Fender 'Tweed' Pro Amp 5B5, 5C5

$2,500.00 to $7,999.95 Price Tier: High-end

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Unleash the vintage charm and sonic prowess of the Fender 'Tweed' Pro Amp 5B5, 5C5—a legendary combo amplifier that captures the essence of the 1950s. Revered for its warm, rich cleans and smooth overdrive, this amp continues to inspire musicians across genres with its hand-wired tube construction and historically significant design. Wrapped in classic tweed, this amplifier is more than just a piece of gear; it’s a bridge to the era of early rock 'n' roll, blues, and country.

At the heart of this amplifier, you'll find a 15-inch Jensen speaker driven by a pair of 6L6 tubes, delivering approximately 25 watts of dynamic, touch-sensitive output. The cathode-biased circuit is renowned for its slightly compressed, musical breakup, making it an ideal choice for vintage sound enthusiasts. Whether you're a tone purist or a serious collector, the Pro Amp's impeccable build quality and enduring legacy ensure it won't just meet your expectations—it will surpass them.

Meticulously maintained, this amp boasts original components such as transformers, capacitors, and resistors, with necessary updates like a grounded power cable for modern reliability. Whether you're playing in a studio or on stage, this amplifier’s combination of historical authenticity and upgraded functionality makes it a formidable tool for any guitarist aiming to capture that authentic vintage vibe.

Key Features:

Hand-wired tube construction for authentic vintage tone
15-inch Jensen speaker delivering warm, rich cleans
Approx. 25 watts of output, powered by 2x6L6 tubes
Cathode-biased design for smooth, musical breakup
Original components with modern reliability updates
Ideal for blues, country, and early rock 'n' roll sounds

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tube

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guyshampoo

130

over 7 years ago

Well...kind of

I have a hand made Princeton/Pro combo 40w with Weber alnico 15" speaker

jimmarchi1

41029

7 years ago over 7 years ago

is it a Princeton or a pro? in tweed those amps aren't remotely the same.

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Buddy Holly

Singer, Guitarist

The Crickets

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In the image from Alamy, Buddy Holly is pictured with a Fender Vintage 1950s Pro Combo Amp, likely a 5C5 or 5D5 model from 1953-54, identified by its wide panel design.

Mark Kozelek

Guitarist, Singer

Sun Kil Moon

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In this photo uploaded to Kozelek's website, a vintage 50's Fender combo amp can be seen. He used this amp along with his Squier Bass VI and 1960 Jazzmaster in his 2017 solo album when he recorded in multiple hotel rooms.

Richard Lloyd

Guitarist

Television

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During an interview with Guitar Player magazine in the 90s Richard Lloyd revealed some of his gear refrences live and in the studio. 'Richard Lloyd still plays the same '61 Stratocaster with jumbo frets that he played on Marquee Moon and Adventure, although he takes a '62 reissue Strat and Tele on the road. On the new album's "Rhyme", he played a rare black f-hole Gretsch. Lloyd tends a stable of vintage Fender amps, including a '50 Deluxe, a '52 Pro, a '55 Tremolux, and a '56 Princeton. He also uses a '59 Ampeg Jet, a Vibraverb reissue, and a '65 Supro. Live, he relies on Vox AC30s: "You can change the current wherever you are without a transformer, so they're good the world over, and they have a nice high-end bite." Save for a few dinosaur pedals, Lloyd avoids effects, citing the dangers of "processors that make your guitar sound like Velveeta." And though he's a diehard fan of amp distortion, he admits, "I'm always fighting to get a combination that won't really distort the tonality of the guitar, but will just give you the edge you're looking for." '

Glenn Fricker

Music Producer

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In this video, Glenn Fricker uses the Fender Pro 1959 combo amp for his clean tone tube test.

Max Kakacek

Guitarist

Smith Westerns

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Essentially, all I’m doing in that solo is replaying the vocal melody before it comes back in, just as a different texture. It gives the song this real sadness after the first chorus that’s pretty epic and glorious, and then it brings the song back down to the lonely place before the verse comes back in. At that point I was using my ’54 Fender Pro that I ended up trading in.