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Fender - 816-0500-100

Description

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 amps 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 1/4" 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.

Specs

Model Name: 57 Custom Champ, 120V
Model Number: 8160500100
Series: Custom
Amplifier Type: Tube
Color: Lacquered Tweed

Electronics
Inputs: Two - (1/4", Normal and Bright)
Channels: One
Rectifier: Tube (1 x 5Y3)
Voltage: 120V
Wattage: 5 Watts

Hardware
Cabinet Material: Finger-Joined Solid Pine
Handle: Vintage-Style Leather with Nickel Mounting Hardware
Control Knobs: Chicken-Head Style Pointer

Tubes
Pre Amp Tubes: 1 x 12AY7
Power Tubes: 1 x 6V6