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Gearank High Notes

• 2018.02: Equal Highest Rated Guitar Amp Under $100
  Tied With:
  Blackstar Fly 3
  

Gearank Recommended

The Champion 20 appeared on our recommended list for Guitar Amps Under $100 from February 2018 until July 2019 when it had to be removed from that list due to a price increase.

Over the years we have also featured this as a Practice Amp and it has been on our recommended list for Guitar Amps Under $200.

It also appeared on our recommended list for Modeling Amps for 3 editions from the first one in August 2017 until June 2021 when it was out-ranked by the Fender Mustang LT25 in the Under $200 price category.

Overview

The Fender Champion 20 is a combo guitar amp that offers the flexibility and convenience of modern amp modeling technology, in a very intuitive and affordable package.

Fender is well known for their bright clean tones and bluesy grit, both of which are well represented in the Champion 20.

But this amp is more than just basic clean and overdrive tones because it comes with various voicings that are inspired by famous amps, making it one of the most versatile amps in its price range, with 8 different amp models and onboard effects.

The amp models cover vintage Fender Amplifiers, a Vox model, a Marshall model, and three high-gain models.

The onboard effects are also a great inclusion, featuring the majority of modulation effects the average guitar player is likely going to need. The amp also comes with Fender style reverb, which is the most copied reverb ever. The effects section is controlled by an FX selector knob, a level knob, and a Tap Tempo button for manually setting the timings of some of its effects.

It also comes with AUX-In and headphone functionality, allowing you to jam along with your favorite tracks and practice silently respectively.

Wrapping it all up is Fender's distinct "Blackface" styling, which gives this modern amp a classic appeal.

The Fender Champion 20's unprecedented combination of sonic versatility and quality help make this amp very easy to recommend. In fact, this has been one of the guitar amps that we've provided the most recommendations for over the last few years.

Specifications

• Power Rating: 20-Watts
• Speaker Size: 8”
• Channels: 1
• Controls: Volume, Channel, Gain, Channel 2 Volume, Voice, Treble, Bass, FX Level, FX Select, Tap Temp
• Amp Models: 12 (Vintage Fenders, Vox, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Super-Sonic)
• Effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibratone, Overdrive
• Inputs/Outputs: ¼”, AUX-In, Effects Loop, Headphones
• Dimensions: 12.75" x 13.75" x 7.5"
• Weight: 12 lbs