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Post by jono1uk on Nov 16, 2019 18:26:46 GMT
I am currently having this built for me by Modulas Amplification ( no affiliation) on the East coast of Scotland. it is designed around the Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 circuit but with a Dumble" type modification on it that gives it more headroom its 20w max and has an attenuator on it select anything between 1w and 20w. looking forward to trying it out .. ![]() ![]() ![]() Attachments:
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Post by Andymccann on Nov 16, 2019 19:57:58 GMT
Be sure to post some audio when it comes. Sounds great
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Post by snakehips on Nov 17, 2019 8:29:47 GMT
Hi there !
I had a look at their website and can see all the amp parts they sell, plus making custom amp cabinets to order.
I don’t see anything in their website about making whole amps for customers.
Do they also do amp repairs etc ?
Many thanks !
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 17, 2019 11:35:18 GMT
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Post by mitchfit on Nov 18, 2019 23:05:07 GMT
jono1uk,
is there a way you could try out an un-modified 5E3 into two efficient 12" speakers? the 12-14 watts a stock circuit will generate can be quite loud with good speakers.
$0.02,
mitchfit
5E3 Mods - Rob Robinette
robrobinette.com/5e3_Modifications.htm
"...The Fender 5E3 Deluxe is a fantastic sounding classic tweed (1950's) amplifier and I encourage everyone to build it 'stock' and sample its tone before modifying its circuit..."
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 18, 2019 23:39:41 GMT
mmm maybe i should of done ..but to late now ..paid in full ages ago and amp is nearly with me
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Post by pete1951 on Nov 19, 2019 7:34:30 GMT
I built a version of a 5e3 a few years ago and it did have a great (albeit dirty) sound, unfortunately I wanted it for harp and it was not quite right. It is now in bits as I try to add a second channel (extra preamp valve with lower voltage)to get a good harp tone and good guitar tone from the same amp BUT without having to change any tone settings .
I think I will have to stop the ‘interactive volume/tone’ of the original circuit, we shall see if I ever get round to finishing it!
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Post by bonzo on Nov 19, 2019 9:42:40 GMT
Dirty harp sound would be good for me!
I bet you'll be getting some enquiries Pete!
Best wishes to you all, John 😎👍
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Post by pete1951 on Nov 19, 2019 13:30:09 GMT
Though I have done guitar repairs for many years, amps are very different. To start with ,a wire in the wrong place can kill someone, I don’t think I will be making any amps for the general public!
Pete
My technical skills are also limited, so most of my amps are straight copies of classics, which is why the tweed Delux is taking so long
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Post by 5slide on Nov 20, 2019 7:16:28 GMT
Looks great Jono i'd be interested to hear how it sounds too
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 23, 2019 20:19:13 GMT
Amp builder sent me a little taster yesterday as he was testing it .
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Post by Stevie on Nov 23, 2019 22:08:40 GMT
Sounds very good Jon, albeit on my "smart" 'phone. What cab do you have in mind for it?
e&oe ...
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 23, 2019 22:51:00 GMT
well my main amp at the mo is a 67 black face super reverb.. needs to be cranked ,,so way to loud and bloody heavy ..
this one is just a head 20 watts with a variable attenuator ...its gonna through a ZILLA cab loaded with a 1 x12 Electovoice speaker
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Post by Stevie on Nov 24, 2019 0:24:12 GMT
Going by that soundfile, it should be brill Jon. I don't think I'm alone in looking forward to hearing it?
I have found that 20 watts is still way too loud for confined spaces. I use (with restraint!) a home made attenuator on my 30 watts valve combo, even when it is set at 15 watts output.
e&oe ...
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 24, 2019 8:38:48 GMT
The attenuator is adjustable down to 1W if needed ..
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