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Fender Twin-Amp, Model 5E8-A, '57, 2 x 12" Tube Amp w/ Roadie ATA Case - $2,700 (Melbourne)
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Used in excellent working condition. Used very little. Never gigged. All original. No repairs. This is a Fender Twin-Amp Model 5E8-A, '57. Includes Roadie brand ATA case. The original Fender soft cover is also included. Fender still sells this amp new for $3900+, and this Roadie ATA case with 4" casters is $450 new. So, current cost of this rig in new condition is $4,300+.
Reissue of a 1957 Fender combo amp
Hand wired construction offers the truest possible tone
Authentic coupling capacitors used
Unbelievably touch sensitive when turned up
Special Design Alnico speakers
2004 Fender 5E8-A '57 Twin-Amp
In Excellent Overall Condition - Some rub marks on the Tolex on the corners - Play wear Is Very Light
"Low Powered" Twin - 40 watts
Original ALNICO Speakers
All original. NO REPAIRS.
Used Fender '57 Custom Twin 40W 2x12" Combo Amp in excellent condition, offering the unmistakable warmth and responsiveness of hand wired 5E8-A tube circuitry. With dual original Fender Special Design speakers and a premium tube complement, it delivers powerful clean tones and musical overdrive that experienced players value. The solid pine cabinet and tweed finish reflect Fender’s iconic craftsmanship, making it a reliable choice for players seeking vintage tone, performance, and durability in a classic design.
It's safe to say that Tweed Twin amps have achieved near-mythical status, as we come across very few of them these days. Their magic lies in the classic Tweed formula, consisting of top notch, golden-era American-made transformers/speakers—though the low-powered Twin features a particularly unique preamp circuit. The sound is somewhat similar to a Bassman, but with more useful tone controls, slightly less gain, and a more graceful breakup at higher volumes.
The '57 Custom Twin-Amp replicates the original so-called "low-powered" tweed Twin platform, coveted for its sweet, singing tone and highly responsive dynamics. This responsive hand wired amp generates clear tone with a bit of "hair" to bring out the expressiveness and nuances of your playing. Robust and powerful, this pedal-friendly performer offers near-limitless tone-shaping possibilities.
Features
40-watt hand-wired all-tube guitar combo amplifier
Two 12" Fender Special Design Apeakers
Classic 5E8A circuit with Fender Pure Vintage yellow capacitors, two 12AY7 preamp tubes and Mercury Magnetics transformers
Pair of dual inputs accommodates multiple instruments and varying output levels
Includes a soft protective amp cover and the Roadie ATA hard case with casters
Electronics
Channels
Two - (Normal and Bright)
Control Panel
Presence, Bass, Treble, Volume (Bright Channel), Volume (Normal Channel)
Controls
Presence, Bass, Treble, Volume (Bright Channel), Volume (Normal Channel)
Inputs
Four - (1/4", Two Bright and Two Normal)
Wattage
40 Watts at 4 ohms
General
Amplifier Type
Tube
Color
Lacquered Tweed
Platform
Pro Tube
Product Name
'57 Custom Twin-Amp™, 120V
Series
American Hand-Wired
Hardware
Amplifier Covering
Tweed
Amplifier Jewel
Red Jewel
Cabinet Material
Finger-Joined Solid Pine
Control Knobs
Chicken-Head Style Pointer - Black
Grille Cloth
Bassman
Handle
Vintage-Style Leather with Nickel Mounting Hardware
Measurements
Power Tubes
2 x 6L6
Product Depth
10.87" (27.61 cm)
Product Height
20.5" (52.1 cm)
Product Height/Length
20.5" (52.1 cm)
Product Weight
56 lbs. (25.5 kg)
Product Width
24.5" (62.2 cm)
Refinement Weight
51-75
Miscellaneous
Power Cable
Non-IEC
Speakers
Speakers
Two - 12" Eminence® Alnico
Total Impedance
4 ohms
Tubes
Power Tubes
2 x 6L6
Preamp Tubes
2 x 12AY7, 2 x 12AX7
Rectifier
Tube (2 x 5U4)
The ’57 Custom Twin amp replicates the original low-powered tweed Twin circuit, coveted for its sweet, singing tone and highly responsive dynamics. This responsive handwired amp generates clear tone with a bit of "hair" to bring out the expressiveness and nuances of your playing.
Robust and powerful, this pedal-friendly performer offers near-limitless tone-shaping possibilities. The magic of the ’57 Custom Twin-Amp is in the 5E8A circuit powered by a single 12AY7 and three 12AX7 preamp tubes—a classic design that produces a wide range of useful, highly desirable tones. Ideal for playing clubs, this amp breaks up at reasonable volume while still cranking out pristine, clear, three-dimensional clean tones and fat, greasy overdriven blues tones effortlessly. The smooth-sounding bass, treble and presence controls sculpt your sound while offering a high degree of interactivity, unlocking a surprising wealth of sonic possibilities.
A duet of 6L6 power tubes generates 40 watts of power, adding natural tube compression to your tone when “slammed," while a pair of growling 12” alnico speakers replicates the subtlest playing nuances. The hand wired circuit includes newly sourced yellow coupling capacitors chosen for authentic vintage Fender tone—sparkly cleans and creamy overdrive with smooth top end and round mids. From its golden brown tweed covering to the top-mounted control panel bearing classic chickenhead control knobs, this amplifier embodies eye-catching, vintage-style Fender cool. A pair of dual Bright and Normal 1/4" inputs accommodate both and high- and low-output instruments, reproducing the classic jack field found on Fender amps of yore.
The ’57 Custom Twin-Amp is a versatile sonic architect—timeless, flexible tone is matched with clean power and stunning visual style. It includes a protective amp cover.
Features:
Power: 40W (tube)
Tubes: one 12AY7, three 12AX7 (preamp); two 6L6 (power amp)
Two channels: Normal, Bright
Four inputs: 1/4"—two Bright, two Normal
Impedance: 4 ohms
Speaker: 2x12 Eminence Alnico
Cabinet Material: Finger-Joined Solid Pine
Covering/Grille Cloth: Bassman
Handle: Vintage-style leather with nickel mounting hardware
Knobs: Chicken-head-style pointer
Local pickup only.