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Introducing the Fender '57 Custom Series Amps

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The Fender '57 Custom Deluxe 12W 1x12 Tube Guitar Amp Lacquered Tweed reissues a legendary amplifier from Fender's golden age. Based on the highly sought-after 5E3 circuit from 1957, this handwired two-channel combo delivers stunning cleans and complex overdrive with the tone that spawned rock 'n' roll. Now you can unlock the '57 Deluxe's world of sonic delights and experience the interactive, touch-sensitive response that made this amp famous.

Legendary 5E3 Circuit Provides Vintage Fender Tone

The '57 Custom Deluxe's all-tube circuitry recreates the original 5E3 design, renowned for its early breakup and highly interactive controls. Premium yellow coupling capacitors provide authentic tone, yielding sparkling cleans and creamy overdrive with a smooth high end and rounded mids. A single 12" Eminence alnico speaker pushes these vintage sounds, driven by a pair of 6V6 power tubes for 12 watts of classic Fender tone with sensitive dynamics.

Updated Design Offers Enhanced Control

While faithfully reissuing a legend, Fender updated the '57 Custom Deluxe with improved volume potentiometers for more precise control at lower settings needed for rich, mellow cleans. The two-channel format provides instrument and microphone/instrument inputs, selected with a front-panel switch. External speaker capability and an effects loop offer further tonal tweaking.

Period-Correct Style with Modern Reliability

Sporting a lacquered tweed covering and chicken-head knobs, the '57 Custom Deluxe looks the part of a vintage Fender amp. Its solid pine cabinet, durable construction, and protective cover provide road-ready reliability. For guitarists seeking a taste of Fender's golden age in a gig-friendly package, the '57 Custom Deluxe delivers.

Versatile Tone for Stage and Studio

With just 12 watts of power, the '57 Custom Deluxe provides a perfect level of volume and overdrive for live playing and recording. Its touch-sensitive circuitry allows achieving cranked tones at lower volumes, while its vintage-correct voice works well for rock, blues, country and more. For guitarists wanting an authentic piece of Fender history, the '57 Custom Deluxe is a dream come true.

Open Box Fender '57 Custom Deluxe 12W 1x12 Tube Guitar Amp Level 2 Lacquered Tweed 197881357900
Open Box Fender '57 Custom Deluxe 12W 1x12 Tube Guitar Amp Level 2 Lacquered Tweed 197881357900
Open Box Fender '57 Custom Deluxe 12W 1x12 Tube Guitar Amp Level 2 Lacquered Tweed 197881357900

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  • Power: 12W (tube)
  • Tubes: one 12AX7, one 12AY7 (preamp); two 6V6
  • Two channels: instrument, mic/instrument
  • Inputs: Four (1/4 in., two mic and two instrument)
  • Speaker: 1x12 Eminence Special Design Alnico
  • Cabinet Material: Finger-Joined Solid Pine
  • Covering/Grille Cloth: Bassman
  • Handle: Vintage-Style Leather with Nickel Mounting Hardware
  • Knobs: Chicken-Head Style Pointer
  • Hand-wired circuitry
  • Protective cover included

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4.84

19 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Yes - it's worth it. Every penny.
Definitely Would Purchase Again ! ! !
Definitely Would Purchase Again ! ! !
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  1. Home Studio10
  2. Amateur Recording7
  3. Performances6
  4. Professional Recording5
  5. Outdoor Events / Games3
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Little Breakup at Room Volumes1
  3. none1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound10
  2. Good Power Output10
  3. Portable10
  4. Warm / Comfy9
  5. Easy To Use8

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Best. Amp. Ever.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    bySteve

    fromSan Jose, CA

    I've owned nearly every kind of amp - from the current best selling digital offering... to classic amps from the big brands.. to really expensive heads and cabs the boutique amp makers. But I've never been 100% satisfied - until now. Very few controls (1 tone & 2 volumes for 2 different inputs)... no master volume... no reverb... no vibrato... no channel switching... no power scaling -- just pure tone. The 2 volumes are kind of hard to explain as the volume of the channel you're not on affects the sound of the channel you are on...lol. You can watch YouTube videos - but the best thing to do is just tweak the knobs until you find sound you like. It's got unbelievably warm clean tones - and the kind of edge-of-breakup at high volume you've only dreamed of. Don't worry that it's only 12W - this thing is LOUD! Even at low volume, the warmth and clarity are unbelievable. Run your guitar through the pedals of your choice and you'll quickly hear why this is the most recorded amp in history. Bonus - it's only 26lbs!

  • Fantastic amp. Great tone, plenty loud and lightweight

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byPaul

    fromPanama City Beach Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great amp.

  • DECENT, BUT SOMEWHAT OVER-RATED, AND HARDLY UNIQUE

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoseph

    fromUSA

    Gorgeous cleans at any and all volumes, but the interaction of the controls is not quite what a vintage 5E3 offered, and do NOT expect edge of full breakup or even of break-up at reasonable (home) volumes. Ain't happening! You'll need a large auditorium or an attenuator for that.

  • Amazing Amp.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySeth

    fromCT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's a little "Spendy". But it's worth every penny. Zero regrets. I would describe the sound as "delicious". Also, the 5E3 circuit is a lot of fun to mess around with to get all manner of various tones.

  • Awesome Anp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohn

    fromNashville

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Awesome sound. Hard to explain unless you plug a guitar into it and play.

  • Looks like a nice amp. But why so expensive?

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byLyle

    fromLongmeadow Massachusetts

    Heard this is a great amp, but just bough at fender blues deluxe 40w amp for a modest 1k. Sounds great, may eventually put a celestion creamback in it per my buddy's recommendation (he was a sound engineer for the Police and Joan Jett. Please explain why amp costs so much for less power and features. Dont think it costs that much more and maybe less to make it compared to my blues deluxe.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromBoca Raton

    Do you have this Amp in stock?

    Do you have this Amp in stock?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromPooler, GA (savannah store)

    I want to trade my Blues Deluxe for a Custom Deluxe. What would be my net cost?

    I want to trade my Blues Deluxe for a Custom Deluxe. What would be my net cost?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please bring your instrument to a local Guitar Center for evaluation

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCharlie

    fromBoston MA

    How much does it weigh

    How much does it weigh

    Open Reply - Thomas
    38 lbs

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFancy

    fromBerkeley

    Where is this made?

    Where is this made?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is made in the US.