Formula 51
By Catalinbread
Homage to the single-knob Fender tweed Champ amplifier, run with a Variac-style sag control.
About this pedal
Formula 51 models the preamp, power-amp sim, and output transformer of the classic 5F1 tweed Champ, adding a Sag control for blown-out lead tones and a mid-scoop Tone control borrowed from the Framus Cobra amp.
Quick answers
- How much does the Formula 51 cost?
- Catalinbread lists it at $179.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Formula 51 still available?
- No. Catalinbread has discontinued it, so used listings are the way to find one.
- Who makes the Formula 51?
- Catalinbread, building gear since 2003. Where it's built: Built by hand, one by one, at Catalinbread's shop in Portland, Oregon, where the company has been since 2006. It's listed here as an overdrive pedal.
- What warranty does Catalinbread offer?
- 3-year parts and labor warranty to the original owner with proof of purchase from an authorized dealer. Misuse, neglect and cosmetic damage are not covered, and shipping costs are excluded. Discontinued pedals get simple repairs only, case by case. Standard repair time is about 3 weeks.