Fender Super Champ (1982-1986)

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Dive into the sonic past with the Fender Super Champ 18-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo, a treasure from 1982 to 1986 that blends vintage vibes with robust modern functionality. Embodying the spirit of the Rivera era, this amp revives the crisp and articulate tones that Fender is celebrated for, powered by the distinct 6C10 vacuum tubes. Not just a piece of history, the Super Champ offers a unique playing experience with its hand-built quality and versatile sound options, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of classic guitar tones and collectors alike.

Key Features:

Speaker: 10" Fender Special Design, ensuring 18W of pure tonal power.
Tube Section: Rare 6C10 triple diode, alongside dual 6V6 and one 12AT7 tubes, for that signature warmth and clarity.
Controls: Equipped with a two-band EQ, Gain, Lead Level, and Master Volume, plus Reverb and Treble, offering comprehensive sound shaping.
Other Features: Features a dual-channel design for flexible tonal options, with push/pull knobs for mid and lead control, and a lush three-spring reverb for added depth.

Product specs

Brand	Fender
Model	Super Champ 18-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo
Finish	Black
Year	1982 - 1986
Made In	United States
Categories	Guitar Combo Amps
Color Family	Black
Electronics	Tube
Model Family	Fender Super Champ
Model Sub-Family	Fender Super Champ
Number of Channels	1 Channel
Number of Inputs	1 Input
Output Power (Watts)	18
Power Tube Type	6V6
Reverb	None
Series	Fender Vintage Rivera Era Amps
Speaker Configuration	1x10"

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Is the Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) a tube amplifier?: Yes, the Fender Super Champ from 1982 to 1986 is a tube amplifier featuring 6V6 power tubes, providing the classic warm and dynamic sound associated with tube amps.
How much power does the Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) produce?: The Fender Super Champ from 1982 to 1986 produces 18 watts of power, making it suitable for practice sessions and small gigs where moderate volume is needed.
What speaker configuration does the Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) have?: The Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) features a 1x10" speaker configuration, which contributes to its compact size and focused sound projection.
Does the Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) have built-in reverb?: No, the Fender Super Champ from 1982 to 1986 does not include built-in reverb, maintaining a straightforward design focused on pure tube tone.
What kind of music is the Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) best suited for?: The Fender Super Champ (1982-1986) is versatile and well-suited for genres like blues, rock, and jazz, offering rich tube-driven tones that complement these styles.

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PROS

Exceptional clean channel suits a variety of guitars
Mid boost feature enhances single coil pickups
Portable and great for rehearsals and small gigs
Offers both clean and dirty sounds easily
Versatile tone control, easy to dial in preferred sound
Unique lead channel adds extensive gain options
Mid-boost option for a variety of sound textures
Positive feedback on tone from live and studio use
Upgradable speaker for customized sound

CONS

Heavy for its size, impacting portability
Lacks built-in high-quality reverb
Channel switching impractical with shared controls
Requires rare and expensive 6C10 tube

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Kerry King

Guitarist, Composer

Slayer

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From the November 2009 issue of Guitar World magazine:

Q: Kerry, what were your first Instruments? Kerry King: [...] When I started doing shows, I had a Fender Super Showman [...]. My practice amp back then, which I still have today, is a Fender Super Champ. Those things are awsome.

Ronnie Montrose

Guitarist

The Edgar Winter Group

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Montrose briefly mentions using a blackface Super Champ for his slide guitar in this August 1997 interview with John “Wedge” Wardlaw, after Wardlaw inquires about his amps at 30:14. Stray, discordant forum comments online indicate that, in a magazine interview from the 1980s, Montrose shared that he used a Super Champ when recording.

August 1997 interview with John “Wedge” Wardlaw (@ 30:14) (abridged transcription here)

Wardlaw: Is there any particular amplifier that gives you a sound that you like more than others?

Montrose: The two amps that I use the most that I keep coming back to are my Mesa Boogie Maverick and my Black-Face Fender Super Champ, I use that for slide guitar. I can't seem to get that tone anywhere else.

Testimonies indicating a source from a 1980s magazine interview:

Metropoulos Amplification Forum, February 25, 2008 reply by nitro

This was talked about before,ronnie montrose was a bandmaster nut,he liked strats and les pauls also paf pickups,ronnie likes the duncan 59 as we speak,templeman-landee produced and engineered the album,it was recorded at warner bros.studio and sunset sound,i also heard that a fender super champ was used for some of the guitar tracks(but not sure)

Metropoulos Amplification Forum, February 25, 2008 reply by Gainfreak

I thought the fender Super champ didnt come out until the 80's so I doubt it was used.

Marshall Forum, May 1, 2014 reply by pittbull (reliant on nitro)

As some of you might know Templeman/Landee also engineered the Montrose sound, Ronnie(RIP)used a cranked Fender Super champ to achieve that sound.

Hamer Fan Club, February 4, 2017 reply by Dave Scepter

Montrose... my favorite guitarist! :D Bogner Shiva and he also used a fender bandmaster 3x10 for rock candy... also Fender Champs as well... he & George Lynch was the main reason I bought my Fender Super Champ back in the early 80's

http://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/1139/ronnie-montrose/21663 [dead link, contents unknown]

Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, June 17, 2017 reply by okgb on “Super Champ 1983 - Optimizing” by Bendyha (March 29, 2014)

Thank you for a considerate reply , I started chasing one after I read Montrose said he used one cranked on some of his later solo things

Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, April 1, 2022 reply by okgb

Btw Another thread could be " what drew you to the Super Champ? " for me I read a Ronnie Montrose article where he said he used one and simply cranked it up [ post Gama solo albums ? ] I loved the compression & sustain he got, who knows what else was going on.