Hi
everyone! The FRENZEL FM - 5E1 "Champ Plus Blackface" is the latest version of our very versatile
FM-5E1 "Champ Plus ". It can be used for a practice amp...or as a multi-tone tube preamp driver for a higher
powered amp. For you guys with solid-state amps....this amp will give you great tube sounds.
FEATURES:
Input Jack isolated from chassis for low noise, eddy currents, and hum.
Star
ground system to reduce induced current chassis noise.
Type
F (Fender) and Type M (Marshall) MODE switch on Gain control to select smooth Fender 5F6 warm tones or the Marshall JTM45
great high mid tones.
Classic 60's JTM45 - Bassman 5F6 style 3-BAND TONE STACK for extended flexibility
in shaping your tone.
MASTER
level control so you can crank the GAIN's up and overdrive the preamp without overdriving the output tubes.
Post
output transformer LINE OUT with LINE OUT LEVEL control for driving a higher power amp, or for using this amp as a tube preamp/overdrive.
Auto switching internal load if speaker is not connected to give you loaded output distortion. NOTE: Also great
for using headphones!
Class
A cathode bias single-ended EL34 for those classic 60's warm blues tones. The bias is optimized using FRENZEL Multi-Valve
design which allows you to also use octal based 6L6, 5881, KT66, KT77, KT88, or 6550 tubes in the output stage without
adjusting anything.
Custom Hi-Fi type output transformer for extended low and high frequency performance... and
with 4 - 8 - 16 ohm speaker outputs selectable by a rotary switch.
Preamp
tube is a 12AX7..but you may also use 12AT7's or 12AU7's for different tones and overdrive.
Chassis
Dimensions - 10" x 6" x 2"
Weight
- 12 lbs.
Power
Output - 10 watts
5Y3
rectifier or you can use 5U4, 5AR4, or Solid Slate Plug-In rectifier to adjust the amount of sag you want.
Extra
long (10') three prong grounded power cord.
STANDBY
switch to turn off the plate voltage during warm-up.
Rock
solid point-to-point hand wiring using only the best of parts...low noise tubular polypropylenes caps, metal film resistors,
ceramic sockets, switchcraft jacks...etc.
Sweet
vintage clean to classic overdrive tones with three different types of distortion depending on whether you are overdriving
the preamp, output... or both!
Tube compliment: 12AX7, EL34, 5Y3
FRONT
PANEL:
-
INPUT
- GAIN with mode pull switch.
- BASS
- MIDDLE
- TREBLE
- MASTER
- STANDBY SWITCH
- PILOT LIGHT
-
POWER SWITCH
REAR PANEL:
-
POWER CORD
- FUSE
- LINE OUT LEVEL CONTROL
- LINE OUT
- SPEAKER OUT
- IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
PRICE: $595.00 SPECIAL SALE PRICE $495.00
UPGRADE OPTIONS:
1. WORLDWIDE POWER TRANSFORMER - with 220V - 240V primaries. Add $40.00 .
2. STEEL CAGE - classic 60's perforated steel cage and chrome side handles. Add $85.00
3.
HIGH - LOW POWER SWITCH - switch on rear panel allows you to use a 6V6 for 5 watts or an
EL34 for 10 watts. Add $25.00
4. TOLEX HEAD CAB - custom handmade head cab made from cabinet grade birch plywood covered
in genuine Tolex. Heavy duty nickle plated hardware, large rubber feet, and classic Fender style strap handle. Standard black
cab is $215.00. A choice of colors is available. Email info@frenzeltubeamps.com for pricing information.
information.
