Chico, CA, United States
About this listing
This 1955 Fender Tweed Champ 5D1 Wide Panel is a pure slice of early Fender history. Small, simple, and astonishingly expressive, the 5D1 Champ delivers raw tweed tone in its most intimate form—an amp that responds instantly to touch and rewards every nuance of a player’s hands.This example is all original with the exception of the grounded power cable. The amp functions well as-is, so we're offering it as such. I do recommend the replacement of electrolytic caps if you intend to use the amp regularly. I can do the work at additional cost before we ship the amp, but I thought that it would be good to present it in its original state as some collectors prefer to buy pieces with minimal or no changes.You probably noticed the difference in tweed coloration on one side of the amp. The tweed is original, but it appears that Fender used two different types on this amp. When it was built, the coloration of the two types was probably more of a match. With Leo being the frugal guy that he was, I'm not surprised at all when I see this - everything at Fender was used if it was usable. This is not the first amp I have seen like this, and the work is absolutely original. The tubes have been tested, and the tube sockets and jacks cleaned. The tubes are likely original to the amp and they work great.The wide panel tweed cabinet houses the classic single-ended circuit that produces warm, rounded cleans at lower volumes and smooth, harmonically rich overdrive as the amp is pushed. This example presents beautifully with honest wear consistent with age and a sound that is nothing short of inspiring. It’s the kind of amp that opens new creative doors.As with all amplifiers at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and evaluated for performance and authenticity.Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase. Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.We buy, sell, and take trades.Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:“The 5D1 Champ is pure tweed magic.” – The Gear Page“Nothing records better than an old Champ.” – TDPRI“Simple, raw, and incredibly musical.” – Harmony Central“Touch sensitivity is unreal.” – Reddit r/GuitarAmps“The ultimate small vintage amp.” – Ultimate GuitarBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site:Fender Electric GuitarsGibson Electric GuitarsFender AmplifiersVintage Acoustic GuitarsVintage & Used Effects PedalsSPECS:Case/Cover?: NoColor: TweedDimensions: H 11-1/4" x W 12-1/8" x D 7-1/4"Weight: 10lbs 12ozWatts: 5 WattsDate: 1955Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, CodesSpeaker 1 Brand: OxfordSpeaker 1 Size: 6"Speaker Code: See PicsSpeaker 1 Cone: OriginalPower Transformer Brand/Codes: See PicsOutput Transformer Brand/Codes: See PicsExtension Speaker Out? Nob or other effects?: NoRectifier Tube: 5Y3 GTRectifier Tube Brand: ?Power Tubes: 6V6Power Tube Brand: GEPreamp Tubes: 6SJ7Preamp Tube Brand: RCAFilter Caps: OriginalPedal: NoPots/Codes: OriginalTolex/Tweed: OriginalGrille: OriginalKnobs: OriginalHandle: OriginalPower Cord: Grounded upgradeNotes:Shipping policy:When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. These cases require the buyer to re-install them on delivery - it is very easy with this amp, and we label them so you know exactly where to put them. We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure. Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently. Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping. We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
PriceC$3,633.50
+ C$225.28 Shipping
