Collectabled! Clapton fans will know that Clapton recorded some of his biggest hits with a tweed Champ... a late '50s 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 Fender have answered his call for a special model with several distinctive new features by introducing the EC Vibro-Champ. Built to Clapton’s exacting specifications and handmade in the USA, it is 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.

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), 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 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, Hand made in Corona, California, USA. Only $1299