FA: Champ 'blackface' cosmetics

reverbbb · May 5th, 2006, 03:03 PM

I posted a Fender Champ on eBay a couple of days ago. I see so much talk on this forum about these great little amps, I thought that I would let you guys know about it.

I originally thought it was a 1971 model. But some has pointed out that it is a 1973 model. The faceplate and speaker have been up graded. This is a short running auction, so check it out soon if you are interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Champ-vin...QQcmdZViewItem

Wally · May 5th, 2006, 04:54 PM

Reverbbbbbb, just a thought. If you could somehow get those transformer numbers, it would make that amp bring the money. Considering the non-originality of the faceplate and speaker, numbers for original trannies would strengthen the auction activity.

reverbbb · May 6th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Thanks for the motivation Wally. I got a flashlight and was able to create the contrast enough to read the numbers. This is what I added to the eBay description:

Quote:

It was asked what specific S/N. Based on the S/N, it appears that this amp is a 1973 make.

The chassis S/N is stamped A 37615.

The Output Transformer is stamped A010020 and 606-3-12.

The smaller transformer is stamped 022905 and 606-3-09.

These all appear to be original.

Wally · May 6th, 2006, 01:14 PM

Those tranny numbers make the amp more substantial, imo. Good luck with the auction. If it sounds as good as it looks, it will make someone a fine amp.

May 5th, 2006, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
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May 5th, 2006, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wally Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 4,212	Reverbbbbbb, just a thought. If you could somehow get those transformer numbers, it would make that amp bring the money. Considering the non-originality of the faceplate and speaker, numbers for original trannies would strengthen the auction activity.

May 6th, 2006, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wally Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 4,212	Those tranny numbers make the amp more substantial, imo. Good luck with the auction. If it sounds as good as it looks, it will make someone a fine amp.