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1955 Fender Champ 5D1 Wide Panel 4-Watt 1x6" - $2,500 (Fairmount)
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Height is 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) width, and 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
The classic "home" amp in any configuration, the Fender Champ is as simple as it gets but still remains one of the all-time great amplifier designs. The 5D1 iteration is the last older style Champ with the original back-mounted control panel, equipped with just a single volume knob. While generally they are not as loud or over saturated as later '50's examples, the 5D1's are famous for being equally toneful at a lower level.
This example has a tube chart code of "ED" designating assembly in April, 1955. It has a medium amount of wear for its age mostly to the rather fragile earlier lightly lacquered tweed covering. This shows some scuffing and minor wear mostly to the corners, but overall retains an attractive patina. The original handel and faceplate are in excellent condition.
The speaker is the original Permaflux 6L-1A. The amp has had routine maintenance performed, including a new grounded 3-prong power cord, cleaning of all pots, sockets and jacks, replacement of all electrolytic caps and choke transformer and biased to spec.
All original parts are included.
An all-around killer amp with the classic Tweed tone!