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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| Listed | 2 months ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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