What tubes does the Fender Champ 5C1 use?

The Fender Champ 5C1 uses 1× 6SJ7 preamp tubes and 1× 6V6GT power tubes.

When was the Fender Champ 5C1 produced?

The Fender Champ 5C1 was produced 1953–1955.

Fender Champ 5C1 preset

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The 5C1 is a very early tweed Champ. A single 6SJ7 pentode preamp with one volume control and no tone stack drives a single-ended 6V6GT on a 5Y3GT rectifier. At around 5 watts it breaks up into warm, compressed overdrive at low volume.

Years produced: 1953–1955
Made in: USA
Wattage: 5W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 1× 6SJ7
Power tubes: 1× 6V6GT

Tags: american, tweed, vintage, 6v6, class-a, low-wattage, breakup.

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