Formula 55
By Catalinbread
An exact-circuit recreation of the preamp section from a Fender tweed 5E3 Deluxe amp.
About this pedal
The Formula 55 reproduces the JFET-based preamp of the classic tweed 5E3 Deluxe part-for-part, with a Hi/Lo switch that goes from clean vintage tweed breakup to a hotter, higher-gain voicing.
Quick answers
- How much does the Formula 55 cost?
- Catalinbread lists it at $189.99 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Formula 55 still available?
- Yes. Catalinbread lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Formula 55?
- 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.