Tweed Champ® 5F1 Style Guitar Tube Amp Kit
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Mojotone’s Tweed Champ Style Amp Kit is based on the beloved 5 watt amp from the 1950s. These amps were perfect for recording and were featured on a wide array of recordings from Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way” all the way to Derek & the Dominos’ “Layla.” Modeled after the historic Class-A 6V6 platform, this amp delivers warm tones that are harmonically rich and have a beautiful low volume crunch.
- Class Type:A All Tube Amplifier
- Output:~5 Watts
- Circuit:5F1
- Bias Type:Cathode Biased
- Build Time:~4 hours
- Preamp Tubes: ECC83/12AX7 (1)
- Output Tube(s): 6V6GT (1)
- Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
- Transformers:Power - Champ Power (MOJO760EX), Output - Champ (NOS771)
- Hardware:Tweed Champ Small Parts Kit, Tweed Champ Chassis, 10' Install Power Cord
Disclaimer: Some of the parts contained in this kit are subject to availability.
Mojotone reserves the right to change or substitute any and all of the parts contained in this amplifier kit without advertisement or notification to the buyer. Part substitutions made by Mojotone are guaranteed not to affect the integrity or operation of your amplifier kit. Time estimates listed are from start to finish. If you are new to tube amplifiers, additional time may need to be factored.
When purchasing a kit from Mojotone, you will receive the following documentation.
1. Schematic
2. Wiring Diagram / Layout
Our beginner level kits such as the tweed champ and tweed deluxe include a manual. If you purchase a kit from Mojotone and do not receive these documents, you can obtain copies by emailing tech@mojotone.com or calling 800-927-6656. The Mojotone staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise closed.
Mojotone kits include the best quality parts that are available at the time of purchase. If a substitution is required, our team will use parts that are of equal quality to ensure the integrity of the kit build remains the same.
Building a fully functional amplifier kit is not an easy task. Before building a kit, one should have the ability to properly solder as well as read and understand a schematic and wiring diagram. While we do our very best to ensure all documentation is current, the included documentation is meant to serve as an overall guide to building the amplifier. Simply following the schematic and wiring diagram does not guarantee you will have a fully functional amplifier. In fact, post build troubleshooting is a common issue across all builds.
Our staff is available to assist with basic troubleshooting needs. There are plenty of online videos available that are helpful with most post build issues. Technical staff is available via email by sending a message to tech@mojotone.com. You may also call our sales team to discuss build problems, dial 800-927-6656 and press 1 for sales.
Building a tube amplifier takes time, dedication, resources and most importantly... Skills! The experience of building an amp can come with some frustration, the reward of completing the build is definitely well worth your time. Please review the wiring diagram, schematic and manual (if applicable) prior to making your purchase. Mojotone will not accept any returns on amplifier kits and/or parts that have been assembled, soldered or modified.
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Ratings & Reviews
8 reviews
Edit To Prior Review
by Steve - Stephen Lansing
Addition to just submitted review:
Run the 4 wires through to the doghouse together. You cannot add the fourth one afterwards. It will not fit. I wound up routing one of the grounds out a different path.
Best Amp I've Ever Owned
by Stephen Lansing
I read Rob Robinette and did Uncle Doug videos. I think doing some studying before I started was helpful. You will have to make some decisions about how to get things done while you're building. I used the Stewmac videos for some guidance. I stuck pretty closely to the layout that came with my kit. I used the shortest wires possible for everything, and had yellow left over.
I used a quarter inch speaker jack instead of the RCA, and wired the Mojotone Anthem 8" speaker accordingly.
I built the cabinet 1" bigger all around, with no covering.
This amp is nearly silent at idle. It sounds fantastic. At lower levels it is clean and very sensitive. Maxed out is just filthy, in the best way. Enormous sag that I don't think I'll ever get tired of playing with. I'm a little surprised, banging out AC/DC chords it can keep up with a fairly hard hitting drummer.
By far the best amp I've ever owned. For live use, it's a one trick pony, but what a trick.