Fenderamp
Fender Champ
A tiny 5-watt, single-ended, 1x8 practice amp that became a secret weapon in recording studios. When cranked to full volume, the Champ produces a rich, creamy overdrive with natural compression. Used on countless classic recordings including Layla and early Clapton sessions.
Modeler equivalents
- helix
- US Small Tweed
- quad_cortex
- Champ
- fractal
- 5F1 Tweed
- kemper
- Search Rig Exchange for 'Champ'
- katana
- Crunch Channel
Recipes using this gear
Field notes on the Fender Champ
All field notes →Fender Deluxe Reverb vs. Fender ToneMaster: Do the Same Settings Sound the Same?
The ToneMaster Deluxe Reverb costs $200 less than the tube original. We put both on the same amp stand, dialed in identical settings, and listened. Here's where they agree — and where they don't.
PRS Silver Sky vs. Fender Strat: Which Gets Closer to the Mayer Clean Tone?
A side-by-side tone comparison of the PRS Silver Sky and Fender American Professional II Strat through a clean amp, specifically for John Mayer-style clean tones.
Fender Deluxe Reverb Settings: Finding Every Sweet Spot on a 22-Watt Legend
The essential Fender Deluxe Reverb settings for clean tones, edge-of-breakup, crunch, and pedal platform — plus the differences between the original and the '65 reissue, and how settings translate to modelers.