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Fender Champion 600 £159.99
A true and toneful tribute to a classic Fender amp, complete with several modern-day improvements
The MusicRadar Team, Wed 2 Jan 2008, 10:09 am UTC
Manufacturer's description
A fun and affordable tribute to a rare and historic Fender amp. Our new Champion 600 is a 5-watt tube amp with a 6” speaker and 1950 “two-tone” looks. We added a higher-gain preamp circuit to let the overdriven tone exceed that of the original, and we added a choice of high- or low-gain inputs. Internal speaker jack enables use of a larger speaker cabinet.
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User comments (5)
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Sounds a bit small and cardboardy stock, Miserable harsh speaker overdrive makes it sound almost like a tranny when maxed. However it is extremely easy to mod, a new speaker is essential - weber do pretty good replacements for 'early' 'medium' or 'late' breakup but you have to remove the power valve cage. Couple of nice NOS or good quality new valves and it sparkles like nuthin else. Add about 70-80 quid for the mods and this thing is very sweet. The 'faux horse skin' is also a tone killer - too thick. Stick a bit of potato sack (no - serioiusly!!) in front and you got yourself tone.
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This is the perfect home practice/recording amp for the money. The single ended 6V6 has a sweet singing overdrive that blooms when up crank this little guy up and then cleans up very nicely when you turn down the guitar volume. It isn't too loud to destroy relationships with your family or neighborhood friends and is just right for at home recording with a decent mic in front. (Shure 57) If you desire more head room, you can plug in a larger speaker or cab. Any guitar or pedal you use will sound just right through the Champ. Basic no nonsense (fiddling with preset patches or digital noise makers) guitar playing fun. A single volume knob and 2 input jacks (Hi/Low). It makes a Strat sound like a Strat, a 335 sound like a 335 and an acoustic (with on board pre-amp) sound warm and full like an acoustic should. Great fun in an affordable and adorable little little box. Everyone should have one !!!! -- Colin (comfortablynumb56)
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Fun amp to own, sounds decent plugged straight into amp but add a good effects pedal such as the electro harmonix holy stain and man what a beast !
Everyone that hears this combination is blown away by the tone this little amp can produce, and it's loud !
Gordon, check out a site called mercurymagnetics.com in the states for a complete upgrade for this amp.
Take Care,
Rob/ USA -
This is a nice, cheap, simple little valve amp, but contrary to the review it does tend to break up when pushed. I hear that it can sound significantly better by changing the speaker. Does anyone have any recommendations about the speaker to change it for, or any other modifications?
Thanks,
Gordon
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Where to buy
Buy product from Wood Brass
Buy product from Thomann
Buy similar products from Andertons Music Company
Specification
Champion 600
- Price:
- £159.99
- Description:
- Brown and blonde vinyl covering; vintage-correct 1950 "two-tone" cosmetics.
- Device Type:
- Tube Amplifier
- Available Controls:
- Volume
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