StewMac '59 Tweed 15W Amp Kit

The dirty little devil that shaped guitar history
With mysteriously fat saturated tone, this little monster makes it easy to achieve seismic distortion.

This amp's 5E3 circuit is an enigma. Why do the controls on the channel you're NOT using make your tone so great? Some say it's caused by defects in the circuit design, others dive deep into the nuances of the engineering ... but whether it was a happy accident or pure genius, this amp is one of the finest examples of vintage tone available anywhere, at any price.

StewMac has lovingly recreated this timeless amplifier in our '59 Tweed 15W Amp Kit. This is one of our Icon Kits: loving reproductions of vintage classics.

If this project sounds hard, don't worry. We've gone to great lengths to make these kits something a complete beginner can tackle. The '59 Tweed is a perfect place to start. It comes with all the parts you need to complete this project in just a few evenings.

Details:

• The cabinet interiors are genuine 3/4" North American Pine (not plywood), just like the ones made in the Fullerton factory in the 1950s
• Superior craftsmanship on the Tweed covered exteriors with perfectly aligned seams
• Premium quality hardware
• Top-shelf 6V6, 12AX7, 5Y3 tubes and vintage spec Heyboer transformers to give your amp the perfect vintage tone
• High-quality period-authentic resistors, CTS pots, Orange Drop caps, and Switchcraft jacks
• Authentic fiber eyelet boards
• Period-correct pushback wire
• 12" Jensen speaker
• Includes step-by-step instructions that break down every task into clear, bite-sized pieces. With hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, these instructions make this an easy, fun and rewarding project—even for first-time builders.

Amp cabinet dimensions
Height: 16" (40.64cm)
Width: 20" (50.8cm)
Depth: 9-1/2" (24.13cm)