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Fender Champion 40 Guitar Amplifier, with 2-Year Warranty
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Brand | Fender |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Output Wattage | 40 |
Product Dimensions | 9"D x 17.25"W x 17.25"H |
About this item
- All the tonal versatility you can handle in a small package with clean and overdriven tones, British and modern amp voicings and various effects including reverb, delay and more.
- Straight forward controls such as "Voice" and "FX Select" allow you to dial in your sound with the ease of just turning a knob.
- Jam along with your favorite tracks by simply plugging your MP3 player into the Auxiliary input and you instantly become part of the band and /or practice privately with the 1/8th headphone output jack that also mutes the speaker output.
- Store extra cables or other small accessories with the open back cabinet. Total impedance is 8 ohms
- Enjoy the peace of mind that this amp is backed by Fender’s 5 Year Transferable Warranty.
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Product information
Item Weight | 10.08 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 17.25 x 17.25 inches |
Country of Origin | Indonesia |
ASIN | B00EM5UPUE |
Item model number | 2330300000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 17, 2013 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
Output Wattage | 40 |
Size | 40 Watt |
Power Source | Electric |
Wattage | 40 watts |
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Product Description
Fender, a leader in instrument manufacturing, started designing, manufacturing and evolving musical instruments in 1946. Since, Fender amplifiers have and continue to be an integral part of modern music. Easy to use and versatile enough for any style of guitar playing, the 40-watt, 1x12” Champion 40 is an ideal choice as your first practice amp and an affordable stage amp. Straightforward controls, cool effects and versatile amp voicings make it easy to dial in just the right sounds for rock, blues, metal, country, jazz and more.
Hardware
Front Panel: Black Angled
Grill Cover: Black "Bronco" Vinyl Covering with Silver Grille Cloth
Amplifier Depth: 9" (229 mm)
Amplifier Width: 17.25" (438 mm)
Amplifier Height: 17.25" (438 mm)
Amplifier Weight: 19 lbs. (8.6 kg)
Effects: Reverb, Delay/Echo, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibratone, and More. Delay Time and Tremolo Speed Can Easily Be Set with the TAP Button.
From the manufacturer
Affordable onstage verstality
Easy to use and versatile enough for any style of guitar playing, the 40-watt, 1x12" Champion 40 is an ideal choice as your first practice amp and an affordable stage amp. Straightforward controls, cool effects and versatile amp voicings make it easy to dial in just the right sounds for rock, blues, metal, country, jazz and more.
Features
- 40 watts
- 12” Fender Special Design speaker
- Two channels, single input
- Reverb, delay/echo, chorus, tremolo, Vibratone and other effects
- Different amp voicings and distortion types
- 1/8” auxiliary input and headphone output jacks
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
For beginners | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | — | — | 3.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | FBA Top G | Austin Bazaar | COOLMUSIC | Austin Bazaar | DBROTH |
power source | Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
number of bands | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
output wattage | — | 100 watts | 20 watts | 50 watts | 50 watts | 60 watts |
speaker size | 12 inches | 8 inches | 3.5 inches | 10 inches | 12 inches | 10 inches |
connector type | 6.35mm Jack | wireless | 3.5mm Jack Aptoor, 6.35mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | — | 3.5mm Jack |
compatible devices | Guitar | Guitar, Microphone, iPhone, Tablet | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar, Violin, Cello, Drum |
weight | 4.58 kilograms | 22 pounds | — | 8.3 kilograms | — | — |
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Customers have expressed positive opinions about the sound quality, quality and value of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has a great variety of good sounding tones and that the tone quality is consistent. They appreciate the built-in effects, saying that they're simple but effective. Customers also appreciate the power, saying it has enough power for home use.
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Customers are impressed with the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say the tone quality is consistent, it has a great little loud amp with a friendly price tag. Customers also say it has lots of variety in good sounding tones and effects, and has many sound adjustments. They mention that the amp has excellent tone on the clean side, similar to a Twin. They also say the amp is quiet without hum or noise, and provides a clean sound with great effects options.
"...The best thing I can say about this amp is that I feel like my guitar suddenly has tone, whether through the clean channel or through the voice..." Read more
"...The amp is quiet without hum or noise, and provides a clean sound with great effects options...." Read more
"...The amp has excellent tone on the clean side, similar to a Twin etc. The dirty side has some nice adjustments (as heard in the demo videos)...." Read more
"...It has a wide variety of effects which work and sound just like top end boxes I have owned over the years...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it is a great practice amp with more than adequate power. Some say that it makes a perfect amp for honing skills and is able to produce great sound selection. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's a simple amp that's easy to operate and doesn't have as much complexity as something like the Fender Mustang line, but you can still get plenty..." Read more
"...BTW, the amp works fine with a two button footswitch P/N 0071359000 (which isn't clear in the online info or brief instruction manual)...." Read more
"...It has a wide variety of effects which work and sound just like top end boxes I have owned over the years...." Read more
"...In conclusion, I think it’s a decent amp for a beginner or someone who wants to practice with a band without a huge amp to carry around...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it is a great amp for the price, an inexpensive way to make a good amp, and worth the investment.
"...amp looks, works, and sounds, and I feel like I got a whole lot of amplifier for the money. It's an amp I can grow with for quite a while." Read more
"...The effects are just right for my needs and the size and price are a great value...." Read more
"...This is a great amp, more-than-adequate power, good price, it sounds great, and it looks great, too." Read more
"...This is a great little loud amp with a friendly price tag." Read more
Customers like the effects in the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the built-in effects are simple but effective, and the reverb, delay, and chorus sounds great. That said, some complain that the effects are limited and the distortion is limited to cranking volume high on guitar. That being said, they say the models and effects are audibly different and pleasing. Overall, customers say that the amp is versatile and has a lot of effects.
"...is quiet without hum or noise, and provides a clean sound with great effects options. It also has a aux input and a tempo set for delay effects...." Read more
"...The reverb and effects are very good, with less "digital" sound than I am used to with simulated effects...." Read more
"...The effects are usable for the most part, especially for someone like my son who is really just learning...." Read more
"...The various voices are true and it has the effects that I desired; whereas the others I looked at were missing one or two that I wanted...." Read more
Customers like the power of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it has a lot of power, is solidly built, and has enough power for home practice and small gigs. Some customers also mention that the amp has gotten power they haven't even used yet. Overall, most are satisfied with the power and effects of the product.
"Got it today and have been playing it and man what a sound. 40 watts of pure power and Fender knew enough to put a 12 inch speaker in when others..." Read more
"...This is a great amp, more-than-adequate power, good price, it sounds great, and it looks great, too." Read more
"...Great power (hard to use it all), and crystal clear. I don't believe I will ever need anything else. My friends are excited for me too...." Read more
"...Has more power than i need, but 12" speaker is nice and full. Good amp for price." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier versatile. They say it's good for rehearsing, practice, and small room gigs. Some say it is perfect for solo practice at home. They also say it has an array of great features and sound. Overall, customers are happy with the product's versatility.
"This is a nifty, versatile amp. I am a lifelong musician and needed something smaller than my gig rig and my Combo amp blew up...." Read more
"This amp is just perfect for practicing or even a smaller gig. It has a lot of features for such a small amp...." Read more
"...seems a little steep, but this is an amp you can gig with and is great for practice...." Read more
"...It's great for practicing at home or in a small setting and I am amazed at the range of sound effects it produces...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier light weight for hauling around. They say it has a good sounding 12" speaker and is easily portable. Customers also say that it has good sound and quality in a lightweight amp.
"...(and light weight!)...." Read more
"...It is very light weight for its size and power...." Read more
"...The Champion 40 is light and has a good sounding 12" speaker...." Read more
"...compact lightweight amp that has a much bigger sound and it’s very lightweight and easy to travel with...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier easy to use. They say the controls are simple and elegant, making it easy to dial in to their liking. They also appreciate the easy-to-access channel switch button and FX Level knob. Customers also mention that the relative simplicity of these controls is a feature.
"...It's a simple amp that's easy to operate and doesn't have as much complexity as something like the Fender Mustang line, but you can still get plenty..." Read more
"...I just got it today and I'm thrilled I chose this amp. It's simple to use. I responds properly to adjustments made on any of the dials...." Read more
"...I love that the controls are on the front and easy to access...." Read more
"...really necessary though as the channel switch button and FX Level knob are easy to use...." Read more
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I'm mostly a hobby player, playing for fun and to accompany/supervise my son during his music practice. I've never owned a "real" amp, playing through an early-1990's vintage Crate practice amp and a Pignose. Both were functional: I'd play through them so I could hear my Strat, but I never loved how my guitar sounded through either of them. The pandemic has led to me playing a lot more, so I finally decided to splurge on a better practice amp. I don't have a lot of experience with amps, and the pandemic meant I couldn't try any in person before buying something. I settled on the Champion 40 one based on comments and videos of recent Fender solid-state amps. The other amp I considered was a Bugera v5 tube amp, but I went with the Champion 40 for its versatility and to avoid the maintenance that I know tube amps require.
The best thing I can say about this amp is that I feel like my guitar suddenly has tone, whether through the clean channel or through the voice channel. I play more than I did before because I like hearing my guitar talking through it. It's a simple amp that's easy to operate and doesn't have as much complexity as something like the Fender Mustang line, but you can still get plenty of versatility with the amp voices and effects provided. A lot of the built-in effects are gimmicky, but I like the way the reverb effects sound and I'm not into effects anyway. The marketing says the clean channel is modeled after a classic Twin blackface sound, and I'd agree based on how close it is to the Twin voice on the other channel with the gain turned down.
Finally, while looks are the least important aspect of an amp, I love the classic Fender blackface look of the Champion 40. I also like the usability of the blackface angled front panel over top-mounted controls (as on the Fender tweed amps or the Mustang line), so it's not just about the looks.
I am sure there are lots of amps in this price range that would satisfy my needs, and which would sound as good or better. I'm also sure I could spend 2-5 times as much money a tube amp to get better tone. The bottom line is that I love the way this amp looks, works, and sounds, and I feel like I got a whole lot of amplifier for the money. It's an amp I can grow with for quite a while.
The amp has excellent tone on the clean side, similar to a Twin etc. The dirty side has some nice adjustments (as heard in the demo videos). It's plenty loud enough for practice and small venues, and will mic just as well as any other amp for larger venues. The reverb and effects are very good, with less "digital" sound than I am used to with simulated effects. Still, I prefer my separate Boss pedals that have a lot more control for the delay and chorus. But the Champion effects are plenty good enough for practice without hauling out my pedalboard.
BTW, the amp works fine with a two button footswitch P/N 0071359000 (which isn't clear in the online info or brief instruction manual). The footswitch controls the clean-dirty selection as well as effect off-on. The switch seems very well made and came with the required 1/4" cord.
So if you are a purist and like hauling 50-70 pound amps then get yourself a real Deluxe or Twin with nice hot tubes. But if you want a low price amp with very good sound and simple features this is a hard deal to beat.
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Great looking and even better sounding! A very nice clean channel and has alot of options for a variety of tones and effects to play around/experiment with.
It's also surprisingly powerful for it's size. More than enough for at home use and/or small venues.
High quality as expected of the Fender name. Awesome value for money. Definitely recommend! ★★★★★
Por su versatilidad, tamaño, facilidad de uso, potencia, calidad de sonido y construcción lo recomiendo ampliamente.
As for power - at home this goes no higher than level 2, there is plenty of sound in this amp to fill a pub or hall and still maintain quality - yes it is also a great gigging amp.
Only thing is it came with a European plug, so be prepared to spend £3.75 on buying a euro to UK plug adaptor but still gets 5 stars.