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The Fender '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb packs the legendary silverface tone of the late '60s into a compact, 5-watt package. But don't let the modest power fool you. This tube combo amp delivers plenty of authentic Fender tone, classic tremolo, and lush digital hall reverb for home recording, late-night practice, or small-venue gigs.
Beefier Bottom End for Classic Fender Tone
The original Vibro Champ was a studio darling, but its tiny 8-inch speaker sometimes lacked the punch needed to move actual air. Fender fixed that little oversight. By squeezing a larger 10-inch speaker into this beautifully crafted birch cabinet, they've beefed up the low end significantly. Now you can get those classic Fender sounds without your low E string sounding like a rubber band snapping against a shoebox.
10-inch Celestion TEN 30 Speaker: Delivers an impressively fat, vibrant bass response that makes this 1x10 combo punch well above its weight class.
Authentic Tube Tone: With two 12AX7 preamp tubes and one 6V6 power tube, you get that coveted tube saturation at a volume that won't get you evicted.
Modified for Modern Players: The circuitry has been updated for a more flexible, contemporary response without sacrificing its vintage soul.
Add Depth and Ambience
Amps without built-in effects are like plain toast — fine, but entirely uninspiring. The '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb comes generously buttered with two of Fender’s most iconic effects. You get the unmistakable throb of classic Fender tremolo alongside a gorgeous hall-emulating DSP reverb. It’s a combination so atmospheric; you might accidentally write a surf rock opera in your living room.
Hall-Emulating DSP Reverb: A custom-tuned digital hall reverb that bathes your guitar in spacious, ambient glory — no crashing spring tanks required.
Tube-Biased Tremolo: Rich, pulsating vibrato that goes from a gentle, soothing wobble to full-on psychedelic stutter with just the twist of a knob.
Prime Pedal Platform: Need more dirt? This amp takes overdrive and fuzz pedals like a champion, letting you stack gain stages without turning your tone to mush.
Classic Looks, Modern Portability
Dragging a heavy 4x12 cabinet up a flight of stairs builds character, but so does avoiding a hernia. Weighing in at just over 20 pounds, this little silverface beauty is the ultimate grab-and-go solution. It looks exactly like it stepped out of a 1968 catalog, complete with aluminum trim and silver-turquoise grille cloth, proving that you can indeed buy style.
Dual Inputs: Features a standard input and a second input that operates at -6dB, acting as a polite bouncer for those overly aggressive, high-output humbuckers.
Vintage Aesthetics: Dressed in classic 1968-style silver-panel aluminum trim and black textured vinyl because your gear should look as cool as it sounds.
Custom Transformers: Built with custom-made Schumacher transformers, paying a nerdy but highly appreciated homage to the original 60s designs.
The Ultimate Grab-and-Go Combo
The Fender '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb proves that massive tone doesn't require massive volume. By combining authentic tube sparkle, an upgraded 10-inch speaker, and luscious onboard effects, this 5-watt wonder easily earns its spot in your studio, your living room, or that cramped corner of the local coffee shop stage.
Fender '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb Features:
5-watt all-tube combo amplifier perfect for rehearsal and home recording
Powered by 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 1 x 6V6 power tube
10-inch Celestion TEN 30 speaker provides enhanced low-end punch
Classic tube-biased Fender tremolo with Speed and Intensity controls
Lush hall-emulating DSP reverb for spacious, ambient tones
Two 1/4" inputs (Input 2 operates at -6dB for high-output pickups)
Custom-made Schumacher transformers for authentic vintage performance
Period-correct 1968 silver-panel aesthetics with silver-turquoise grille cloth
Sturdy 7-ply birch plywood cabinet with black textured vinyl
Compact footprint weighing a highly portable 20.4 lbs.
Includes a fitted amp cover for protection on the go
Warranty: 2 Years Limited on Custom Shop; 2 Years Limited on Stringed Instruments; 2 Years Limited on Electronic Products; 5 Years Limited Transferable on Fortis; 1 Year Limited on Accessories; 1 Year on IEM; 90 Days on Vacuum Tubes
