Fargen 54’ Tweed Deluxe Clone Boutique Amp

When it comes to the line of tweed deluxe clones, you’ll find many different versions out there. 5E3 tweed clones seem to be a dime a dozen. However, the Fargen 54’ tweed deluxe clone boutique amp is one of the best. It isn’t just a 5E3 clone, it’s an amp that provides a great amount of tone, sound, and options. fargan-54-boutique-amp The pre amp input section features an input section with individual volume control for both sides of the tube. This was something missing in the original 5E3 amp, which limited players to having both sides voiced identically.

Fargen Amps have been in operation since 1998. Created by Ben Fargen, the company is dedicated to creating top quality amps. What’s interesting is that Fargen himself had no knowledge of building amps at first. However, he learned how to build amps and then created his own prototypes. Once word of his amps spread, he began getting orders form others.

The Fargen 54’ amp is a Class AB amp that features a 1 x 12” tweed deluxe cabinet. Everything in the amp is hand wired and built and features 15 watts of power. It’s a cathode biased amp and includes 2 matched JJ 6V6 tubes, a Sovtek 5Y3 tube, a JJ 12 AX7 tube, and an EH 12AY7 tube. As far as speakers go, the Fargen 54’ uses a Jenson C12Q that pulls eight ohms and 35 watts normally. More information can be found at www.fargenamps.com.