We rarely see 69 year old amps come in like this!
This amp is a completely unmolested time capsule, exactly as it left the factory in August 1957.
Still has the original tubes;
RCA 5Y3 rectifier dated 35th week of '57.
RCA 6V6 dated 30th week of '57.
Sylvania 12AX7 dated 35th week of '57.
Circuit is completely original including filter caps.
Not humming indicating that it would need filter caps. We're leaving it as is.
Tweed is in remarkable condition with no rips or tears and just a slight fraying on one corner.
The handle is original but broken right at the strap bracket.
 
If you've been looking for a clean tweed Champ, this is the one!
GH code on tube chart.
 
 
The 1957 Fender Tweed Champ is one of the most iconic small tube amplifiers ever made. It uses the 5F1 circuit, a remarkably simple design that produces about 5 watts through a single-ended output stage. It became famous for its touch sensitivity and natural overdrive.
 
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