'68 CUSTOM VIBRO CHAMP REVERB

[Seven]

Couldn't help myself had to preorder one of these. I've been wanting to get a small Fender tube amp and this fits the bill perfectly. Nice to see the cabinet is 7-Ply 5/8" Birch Plywood instead of particle board on these.

'68 Custom Vibro Champ® Reverb | Guitar Amplifiers

'68 Custom Vibro Champ® Reverb, 120V

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FEATURES

• Output Power / Output: 5 Watts
• Controls: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
• Amp Type: Tube
• Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: 1 x 6V6
• Speaker: 10" Celestion® Ten 30
• Unique Features: Modified Vibro Champ circuitry, custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals), 10" Celestion® 3.2 ohm speaker for increased bass response, Fender hall reverb and tube-driven tremolo, 1968-style silver-panel aluminum trim and silver-turquoise grille cloth

 

[Knoby]

Where is it made?

 

[JMP]

Sweet! It’s a lower wattage Princeton really. Looks killer.....and I bet it’ll sound awesome.

 

[sputnik]

Where is it made?

I believe all the ‘68 Custom line is MIM.

 

[sputnik]

These look nice. The Pro Reverb looks great as wel.

 

[RocketKing]

I wonder between this and the twin reverb tone master for home use

 

[Meatwad]

I wish it had tube driven reverb.....I'd probably have one on order already if it did.

 

[afireinside]

If it had tube reverb i would jump even though i grabbed a near mint and stock vintage 79 vibrochamp a few months ago for $450.

 

[Seven]

A few quick sound clips posted on ig by Rick Heins product manager for Fender amplifiers.
http://instagr.am/p/CJ9vt1aMS2j/

 

[JMP]

I wish it had tube driven reverb.....I'd probably have one on order already if it did.

I’d assumed it had tube reverb. I bet it’s still great.

 

[efstop]

It's available to order in Canada, too, but based on the current exchange rate, L&M has overpriced it by $100. Maybe I'll find a used one in a year or so, but $1050, nope.

I like it for sure.

 

[cherrysunburst00]

BAD ASS

Congrats

 

[MichaelAndrew3435]

I’d assumed it had tube reverb. I bet it’s still great.

No tube driven reverb? That seems very unFender like.

 

[Texsunburst59]

I LOVE Vibro Champ amps so much I had a '73 VC converted to a piggyback.

This amp was used in clubs, private parties, festivals, opening acts.

Since it has tilt back legs, i could set in front of the stage shooting back up at my like a monitor.

If I couldn't hear my self, I could just put as much as I need in the stage monitors.

I'd run my pedal board in front of it, and I have my OD's Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and Compressor to cover all the sounds I needed.

My Custom Red Fender Vibro Champ 2 x 8" Piggyback.

 

[TheWelder]

Those do look really cool. Digital reverb is the only thing holding me back right now. I'd like to see some more demos and hear reports on how they sound.

 

[MichaelAndrew3435]

Those do look really cool. Digital reverb is the only thing holding me back right now. I'd like to see some more demos and hear reports on how they sound.

$750 bones for a 5 watt amp with digital reverb? Seems like the 68' Silverface Custom series is a much better deal. Those go $899 new last time I check, have more power, plus tube driven spring reverb. I don't doubt the digital reverb on the new Custom Vibro sounds better than other manufacturers, but dang that's kind of a bummer. I buy Fender amps because of the onboard tube reverb.