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57 Custom Champ®, 120V
Model #:
8160500100
UPC #:
885978659128

One of the most popular amplifiers of all time lives again in the '57 Custom Champ. Renown for its flexibility, ease-of-use and knockout tone, this is the classic sound heard on thousands of recordings. A wide variety of playable tones inhabit this hand-wired performer - from crisp, classic cleans to naturally compressed overdrive that responds remarkably to guitar volume and picking dynamic changes.

The Fender 5F1 circuit used in the '57 Custom Champ has become legendary for its heightened dynamic response and sweet sounding tube overdrive when pushed. A 12AY7 preamp tube matched to a classic 6V6 power amp tube and 5Y3GT rectifier tube work together to generate this in-demand overdrive. When the volume is cranked, this little wonder sings with the natural compression and rich even-order harmonics of a power tube working at peak output in Class A topology. The 8" 4-ohm Weber Special Design alnico speaker stays true to the classic Champ sound, compressing to create fat tone at higher levels while more than ably reproducing the raunchy tones found at the top of the amp's volume knob. The hand-wired circuit includes newly sourced yellow coupling capacitors chosen for their authentically vintage Fender tone - sparkly cleans and creamy overdrive with smooth top end and round mids.

Of course this amp sounds great; it also retains classic Champ visual appeal - lacquered tweed, chickenhead knob, leather handle and ¼" inputs for low or high output instruments are all here. In the studio, the 5-watt design means you'll be able to explore the full range of available tones without overloading sensitive microphones (or your ears). Updated components, hand-wired craftsmanship and a classic circuit design all combine to create the '57 Custom Champ, a style-spanning performer. Includes a protective cover.

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Features
5-watt hand-wired all-tube guitar combo amplifier
Single 8" 4-ohm Weber Special Design alnico speaker
Original 5F1 circuit with Fender Pure Vintage yellow capacitors and Schumacher transformers
Single 12AY7 preamp tube, single 6V6 power amp tube, single 5Y3GT rectifier tube
Dual ¼" inputs accommodate a variety of instruments
Includes a protective cover

General
SeriesAmerican Hand-Wired
ColorLacquered Tweed
Amplifier TypeTube
Country Of OriginUS
PlatformPro Tube

Electronics
ControlsVolume
Control PanelVolume
InputsTwo - (1/4", Input 2 operates at -6dB)
ChannelsOne
Voltage120V
Wattage5 Watts

Hardware
Control KnobsChicken-Head Style Pointer - Black
Amplifier CoveringTweed
Cabinet MaterialFinger-Joined Solid Pine
Grille ClothBassman
HandleVintage-Style Leather with Nickel Mounting Hardware
Amplifier JewelRed Jewel
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Speakers
SpeakersOne - 8" Weber® Special Design with Alnico Magnet
Total Impedance4 ohms

Tubes
Power Tubes1 x 6V6
Preamp Tubes1 x 12AY7
RectifierTube (1 x 5Y3)

Measurements
Dimensions12.50x17.20x17.50 IN
Shipping Weight19.75 LB
Product Depth7.6" (19.3cm)
Product Height12.5" (31.8 cm)
Product Width13.5" (34.3 cm)
Power Tubes1 x 6V6
Shipping Length17.50 IN
Shipping Height12.50 IN
Shipping Width17.20 IN

Accessories
FootswitchNA

Miscellaneous
DisclaimerWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Power CableNon-IEC