Vintage Fender Champ 5F1 Narrow Panel 5-Watt 1×8" Tweed combo made in 1963/1964. This amp features a single-ended Class A 5F1 circuit with 1×12AX7 preamp tube, 1×6V6GT power tube, and 1×5Y3GT rectifier. Controlled by a single Volume knob and two inputs (High & Low). The original CTS Alnico 8" speaker (EIA 137 plate code) remains installed. The circuitry appears original, with the power cable updated to a grounded plug for safety.

This unit shows good condition with heavy wear to the exterior tweed: torn corners and heavy discoloration on top and bottom. The grille cloth is intact with no holes. The chassis panel is pitted and the branding letters are partially worn away. A store seal from Ziggies in Phoenix, AZ is present on the back panel.

This amp wears its 60-plus years of history proudly—its battle-scarred tweed and pitted panel giving it all the vibey charm of a road-tested legend. Despite the rugged looks, the circuitry and original CTS speaker remain spot-on, making this little Champ an awesome piece of music history you can play as-is or rewrap and restore into a true showstopper.

Specs
• Make: Fender
• Model: Champ 5F1 Narrow Panel 5-Watt 1×8" Combo
• Year: 1963/1964
• Serial: C19917
• Circuit: Single-Ended Class A 5F1
• Power Output: 5 Watts
• Preamp Tube: 1×12AX7
• Power Tube: 1×6V6GT
• Rectifier Tube: 1×5Y3GT
• Speaker: 1×8" CTS Alnico (EIA 137)
• Speaker Impedance: 8 Ω
• Controls: Volume knob; 2 inputs
• Construction: Eyelet-mounted turret board chassis

Aesthetic Details
• Covering: Tweed (heavy wear, torn corners, discoloration)
• Grille Cloth: Brown & Yellow weave (no holes)
• Chassis: Pitted with partially worn branding letters
• Original Store Seal: Ziggies, Phoenix AZ (back panel)
• Speaker: Original CTS Alnico driver installed
• Power Cable: Replaced with grounded 3 prong plug (hardwired)

Condition
Used, Good condition overall with heavy exterior wear as detailed above.

What's Included
• Fender Champ 5F1 Narrow Panel 5-Watt 1×8" Tweed Combo (Serial C19917)

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Champ 5F1 Narrow Panel 5-Watt 1x8" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Tweed
Categories
Year
  • 1958 - 1964
Made In
  • United States
Number of Inputs
  • 2 Inputs
Series
  • Fender Vintage Tweed Amps
Model Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Built-In Effects
  • No Built-In Effects
Speaker Configuration
  • 1x8"
Electronics
  • Tube
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Reverb
  • None
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Power Tube Type
  • 6V6
Number of Channels
  • 1 Channel
Color Family
  • Yellow
Output Power (Watts)
  • 5

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