Tweed Deluxe® 5E3 Style Guitar Tube Amp Kit

The Mojotone Tweed Deluxe® 5E3 Style Guitar Tube Amp Kit is based on the legendary 1950s 5E3 circuit and remains our best-selling amplifier kit for good reason. Originally designed as a medium-power amplifier capable of handling multiple instruments, the 5E3 quickly became famous for its rich, touch-sensitive breakup and harmonically complex overdrive.

At higher volumes, this amp delivers the saturated, dynamic tones that defined the sound of players like Billy Gibbons, Neil Young, Don Felder, and Larry Carlton—making it equally at home in the studio, rehearsal space, or on smaller stages.

Powered by two 6V6 output tubes, a 12AY7, and a 12AX7 preamp tube, the 5E3 circuit strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and expressive tonal depth. It’s easy to maintain, highly responsive to player dynamics, and just a microphone away from being ready for larger venues.

This Tweed Deluxe® style amp features two Normal channel inputs and two Bright channel inputs, each with its own volume control. The channels can be jumpered and blended together, unlocking a wide range of classic and creative tones. A single global tone control allows for intuitive shaping without the need for complex EQ adjustments.

For an authentic yet enhanced pairing, we recommend combining this kit with our Mojotone Anthem 12 speaker, which complements the 5E3 circuit while preserving its historic tonal character.

 

Optional Upgrade

A multi-tap output transformer with 4, 8, and 16 ohm speaker taps is available for this kit and sold separately.
→ Tweed Deluxe® Multi-Tap Output Transformer

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Before purchasing, please read our “Mojotone Amp Kit Building Primer” and review the amp kit disclaimer located in the Specs tab.