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Fender Champion 40 1x12" 40-watt Combo Amp

40-watt 2-channel 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with Selectable Amp Voicing, Onboard Effects, Stereo Aux Input, and Headphone Jack - Black
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Selectable Amp Voicing in a Lightweight Combo

The Fender Champion 40 guitar combo amp gives you classic Fender tone in a stylish, affordable package. This ready-to-rock 1 x 12" combo sports 40 watts and a wide range of tones perfect for virtually any style, served up loud and proud through a Fender Special Design speaker. Two channels and selectable amp voicing give you everything from classic Fender cleans to modern high gain, while built-in effects - including reverb, delay/echo, chorus, tremolo, Vibratone, and more - let you polish your sound. Iconic Blackface styling completes the uber-cool Fender Champion 40.

Fender Champion 40 Guitar Combo Amp at a Glance:
  • Two channels and selectable voicing give you a universe of tone
  • Polish your tone with great-sounding onboard effects
  • Classic Blackface styling adds that inimitable Fender touch
Two channels and selectable voicing give you a universe of tone

Serving up classic Fender cleans and overdrive, plus a selection of British and modern amp voicings and distortion flavors, the 2-channel Fender Champion 40 has you covered for rehearsals and club gigs. Channel one gives you your classic Fender clean tones based on amps like the Twin Reverb, while channel two has selectable amp voicing. And with 40 watts through a Fender 12" Special Design speaker, this 19-pound powerhouse is the perfect amp to toss in your roadster and take to tonight's club date.

Polish your tone with great-sounding onboard effects

The Fender Champion 40 gives you a slew of built-in effects to polish your tone, including reverb, delay/echo, chorus, tremolo, Vibratone, and more. And you can easily match the effects to the tempo of your playing for perfectly synced rhythmic effects. You also get an aux input for jamming along with your media player, as well as a headphone output for silent practice.

Classic Blackface styling adds that inimitable Fender touch

No Fender guitar amplifier would be complete without a dose of style, and the Champion 40 doesn't disappoint. With a black "Bronco" vinyl covering with silver grille cloth, plus black vintage-style skirted control knobs, the Fender Champion 40 gives you an old-school Fender amp vibe that's a perfect match for its sonic character.

Fender Champion 40 Guitar Combo Amp Features:
  • 40-watt solid-state combo amp with 1 x 12" Fender Special Design speaker
  • 2 channels - Blackface clean and selectable amp voicing
  • 1 x 1/4" instrument input, 1 x 1/8" stereo aux input for use with a media player, 1 x 1/8" stereo headphone jack
  • Effects such as reverb, delay/echo, chorus, tremolo, Vibratone, and more
  • Delay time and tremolo speed can be set with the Tap button
  • Footswitch input
Get amazing value, style, and performance with the Fender Champion 40!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 40W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12"
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Effects: Yes
  • EQ: 2-band
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/8" (aux)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel, effects)
  • Footswitch Included: No
  • Construction Material: MDF with Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17.25"
  • Width: 17.25"
  • Depth: 9"
  • Weight: 19 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2330300000

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These are great amps, I had a Vox Super beetle in H.S. our sponsor conjured up for us. new one. I never tried Fender amps and thought they were too bright. But play one, and you want one. The Champ 40 is on Sale, Grab one.
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It came right away

Home is where my Champ 40 came. What they say about Fender is true. I will hotrod this 12". soon. It sounds like a perfect sound. It is beautiful handed down. Lasting beauty.
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I order my Fender champion 40 on Friday and received it the next day. This is the second Fender I have owned and the not counting Fender guitars. Pure enjoy playing om the champion 40 the voice effects are great.If I was still in a band it would fit right in .
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Excellent little amp, amazing value for money

I mainly use this amp for my Rhodes piano at home for practising / recording, although I play a little guitar too.
It's worth so much more than its price tag. Takes effect pedals really well!
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Fender Champion 40

I bought this amp with one thing in mind, to see how well a SS amp would stack up against a Tube Amp. The amp arrived in excellent condition. I love the Classic Fender look. Lots of sonic opportunities in this baby! However my issue was with the speaker. While not bad, it could never compare to a better sounding speaker. So I ordered a replacement speaker from Sweetwater. I chose the Eminence Swamp Thang. Wow! A Thang of Beauty! It paired perfectly with the Campion 40. Yes you can make a SS amp sound incredible. As others have found, this bedroom amp can become very gig worthy with a simple 10 min upgrade. I love mine.
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