Yummy… ever in search of smaller and more delectable tube amps for my guitar-playing pleasure, I came across this video over on Fender’s website this morning and just wanted to share it here. It’s a short but tantalizing demonstration of Fender’s newly reissued 5-watt tweed ’57 Champ, paired with the company’s sexy Custom Shop La Cabronita Especial.
Unfortunately, my pocketbook says it’s time to stop bleeding-out, but honestly, great big sound from a tiny amp is my holy grail, and that 57 Champ’s got a lot of tone for such a small piece of equipment. I’ll be keeping an eye out to see what kind of deals appear on these little hand-wired beauties. They’re currently selling for just under $1,000. Way out of my price range.
The Custom Shop La Cabronitas are currently fetching a princely $5,000… anybody tried one yet? I’d be interested to hear your opinion –– they appear to be in short supply in these parts.
- Fender To Produce 300 Limited Edition ’57 Amps
- Fender To Produce American Vintage ’57 Commemorative Stratocaster
- Eric Clapton Crossroads Stratocaster & Crossroads ’57 Twin Go On Sale July 20th
- Fender Producing LTD Custom Shop Broadcaster Replica
- Fender Offers Up Custom Shop Vintage Pro 1956 Stratocaster NOS
- Fender Custom Shop Producing 1956 Stratocaster NOS In Sea Foam Sparkle
- Gretsch Pays Homage To Eddie Cochran With Custom Shop Tribute G6120
- Gibson Releases Custom Shop 50th Anniversary Les Paul Goldtop… Now With More Gold!
March 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Nice, but I’m with you. I already have 3 low wattage amps (Champion 600, VOX AC4, and an Egnater Rebel)….and given the lack of electric gigs I’ve done lately, a new one certainly isn’t in my future anytime soon.
June 1st, 2010 at 1:14 am
Wow that’s a nice sound, but I’m not sure I’d give “just under $1000″ for it. I could get a fine used Fender Twin for “just under $1000″. For a small combo tube amp like that, I would spend around $300 tops. The world needs more small tube amps like that, though.