Pre Owned Stew-Mac Icon Kit '57 Champ Tube Guitar Amp Combo
If you want an amp with legendary tone you have to check out this little Stew Mac Icon Kit '57 Mini Tweed Amp! This was a 5-Watt amplifier architecture distilled into an accessible build-it-yourself kit. This recreation captures the essence of the iconic 5F1 circuit—the same compact powerhouse that defined studio recordings for decades, from Clapton's "Layla" to Keith Richards' most celebrated sessions.
Despite its modest wattage, the amp delivers surprising tonal depth and punch, making it a studio staple and live performance favorite. Solid 3/4" North American pine cabinets—the same material Fender used in their original 1950s Fullerton factory—provide resonant acoustic properties that plywood simply cannot match. Hand-fitted tweed covering with precision-aligned seams meets premium hardware throughout. The signal path features NOS-grade 6V6, 12AX7, and 5Y3 tubes paired with vintage-spec output and power transformers for historically accurate tone. Component selection prioritizes longevity: Orange Drop capacitors, Switchcraft jacks, and period-correct resistors deliver both sonic authenticity and decades of reliable performance. Authentic fiber eyelet boards and period-correct pushback wiring replicate original construction methods. An 8" speaker completes the package with balanced frequency response and vintage character. Every detail honors the original design while ensuring your build will outlast the amp that inspired it.
This particular one has been upgraded with a vintage-tone gloss lacquer tweed and comes with a Fender badge as well. It's in great condition and ready for you!
Original: $799.99
-65%$799.99
$280.00
Description
If you want an amp with legendary tone you have to check out this little Stew Mac Icon Kit '57 Mini Tweed Amp! This was a 5-Watt amplifier architecture distilled into an accessible build-it-yourself kit. This recreation captures the essence of the iconic 5F1 circuit—the same compact powerhouse that defined studio recordings for decades, from Clapton's "Layla" to Keith Richards' most celebrated sessions.
Despite its modest wattage, the amp delivers surprising tonal depth and punch, making it a studio staple and live performance favorite. Solid 3/4" North American pine cabinets—the same material Fender used in their original 1950s Fullerton factory—provide resonant acoustic properties that plywood simply cannot match. Hand-fitted tweed covering with precision-aligned seams meets premium hardware throughout. The signal path features NOS-grade 6V6, 12AX7, and 5Y3 tubes paired with vintage-spec output and power transformers for historically accurate tone. Component selection prioritizes longevity: Orange Drop capacitors, Switchcraft jacks, and period-correct resistors deliver both sonic authenticity and decades of reliable performance. Authentic fiber eyelet boards and period-correct pushback wiring replicate original construction methods. An 8" speaker completes the package with balanced frequency response and vintage character. Every detail honors the original design while ensuring your build will outlast the amp that inspired it.
This particular one has been upgraded with a vintage-tone gloss lacquer tweed and comes with a Fender badge as well. It's in great condition and ready for you!
