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Description & Specifications
1958 Fender Twin Amp 5F8-A Tweed High Power
We present an original 1958 Fender Twin Amp 5F8-A Tweed High Power. Made in Fullerton, California.
The 5F8-A revision has since become known as the “High Power Tweed Twin” and is regarded as one of Leo Fender’s finest achievements. This is simply the most desired standard production Fender amp ever made and arguably one of the most collectible amplifiers of all time. This 1958 Fender amplifier is not only rare and legendary, but it was also previously owned by Eric Johnson and serviced by the well-respected amp technician George Alessandro.
The Fender Twin Amp 5F8-A update of 1958 featured a bigger output transformer. Fender was showcasing the future of professional amplifiers for the big stage, stepping up to a whole new level of performance — which is saying something for a company already setting the standards for high-quality guitar amps.
This amplifier is in great original condition for its age. Both transformers are original, and the original Jensen P12N speakers sound fantastic. One speaker has been reconed. The tweed covering is in very good shape but shows honest wear and tear, especially on the bottom where it is rough and the bare wood is visible.
Over the years, it has been serviced with new capacitors and resistors to ensure perfect operation, including new tubes and a new prong cord. A newer leather handle has also been added. At some point, a bias control was installed to reduce noise. This is not a modification but an added feature that can be removed; however, we will leave it as is. We are fairly certain this was done by Eric Johnson’s amp tech. The amp sounds amazing with plenty of headroom, which is why this Fender amplifier model remains one of the most sought-after vintage amps.
To keep it as original as possible, a step-down transformer is required. We have these in stock and they can be purchased through Guitar Hunter.
