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FENDER | AMPLIFIERS | CHAMP

Fender Champ amplifier

electric guitar amplifier

The Fender Champ and Vibro Champ are small practice amplifiers particularly suited for home use, and perfect for the recording studio. Although not powerful enough to keep up with a full band (i.e. drums), the Fender Champ is especially well regarded - still giving the signature Fender tube tone at practical (non gig!) volumes. They sold well and are still widely available (especially silverface examples) on the vintage market, though, as with all desirable gear, are not insignificantly priced.

Fender Champ electric guitar amplifier - front view
Fender Champ electric guitar amplifier - rear view
Fender Champ electric guitar amplifier - inputs and Fender logo
Fender Champ electric guitar amplifier - Champ logo
Model Champ Vibro Champ
Speaker 8" 8"
Power 6w 6w
Controls Volume, treble and bass Volume, treble, bass, speed, intensity
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Fender Vintage 1960 Champ Narrow Panel 5F1 1x8" Tweed Guitar Combo Amp Original

Fender Vintage 1960 Champ Narrow Panel 5F1 1x8" Tweed Guitar Combo Amp Original

Roseville, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

This Fender Vintage 1960 Champ Narrow Panel 5F1 1x8" Tweed Guitar Combo Amp Original is a great addition to any musician's gear collection. The serial number on this rare amp is 60 JH, meaning it was manufactured in August of 1960 The amplifier technology used is vacuum tube and it has a 5W power. It has a single 8 inch speaker with 4 Ohms impedance, but is very loud, and has an incredibly warm tone, particularly at higher volumes. The Fender Champion 5F1 model is a classic amplifier and ... more
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1956 Fender Champ Amp 5F1 Narrow Panel 1x8" 5W Tube Amplifier #50034

1956 Fender Champ Amp 5F1 Narrow Panel 1x8" 5W Tube Amplifier #50034

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3750

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1964 Fender Champ 5F1 Circuit Vintage Guitar Combo Amp

1964 Fender Champ 5F1 Circuit Vintage Guitar Combo Amp

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3695

1964 Fender Champ
This Amp Is Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego
In Excellent Overall Condition (Please See All Photos)
5F1 Tweed Circuit - Transitional Year
Black Tolex & Grill Cloth Show Light Wear
Original Transformers
Original Speaker That Has Had A Professional Re-Cone
Tested & Professionally Serviced
Still Has The 2-Prong Power Cord
Comes As Shown - Nothing More - Nothing Less
Available For Local Pickup only
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1959 Fender Tweed Champ a nice original Champ freshly serviced by Lee Jackson.

1959 Fender Tweed Champ a nice original Champ freshly serviced by Lee Jackson.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

This is an original 1959 Fender Tweed Champ amp 5F1 w / an original Jensen speaker dated to the 47th week of 1958. Its factory label is perfectly intact & dated ??IB?? for February 1959. The tweed covering is a bit tired mostly on its bottom side in need of some re-gluing. Its grill cloth is quite nice. The Champ is the perfect amp for those small gigs perhaps plugged into the board or to keep in your living room or office for personal enjoyment. Overall she??s in very good original ... more
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1953 Fender Champ 5C1 "600" Wide Panel Tweed Combo Pre-CBS

1953 Fender Champ 5C1 "600" Wide Panel Tweed Combo Pre-CBS

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

1953 Fender Champ 5C1 "600" Wide Panel Tweed Combo
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Original Tweed Covering And Grille Cloth Show Moderate Cosmetic Surface Wear Throughout
All Original Circuit
Replaced 8" Speaker As Shown
Original 2-Prong Power Cord
Tested And Fully Functional
Available For Local Pickup In Our Shop
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1957 Fender Champ Amplifier

1957 Fender Champ Amplifier

Farmingdale, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3299

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Fender 1964 Vibro-Champ Amp AA764 Guitar Combo Amplifier

Fender 1964 Vibro-Champ Amp AA764 Guitar Combo Amplifier

Harrison, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Fender 1964 Vibro-Champ Amp AA764 Guitar Combo Amplifier
Production #3
Made in Fullerton, California
Transformer #606-4-45
The amp you are looking at is used but works 100%
This all original amplifier is in Very Good Condition and includes clear cover
The clear cover is fair shape
This will be an In-Store pickup
If you have any questions, please ask.... more
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Tube Radio turned 5F1 Fender Champ Handwired One of a Kind

Tube Radio turned 5F1 Fender Champ Handwired One of a Kind

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

Here is a one of a kind, hand made guitar combo amp that absolutely rips

What started out as a Philco tube radio circa 1940 has been turned into a 5 watt 5F1 tweed Fender Champ built with the highest quality components and attention to detail. Handwired just like Fender did them back in the day, it goes from crisp clean tones, to absolutely screaming with a turn of the dial

At 5 watts it??s perfect for small gigs or great to crank up in the living room without waking up ... more
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Fender Champ Amp 1955 - Tweed Vintage

Fender Champ Amp 1955 - Tweed Vintage

Surprise, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2799

This is for a 1955 Fender Champ in very good condition and in perfect working order with a 100% original circuit and leather handle. I believe this has a 5D1 circuit, and 6" Perm flux speaker, this four watt Tweed is as simple and pure as tube amp tone gets. The date code of "EE" dates it to be made in May 1955. It's quite unique to find and own any vintage Fender amp with a truly pristine circuit and all components still working although it may require additional work. The ... more
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1955 Fender Champ Tweed Vintage Tube Amp, 5D1 Circuit

1955 Fender Champ Tweed Vintage Tube Amp, 5D1 Circuit

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2700

Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Champ in excellent condition and in perfect working order. A transitional model with a wide panel face, rear mounted control panel, 5D1 circuit, and 6" Permaflux speaker, this four watt Tweed is as simple and pure as tube amp tone gets. For Tweed era Fender bark and cut, there are few better companions than a Champ, and this example has a vintage tube set to round things out
The preamp is loaded with a bevy of original red "dynamite" Astron caps, and all of the ... more
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Fender Champ Amp 1965 blackface tube Original Vintage

Fender Champ Amp 1965 blackface tube Original Vintage

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2667


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1965 Fender Blackface Champ Amp 5 Watts ORIGINAL - tested with good tubes and good speaker
#2775 made 4th production run
*Original RCA Tubes DO NOT WORK ** NOT SOLD WITH New tubes
Please SEE Photos and ASK Questions!
Excellent Condition - closet find - Light handling
Original Speaker damage - deteriorated

Original Two prong AC cord (stiff from age - not cracked)
No tears ... more
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FENDER VIBRO CHAMP 1964-5 BLACKFACE ORIGINAL near MINT! AA-784

FENDER VIBRO CHAMP 1964-5 BLACKFACE ORIGINAL near MINT! AA-784

Ferndale, Michigan, 482**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650


Here we have a very early 1965 Fender Vibro-Champ tube combi in amazing near mint condition. Not only is it fully original, it has all the original tubes except for 1 replaced pre-amp tube. The amp still sounds as good as it should after being checked, tested, and cleaned inside and out electronically and cosmetically. My amp tech of 38 years is giving it a very clean bill of health
All the pots are from mid-late 1964 with 1 pot from the 5th. week of 1965. The amp comes with the non ... more
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1959 Fender Tweed Champ With Original Victoria Cover

1959 Fender Tweed Champ With Original Victoria Cover

Encinitas, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2600

For sale!

1959 Narrow Panel 5F1 Fender Tweed Champ with its Victoria Cover in 100% original condition , save for having the ??death cap?? removed and replaced

This amp is incredibly clean with no funky odors or smoke smells. No tears in the tweed!

Wonderful sounding example with Country Hall Of Fame pedigree
No issues , all original and ready to go

This is a collector grade clean Fender Tweed

$4000 00
Thx For looking!
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Rare All Original & Working 1966 Fender Vibro Champ Amp (Original Owner)

Rare All Original & Working 1966 Fender Vibro Champ Amp (Original Owner)

Rio Vista, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2440

Lightly Used & All-Original 1966 Fender Vibro Champ Amp type AA764 serial number A 14176
This amp is in excellent condition, fully functional, all original, and the speaker is OEM Fender. There are a few minor cosmetic issues that are quite difficult to spot. Overall, this amp looks and performs nearly new
The tube chart is stamped PI, indicating September 1966 manufacture.
The Champ storied history began in 1948 as a 4-watt amp with a single 8-inch speaker in the form of the ... more
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1965 Fender Vibro Champ Vintage Black Panel Tube Amp 1x8, Class A, FEIC

1965 Fender Vibro Champ Vintage Black Panel Tube Amp 1x8, Class A, FEIC

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Vibro Champ in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Vibro Champ has the model's introductory features including the Pre-CBS-era "Fender Electric Instrument Co" faceplate and no-logo grill
This Black Panel-era Fender wonder delivers five watts of pure Class A tube tone. A surprisingly loud amp via the original Oxford alnico magnet 8" speaker, the Vibro Champ offers warm, dynamic cleans before pushing into smooth, lightly compressed tube overdrive ... more
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VINTAGE 1967 FENDER VIBRO CHAMP-AMP AA764 AMPLIFIER (A18153)-TESTED & WORKING

VINTAGE 1967 FENDER VIBRO CHAMP-AMP AA764 AMPLIFIER (A18153)-TESTED & WORKING

San Francisco, California, 941**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

UP FOR SALE VINTAGE 1967 FENDER VIBRO CHAMP-AMP AA764 AMPLIFIER (A18153)-TESTED & WORKING
THIS ITEM IS TESTED AND IS WORKING GOOD AND SOUNDS VERY NICE. SERIAL NUMBER # A18153 I DID TEST THIS ITEM WITH AN IPOD AND I TEST BOTH INPUT'S INPUT 1 & INPUT 2 BOTH INPUT'S ARE WORKING GREAT BUT THE INPUT 2 IS MISSING THE LOCK NUT AS PICTURED. I DID NOT TEST THIS ITEM WITH A GUITAR. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO TO LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF THIS UNIT.
SO FAR THIS ITEM IS WORKING AND SOUNDS GREAT BUT ... more
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Vintage 1952 Fender Champion 600 tube amplifier amp Fresh filter caps VG+ Clean!

Vintage 1952 Fender Champion 600 tube amplifier amp Fresh filter caps VG+ Clean!

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2350

Vintage circa 1952 Fender Champion 600 all-tube 3-watt 1x6" Guitar Amplifier==Intact tube chart and inspection tape (can't quite read the inspection signature, starts with "L " )==Fresh filter capacitors (no hum), reproduction handle, ersatz back panel, otherwise original and in VG+ 8 / 10 overall condition or better -- much less wear and tear than most of these, the "tolex" covering is quite thin! Presents very nicely==And it sounds good, it's strong for only 3 watts==Ships worldwide==
If ... more
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Vintage 1965 Fender Vibro Champ- Amp AA764

Vintage 1965 Fender Vibro Champ- Amp AA764

Mount Washington, Kentucky, 400**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2100

1965 Fender Vibro Champ-AmpProduction #4 " OD" stamped on tube chartSerial# A02999Made in U S.A
Fully serviced and working as it should. See copy of receipt included in the pictures.
All original parts that have been replaced are included
... more
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Legendary Vintage Fender Champ Amp 64-67 blackface Tube Original

Legendary Vintage Fender Champ Amp 64-67 blackface Tube Original

Broomfield, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

Evaluation by Electric City Repair, Inc
Denver, CO



Fender Champ Amp - 1960s-

Diagnostic of the amplifier

Dialed up slowly on a variac to make sure it did not have any power issues. Tested when at full power and the amp works great. Controls are not even scratchy and it sounds good

Removed chassis for inspection and all components are original. I suspect that this is the first time this chassis has seen the light of day since it was... more
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1955 Vintage Fender Tweed Champ Amp 5E1 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier

1955 Vintage Fender Tweed Champ Amp 5E1 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

1955 Vintage Fender Tweed Champ Amp 5E1 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier
Description:
Please Make Offer!
The 1955 Vintage Fender Tweed Champ Amp (Type 5E1) is a classic tube guitar combo amplifier that embodies the rich tone and craftsmanship of mid-20th century American music. Known for its warm, dynamic sound and compact design, this amp features a single 6V6 power tube and a 12AX7 preamp tube, producing a sweet overdrive and a rich, full-bodied tone at manageable volumes. The iconic tweed... more
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1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

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1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

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1972 Fender Precision bass

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1967 Vox Stroller

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1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.