5F1 Tweed Champ

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The 5F1 Tweed Champ is another classic blues amplifier that is best suited for practicing or recording since it only puts out 5 watts with a single 6V6. This amp is truly single-ended and class A.

Layout - Schematic - BOM - Faceplates

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Working Kits (Faceplates NOT included)

A working kit contains electronics, chassis, transformers and tubes. The working kit does not include enclosure (cab), faceplates, or a speaker. Speakers are not sold here.
Description
Price
Lead Time
Qty
5F1 Champ Working Kit +5F1 Champ Combo Cab
$440
2-5 Wks
5F1 Champ Working Kit + 18W Head Cab
$460
2-5 Wks
5F1 Champ Working Kit
$260
1-3 Wks

Faceplates

1/8 " Plexiglass Gray or Black Background, Black or White Lettering
Combo Front Faceplate
$20
1-2 Wks
Head Front Faceplate
$20
1-2 Wks
Head Rear Faceplate
$20
1-2 Wks

Electronics

Carbon Film Resistors, Mallory Signal Caps, Xicon Filter Caps, Tube Sockets, Wires, Lamps, Alpha Pots, Cliff Jacks, Turret Board, Carling Switches, etc...
5F1 Champ All Electronics
$120
1-3 Wks

Chassis

Aluminum 5052 .08" Thick, 2.5" (H) x 9" (L) x 6.5" (W)
5F1 Champ Combo/Head Chassis
$35
1-4 Wks

Head and Combo Cabs
18W Head Cab (13.375" Cutout)
$200
2-5 Wks
5F1 Champ Combo Cab
$180
2-5 Wks

Heyboer Transformers

The best quality American-made Heyboer transformers. They support only 120VAC power source, not 240VAC.
5F1 Champ Power and Output Transformer
$90
1-2 Wks
5F1 Champ Power Transformer
$60
1-2 Wks
5F1 Champ Output Transformer
$30
1-2 Wks

JJ/Tesla Tubes (NOS JAN Phillips 5Y3GT)

The NOS rectifier will provide the correct voltage drop to get the right sag feel (many new production tubes don't have the correct voltage drop).
1x6V6 1x12AX7, 1x5Y3GT
$40
1-2 Wks
1x6V6 (Power Tube)
$12
1-2 Wks
1x12AX7 (Preamp Tube)
$10
1-2 Wks
1x5Y3GT (Rectifier Tube)
$12
1-2 Wks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with these kits?