Fender Champion 40

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Combo for Electric Guitar

Output power: 40 Watt
2 Channels
Equipped with 1x 12" special design speaker
Controls for channel 1: volume
Controls for channel 2: gain, volume, voice
Controls for channels 1+2: treble, bass, FX level, FX select, tap
Effects: reverb, delay/ echo, chorus, tremolo, vibratone
Input and outputs: Aux 1/8'' mini stereo jack, headphones 1/8'' mini stereo jack
Foot switch output (matching foot switch: Art. 200048 - not included)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 438 x 438 x 230 mm
Weight: 8.6 kg
Design: black bronco vinyl with silver front grill

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Available since September 2013

Item number 322678

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Power 40 W

Speaker 1x 12"

Channels 2

Reverb Yes

Effects Processor Yes

External FX Loop No

Line Input Yes

Recording Output No

MIDI Interface No

Connection for External Speaker No

Headphone Output Yes

Footswitch connection Yes

Incl. Footswitch No

Weight in kg 8,6 kg

£189

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Modern technology, classic looks

With its Champion series, Fender has added a selection of affordable amplifiers to its range that combine modern transistor amplification and selected modelling capabilities with the distinctive black faceplate, control layout, and silver-grey grille cloth of the company’s classic late-1960s “Blackface” amps. The Champion 40 is the mid-sized model in the series and, as its name suggests, delivers 40 watts of power – enough for most applications. Whether live or in the rehearsal room, the Fender Champion 40 will make sure everyone can hear you, and its modelling circuitry also provides tonal flexibility.

A blast from the past with added features

In terms of design, the Fender Champion 40 is a classic two-channel amp. Channel 1 is the clean channel, which features a volume control and delivers Fender’s characteristic, shimmering clean tones. Channel 2 provides crunch and overdrive sounds and features controls for volume and gain, the latter of which adjusts the level of overdrive. There is also an effect section that includes Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Tremolo. The first effect control sets the effect level, while the second is used to select the effect type. The effect section and the three-band EQ are shared by both channels, which can be selected using the dedicated button on the amplifier’s front panel or the footswitch that is included in the scope of delivery.

A sophisticated entry-level amp

At first glance, the Fender Champion 40’s elegant and eye-catching vintage looks don’t immediately suggest that it is also a great amp for beginners. It also comes at a surprisingly budget-friendly price. Of course, you don’t get an all-tube amplifier for that money, but the Champion’s modelling circuitry nevertheless delivers an impressive sound, and it is less sensitive and requires less maintenance than its tube-driven counterparts, which will also suit beginners down to the ground. The 40-watt power amp and 1x12” speaker configuration make the Champion 40 the ideal choice for guitarists who want a full-size amplifier with a wealth of features that doesn’t cost a fortune.

About Fender

Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Timeless Fender amplifier models such as the Bassman, Twin, Deluxe, and Princeton also enjoy a stellar reputation. Besides maintaining its classic product portfolio, however, the company is also constantly developing new products that make Fender a driving force in today’s music industry.

A broad palette of sounds

Playing a gig with a Metal band at the weekend and then a Big Band rehearsal on Monday night? Neither of these is a problem for the Fender Champion. Its modelling unit provides a range of fine-tuned sounds from Jazz to Metal, and also includes classic Fender sounds with its Tweed and Blackface settings. It is precisely this extensive tonal palette that makes the Fender Champion an excellent companion for beginners who have perhaps not yet decided what genre of music they want to make, and of course for players who simply want to cover a range of different styles. This amplifier covers virtually every requirement, and its classic Fender looks are never out of place.

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Misul 01.01.2020

Honestly, for its price it is not just decent, but great. Moreover, if you are a beginner this is perfect, because there are not a lot of buttons unneeded, so making your setup should not be hard. However, if you are pro, you should consider saving up more money and buying something with more features, unless you already have a full pedalboard.

pros;
- really easy to use
- 2 channels
- it has a tap button for the FX (effects) so that you can change the effect the way you want to
- sound great, I don't see any problem
- for 40W its volume is too big, I mean at first I thought it's gonna be a quiet amp, and that's why I was looking at a 100W one, but it shocked me to see that it has such a big volume and resonance for such a little amp

cons;
- it has some effects, but they are not great, so you should still look at some pedals (nevertheless, for beginners it's still pretty great)
... and that's it. Frankly, I cannot find too many cons for this amp.

Per overall, it is a great amp, for beginners, and for pro, as long as you have a pedalboard.

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Super good value for home and gig - advanced and beginners

FelixOscar 09.01.2018

I am using this combo with my 60s strat.

PROs:
First of all - the clean sound is fenders strength, also in this one! The build in effects are very nice and give you a broad range to start off if you do not have pedals. I am using it at home, for gigs and rehearsals. Everywhere it performed very well. The size is handy, it is light and the price is a dream for what you get. I first wanted to buy a Blackstar, Mustang or Boss modelling combo but this convinced me more. It sounds more real I think and with some pedals there is nearly no limit.
Especially for beginners I would say: BUY this. You can also plug in your phone via AUX and do playalongs also using headphones.

CONs:
I am only missing a very clean reverb (but I am being very pick here so dont mind)

Summary:
You cant do no wrong buying this I would say. Love it! :)

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text 13.03.2021

If you want to play with clean sound in mind, it's a fantastic sounding combo, effects are stunning, tone control works, built-in speaker sounds just fine, headphone output included with stereo effects even dough amp is mono.
The down side are distortion effects, very digitally edgy to me in contrast to the nice sounding clean channel. All in all - good Fender amp for everybody who likes classic Fender Clean sound!

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Amazing!!!

Gizyodamo 09.03.2024

I love this amp, it has a good amount of features and FX, the sound is really nice and it is decently portable. If I ever need to buy an amp again this will be my first choice.

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Fender Champion 40

Combo for Electric Guitar

Modern technology, classic looks