1959 Fender Champ 5F1 Tweed tube-amplifier  

Serial number: C 12290 / 110V

Cosmetic condition: Very good

Upgrades/modifications: recently serviced so it’s in fantastic working order with no issues, the death cap was disconnected a 3 pin power chord fitted and a few new capacitors added. Tubes;  6V6GT is a newer ELH made in Russia.

Description:

1959 Fender Champ-Amp, tweed finish, original 8″ speaker, 5F1 circuit, very good condition. Made in Fullerton, California, the tube chart sticker is stamped IL (Dec 58), serial # is C12290.

This is a very fine example of a late ’50s Champ. It’s a compact vintage tube amp, only 30cm high, 34cm wide and 18cm deep. These amps are perfect for the studio or any other low volume situation for getting classic tube overdrive tones, they have a snarled sound and break up perfectly. This amp runs at 110V and needs a step-down transformer.

History:

1959 Fender Champ 5F1 Tweed Tube Amp – Vintage Tone Machine

For sale is a highly sought-after 1959 Fender Champ 5F1 Tweed, the quintessential vintage tube amp prized by collectors, tone enthusiasts, and musicians alike. Known for its rich, warm, and overdriven tones, this amp has been a studio staple, used by legends like Clapton and Keith Richards.

  • Classic Tweed Styling: The iconic tweed covering and aged patina give it that authentic vintage look.
  • 5F1 Circuit: Featuring the revered 5F1 circuit, which delivers 5 watts of pure tube-driven tone through a single 8″ speaker.
  • Original Components: Most of the original components remain intact, ensuring you get that true vintage sound, with a few period-correct maintenance upgrades for reliability.
  • Pristine Sound: Perfect for recording, practice, or intimate live settings, it produces unmatched tube-driven breakup when cranked.

A true piece of Fender history, this 1959 Champ 5F1 is not just a collector’s item but a working masterpiece of tone!

Specs:

  • Modell: 5F1
  • Chrome panel
  • Original circuit
  • Original transformers
  • Original 8″ Jensen speaker
  • TubeChart: IL = Dec. 1959
  • Tube layout: 5Y3GT + 6V6GT / 12AX7
  • Inputs: 2 x Instruments
  • Controls: 1 x Volume
  • Weight: 5.63 Kg

* Manufacturing date codes and interior pics are available per request: e-mail

Weight 6 kg
Dimensions 50 × 40 × 50 cm