1979 Fender Champ Hand Wired Combo Tube Amp Amplifier Silver Face


The 1979 Fender Champ is a vintage, 6-watt all-tube combo amplifier from the "Silverface" era, widely celebrated for its simple hand-wired circuit and legendary recording tone. While originally marketed as a student model, it has become a staple for professional studio use due to its warm cleans and smooth overdrive at manageable volume levels.

Key Specifications & Features

  • Tube Complement: utilizing a 6V6 power tube, one 12AX7 preamp tube, and a 5Y3 rectifier tube.
  • Speaker: Features it's orignal single 8-inch Oxford speaker.
  • Controls: Minimalist interface with Volume, Treble, and Bass controls.
  • Tone Profile: Known for a "boxy" but perfect small-box sound.

The pots are a little scratchy and should clean with use.

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Champ 6-Watt 1x8" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Silverface
Categories
Year
  • 1970 - 1981
Made In
  • United States
Number of Inputs
  • 2 Inputs
Model Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Speaker Configuration
  • 1x8"
Electronics
  • Tube
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Reverb
  • None
Series
  • Fender Vintage Silverface Amps
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Power Tube Type
  • 6V6
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Channels
  • 1 Channel
Output Power (Watts)
  • 6

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