The tweed Fender Champ amp of the late 1950s is a terrific practice
amp, prized by countless pro players for its great sounding, low
output, easy-to-record capabilities. Guitarists often turn the amp's
volume up high, and manipulate the guitar's controls for a variety of
sounds from pristine clean to swampy overdrive.
Rock legend Eric Clapton, who recorded some of his biggest hits with
a tweed Champ, still uses one today. Eric requested a special model
with a couple of unique features: '50s era output tube bias tremolo,
with a more "throbbing" pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits;
and a switchable power attenuator to reduce the speaker's output if
desired. The EC Vibro-Champ amplifier is designed and built to EC's
exact specifications.
This interesting variation of the '57 Champ amp is a must for Clapton
fans, tone seekers, and for any player seeking the ultimate in low-
powered, top-quality tube performance.
Features include:
• Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium
components throughout
• Circuit based on late 1950s 5F1 Champ - produces about 5 Watts
A.
POWER SWITCH — Switches power on-off to the unit. The
POWER switch must be in the "ON" position to play the
amplifier. Switch to the "OFF" position to completely shut off
power to the amplifier.
B.
POWER INDICATOR — Illuminates when power to the unit is
switched on.
C.
OUTPUT ATTENUATOR — Selects the power output of the
amplifier.
LOW The amplifier's output is cut to approximately 1/4 power.
This setting provides a rich sound at low volume levels, and
is ideal for small rooms or recording.
HIGH The amplifier delivers its full 5-Watt output power.
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EC Vibro-Champ®
EC Vibro-Champ®
• Tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack (optional
• 8" Weber® Signature speaker with Alnico magnet – for dynamic,
• Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes,
• Custom transformers by Schumacher
• Switchable output power attenuator – reduces the speaker's
• Disconnectable internal speaker - allows use of external 4 Ohm
• Finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody
• Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold
• Deluxe fitted cover is included
• Hand made in Corona, California, USA.
Control Panel
Control Panel
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HIGH
ON
LOW
OUTPUT
SPEED
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sensitive response
and 5Y3GT rectifier tube
output if desired
speaker enclosure
tone
grille cloth and leather strap handle
5 year warranty (US and Canada, other territories may vary).
VOLUME
INPUTS
VIBRATO SPEED — Adjusts the rate of the Vibrato
effect. Rotate fully counter-clockwise to switch the
Vibrato effect off.
The optional Footswitch can be connected and used to switch
the Vibrato effect on-off remotely. See FOOTSWITCH JACK {J}
on next page.
VOLUME — Adjusts the volume output level of the amplifier.
INPUTS — Plug your instrument
a lower sensitivity input (–6dB) and provides cleaner response
with high-output or pre-amplified instruments. If both inputs
are used simultaneously, their input sensitivities become
identical.
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