Fort Collins, CO, United States
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Raw tweed tone straight out of the mid ‘50s, this 1956 Fender Champ-Amp is the real deal. This narrow panel 5F1-era combo embodies the simplicity that made early Fender circuits legendary, with a single volume control and that unmistakable lacquered tweed look. The speaker has been replaced, the power cable has been upgraded to a modern 3-prong for improved safety, and the 5Y3 and 6V6 tubes are new JJ replacements. Everything else remains original to the amp.
Mid ‘50s Champs are some of the most recorded small amps in history for a reason. The 5-watt 5F1 circuit delivers touch-sensitive cleans that transition into thick, harmonically rich overdrive when pushed. Studio players have relied on these for decades because they sit perfectly in a mix, offering warm compression, focused mids, and natural breakup without overpowering a room. It’s an amp that responds directly to your picking dynamics and volume knob, making it incredibly expressive despite its simple layout.
Price$2,599.99
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