1976 Fender Champ 6-Watt 1x8" Silverface Guitar Combo Amplifier

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This used Fender will ship insured and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location. This amp is in very good condition with wear and surface scratches on the amp. 

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A piece of Fender history with all the tonal charm and none of the bulk—this 1976 Silverface Champ offers pure, unfiltered vintage tone in its most distilled form. Now available at Haggerty’s Music in Rapid City, SD, this amp represents one of the last hand-wired production models from Fender’s post-CBS era. With its original non-master volume circuit, classic tube complement, and original tube chart intact, this amp is a stellar example for collectors and tone purists alike. The upgraded Jensen Mod 8" speaker brings improved articulation while respecting the original voice of the circuit. Whether you’re a player, a collector, or both, this Silverface Champ is an authentic slice of Fender heritage that’s fully functional and ready for stage or studio use.

Features / Specs

Body

• Cabinet: Solid pine combo cabinet with period-correct silverface cosmetics
• Tolex & Grille: Black textured vinyl with silver sparkle grille cloth
• Speaker: Jensen Mod Series 8" replacement speaker (3.2 ohms, 6W RMS), vintage-voiced upgrade

Electronics

• Output Power: 6 watts (Class A operation)
• Circuit: Original Silverface Champ circuit (non-master, no reverb)
• Tube Complement:
• Preamp: 1 x 12AX7
• Power: 1 x 6V6GT
• Rectifier: 1 x 5Y3GT
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass
• Inputs: 2 instrument inputs (input 1 = high gain, input 2 = lower gain)
• Output Impedance: 3.2 ohms
• Internal Circuitry: Original wiring layout with intact factory components, clean for its age, no evidence of major service mods

Hardware

• Faceplate: Brushed aluminum Silverface panel
• Knobs: Black skirted “witch hat” knobs
• Chassis Serial Number: O23334
• Back Panel Info: CBS Musical Instruments era; Fullerton, California
• Fuse Rating: 1A, 125V
• Chassis Status: Original chassis present with internal handwritten code and inspection stamps

Miscellaneous

• Year: 1976
• Origin: Made in Fullerton, California, USA
• Tube Chart: Original factory diagram present and legible
• Speaker Upgrade: Modern Jensen Mod Series 8" for improved clarity and reliability