I got a Clark 5E3 today.

[lannyhall]

I'm mainly a blackface/silverface Fender kind of guy when it comes to amps. Tweeds have their own thing going. The 5E3 is a cool amp, and Clark does it well. While the amp would not do for my only amp, it has given me some new directions to explore. I just had a blast for a couple of hours.

Are any of you tweed Deluxe fans?

[gregc]

Great amp. You chose well!

[shizzaq]

:worthless

[mtlin]

That's a great rock and roll amp!

[gkoelling]

That's a great rock and roll amp!

...and a great blues amp...and if you turn it down, it's a great jazz amp...and...

[S.W.Erdnase]

It's just a great, great amp.

[Edmundo]

I've got a Clark 5E3/Mojo 1x15...love it.:AOK

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/BridgesGuns/guitar%20stuff/front1.jpg

[ChampReverb]

I've got a Clark Gullah (basically a 15W Tweed Champ) and I found the single Tone control to be a bit limiting, especially in live situations where we play a range of different material.

I wound up getting a Barber Barb EQ pedal to be able have more varied tonal control.

(I have no affiliation w/ Barber).

-bEn r.

[gkoelling]

As long as we're posting pics, here's a 5E3 circuit amp with a different look.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/gjk318/Gear/IMG_0111.jpg

[ReddRanger]

As long as we're posting pics, here's a 5E3 circuit amp with a different look.


Every time I see that I fall in love.

[pthacker]

+1 on the Clark 5E3. I got it about two weeks ago and just love it. Highly recommend it.

[gkoelling]

Every time I see that I fall in love.

Thanks, Redd, that's very nice of you. It's definitely a keeper. :AOK

[frmorales52]

I love my Clark Beaufort.
I got the full load - Celestion Blue, reverb and built in attenuator. I love that amp.

[Jon Silberman]

Jon C's Clark Beaufort is literally one of the sweetest sounding amps I've ever heard.

[5E3]

Congrats on the Clark! :AOK

Are any of you tweed Deluxe fans?

You may have guess from my user name that I am a fan :D

Here's mine...
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii180/5e3/tweed/IMG_0016s.jpg

[mtndog]

As long as we're posting pics, here's a 5E3 circuit amp with a different look.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/gjk318/Gear/IMG_0111.jpg

Man, what a tasteful rig! Very Cool!:RoCkIn

[gkoelling]

Man, what a tasteful rig! Very Cool!:RoCkIn

Thank you mtndog, I appreciate it.

[bluetweed]

As long as we're posting pics, here's a 5E3 circuit amp with a different look.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/gjk318/Gear/IMG_0111.jpg

any gut shots/what trannys are you using? awesome, got me thinking!

[amp boy]

i got my Clark 5E3 here from Roach.
I am never getting rid of it.
very inspiring......
the other day i put the neck pup, vol on full, tone down in the last 30% to being off,
Amp in the mic or "normal" channel.
wow.............mellow warmth......and that was with the attenuator at -9 !!!
i can't wait to play a tele on the bridge pup with this amp.
it's warmth naturally works so well with bridge pups......
and that makes sense being the era of guitars and original design to the amps of that time. I really want to build some amps for self satisfaction, but i have to put it to CLARK AMPLIFICATION...........a damn lovely piece of sound.

[snoggin]

I have a beaufort in the mail.. Cant wait to see it hear it.. my first tweed

[gkoelling]

any gut shots/what trannys are you using? awesome, got me thinking!

Sorry, no gut shots.

Mercury Magnetics trannies.

[Boogie92801]

Tele + 5e3 = bliss

I have a Vicky and with the tele its pure magic. I put a red fang (tight fit) in mine and it gave me way more volume and some needed head room. I also run a 12AY in V1. A tweed deluxe is a must have. I would probably sell my matchless and TopHats before ai would sell the deluxe.

[phalanges]

I'm a fan and will always keep mine to retune my ears to what is right and true when I get too "out there" chasing tone.

[cbpickin]

I got mine in May 2006, with the Cele Blue. There is no finer 5E3 clone out there.
Not a great pic, but I love the color of the tweed Clark does.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/cbpickin/IMG_4156.jpg

[Alister]

I got my Michael's Beaufort Special when they were still available. No one around my parts, even wankers in music stores, knows what Clark amps are. (Until they hear it.)

[Eugene]

I love my Clark Beaufort.
I got the full load - Celestion Blue, reverb and built in attenuator. I love that amp.

I have the same amp, same configuration. Its my favorite amp of all time...

Eugene

[lannyhall]

Here is my Clark 5E3.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/lannyhall/Clark%205E3/003.jpg?t=1216668441



And below is a picture of the control panel.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/lannyhall/Clark%205E3/006.jpg?t=1216668602



Here is a back shot.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/lannyhall/Clark%205E3/005.jpg?t=1216668740

The amp sounds as good as it looks!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/lannyhall/Clark%205E3/004.jpg?t=1216668934

[cbpickin]

That's the stuff right there! I am contemplating giving a Weber 12A150A a try in place of the Blue. I like the Blue, but I'd like to try a more traditional American voiced speaker in it for comparison. My tech is a speaker dealer also and vintage Fender nut. He said the 12A150A is his favorite spekaer in a 5E3 as it has full bottom, yet uses the same cone as the 12A125 so it is bright also.
Anyone using the 12A150A?

[gkoelling]

Lanny, that looks great! :AOK


Enjoy..............

[DavidS]

I picked up a 5E3 clone a few months ago and can't believe I didn't own one sooner. Thank goodness for the clones as the originals are so expensive these days. These little amps are magical in their pure tone and raw breakup. Definitely a keeper for sure. Congrats on your Clark!

[Big Boss Man]

How does the Clark compare to the Greer Underdog? Any sound clips of either amp?

[bach]

My Beaufort Special with a Regulator:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb99/heidebr/Clark/IMG_3069.jpg