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1959 Fender Tweed Champ Guitar Amplifier Amp 5F1
Estimated price for orientation: 2 499 $
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Vintage 1959 Fender 5F1 Tweed ChampThis Vintage 1959 Fender Champ was going to be one of my "keepers". If you've been following my auctions, you know I have been selling my collection of dozens of Champs. When I decided to sell my collection of 20-30 Tweed Champs, I put a half dozen away to keep. I've now decided to sell a few. It's serial number is C10357. The Fender code of IF indicates June of '59. This is one of the best sounding ones that I've owned. It also is incredibly clean and original. It has a clear sparkly clean and when you turn up the volume control, it rocks with authority. Great low end with creamy distortion. The speaker code is 465915, indicating an Oxford speaker manufactured the 15th week of '59. This particular amp was sold in the Los Angeles area denoted by the City sticker on the speaker. LA had stricter electrical codes than most of the US. The power cord is original and is stamped Pacific Electricord. Th output trans shows a 20th week 1959 date code. It has been completely gone over by Mark of Victoria Amps and deemed in great working order. He played it for less than a minute before saying " you gotta keep this one!". It has all the original caps with date codes showing 1958 and 1959. Th chassis has the Fender date code of IF stamped on it. The Tweed is in great condition with very little fraying. The tweed's clear coat has darkened giving it a great, warm patina. It's got one slight thread pull on the grill. The original handle is still in usable condition. The back panel still has the original asbestos on it. It's got a great vibe, please check the photos. It's easy to see the date codes on the transformers, on the speaker, on the amp. I'm certainly not hiding anything. This is one seriously great sounding, studio quality amp, that's a playable investment. Sure you can spend less, but it would be hard to match the tone. I'd love to keep it, but I'm cleaning house. If you appreciate the best, don't let this one slip past you, it is prime.PayPal only. *********SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY! Sale is final, BUT YOU’LL BE VERY HAPPY! Check my feedback! Thanks, & happy bidding!
Description
Vintage 1959 Fender 5F1 Tweed ChampThis Vintage 1959 Fender Champ was going to be one of my "keepers". If you've been following my auctions, you know I have been selling my collection of dozens of Champs. When I decided to sell my collection of 20-30 Tweed Champs, I put a half dozen away to keep. I've now decided to sell a few. It's serial number is C10357. The Fender code of IF indicates June of '59. This is one of the best sounding ones that I've owned. It also is incredibly clean and original. It has a clear sparkly clean and when you turn up the volume control, it rocks with authority. Great low end with creamy distortion. The speaker code is 465915, indicating an Oxford speaker manufactured the 15th week of '59. This particular amp was sold in the Los Angeles area denoted by the City sticker on the speaker. LA had stricter electrical codes than most of the US. The power cord is original and is stamped Pacific Electricord. Th output trans shows a 20th week 1959 date code. It has been completely gone over by Mark of Victoria Amps and deemed in great working order. He played it for less than a minute before saying " you gotta keep this one!". It has all the original caps with date codes showing 1958 and 1959. Th chassis has the Fender date code of IF stamped on it. The Tweed is in great condition with very little fraying. The tweed's clear coat has darkened giving it a great, warm patina. It's got one slight thread pull on the grill. The original handle is still in usable condition. The back panel still has the original asbestos on it. It's got a great vibe, please check the photos. It's easy to see the date codes on the transformers, on the speaker, on the amp. I'm certainly not hiding anything. This is one seriously great sounding, studio quality amp, that's a playable investment. Sure you can spend less, but it would be hard to match the tone. I'd love to keep it, but I'm cleaning house. If you appreciate the best, don't let this one slip past you, it is prime.PayPal only. *********SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY! Sale is final, BUT YOU’LL BE VERY HAPPY! Check my feedback! Thanks, & happy bidding!