Fender Tweed Champ 5D1 Wide Panel 1955

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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.

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 Guitar

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SPECS:

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Tweed
• Dimensions: H 11-1/4" x W 12-1/8" x D 7-1/4"
• Weight: 10lbs 12oz
• Watts: 5 Watts
• Date: 1955
• Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
• Speaker 1 Brand: Oxford
• Speaker 1 Size: 6"
• Speaker Code: See Pics
• Speaker 1 Cone: Original
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Extension Speaker Out? No
  
• Reverb or other effects?: No
• Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
• Rectifier Tube Brand: ?
• Power Tubes: 6V6
• Power Tube Brand: GE
• Preamp Tubes: 6SJ7
• Preamp Tube Brand: RCA
• Filter Caps: Original
• Pedal: No
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Tolex/Tweed: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: Original
• Power Cord: Grounded upgrade
• Notes:

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 sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  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.