Fender 68 Custom Vibro Champ
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Fender
68 Custom Vibro Champ
Product Info
Article Number:
510890
Brand:
Fender
Model:
68 Custom Vibro Champ
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$977.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 68 Custom Vibro Champ is a fantastic recreation of a legendary little amp. It’s built for players chasing that warm, saturated blues and garage rock vibe – think early Stones, SRV, or anything with a raw, immediate feel. It’s not a do-everything amp, but it nails its specific purpose beautifully.
Product Description
- Fender 68 Custom Vibro Champ
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 1 Channel
- Power: 5 watts
- Equipped with: 1x 10" Celestion TEN 30 speaker
- Preamp tubes: 2x 12AX7
- Power tube: 1x 6V6
- Controls for volume
- treble
- bass
- reverb
- speed
- and intensity
- Effects: Reverb and vibrato
- 2 Instrument inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Foot switch connection: 6.3 mm jack
- External speaker connection: 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 42.9 x 20.63 x 35.56 cm
- Weight: 9.5 kg
PROS
- • Authentic '60s Vibro Champ tone with a creamy, responsive breakup.
- • The Celestion TEN 30 speaker delivers surprising punch and clarity for a 5-watt amp.
- • Simple, intuitive controls allow for quick dialing-in of classic tones.
- • Solid build quality with a vintage-accurate cabinet and robust components.
CONS
- • 5 watts is genuinely loud at full volume; bedroom use requires careful volume management.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex amplifiers; excels in a specific niche.
- • The vibrato circuit can be finicky and may require occasional maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
5
Tubes
2x 12AX7 preamp tubes, 1x 6V6 power tube
Speaker
1x 10in Celestion TEN 30
Channels
1
Effects
Reverb and vibrato
Weight
9.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a very good approximation, though perhaps slightly less nuanced than some older units; still, it's a usable, classic Fender spring reverb.
The vibrato can be a bit sensitive and might occasionally require calibration, but it's generally reliable if treated with care and proper maintenance.
It shines with single-coil guitars – Strats and Teles – but also works surprisingly well with humbuckers, offering a warm, compressed tone; darker pickups tame the high-end a bit.
