Tweed Deluxe® 5E3 Style Amplifier Kit

17Reviews
$585.00

Cabinet and Speaker Sold Separately (Add Below)
SKU: G1FTD819
Weight: 15.5 lb
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Please read our article 'Mojotone Amp Kit Building Primer' along with our amp kit disclaimer located in the Specs tab before buying this kit.


Mojotone’s Tweed Deluxe Style Amp is based on the popular 5E3 circuit from the 1950s and is by far our most popular amplifier. These amps were originally designed as medium power amps that would allow a musician to plug in more than one amplified instrument at a time. At higher volumes, this amp produces saturated tones that were adopted as signature tones for the likes of Billy Gibbons, Neil Young, Don Felder, and Larry Carlton.

 

Utilizing two 6V6 power tubes, one 12AY7 preamp tube, and one 12AX7 preamp tube, the circuit is simple enough to maintain a rich harmonic composition but powerful enough for guitarists to use in recording studios, rehearsals and smaller venues — and the amp is just a microphone away from being ready for bigger stages. Pair it up with our Anthem 12" speaker to complement the 5E3 style circuit, as it enhances the sound of the amp without compromising its historic tonal accuracy.

 

Our Tweed Deluxe style amp has two normal channel inputs and two bright channel inputs. The normal and bright channels each have their own volume control, and the two channels can even be 'jumpered' together and blended for a new range of tonal options. The global tone control also helps shape the overall timbre of the amp, giving the player total control over their sound without having to spend hours dialing in EQs.

 

We have a multi-tap output transformer available for this kit which features 4, 8, and 16 Ohm speaker output secondary taps. Find it here:Tweed Deluxe® Multi-Tap Output TransformerThis transformer is sold separately.

  • Class Type: A All Tube Amplifier
  • Output:~15 Watts
  • Circuit:5E3
  • Bias Type: Cathode Biased
  • Build Time:~5 hours
  • Preamp Tubes: ECC83/12AX7 (1), 12AY7 (1)
  • Output Tube(s): 6V6GT (2)
  • Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
  • Transformers: Power - Deluxe Power (MOJO756EX), Output - Deluxe (MOJO768 or MOJO768SP)
  • Hardware: Tweed Deluxe Small Parts Kit, Tweed Deluxe 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.

This amp kit also comes with the following documents. Please feel free to view and/or download them:

Tweed Deluxe Schematic
Tweed Deluxe Wiring Diagram

We no longer send an instruction manual with the kit, but you can view an older version of it here:
Tweed Deluxe Manual

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Ratings & Reviews

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3/20/2024 12:18 pm

Great for new builders - a great amp, period.

by Bill E. -

I just finished this amp last week. My second amp kit build. The first was a Deluxe Reverb style amp, which was much more difficult, but in the end, it worked. I would recommend this or a 5 watt 5F1 style Champ kit if this is your first amp build. This amp was very easy to put together and I got it done in two evenings at home after work.

What can I say... wow. I believe this amp can be deceiving with the simple 2 volume/ 1 tone control with 4 inputs. But it has an incredible tone and breaks up very easily. I am still playing around with it, but I am more pleased with its overdriven sound than I am with my Deluxe Reverb. I use mine with an Ox box and a Flint reverb pedal, and its been wonderful. I will say, if you're going for a loud, clear clean tone, it might not be the best option, as the Deluxe Reverb does that better. But if you play more with that edge of breakup, overdriven tone most of the time, this is the amp for you (with a reverb pedal, because I never play dry).

12/30/2023 9:39 pm

Really good!

by Dallas McKinney -

If you are starting out, this is the kit to get. Download the instruction book and it's a breeze. I did a Super Tweed after this one and had a hard time with one problem. I soldered the extension jack backwards and had a hard time diagnosing. Andy Johnson was very patient with me and really helped. When I built this one, I had no problems at all. It was a lot of fun and MAN doe sit sound good!