





5F1 "Champ" Style Amp Kit
If you are reading this you are aware that there are many different options for a Champ style kit. What makes our unique? Great question.
The 5F1 Champ Kit — Built Right. No Compromises.
The Fender 5F1 Champ is one of the most beloved amp circuits ever designed — simple, pure, and dripping with tone. Plenty of kits will get you a 5F1. Ours gets you the right one.
Not All Kits Are Created Equal
We obsess over the details so you don't have to wonder. Every component in this kit is hand-selected for quality — premium capacitors, precision resistors, and a turret board cut from garolite with gold plated turrets along with a hyper efficient layout engineered for an easier build and generational longevity. This isn't a race-to-the-bottom parts bin build. This is boutique.
Your Build. Your Sound. Your Speaker.
Why settle for one configuration when the same great circuit sounds different through different speakers? Choose the format that fits your bench, your room, and your ears:
- Traditional Chassis — The classic open-back 8" build. Punchy, focused, and period-correct.
- 1x10 Combo — A little more headroom, a little more presence. Perfect for players who want that chimey Champ character with added dimension.
- 1x12 Combo — Full, rich, and room-filling. The 5F1 circuit like you've never heard it before.
- Head - Maybe you are not a fan of the combo setup and want to have this as a head. We hear you! This head pairs great with a tweed 1x12OS Wave cabinet!
Same legendary circuit. Four completely different voices.
Built for Builders of Every Level
Whether this is your first amp build or your fiftieth, this kit meets you where you are. Clear, detailed documentation walks you through every step, while the thoughtfully designed layout makes the build process a pleasure — not a puzzle. First-timers will finish with confidence. Veterans will appreciate how much thought went into every inch of board space.
Everything Matters
The transformer. The tube socket. The way traces are routed on the board. We believe every decision in an amp build shapes the final tone, and we've made every one of those decisions with intention. When you plug in for the first time, you'll hear the difference.
Ready to build something you'll play for the rest of your life?
Due to demand our amp kits ship out 2-3 weeks after your order is received.
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If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Your Fellow Artists
As musicians, we strive for connection – to our intentions, to each other and to our listeners. But to connect, we must be heard.
At Port City, we hand craft our amplifiers, cabinets and pedals to magnify your message, to honor your music and to inspire your audiences.
They are tools of expression, built to ensure you’re heard.


It's In The Details
Making a Port City Amp is like making a Swiss Watch. It takes craftsmanship. It's not a lost art, we practice it every time for every client right here outside of Asheville, N.C.





