What tubes does the Fender Eric Clapton Vibro-Champ use?

The Fender Eric Clapton Vibro-Champ uses 2× 12AX7A preamp tubes and 1× 6V6GT power tubes.

Who famously used the Fender Eric Clapton Vibro-Champ?

Eric Clapton are among the notable players associated with the Fender Eric Clapton Vibro-Champ.

Fender Eric Clapton Vibro-Champ preset

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Fender's EC Vibro-Champ, launched in 2011 as one of three Eric Clapton signature amps, is a hand-wired tweed 1×8 combo based on the late-1950s 5F1 Champ. One 12AX7A gives two gain stages around the Volume control, and a second 12AX7A runs a bias-modulating tremolo with Speed and a footswitch jack. A single 6V6GT on a 5Y3GT rectifier gives about 5 watts, and a three-way output switch acts as a built-in attenuator.

Introduced: 2011
Made in: USA
Wattage: 5W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7A
Power tubes: 1× 6V6GT

Known for: Eric Clapton.

Tags: american, 6v6, tweed, low-wattage.

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