Blue Lamp 112
A faithful reproduction of the 1957 5E3 Tweed Deluxe -- an 18-watt, cathode-biased grab-and-go amp with a simple Volume/Tone layout.
About this amp
Originally Headstrong’s flagship model, the Blue Lamp 112 replicates the famed 5E3 Tweed Deluxe circuit: an 18-watt cathode-biased amp with a straightforward Volume/Tone control set. It’s built with hand-wired, point-to-point fiberboard construction, a solid pine cabinet, and a Weber 12A125 Alnico speaker.
Specs
| Based On | 1957 Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 18W |
| Bias | Cathode-biased |
| Speaker | 12" Weber 12A125 Alnico |
| Construction | Hand-wired, point-to-point on fiberboard |
Quick answers
- How much does the Blue Lamp 112 cost?
- Headstrong Amplifiers lists it at $3,000 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Blue Lamp 112 still available?
- Yes. Headstrong Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Blue Lamp 112?
- Headstrong Amplifiers, building gear since 2003. Where it's built: Hand-wired in North Carolina. Owner Wayne Jones personally wires every chassis. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Headstrong Amplifiers offer?
- Fully transferable lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects, with no registration needed. Repairs and shipping are covered for the first 90 days. After that the owner pays shipping. Some components carry shorter coverage: tubes, capacitors, resistors, reverb tanks and Weber speakers 90 days, transformers 1 year and Eminence speakers 7 years. Warranty work must be done by Headstrong or an approved repair shop.
- How long is the wait for Headstrong Amplifiers gear?
- Current lead time: 2 to 4 months.