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Updated 2025-02-26

Bright Hi Channel only, for the 5E3 aficionados. No other mods.

Attention: I can add a master volume for an additional $100

~15 Watts - Sounds great through internal speaker but amazing through an external cab loaded with Celestion 12" Vintage 30.

Lamp and Input on Front. Vol, Tone on front. Power, fuse and speaker (4 or 8 ohm) on back

1939 Sparton Table Top Radio converted to Fender 5E3

Antique wooden cabinet - lightly Shellac'ed by me

Very cool addition to your studio for when you want that tweed crunch!

All hand wired point to point

12AX7 Phase Inverter (new Mesa)

12AT7 Pre-amp (vintage RCA USA)

5Y3 Rectifier

(2) 6V6 NOS RCA USA output tubes

Built-in Jensen Mod 5” 30 watt speaker 

External 4/8 ohm speaker jack disconnects internal speaker

Volume

Tone

Original transformers (American made)

Original chassis and cabinet

New electronics - all top quality, JJ, Jupiter and NOS Paper in Oil, metal film resistors

Early break up (that's what 5E3’s do)

Sounds great - very quiet considering the circuit and its in a wooden box!

Life time warranty


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Listeda year ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 1939 Sparton 5E3 conversion
Finish
  • Shellac
Categories
Year
  • 2024
Made In
  • United States

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Willard Custom Builds

Flushing, NY, United States
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