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Sweetwater
5.0 (10)
$3,989.99
Guitar Center
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$3,989.99
Fender
$3,989.99
Reverb
5.0 (10)
$3,799.99 New
$1,545.00 Used
Musician's Friend
5.0 (4)
$3,989.99

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Description

Step into the iconic era of guitar amplification with the Fender Twin Tweed. This meticulously crafted combo amplifier is more than a nod to the legendary 1957 Twin-Amp; it's a full-on revival of the vintage sound and style that defined a generation of music. Perfect for musicians who crave that classic Fender tone, this amp delivers 40 watts of pure tube glory through two 12" Eminence alnico speakers. The hand-wired 5E8A circuit is at the heart of this beast, offering a sound palette that ranges from crystal-clear cleans to warm, fat overdrives with just the right amount of gritty edge.

The Twin Tweed's exceptional responsiveness makes it a joy to play, whether you're strumming gentle chords or driving the amp to its rich, harmonic limits. Its dual-channel design—Normal and Bright—along with the interactive bass, treble, and presence controls, provides you with a wide array of tonal possibilities to explore. Housed in a stunning lacquered tweed cabinet with a vintage-style leather handle, this amp looks as good as it sounds. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at home, the Twin Tweed stands as a testament to Fender's enduring legacy of quality and style.

Key Features:

  • 40W all-tube power, ideal for live and studio settings
  • Hand-wired construction for authentic vintage tone
  • Dual 12" Eminence alnico speakers for classic sound
  • 5E8A circuit featuring one 12AY7 and three 12AX7 preamp tubes
  • Dual channels: Normal and Bright, with four ¼” inputs
  • Finger-joined solid pine cabinet with lacquered tweed covering
  • Chicken-head-style pointer knobs for a retro aesthetic

Product specs

Type Tube, Handwired
Number of Channels 2
Output Power 40W
Speaker Size 2 x 12" Eminence Special design Alnico speaker
Preamp Tubes 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AY7
Power Tubes 2 x 6L6 Power tubes, 2 x 5AR4 Rectifiers
EQ Bass, Treble
Inputs 2 x 1/4" (bright), 2 x 1/4" (normal)
Bias Type Adjustable Fixed
Construction Material Solid Pine with Lacquered Tweed
Power Source Fixed AC cable
Height 20.5"
Width 24.5"
Depth 10.8"
Weight 56 lbs.

FAQs

What tones can I expect from the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed?

The Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed delivers rich, warm tones with a classic vintage character, ideal for blues and rock. Its 40-watt dual 12-inch speaker configuration provides a full-bodied sound with plenty of clean headroom.

Is the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed suitable for gigging?

Yes, with 40 watts of power and two 12-inch speakers, the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed is well-suited for live performances, offering enough volume to cut through in band settings.

What kind of speakers are in the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed?

The amp features two 12-inch Eminence Special design Alnico speakers, known for their smooth, dynamic response and vintage tone.

Does the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed handle pedals well?

Yes, the Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed is known for its excellent pedal compatibility, making it a great choice for players who use overdrive, distortion, and modulation effects.

What is the construction material of the Fender Twin-Amp 5E8 Tweed?

The amp is constructed from solid pine with a lacquered tweed finish, contributing to its classic look and resonant sound.

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See how David Gilmour uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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"That one was the old black Strat I mentioned earlier, through a Hiwatt combo. I've got a very old Fender tweed Twin - a lovely sounding amp - but I couldn't make it work for that track so I went to the Hiwatt instead."

See how Mike McCready uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Mike McCready

Guitarist

Pearl Jam

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According to this Guitar Geek rig diagram, Mike McCready used a Fender Twin Tweed 2x10 combo amplifier.

See how Neil Young uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Neil Young

Singer, Guitarist

Crazy Horse

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Verified via Guitarworld

This Guitar World interview says, "The stage rig is rounded out by a 25-watt tweed Fender Tremolux of Cragg’s that the tech rebiased to run at 40 watts, as well as a 'high-powered, four-6L6' tweed Fender Twin."

See how Mark Foster uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Mark Foster

Singer, Guitarist

Foster the People

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Verified via YouTube

Mark's clean sound is mainly produced from a Fender Twin Tweed amp

See how Tricot uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Tricot

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

In the video "庭" (暴露/2021.6.5 at CLUB CITTA') on their official YouTube channel, Tricot can be seen using a Fender Twin Tweed amplifier.

See how Ernie Isley uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Ernie Isley

Guitarist

The Isley Brothers

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Verified via The HUB from Musician's Friend

In an interview with The HUB from Musician's Friend, Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers mentions his use of a Fender Twin amp, highlighting its versatility in complementing the band's diverse sound.

See how Fink uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Fink

Singer, Guitarist

Teengenerate

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In this article from March 17, 2017, Fink states: “Then a straight-up Fender Twin, which is one of the Tweed-y ones. It’s been on the road for 10 years now and it looks like it’s really been toured. It sounds beautiful."

See how Crispian Mills uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Crispian Mills

Guitarist

Kula Shaker

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Verified via YouTube

In this video of 'Inifinite sun' you can see the amp at 0.39

See how Kenny Greenberg uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Kenny Greenberg

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

Around 25:00 minute mark, Greenberg mentions the usage of his 1954 Fender Twin Tweed.This amp was shown on the video, but Greenberg himself mentioned playing this model. Previous owner recovered the amp in black Tolex.

See how Simen Følstad Nilsen uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Simen Følstad Nilsen

Guitarist

Aiming For Enrike

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Verified via Photo

A Fender Twin Tweed can be seen on top of a Marshall 4x12 amp behind Simen during a performance.

See how Lucia de la Garza uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Lucia de la Garza

Singer, Guitarist

The Linda Lindas

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Verified via YouTube

In the music video for "The Linda Lindas - 'Oh!'" released by Epitaph Records, Lucia de la Garza is seen playing a Fender Twin Tweed amplifier at the 2:28 mark.

See how Tom Higgins uses Fender 'Narrow-Panel Tweed' Twin-Amp 5E8 (1955-1957)

Tom Higgins

Guitarist

Swim Deep

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Verified via Photo

Can be seen behind Higgy in this image.

Album Usage

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