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Fender Eric Clapton EC Vibro Champ Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1x8")

Capture the classic tone of Slowhands himself with this vintage-styled amp from Fender. (3) Read 2 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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In a historic collaboration, Fender introduces its first artist signature amplifiers-EC Series amps bearing the name of legendary guitarist Eric Clapton.

Eric 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 they'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.

Hear the EC Vibro Champ in action in this video from Fender:


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 inch 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 8 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
- Handmade in Corona, California, USA zZounds is an authorized dealer of Fender products.
- Series: Custom
- Amplifier Type: Tube
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 5 watts
- Inputs:
- 1 (High input)
- 2 (Low input)
- Power Handling: 5 watts
- Rectifier: 5Y3GT rectifier tube
- Controls:
- Volume
- Speed
- Output
- Cabinet Material: Solid Pine cabinet
- Handle: Leather Strap Handle
- Grill Cover: Tweed covering and vintage-style brown/gold grille cloth
- Amplifier Depth: 7.8 in. (19.8 cm)
- Amplifier Width: 12.5 in. (31.8 cm)
- Amplifier Height: 13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
- Amplifier Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
- Speaker: 8 in., Weber Signature speaker
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Pre Amp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes: 1 x 6V6
- Knobs: Black Chicken Head Knobs
- Cover: Amplifier Fitted Cover Included
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 21 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 17 x 12 in
Fender Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-488-1818
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Amazing Sound"
Overall: When I first read about the Eric Clapton Signature Fender amps I figured I would not buy one due to the pricing. Then ZZounds made the $100/month for 10 month offer & I caved. Boy am I glad I did! The tone of this amp is stunning. Although I often use a number of different effect pedals, I have found myself practicing more & more often with nothing in the signal path but a cable. I prefer the sound of this amp over my custom, hot-rodded Twin Reverb. It is nice to be able to get such a great tone & still be able to stand in front of the amp. I can go into my studio, get a great cranked tone & my wife doesn't say a thing. I have fallen in love with the tremolo on this amp. Even though you only have a speed control the sound & depth is perfect (been practicing my "For What It's Worth" a lot). What a great sounding amp.
Style of Music: Although I play mostly @ church, I am basically a blues loving guitarist with a lot of folk/finger-picking background, who is tr
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "CRAZY PRICE MR. CLAPTON & MR. FENDER"
Overall: It sounds nice, okay? Nice! But the price insults a working musician's intelligence.I don't have a big wallet, but I do own a $1000.00 Super Sonic and a Hot Rod Deluxe which I love. But for what you get, IDK. I think it's a waste of cash if you don't have money to throw around.
Style of Music: ROCK
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