See my other listings for a Weber Micro Mass and a Jupiter 8SC speaker, the Micro Mass (with a couple of cables) can tame the Champ for late night or apartment sessions. And, the Jupiter let's you have another option for a speaker! Happy to make a bundle deal!

Up for sale is a classic, end-of-an-era 1981 Fender Silverface Champ in Very Good cosmetic and fully functional condition.

This is the genuine, hand-wired, single-ended AA764-style circuit from the final chapter of the traditional Fullerton era, before the Rivera redesigns. Compact, touch-sensitive, and delivering the signature Fender sparkle at manageable volumes, this amp is completely dialed in, serviced, and ready to plug in and play.

Key Details & Maintenance:

·Freshly Replace Filter Can: Recently upgraded with a brand-new multi-section can capacitor. It runs whisper-quiet, tight low-end filtering, and excellent dynamics.

·Transformers & Chassis: Original Schumacher output transformer stamped 606-140 (40th week of 1981), paired with original factory power transformer and matching chassis stamp 43932.

·Upgraded Speaker: Loaded with an Eminence 8" speaker, which is a significant tonal upgrade over the often thin, farty original late-era Oxford speakers. It offers punchier lows, smoother midrange break-up, and more usable clean headroom.

Tubes Installed:

·Rectifier: Vintage RCA 5Y3GT

·Power Tube: Vintage GE 6V6GT

·Preamp: Modern Tesla / JJ ECC803S (high-gain, low-noise dual triode)

Included Spare Tube Bundle:

To keep you set for the road or studio, the amp also includes a backup tube set:

·(1) JJ 5Y3S rectifier tube

·(2) Russian NOS 6P6S / 6V6GT equivalents (rugged military-grade construction)

Condition:

Rated Very Good. The tolex, faceplate, and cabinet show honest, minor wear consistent with a 45-year-old vintage amp, but no structural issues, tears, or abuse. A previous owner drilled an approximately 3/8-inch hole in the back chassis for reasons unknown to me. The circuit board is clean, components are in spec, and all controls sweep cleanly with no scratchiness.

Listeda day ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Champ 6-Watt 1x8" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Silverface
Categories
Year
  • 1970 - 1981
Made In
  • United States
Number of Inputs
  • 2 Inputs
Model Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Speaker Configuration
  • 1x8"
Electronics
  • Tube
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Reverb
  • None
Series
  • Fender Vintage Silverface Amps
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Champ Amp
Power Tube Type
  • 6V6
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Channels
  • 1 Channel
Output Power (Watts)
  • 6

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