Fender Champ

One of the most popular amps that Fender ever built, the Fender Champ is a classic model that was a mainstay of the product line from 1948 to 1994. An all-tube circuit design incorportated a 5Y3 rectifier, a 6V6 power tube and a 12AX7 preamp as outlined in the dominant 5F1 amp schematic. Full out, the Fender Champ delivered about 6 watts into 4 ohms typically voiced with Jensen built 8 inch speaker.

Because of it's great sound clean and overdriven tones, the Fender Champ was a favorite in the recording studio, often mic'd with a large diaphram studio mic. Many classic rock songs throughout the years have been recorded with Fender Champs, the most notable being Derek and the Dominos', "Layla".