DetroitBlues Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Many years ago, there was a time in which Mr. Tweed himself, KBP810 built numerous Fender models. Many were all over the 5F1 (Champ), 5E3 (Deluxe), and the most popular AA763 (Deluxe Reverb). A few Bassmans and Dumble clones are out there. I had a really cool 40w version of a Princeton, but due to my personal situation last year, I was forced to sell. Looking back, it was highly unnecessary. I could use that amp today. So, I have been looking into a 5E3 amp. Found a kit for $200 (no transformer or tubes) but I think I have ability to make one with minimal investment. I've been pondering it more and more, but still uncertain.
rockabilly69 Posted July 22 Posted July 22 1 hour ago, DetroitBlues said: Many years ago, there was a time in which Mr. Tweed himself, KBP810 built numerous Fender models. Many were all over the 5F1 (Champ), 5E3 (Deluxe), and the most popular AA763 (Deluxe Reverb). A few Bassmans and Dumble clones are out there. I had a really cool 40w version of a Princeton, but due to my personal situation last year, I was forced to sell. Looking back, it was highly unnecessary. I could use that amp today. So, I have been looking into a 5E3 amp. Found a kit for $200 (no transformer or tubes) but I think I have ability to make one with minimal investment. I've been pondering it more and more, but still uncertain. 5E3 amps are great, one of my favorites, I've always liked the Fender tweed amps the best. When they grind they are glorious, But be aware for stage use they don't have a lot of clean headroom, and if your drummer is a hard hitter a 5E3 may not have enough clean tone on tap. Some samples of my Clark 5E3 from clean to dirty, the last sample I am using an Origin Effects Revival Drive... 1
ElNumero Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Shundog and I put orders for our KPB tweed deluxe amps within days of each other. His was built first followed by mine. I still have mine, it’s amazing 1
Steiner Posted July 23 Posted July 23 I have a 5e3 here that needs an exercise program. Would you care to run her? 1
DetroitBlues Posted July 23 Author Posted July 23 47 minutes ago, Steiner said: I have a 5e3 here that needs an exercise program. Would you care to run her? Hmm, mighty fine idea.
Steiner Posted July 24 Posted July 24 8 hours ago, DetroitBlues said: Hmm, mighty fine idea. See…. We’re thinking alike. 1
Gitfiddler Posted July 24 Posted July 24 I have a Fender 57 Custom Deluxe (Head-Cab) that sounds and responds like no other amp I've ever played through. The secret is in jumpering the inputs and using the guitar volume controls to bring out the magic in these old school 5e3 tweed rigs. 1
Steiner Posted July 24 Posted July 24 18 minutes ago, Gitfiddler said: I have a Fender 57 Custom Deluxe (Head-Cab) that sounds and responds like no other amp I've ever played through. The secret is in jumpering the inputs and using the guitar volume controls to bring out the magic in these old school 5e3 tweed rigs. I find that secret works with most amps. Once I learned it, I never looked back. I’m thrilled to hear the pros use the same technique. Or, in simpler terms, harrumph!
DetroitBlues Posted July 27 Author Posted July 27 That same principal also works wonders for daisy chaining amps together too.
rockabilly69 Posted July 27 Posted July 27 On 7/23/2026 at 10:10 PM, Steiner said: I find that secret works with most amps. Once I learned it, I never looked back. I’m thrilled to hear the pros use the same technique. Or, in simpler terms, harrumph! Even without jumping the channels the 5E3 volumes interact. 2
DetroitBlues Posted 6 hours ago Author Posted 6 hours ago I'll be playing around a Kendrick 5E3 later tonight. Didn't have much of a chance over the weekend, but I can tell you, the amp worked great at PSP as a bass amp (volume was kept very, very low)
mars_hall Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 4 hours ago, pressure said: Those Kendrick amps are Fab. A late friend of mine, Rick "Chainsaw" Turnpaugh, worked with Gerald Weber down at the Kendrick shop, not far outside of Kileen Texas. Rick, who was from my hometown, would send me swag, which I just happened to be wearing at this year's PSP. He would bring his Kendricks up to Kokomo to jam and was very proud of the entire Kendrick line. Seems like he prefered the "Big K", wait, that was the "K-spot". Slip of tongue... "She will kiss you, She will slap you, You will love her"
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