The Fender '57 Amp is a limited-edition 300-piece run of this 12-watt, hand-wired tube amplifier with a 12 in. speaker housed in a smartly retro split-grille cabinet with a black "piano lacquer" finish.

Fender kicked the 5E3 Deluxe platform up a notch by using a Celestion® Alnico Blue speaker in a new custom-designed Maple cabinet with knurled '57 logo knobs, solid aluminum handle and custom hardware. The amp includes a leather collector's portfolio containing a certificate of authenticity, designer notes, factory photos and some other surprises. Custom-embroidered plush-lined cover included.

Hand-wired on eyelet board. Late 1950s 5E3 circuit. 5Y3 rectifier tube.

Features:

Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board

Late 1950s 5E3 circuit produces about 12 watts

Matched pair of Groove Tubes™ GT6V6 output tubes

5Y3 rectifier tube contributes to compression and "sag" when amp is played hard

Two 12AX7 preamp tubes, one of which may be substituted with a 12AY7 for the original '50s lower-gain sound, if desired

Mic and instrument channels; each channel has individual volume controls and high and low inputs

12 in. Celestion® Alnico Blue speaker

Dovetail-joined solid maple cabinet

Black "Piano Lacquer" finish

Holographic diamond-cut "57" badge on front of amp; "One of only 300" badge on rear panel

Premium heavy-knurl "Roll-Easy" Telecaster knobs with engraved "57" logo

Solid aluminum speed boat handle; metal hex-head screws throughout

Blue jewel light

Meguiar's Mist & Wipe Kit includes finish enhancer spray and cloth

Custom embroidered plush-padded cover included

Leather collectors' portfolio contains certificate of authenticity, designer's notes, factory photos and other assorted collectors items

Only 300 will be made for the world