece!!

Victoria Double Deluxe- very tweedy
http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af249/SPCPvids/317f57bb-7790-42dc-ac32-eacbe7b48a0a_zps5ae3e7cb.jpg

Victoria Double Deluxe- very tweedy
http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af249/SPCPvids/317f57bb-7790-42dc-ac32-eacbe7b48a0a_zps5ae3e7cb.jpg

Beautiful!!! that Tweed & Jazz make a lovely couple!!! enjoy!!!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/big_lug/Tweeds.jpg

Some tweed love: Princeton, Deluxe, and Pro.

All by Mike Cucci @ ChickenPickin' Amps.

Each has its own 'thang.' The Princeton is great for noodling/practicing alone at home. The Deluxe, well, y'all know what it's about. With a Red Fang (thanks Fezz) it's a monster that can be tamed (somewhat) or unleashed. My favourite, though, is the Pro. It just mates so well with the tele. Takes pedals nicely too. Something about that 15" speaker. If I'm going to use any pedal to push things it's a Timmy. Mates well with the voice of these amps.

Gotta love tweed!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/big_lug/Tweeds.jpg

Some tweed love: Princeton, Deluxe, and Pro.

All by Mike Cucci @ ChickenPickin' Amps.

Each has its own 'thang.' The Princeton is great for noodling/practicing alone at home. The Deluxe, well, y'all know what it's about. With a Red Fang (thanks Fezz) it's a monster that can be tamed (somewhat) or unleashed. My favourite, though, is the Pro. It just mates so well with the tele. Takes pedals nicely too. Something about that 15" speaker. If I'm going to use any pedal to push things it's a Timmy. Mates well with the voice of these amps.

Gotta love tweed!


Choice Tweeds!!!! enjoy!!!!

Nice amps!

Mike has a good reputation by the satisfaction of those that play his builds.
If I had to pick a favorite out of mine I wuokd say it is the Pro also.

Awesome amps are being posted here guys!!! keep em coming!!!

I've got a Weber 5E5-A kit that's got a little story behind. I bought it already assembled, got a great deal on it because it had some issues. I fixed those up and used it for about two years. It still had some deeper issues though, like it hated pedals and had some sterility in the sound that could not be dialed out. Some dodgy construction techniques, too.

I rebuilt it this spring, ripped out the Weber tag board and replaced it my own p-t-p circuit. Did a few mods and this thing is absolutely the best sounding amp I've ever had now.

Here's a clip of some noodling around with a clean Strat sound.

http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/5e5a_clean_strat.mp3

Pics :grin:

http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/5e5a.jpg

http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/5e5a_back.jpg

Stock build on chassis.
http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/starting_point.jpg

My rebuild.
http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/done_overall.jpg

I've got a Weber 5E5-A kit that's got a little story behind. I bought it already assembled, got a great deal on it because it had some issues. I fixed those up and used it for about two years. It still had some deeper issues though, like it hated pedals and had some sterility in the sound that could not be dialed out. Some dodgy construction techniques, too.

I rebuilt it this spring, ripped out the Weber tag board and replaced it my own p-t-p circuit. Did a few mods and this thing is absolutely the best sounding amp I've ever had now.

Here's a clip of some noodling around with a clean Strat sound.

http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/5e5a_clean_strat.mp3

Pics :grin:



http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/5e5a.jpg

http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/5e5a_back.jpg

Stock build on chassis.
http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/starting_point.jpg

My rebuild.
http://users.gilanet.com/~sstolle/pics/done_overall.jpg

Cool amp!! enjoyed your playing too!!

:grin: Thanks, on both counts.

It was really fun re-doing this amp. Was just wanking on it this morning. Still the best amp I've ever heard or played :wink:

My new build. 5G9 in a tweed pro cabinet.



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My new build. 5G9 in a tweed pro cabinet.



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Sweet!!! did you make the cab as well!!.. that green number looks cool too!!

Nice build Jack!

Cool amp Fatknuckle, that's got to be a nice sound.

A Tweed for every need.
Left to right:
Blues Jr - heavily modded, Rev All-tone 1250 spkr
Victoria 35210 - Weber 10A125 spkrs
Fender BassBreaker - Celestion Vintage 30 spkrs

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A Tweed for every need.
Left to right:
Blues Jr - heavily modded, Rev All-tone 1250 spkr
Victoria 35210 - Weber 10A125 spkrs
Fender BassBreaker - Celestion Vintage 30 spkrs

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COOL!!!!:grin:

Some tweed love: Princeton, Deluxe, and Pro.

All by Mike Cucci @ ChickenPickin' Amps.

Each has its own 'thang.' The Princeton is great for noodling/practicing alone at home. The Deluxe, well, y'all know what it's about. With a Red Fang (thanks Fezz) it's a monster that can be tamed (somewhat) or unleashed. My favourite, though, is the Pro. It just mates so well with the tele. Takes pedals nicely too. Something about that 15" speaker. If I'm going to use any pedal to push things it's a Timmy. Mates well with the voice of these amps.

Gotta love tweed!

Really a nice pile of tweed there! How are the cp Amps?

Nice build Jack!

Cool amp Fatknuckle, that's got to be a nice sound.



Forgot to ask, did you go with a 12" or a 15" speaker in it?

Really a nice pile of tweed there! How are the CP Amps?

Everyone (TDPRI's and TGP's) who has commented on Mike's CP Amps only has positive things to say about the build and the tone. I know I am very pleased with these amps.

I don't have much experience with the "real deals" but those who have say his amps are on par. Some have even said they prefer his to their original.

Mike's a great guy to work with. He can do modifications (within reason) if you have a particular want. I went with his stock builds and as I said I am very happy with these amps.

I like all three but really like that Pro. My tele is in love with it. It takes pedals very well too. My Timmy just melds with it.

Never thought I'd see the day playing with a 15"er. Now I'm hooked.

Everyone (TDPRI's and TGP's) who has commented on Mike's CP Amps only has positive things to say about the build and the tone. I know I am very pleased with these amps.

I don't have much experience with the "real deals" but those who have say his amps are on par. Some have even said they prefer his to their original.

Mike's a great guy to work with. He can do modifications (within reason) if you have a particular want. I went with his stock builds and as I said I am very happy with these amps.

I like all three but really like that Pro. My tele is in love with it. It takes pedals very well too. My Timmy just melds with it.

Never thought I'd see the day playing with a 15"er. Now I'm hooked.

Thanks for the reply, good answere

Just sent in the payment on a Lil Dawg. Ordered up a 5F4 with a 2x10 cab and Jim can change out the power output and it should be around 25 watts. Can't wait for the tweed.

Just sent in the payment on a Lil Dawg. Ordered up a 5F4 with a 2x10 cab and Jim can change out the power output and it should be around 25 watts. Can't wait for the tweed.

Awesome amp!!! congrats & enjoy!! be sure to post some pics when you get it!!