{"product_id":"pre-owned-fender-78-vibro-champ-combo-amp","title":"Pre-Owned Fender '78 Vibro Champ Combo Amp","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Fender '78 Vibro Champ Combo Amp\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fender '78 Vibro Champ: Five Watts of Vintage Fender Attitude\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1978 Fender Vibro Champ Vintage Tube Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis 1978 Vibro Champ comes from the silverface era and delivers the sparkling Fender character that helped turn what was once considered a modest practice amp into a sought after vintage amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Fender Tube Tone and Natural Overdrive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAt lower settings the Vibro Champ produces a clear, lively sound with plenty of sparkle, but turn up the volume and things get considerably more interesting. Natural tube distortion arrives without requiring enormous volume, giving the amp a wonderfully immediate response that makes it equally at home in a studio, rehearsal space or living room. There is a surprising amount of punch available from five watts and a single 8 inch speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm Tube Tremolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe onboard effect labeled vibrato is actually tremolo, and it is a big part of this amp's personality. Speed and intensity controls let you move from a gentle pulse to a much more pronounced effect. It is warm, organic and unmistakably evocative of the era. There is no reverb here, just a straightforward single channel tube amplifier with a great sounding modulation effect built right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJensen Special Design Speaker and Updated Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe original 8 inch Fender speaker has been replaced with an 8 inch Jensen Special Design speaker. A few capacitors have also been changed, and the original 2 prong power cable has been replaced with a 3 prong cable. No other modifications, repairs, replaced components or functional issues are known. The result is a vintage Vibro Champ that retains the simple character that made these little amplifiers so appealing in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre Owned Vintage Fender Amp Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis amp shows moderate cosmetic wear consistent with its age and regular use. All cosmetic wear is documented in the photoset. For a player looking for a vintage Fender tube amplifier rather than something pretending to be one, this 1978 Vibro Champ offers the real thing in an exceptionally manageable package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre Owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier Type: Electric Guitar Combo Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing Location: Fullerton, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 2 x 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Power: 5 watts RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker: 1 x 8 inch Jensen Special Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Impedance: 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit: All tube, single ended, Class A, hand wired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Tube: 1 x 6V6GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectifier Tube: 1 x 5Y3GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: On Off Slide Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass, Vibrato Speed, Vibrato Intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo: Onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverb: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Input: US 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: Marine Particle Board Open Back Cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet Covering: Black Tolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Cloth: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying Handle: Top Mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Panel: Silver with Black Text, Blue Logo and Blue Jewel Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 17 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 7 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 22 1\/2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Modification: Original 8 inch Fender Speaker Replaced with Jensen Special Design Speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent Changes: A Few Capacitors Have Been Changed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Cable Modification: Original 2 Prong Power Cable Replaced with 3 Prong Power Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Known Modifications or Functional Issues: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic Condition: Moderate Wear Consistent with Age and Regular Use, with Cosmetic Wear Documented in the Photoset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Accessories: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis vintage electric guitar combo amplifier ships fully insured with signature required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46107839463615,"sku":"585501","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5804\/files\/Pre_Owned_Fender_78_Vibro_Champ_Combo_Amp-6a91f30da8acd.jpg?v=1787951407","url":"https:\/\/fivestarguitars.com\/products\/pre-owned-fender-78-vibro-champ-combo-amp","provider":"Five Star Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}