Description
A vintage 1959 big box Fender Tremolux 1x12 tube combo amp. This rare amp is in great condition and has been recently serviced and re-capped. It came to us with a less-than-ideal, non-original output transformer, so we've installed a proper modern reproduction of the original Triad transformer--hand-wound by Pacific Audio Magnetics.
The 5G9 Tremolux is a rare bird among Fender Tweed amps. On the surface, it looks like a large box Deluxe or Vibrolux. However, under the hood, the beefier power supply, long-tailed pair phase inverter, and lower-gain preamp make for an amp with considerably more clean headroom and bottom end than other lower-powered Tweed amps. It also features an amazing all-tube tremolo. This amp has been cleaned and fully serviced. It is fully functional and sounds absolutely fantastic. Includes original footswitch.
Overview
-Serial #: 02016
-Circuit: 5G9
-Manufacture Date: February of 1959
-Power Output: 18 Watts
-Tubes: 5U4, 6V6 (2), 12AX7 (2), 12AY7
-Controls: Depth, Speed, Tone, Inst. Vol, Mic. Vol.
-Dimensions: 22'' x 20'' x 10.5''
-Weight: 35 lbs
Cosmetics (see phtotos)
-original tweed
-original grillcloth
-original back panels
-replacement handle
Electronics
-original speaker: Jensen P12Q dated 220903
-original power transformer and choke
-replacement output transformer (Pacific Audio Magnetics PAM-OT-18-21R)
-new replacement electrolytic capacitors
-10 replacement signal capacitors
-original resistors
-replacement grounded power cord
-original footswitch
