Fender EC Vibro-Champ
Clapton recorded some of his biggest hits with a tweed Champ; a late 1950s practice amp and Fender classic prized by countless pros for its great low-output sound and easy-to-record performance. He still uses one today, and weve answered his call for a special model with several distinctive features by introducing the EC Vibro-Champ. Built to Claptons own exacting specifications and handmade in the United States, its a fascinating variation on the 57 Champ designed with a 50s-era output tube bias tremolo (which produced a more throbbing pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits) and a switchable power attenuator (reduces speaker output). Its a must for Clapton fans and guitarists who want the ultimate in low-power tube performance.
Features include hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board with premium components; circuit based on late-50s Fender Champ amp model 5F1 (about 5 watts); tremolo speed control and footswitch jack (footswitch optional); single 8 Weber Signature speaker with alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response; Groove Tubes 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes and 5Y3GT rectifier tube; Schumacher custom transformers; internal speaker disconnect (allows use of external 4-ohm speaker enclosure); finger-joined solid pine enclosure for warm, resonant tone; lacquered tweed covering with vintage-style brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included.
Electronics
Voltage: 120V
Wattage: 5 watts
Inputs:1 (High input) and 2 (Low input)
Power Handling:5 watts
Rectifier: 5Y3GT rectifier tube
Controls: Volume, Speed, Output
Hardware
Cabinet Material: Solid Pine cabinet
Handle:Leather Strap Handle
Grill Cover: Tweed covering and vintage-style brown/gold grille cloth
Amplifier Depth:7.8" (19.8 cm)
Amplifier Width:12.5" (31.8 cm)
Amplifier Height:13.5" (34.3 cm)
Amplifier Weight:16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Speakers
Speaker Description: 8, Weber Signature speaker
Speaker: 8, Weber Signature speaker
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Tubes
Pre Amp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 1 x 6V6
Miscellaneous
Unique Features: Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, Circuit based on late 1950s 5F1 Champ produces about 5 Watts, Tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack (optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000), 8 Weber Signature speaker with Alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response, Groove Tubes 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes, and 5Y3GT rectifier tube, Custom transformers by Schumacher, Switchable output power attenuator reduces the speakers output if desired, Disconnectable internal speaker allows use of external 8 Ohm speaker enclosure, Finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle, Deluxe fitted cover is included, Hand made in Corona, California, USA.
Accessories
Knobs: Black Chicken Head Knobs
Cover: Amplifier Fitted Cover Included
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| EC Vibro-Champ | 355244 |
