Fender Custom Shop '57 Champ Combo - USA 2009

Here is a Fender Custom Shop 1957 Champ reissue, a beautifully crafted recreation of one of the most iconic low-wattage amplifiers ever produced. Originally introduced as part of Fender’s early amplifier lineup, the Champ became renowned for its simplicity, musicality, and unmistakable tone, qualities that have made it a studio staple for decades.

Faithful to the original design, the Champ features a single-ended, Class A circuit powered by one output tube, delivering around 5 watts of pure tube tone. This minimalist design is a key part of its appeal, producing a direct, responsive sound with rich harmonic character and natural compression that shines in recording environments.

This Custom Shop reissue captures the essence of the original 1950s models with exceptional build quality and attention to detail. It retains its original speaker and internal circuitry, offering an authentic vintage-style tone with modern reliability. As an export model, it runs on original 240v power, making it ready for use without modification.

Tonally, this amp delivers warm, full-bodied cleans with the classic Fender sparkle on top. As the volume increases, it transitions into early, throaty breakup that develops into a raw, expressive overdrive with plenty of character and bite. The dynamic response makes it highly sensitive to playing touch, rewarding subtle nuances in technique.

Specifications:

Year: 2009
Country: USA
Model: Fender Champ (model variant not specified)
Power Tubes: 1 × 6V6
Preamp Tubes: 1 × 12AX7
Rectifier: 1 × 5Y3
Channels: 1
Controls: Volume, treble, bass
Speaker: 1 × 8" Fender-branded speaker
Construction: Tube combo amplifier