Fender Eric Clapton Vibro Champ

MORE ABOUT EC VIBRO-CHAMP®
In a historic collaboration, Fender introduces its first artist signature amplifiers-EC Series amps bearing the name of legendary guitarist Eric Clapton.

Clapton recorded some of his biggest hits with a tweed Champ; a late 1950s practice amp and Fender classic prized by countless pros for its great low-output sound and easy-to-record performance. He still uses one today, and we’ve answered his call for a special model with several distinctive features by introducing the EC Vibro-Champ. Built to Clapton’s own exacting specifications and handmade in the United States, it’s a fascinating variation on the ’57 Champ designed with a ’50s-era output tube bias tremolo (which produced a more throbbing pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits) and a switchable power attenuator (reduces speaker output). It’s a must for Clapton fans and guitarists who want the ultimate in low-power tube performance.

Features include hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board with premium components; circuit based on late-’50s Fender Champ amp model 5F1 (about 5 watts); tremolo speed control and footswitch jack (footswitch optional); single 8” Weber® Signature speaker with alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response; Groove Tubes® 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes and 5Y3GT rectifier tube; Schumacher custom transformers; internal speaker disconnect (allows use of external 4-ohm speaker enclosure); finger-joined solid pine enclosure for warm, resonant tone; lacquered tweed covering with vintage-style brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included.

SPECS

General
Model Name: EC Vibro-Champ®, 120V
Model Number: 8161500000
Series: Artist Signature
Color: Tweed
Amplifier Type: Tube

Electronics
Controls: Volume, Speed, Output
Voltage: 120V
Wattage: 5 Watts
Inputs: Three - (1/4", One High Input and Two Low Inputs)
Rectifier: Tube (1 x 5Y3GT)

Hardware
Cabinet Material: Finger-Joined Solid Pine
Handle: Vintage-Style Leather with Nickel Mounting Hardware
Grill Cover: Tweed covering and vintage-style brown/gold grille cloth
Amplifier Depth: 7.8" (19.8 cm)
Amplifier Width: 12.5" (31.8 cm)
Amplifier Height: 13.5" (34.3 cm)
Amplifier Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)

Speakers
Speaker Description: 8”, Weber® Signature speaker
Speaker: One - 8" Weber® Special Design with Alnico Magnet
Impedance: 4 ohms

Tubes
Pre Amp Tubes: Groove Tubes® - (2 x 12AX7)
Power Tubes: Groove Tubes® - (1 x 6V6)

Miscellaneous
Unique Features: Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, Circuit based on late 1950s 5F1 Champ produces about 5 Watts, Tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack (optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000), 8” Weber® Signature speaker with Alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response, Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes, and 5Y3GT rectifier tube, Custom transformers by Schumacher, Switchable output power attenuator reduces the speaker’s output if desired, Disconnectable internal speaker allows use of external 4 Ohm speaker enclosure, Finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle, Deluxe fitted cover is included, Hand made in Corona, California, USA.

Accessories
Knobs: Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Cover: Fitted Cover Included