1958 Fender Tremolux
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1958 Fender Tremolux

$7,950.00

1958 Fender Tremolux

The Fender Tremolux from 1958 is one of Fender’s classic narrow-panel tweed amplifiers, prized for its warm, harmonically rich tone and early breakup character. Produced during the late tweed era, the 1958 Tremolux was typically the 5E9-A circuit version, delivering around 15 watts through a single 12-inch speaker using a pair of 6V6 power tubes and tube-driven tremolo. Compared to larger Fender tweeds, it has a softer attack, smooth compression, and singing overdrive that responds exceptionally well to touch dynamics. Originally designed as a portable professional combo amp for small venues and studio use, the 1958 Tremolux has since become highly regarded by blues, roots, and vintage guitar players for its expressive tremolo, rich midrange, and increasingly rare original examples.

This one is a 5F9 circuit built March 1958 and is what is know as the ‘big-box’ version. It has been re-tweeded as the original tweed had been replaced badly. The amp has been recapped, 240v Mercury Magnetics transformer installed and restored by Mark Watson of Amwatts amps in Australia and is ready to go. It sounds amazing and the tremolo is unbelievable.

A great opportunity to get one of these fabulous amps for a more realistic price. The last Tremolux we sold was a pristine one and went for well over $11k.

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1958 Fender Tremolux

  • Circuit: 5F9 (late tweed “big box” narrow-panel version)
  • Production Year: 1958
  • Power Output: Approximately 15–18 watts
  • Configuration: 1×12″ combo amplifier
  • Speaker:  1963 replacement Jensen P12Q alnico 12-inch speaker (the earlier version of this was the original one for this amp)
  • Power Tubes: 2 × 6V6GT
  • Preamp Tubes: Typically 1 × 12AY7 and 2 × 12AX7
  • Rectifier Tube: 5U4GB
  • Bias Type: Fixed bias
  • Channels: 2 channels (Instrument and Microphone)
  • Inputs: 4 inputs total
  • Controls:
    • Mic Volume
    • Instrument Volume
    • Tone
    • Speed
    • Intensity (Tremolo Depth)
  • Cabinet Style: Narrow-panel tweed pine cabinet
  • Covering: Lacquered tweed with oxblood grille cloth
  • Dimensions: Approximately 22″ W × 20″ H × 10″ D
  • Weight: Approximately 16–18 kg (35–40 lbs) depending on speaker and transformers
  • Effect: Tube-driven bias tremolo (the Tremolux was Fender’s first amp with built-in tremolo)
  • Rectification: Tube rectified for softer attack and compression
  • Tone Character: Warm cleans, rich mids, smooth compression, earlier breakup than larger tweeds, with more headroom and bass response than a 5E3 Deluxe

The 1958 Tremolux sits in an interesting space between a tweed Deluxe and larger Fender amps. The 5E9-A version retains much of the touch sensitivity and compression of a Deluxe, but with a larger cabinet, stronger low end, improved headroom, and one of Fender’s best early tremolo circuits.

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