Fender EC Vibro-Champ Owners Manual - Page 6

EC Vibro-Champ® The tweed Fender Champ amp of the late 1950s is a terrific practice amp, prized by countless pro players for its great sounding, low output, easy-to-record capabilities. Guitarists often turn the amp's volume up high, and manipulate the guitar's controls for a variety of sounds from pristine clean to swampy overdrive. Rock legend Eric Clapton, who recorded some of his biggest hits with a tweed Champ, still uses one today. Eric requested a special model with a couple of unique features: '50s era output tube bias tremolo, with a more "throbbing" pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits; and a switchable power attenuator to reduce the speaker's output if desired. The EC Vibro-Champ amplifier is designed and built to EC's exact specifications. This interesting variation of the '57 Champ amp is a must for Clapton fans, tone seekers, and for any player seeking the ultimate in lowpowered, top-quality tube performance. Features include: • 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 footswitch available, P/N 0994049000) • 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 4 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. 5 year warranty (US and Canada, other territories may vary). Control Panel  OFF HIGH  ON LOW OUTPUT SPEED VOLUME INPUTS A. POWER SWITCH - Switches power on-off to the unit. The POWER switch must be in the "ON" position to play the amplifier. Switch to the "OFF" position to completely shut off power to the amplifier. B. POWER INDICATOR - Illuminates when power to the unit is switched on. C. OUTPUT ATTENUATOR - Selects the power output of the amplifier. LOW The amplifier's output is cut to approximately 1/4 power. This setting provides a rich sound at low volume levels, and is ideal for small rooms or recording. HIGH The amplifier delivers its full 5-Watt output power. D. VIBRATO SPEED - Adjusts the rate of the Vibrato effect. Rotate fully counter-clockwise to switch the Vibrato effect off. ♫ The optional Footswitch can be connected and used to switch the Vibrato effect on-off remotely. See FOOTSWITCH JACK {J} on next page. E. VOLUME - Adjusts the volume output level of the amplifier. F. INPUTS - Plug your instrument in here. Input "2" is a lower sensitivity input (-6dB) and provides cleaner response with high-output or pre-amplified instruments. If both inputs are used simultaneously, their input sensitivities become identical. 6 f e n d e r. c o m