Frenzel Tube Amplifiers "Little Jessie" [LJ10] tube head!

**marcwhy** · 09-07-2024, 07:30 PM

Available for Purchase: Frenzel Tube Amplifiers “Little Jessie LJ10 Retro Micro Amp!”

Mint condition amp head – sounds great, and tons of flexibility with the two pre-amps and EQ! This has the 10W upgrade, @ 8 Ohms, and with the right cab, you can knock a wall down! Made in Texas!

From the site:
The FRENZEL FM-LJ5/LJ10 "Little Jessie" uses the same Fender/Marshall preamp circuits that we use in our FM-DP1 Deluxe Plexi preamp which has rave reviews from around the world. The power amp section uses a Class A single-ended cathode-biased EL84 with a Pentode - Triode mode switch for either 5 watts or 2 watts output. (10 watt upgrade with EL34 available). Perfect for late night practice sessions at home and small venues or you can use the post output transformer DI Line Out jack for recording or to drive higher power solid-state or tube amps or PA's for larger venues! Little in size....huge in tone! You will be amazed at the tones this amp will produce!

Standard Features:
• Normal (Type F) and Bright (Type M) inputs with separate preamps and Gain controls for the unique smooth Fender Deluxe warm tones or the Marshall Super Lead Plexi great high mid-tones ... or you can use an AB-Y switch and create your own distinct tones.
• Classic Bassman 5F6A style 3-BAND TONE STACK for extended flexibility in shaping your tone.
• Master level control so you can crank the GAIN's up and overdrive the preamp without overdriving the output tubes.
• Triode/Pentode Mode Switch
• Deep Pull-Switch on Bass
• Bright Pull-Switch on F and M Gains
• Line Out - post output transformer LINE OUT with LINE OUT LEVEL control for recording or driving a power amp, Auto switched internal load to simulate speaker if speaker is not plugged in. Inject great tone directly into a PA system with this speaker simulated direct Interface.
• Class A Single-Ended Cathode-Biased for pure warm linear sound reproduction.
• Ultra fast heavy duty high voltage solid-state rectifiers provide sharp pick attack and dynamic bass.
• Power Output - FM-LJ5 5 watts @ 8 ohms (Standard) - FM-LJ10 10 watts @ 8 ohms (Upgrade)
• Preamp tubes are JJ 12AX7's known for low noise and linearity. You may also use 12AT7's or 12AU7's for different tones and less preamp overdrive.
• Tube Complement: comes standard with 2 - 12AX7, 1 - EL84, but you can substitute 12AT7's or 12AU7's in the preamp and driver for different tones and overdrive sounds.
• Components - Only the highest quality parts are used including heavy duty transformers, low noise tubular polypropylenes capacitors, metal film resistors, Micalex sockets, Neutrik jacks. All parts are rated for commercial high use conditions. Wherever possible we use parts made in the USA.
• Front Panel Controls - F Input Jack, M Input Jack, F Gain/Bright Pull Switch, M Gain/Bright Pull Switch, Bass/Deep Pull Switch, Middle, Treble, Pilot Lamp, On-Off Power Switch
• Rear Panel Controls - Power Cord Connector, Fuse, Line Out Level, Line Out Jack, Speaker Output Jack, Triode/Pentode Mode Switch
• Retro Vintage Cage Mini Head - heavy duty lightweight steel mesh cage provides protection and excellent ventilation for tubes. Comes with easy carry Fender style strap handle. Overall Dimensions - 10" Wide x 8" Deep x 8" High - 5 lbs.
• Rock solid point-to-point hand wiring with military style tie-wrapped wiring harnesses for long life and reliability.
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Crank the Master and edge up the Gain knobs for cleaner jazz sounds, or crank the Gain and edge up the Master for some sweet overdrive! Jazz, blues, rock – whatever you want to play (but probably not death metal!)! Sounds great with pedals, too. Loud enough for a small gig, or use the line out for a big gig -- not just a small amp for the practice room! [I actually like the "M" input for my jazz guitars, others like the "F" -- see what you think!]

Comes with new TAD tubes! **Currently has two 7025’s instead of the 12AX7s (but I think I have the originals, too!).

New: $697 + $85 for 10W upgrade = $782 plus shipping. Grab this lil’ monster now, shipped to the lower 48, for: $500 !! [Could ship elsewhere for actual shipping.]

Here's the LJ5 (5W model; probably one of the best vids demonstrating the flexibility of the Frenzel system!):