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Great Features
By: Jodi
Submitted: 6/7/2023
1 person found this review helpful.
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This amp has all the features and amazing sound quality. Everything you could ever want in a high quality amp.
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Great Amonwith great fx system
By: Eli
Submitted: 4/24/2023
2 people found this review helpful.
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Could not imagine playing without this amp. Crisp sound and great reverb when wanted.
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Great Clean Tonezs
By: Mark
Submitted: 12/10/2022
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Sounds fantastic clean and with lower levels of gain. Amazing for rock my LP and Strat sound great through it. However, it does not handle high distortion well. When I play my BC Rich with Zack Wylde EMG pickups and high gain it really sounds weak.
Overall very happy for the price, its just not a metal amp.
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An all around multi purpose amplifier
By: Eddie
Submitted: 10/26/2022
4 people found this review helpful.
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Since I started playing guitar seriously in 1964 I have owned more amps than I can remember. From an original 59 Fender Bassman to Marshalls, Vox, Laney, PRS, Katanas, Quilters and others. Tube and Solid State. This amp once you dial in the tone your looking for it makes a perfect practice amp BUT if you use it to do a gig with, if the room is too big for it or your drummer is a bit too loud, just mic it and your all set.
Channel one is just pure clean Fender tone. Set the channel 2 to any of the amp cabinets provided and or effects you chose to use and your all set. If you prefer your pedal board for effects channel 1 is a perfect platform for that.
I wish the power switch was up front and it would have been nice if it had a effects loop but that is me being a bit picky on my part.
AMS delivers on time as always, best payments plans anywhere and best customer support. I have been dealing with them for almost 20 years and have never had an issue.
It meets all my current needs perfectly. If your seriously looking at this amp, Buy it. Returns are easy with AMS if by some chance this amp isn't your cup of tea.
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Incredible sound...!
By: Joe Shuster
Submitted: 6/30/2022
3 people found this review helpful.
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The Fender Champion 40 produces a great sound, was simple to set-up, and I now have the ability to have backing tracks directly input to this amp! For the money, this is a great purchase! Thanks Fender...!!
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Great Deal
By: Rick
Submitted: 11/7/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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I am waiting for this amp..Should be here tomorrow FedEx, and I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve for sure..I will be looking to opening that present tomorrow and writing a review..Patience is not my strong point, So Yes..I'm totally stoked...
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The only lightweight powerhouse amp I need!
By: Cody
Submitted: 8/28/2021
6 people found this review helpful.
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It does everything well. I rarely use the onboard efx cause it takes pedals so well. If you don’t feel like lugging you’re board, they’re more than just useable. Just make sure you get the correct footswitch. I’m an old school metal head that’s mostly playing Americana country blues now. It does it all very well. I put casters and an upgraded eminence speaker in it. Not a darn thing wrong with the stock speaker though, just a preference. It’s only 17lbs so it’s super light but, my back is broken. It’s loud. Yes, gig loud. Unless your drummer is Bobby Rock, it’ll be more than enough. I wish it had an efx loop but…. After much debate, I’ve decided to get another one to run a stereo rig. I just can’t find anything else comparable in sound, weight, features, price and now, reliability. It’s a GREAT amp!
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Quality Amp I got exactly what I wanted from this Fender Amp.
By: Anthony Deiorio Jr
Submitted: 8/4/2021
2 people found this review helpful.
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Quality Amp I got exactly what I wanted from this Fender Amp. The sounds are awesome. For me it's exactly what I expected and wanted.
This is worth every dollar I paid for it. The best amp I've owned since my Fender Red Knob amp. back in the 80's. Fender took all it's new electronics and put them in an affordable Combo Amp. that trully rocks.
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The amp is just right to play at home or
recording with lots of cool sounds and easy to move aroun...
By: 2-Fast Pat
Submitted: 7/8/2021
6 people found this review helpful.
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The amp is just right to play at home or
recording with lots of cool sounds and easy to move around (it’s great)
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Great value
By: J.R.
Submitted: 5/28/2021
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Nice clear sound. Very powerful for a smaller amp.
Fast, easy delivery.
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Super AMAZING Amp!
By: Jeremy Humiston
Submitted: 4/5/2021
2 people found this review helpful.
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I did a lot of research on all kinds of amp’s. There was something about this little 40 watt! That grab my attention. It shipped pretty quick even with Covid going on. The sound that come’s out of this amp. Is insanely Awsome! Tweed sounds just like a Twin Reverb. All of the amp’s different sounds are really great to hear. Great tone! The other amazing thing that sold me was how light but yet super loud!! Love This Amp I’m a really HAPPY CUSTOMER!!
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Love It
By: Michael
Submitted: 2/11/2021
3 people found this review helpful.
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I love everything about it. Great sound, fantastic for small gigs. AMS never disappoints.
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Loud
By: Jacob
Submitted: 11/6/2020
4 people found this review helpful.
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This little amp is very loud for the size and the different effects it has make it fun to play with and it sounds great for a little practice amp
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Sounds great
By: Cheryl
Submitted: 9/4/2020
3 people found this review helpful.
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This amp sounds great and has many several different voices! Would certainly recommend!
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In typical Fender quality
By: Juan C Diaz
Submitted: 8/25/2020
2 people found this review helpful.
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In the fender style sound is clear and fit what ever music you enjoy. the features included in the menu gives different sound and changes. I think they should a i/4 in plug to hook a n extra speaker. I just purchased the Fender Champion 40. The 12" speaker is the reason why the you can fit the sound to the song.
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Best bang for your buck
By: Brent
Submitted: 8/21/2020
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I just started playing guitar and it gets expensive buying all new equipment at one time. This was amazing purchase for the price. Sounds great, good starting gear, and I have room to upgrade later when I get better.
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This amp filled the need did I had for playing music.
By: Gene Kelly
Submitted: 8/11/2020
5 people found this review helpful.
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This amp filled the need did I had for playing music.
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Great product
By: Dakoda R
Submitted: 5/12/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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This amp is the best amp that I’ve ever owned. I am so satisfied with this product. Whether you’re a beginner or a legendary guitarist this app will see it through to the end. i’ve had it for three months, without one day of trouble.
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Amazing amplifier with great FX!
By: Travis
Submitted: 4/27/2020
2 people found this review helpful.
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So I'm still fairly new to playing guitar, but this amp has been a huge help. It sounds great with and without headphones! The effects and different amp sounds are fun to play with too without having to spend a ton on pedals for a beginner. I will always recommend this amplifier to all of my guitar playing friends!
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Excellent !!
By: A.R.C
Submitted: 4/27/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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It is definitely worth the money spent! I was looking for a grab and go amp for rehearsals , and at home practise , and this 40 watt Fender was just the ticket . Built well .
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this is a great practice or live amp
By: kevin books
Submitted: 4/10/2020
4 people found this review helpful.
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I have owned a lot of fender amps vintage vibro champs and solid state 7os t0 now this is a future classic fender solid state amp try it the price is right
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Very good practice amp with a great price!
By: Mark Narvaez
Submitted: 4/9/2020
1 person found this review helpful.
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I purchased this amp because I needed something small to practice on, but would also give me great sound. It fits my needs, and I was not expecting the built-in effects to sound so good!
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-Fender Champions 40
When it comes to the Tone quality, voicing, and effects display.
By: Zion Leau
Submitted: 3/6/2020
3 people found this review helpful.
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-Fender Champions 40
When it comes to the Tone quality, voicing, and effects display. The Fender Champions 40 does a superb job of bringing out the sound that all guitarists want to hear on their first amplifier.
Most combo amplifiers don't work the same as the fender champion, as it's uniqueness is most important to know that it comes from it's sound projection of 40 watts by a 12 inch speaker which is perfect for practicing or small gigs, auxiliary/phone wire jack for background music practice, and effects/voicing tone to make your sound more interesting and it is all rolled unto one amplifier.
Highly reccomeneded as a very good starter amplifier. The Champions 40 should serve you well with its many features and sound that is important to learn to utilize in having a first guitar amp.
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Inexpensive
By: Aaron Clark
Submitted: 2/26/2020
14 people found this review helpful.
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I'm using this as my left channel. It puts punch to my overall sound.
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Great purchase
By: Sonia
Submitted: 1/8/2020
6 people found this review helpful.
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My husband loves this! Great Christmas present!
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Great amp for the price!
By: Collin Nance
Submitted: 1/6/2020
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I really enjoy this amp and I know once I hook some pedals up to it it’ll really scream, the only issue I have is for some reason the metal effects sound kind of closed in and not as clear toned as everything else. Otherwise get this amp if you’re a couple year player like me!
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Great sound at a great price!
By: G2
Submitted: 10/26/2019
5 people found this review helpful.
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Had a Super Reverb back in the 70's. Doesn't have the giddy-up but it sure has the tone! My band days are long gone but it's perfect for practice and would be just fine for a gig if the opportunity arose again. Highly recommended!
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Nice Practice and small gig amp
By: Brian
Submitted: 10/21/2019
6 people found this review helpful.
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This amp has impressed me. I realize it is a lower price smaller amp but it delivers serviceable clean sound and some interesting modeled amp simulations. I pretty much just use it clean and use pedals. I have expensive tube amps but this amp sits next to my bed and is used for practice and for that it is awesome. Very good bass response and plenty of volume for practicing and playing along with your favorite songs. For the money, ease of use and durability I highly recommend it for a small practice amp or small venue gigging amp unless you are playing super loud heavy metal.
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By far the best amp for the money!!!!
By: Rob S
Submitted: 10/9/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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This amp is amazing.... And makes ME sound amazing as well! I can't say enough about the tones and distortions I'm able to produce..... Hands down the best value!!!!!
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Great Little Rig
By: Doug Dimeler
Submitted: 8/26/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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I bought this amp in July because I've got a jam session coming up (I haven't played publicly in years), and the practice amp I had at home won't cut it. I like tube amps, but for the price of this thing, it not only cuts through, but it has plenty of punch. I really needed the 12" speaker to be able to compete at this session, and I was pleasantly surprised by the versatility of the voiceings and effects built into this amp. I have a rack-mounted effects unit with pedal board to plug into this amp, but I'm also going to use an A-B switch to use the amp's characteristics directly, by-passing the other effects unit. The amp is able to get some very usable sounds all by itself if one didn't have an external pedal board. It's an amazing value, and sounds great, even to those die-hard tube fans.
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Great little amp!
By: Dave R.
Submitted: 7/31/2019
2 people found this review helpful.
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The tone is great. I was Was really surprised with the sound quality this produces. Simply OUTSTANDING! But it's a Fender so you really shouldn't be surprised.
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I love the product it amazing
By: ROBERTO DEJESUS
Submitted: 6/17/2019
4 people found this review helpful.
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I love the product it amazing
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Great amp for the money!
By: M.Kent
Submitted: 5/17/2019
3 people found this review helpful.
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Great little amp for rehearsal and small venues
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Boy Was I Surprised
By: Fast Eddie
Submitted: 4/15/2019
5 people found this review helpful.
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I got a sick deal on one of these locally...$100 in like-new condition and it came with the 2-button footswitch. At that price I had to buy it even though I didn't really need it. I plugged in my Sun Valley Super Shredder and didn't stop playing until a few hours later. This amp sounds way better than it's price tag would lead you to believe and I've never been one for solid state amps or DSP effects either...but I have a feeling I'll be playing this amp much more than I thought I would at first. If I had to buy this amp again even at $200 I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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not bad for the price. but great for my apartment no body can here it
By: Chuck Harless
Submitted: 3/5/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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sounds nice it's a simple amp but okay with my neighbors
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So..well worth the money, Great Sound
By: CN
Submitted: 1/5/2019
5 people found this review helpful.
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I love this Amp. It was way better than I thought. American Musical Supply has such high quality instruments and accessories. This Amp is awesome. Has all the capabilities I was looking for.
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Best ever! Who doesn’t appreciate a fender? Especially when I can make cheap monthly payments!
By: Amy
Submitted: 1/5/2019
3 people found this review helpful.
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My husband loves it!
By: Meg
Submitted: 12/27/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift and he absolutely loved it!
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Rock n Roll
By: Harry V.
Submitted: 11/28/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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This amp is the beginning of something Big. And Fender has delivered. Thank you AMS...
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Nice Trick
By: Papa Joe
Submitted: 10/29/2018
6 people found this review helpful.
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The Champion 40 is a nice little amp for practicing and informal settings. However,,, I have modified my Champion 40s, (yes 2 of them), by replacing the factory speakers with a Celestion G12H758 Cream Backs, and now the Champions rock. They literally live up to their name, Champion. My 40s have the clarity, punch and raw power to hang with the big boys in a Classic Kick Ass Rock band. Try it, you won't be disappointed. I run my pedal board through the clean Channel one. "Rock till ya Drop" Papa Joe
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Nice lil' amp...I Really Like It!
By: Steven K.
Submitted: 10/29/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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For the price and that it is solid state, I have to say I am more than impressed. I give it 4.8 The amp models are really quite good and the effects are good quality, U can dial in some really good mixes. It would be nicer if there was a Depth or Intensity control for use with the Reverb/Chorus/Trem. I like the vibro effect - sounds like rotary speaker. As for the speaker, it works well with the combination of Voices and you can always upgrade it. Cab is sturdy good & solid. What I really like is channel 1 is clean and works great as a Deluxe model...for a solid state amp the tone is really good. I am playing it instead of my vintage 50w tube amp. Lots of tone play around with..lots of bang 4 the bucks. Good job Fender.
Have been playing, guitar performing off and on since I was 18..played lots of vintage guitars and amps...in my 60's now. This is a great practice amp, for the money.
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Love this amp
By: Paul Depastene
Submitted: 10/23/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Fantastic product
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For such a small amplifier. The fender champion 40 puts out some good sounds.
By: Sammy K.
Submitted: 10/2/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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You will not disappointed in the fender champion 40 amplifier. It has some pretty cool effects already built in the amp. Adding your own effects will only enhance the sound you're looking for.
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I Love Fender Products
By: David Strattford
Submitted: 9/27/2018
5 people found this review helpful.
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I have been a Producer for more than 20 years and Fender has always been my first choice ... I love my Champion 40 ... I know you will too. David Strattford at TRAX Studios.
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Clear Clean Treble
By: DW Bullen
Submitted: 9/18/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Get your moneys more than it worth. 200.00 bucks are you kidding me? 2 great channels, about 12 different amps tones, and at least a dozen mixes for echo, tremolo, reverb, and chorus. 200 bucks? Fender? Yes it’s all true. Your are not going to play large halls but you do got more than enough power to get the cops called on ya- first day....simply marvelous. Best practice amp and small hall tone quest monster I’ve ever owned.
Top it all off with payments ever one should buy one for sure.
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Good practice amp
By: Matt
Submitted: 9/5/2018
4 people found this review helpful.
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The amp needs an effects send and return and it would be perfect. Like all the other options and is comparable to the champion 100
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Nice little amp
By: Bluesman
Submitted: 7/21/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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Not sure how great it is yet but the effectssettings and amp styles are pretty good
I particularly like the tweed because I play the Blues and on the settings the tremolo or vibrato are really authentic. Make sure you buy the right foot switch it is fender 0071359000 two button controller it makes all the difference
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Well worth the money
By: James
Submitted: 7/21/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Enough bang for its buck
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Great out of the box !!!
By: Glenn
Submitted: 7/19/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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I've only had the amp a couple weeks and it has been just the right fit . Used it in gig and it sounded great .Still working with the settings and finding alot of nice sounds .
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Super value! Better than I hoped!!
By: Jason
Submitted: 6/29/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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My dad is getting older now and want a practice amp so he wouldn't have to log his old classic every time he went to play with his buds, and let me tell you...this this is an amazing value!!
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True Fender tones gig worthy
By: Michael Shannon
Submitted: 5/10/2018
2 people found this review helpful.
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Excellent amp for smaller venues, sounds great when run through my PA system for larger gigs.
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Well worth the money”
By: robert c spurrell
Submitted: 4/13/2018
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I love this amplifier.great value for the money.
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Great cheap Amp
By: Anthony
Submitted: 4/5/2018
3 people found this review helpful.
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I have a 1984 Carvin X100,100/60 watt,12"Electra Voice speaker,tube amp.I bought this Fender to try because of
the features and price.It is light and has good effects
built in. I play it on the Blackface setting with Reverb
and Delay, My Telecaster sounds great to me, I did replace the speaker with a Eminence Black Mountain,it has a large magnet, but still not to heavy to carry around.A good,light,solid state amp for the money.
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havent bought this yet BUT....................................
By: mastermcz7
Submitted: 3/14/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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I have read other reviews that say if you turn the treble & bass back a little it brings out the "mids" ! FYI - William ... I gotta try it ! gave it a 4 star for now will update thx ..
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Super cool
By: Bob
Submitted: 1/4/2018
1 person found this review helpful.
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Pretty cool amp, loud enough small enough with several amp modeling sounds. Can't go wrong for the money ??
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Played pro, played for fun, the 40 Champ is a great amp and good for smaller venues.
By: Gary Smith
Submitted: 5/27/2017
1 person found this review helpful.
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Great amp! Have had no problems. Will suprise even the pro as well as ametuer.
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You have not bought one Yet???
By: Lawrence Fichthtorn
Submitted: 4/22/2017
0 people found this review helpful.
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What a great little/big amp!!! I was shocked/surprised that it was made in China, but that's the world now, lol.
It has so many different sounds & I was holding my head at first with so many choices, and it can get pretty loud when you want,lol. Best parts is its only $179.99 and I got the 3 easy payments plan 3 payments of $60.
I tried to buy a Pyle Vamp 120 watt @ 2 ohms, like 25 watts at 8ohms and a lot of distortion passed half way. They sent me a 20 watt w/ 6" speaker, $124.95 to my door. I sent it back and ran a crossed AMS and bought the Fender, right now I have a Ibenez Musician with hot pickups, but my first guitar was a 1971, made in USA, Fender Telecaster custom, with 4 knobs and different pickups, I sold it, so sorry about that, that was 1977, now all I have to do is learn how to play, lol. Thanks AMS
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Nice little amp. Clean sound and light weight but still packs a punch on volume. Priced under $200!
By: Jake
Submitted: 2/27/2017
1 person found this review helpful.
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I've only had it a week, but overall I'm very satisfied with the amps sound, loudness, and price.
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Perfect!!!
By: Bill Singersen
Submitted: 1/19/2017
1 person found this review helpful.
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Just what I wanted. Great price, fast shipping.
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Great Amp I love it! No Complaints
By: Edward J Young
Submitted: 12/5/2016
3 people found this review helpful.
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Sounds great but not loud enough
By: Bill
Submitted: 10/5/2016
4 people found this review helpful.
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Great sounding little amp for home use. The Clean channel is really good. The Drive channel sounds great too, especially the British voice, but it has a high end hiss in the background. The effects are decent.
Its not a very loud amp for 40w and IMHO does not have enough volume or headroom for band practice or small shows. I wish they would make a 100w 1x12 version, the 2x12 is too bulky and the 40w is too underpowered. I also did not like the fact it doesn't have a midrange control as that is essential to sculpt the guitar sound. Overall a 3 out of 5. Recommended for home use only. I returned it and bought a Peavey Bandit, which sounds better and has a better size/power ratio.
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Great Lightweight Amp
By: Deltason
Submitted: 6/7/2016
1 person found this review helpful.
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Good sounding amp with plenty loudness. Effects are good and not hard to operate like modeling amps. I can't complain. Been wanting one for awhile. May upgrade speaker in the future but one it come with sounds good.
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This product is well worth the money.
By: Clay Void Jr
Submitted: 10/1/2015
5 people found this review helpful.
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If you are a Fender lover as I am, you will certainly enjoy this 1x12 40 watt Combo Amplifier by Fender, it is great for practice time and a small gig.
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BEST LOITTLE AMP YET!!!
By: JAMFINL11
Submitted: 7/25/2015
5 people found this review helpful.
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LOVE THIS AMP!! HAVE MUSTANGS, BUT THIS IS MY PREF!DIAL IN THE TONE I WANT AND ROLL!
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Amazing little practice amp.
By: RJ
Submitted: 7/20/2015
8 people found this review helpful.
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This is a great practice amp. You could mike it and gig with it but I think it is best for a loud, kick ass home studio rig. The effects are all very usable and it makes the strat sound twangy and chirpy, then turn on the second channel and you have rock crunch. Great versatile amp and at the price you aren't going to beat it.
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Nice solid amp
By: Larry McCann
Submitted: 6/23/2015
7 people found this review helpful.
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Fender always puts out great gear. This new Champion line is loaded with choices. The 40 watt version I bought has great clean tone regardless which cabinet emulation I choose. Adding the fx lets me craft the sound to the style I'm playing. I've ordered the 2-button footswitch for it.
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Great little amp
By: rich beckholt
Submitted: 6/3/2015
5 people found this review helpful.
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This amp is just right for my studio.Takes up little space but delivers big amp sound.Many voices for variety of sounds on my songs.Won't blow the walls of of the studio yet sounds powerful.
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A Happy Surprise!
By: Glen R.
Submitted: 5/29/2015
30 people found this review helpful.
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For years I gigged with a Fender Deville tube amp, but at age 60 it was getting just too heavy to lug around, so I got a Fender Excelsior, which I mic through a PA. Although I love the Excelsior, it's still a pain to drag around that and a pedal board if I want to play in the living room or out on the patio, etc, so I started looking at SS amps with effects.
I first purchased a Mustang II, but I seemed to spend all of my time on the computer trying to dial in a tone I liked. I was spending more time on the computer than I was playing, and to be honest I didn't like the tones or the closed back. Maybe the models are better now as I had a first generation model, but I'm just not a tinkerer, so this amp was not for me.
I started reading reviews on this amp and listening to demos online, and decided to take a chance and order the Champion 40 without trying it. It was EXACTLY what I was looking for.
The clean channel is classic chimey Fender roughly based on a Twin Reverb, and the amp models on channel 2 are MUCH better to my ears than the Mustang II was. My favorites are the Blackface Deluxe, Blackface Princeton, and British 70s models.
The effects (with the exception of the auto wah- which sounds a little goofy to me), are all very useable. The amp is as easy to use as it gets, and you don't need a computer to dial in great tone which was a huge plus for me. It sounds great with my Am Std. Strat, Epi 335 Pro and Godin 5th Ave. Kingpin.
It's a loud SS 40 watts, definately could handle smaller club gigs.I would have NO problem micing this amp and using it anywhere, and at 19 lbs. I may be doing just that from now on.
I highly recommend this great sounding little gem!
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very nice amp
By: Greg
Submitted: 1/26/2015
5 people found this review helpful.
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amazing sound for a small , portable amp . The foot pedal would be a nice addition .
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Good jazz practice amp
By: Dave
Submitted: 1/22/2015
3 people found this review helpful.
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Needed a reliable, lightweight amp for jazz band rehearsals and as a back-up for gigs. I own this amp and a Mustang II, both of which I'm very happy with. Both are adequately loud to play with a drummer. The Champion is just slightly smaller, lighter, and cheaper.
The major difference is the user interface. The Champion has a simpler interface while the Mustang II offers much more adjust-ability. I've been able to get precisely the sounds I want out of my Mustang II using a variety of amp models (though it's taken quite some time). On the Champion, I really like the clean channel and the Deluxe Reverb. The Bassman model is OK but suffers from the lack of a mid EQ and a bright switch. With the limited controls I haven't yet found useful sounds for my style from the other models.
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Good value
By: Ken
Submitted: 12/18/2014
1 person found this review helpful.
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Good sound, quality build, decent effects.
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Excellent value
By: Tim O
Submitted: 9/2/2014
2 people found this review helpful.
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Wanted a light, loud little amp for gigs and rehearsal. This fit the bill nicely. Thought about the Mustang III, but I really don't like programing things, so I went for the Champion 40. Nice effects, and the Blackface setting is the one to use. The high-gain settings are not very nice. Do order the footswitch. It's handy to have.
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Great Grab and Go Rehearsal/Jazz Jam Amp!
By: Tom Evan
Submitted: 5/6/2014
1 person found this review helpful.
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Seems pretty cool for my intended purposes so far. Needed a light weight, easy to transport, decent sounding amp for band rehearsals and quiet jazz jams. This seems to be all those things and more.
Looks good, have always trusted Fender.
Way light, one of the major reasons I bought it!
Can be bright or dark as the mood dictates.
Control knobs feel solid and smooth.
Tolex, control panel and grill cloth all look fine.
Time will tell. Just received it last week.
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its great love it thank you
By: Ernie from Antonito co USA
Submitted: 4/29/2014
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Everything that I wanted and then some,good sound and easy to ajust
By: Henry DePoty
Submitted: 3/18/2014
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Submitted: 2/25/2014
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Perfect. Great tone at modest volumes. Classic looks and controls. Easy to love.
By: Todd Beets from Gig Harbor, WA, USA
Submitted: 12/28/2013
8 people found this review helpful.
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I was looking for classic tone and a 12" speaker as a tone upgrade to my Roland Cube practice amp. My wife surprised me with the Fender Deluxe Reverb amp for Christmas but out of the box there were quality-control issues and I also realized that it was a bit much for my small office/den (size, heat, expense! etc.) so I returned it. After some research, I decided to try the Champion 40 which perfectly fits the bill. To my ear, at my typical volumes it sounds better than the Deluxe Reverb. The Tweed and Blackface voices are very good, the British and metal voices I'm not so sure. My favorite is the Princeton voice. The amp takes pedals well. The Princeton voice sounds great with a bit of reverb and my Joyo Sweet Baby OD pedal. If the electronics hold up and are reliable I think Fender has an inexpensive SS classic here.
No issues out of the box. Good quality.