Fender Champ 5E1 preset

Verified · 92/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The 5E1 is a mid-1950s narrow-panel tweed Champ: a 12AX7 preamp, a single-ended 6V6GT in class A and a 5Y3GT rectifier. At about 5 watts it breaks up early into rich overdrive, which makes it a favorite for close-miked recording.

• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 5W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 1× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 1× 6V6GT

Tags: american, tweed, vintage, 6v6, class-a, low-wattage, breakup.

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