1965 Fender Blackface Vibro Champ – One Owner • All Original • Excellent Condition
A true vintage gem, this 1965 Fender Blackface Vibro Champ is a one-owner amplifier that has been exceptionally well cared for since new. Featuring its original blackface circuitry, this amp remains all original and is equipped with an outstanding vintage tube complement, including two original RCA power/rectifier tubes and two vintage Mullard preamp tubes. This premium tube set delivers the warm, rich harmonics, sparkling cleans, and smooth natural overdrive that have made these amps legendary.
Despite its compact size, the Vibro Champ produces the unmistakable Fender blackface tone with beautiful tube saturation when pushed, along with its signature bias-modulated tremolo—widely regarded as one of the sweetest and most musical tremolo circuits ever built into an amplifier. Whether you’re recording in the studio, practicing at home, or miking it on stage, this amp delivers inspiring vintage tone.
This example is in excellent cosmetic and playing condition, making it an exceptional find for both collectors and musicians. One-owner, all-original Blackface Vibro Champs in this condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Features
- 1965 Fender Blackface Vibro Champ
- One-owner amplifier
- All original
- Excellent cosmetic and working condition
- Vintage tube complement includes:
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2 original RCA power/rectifier tubes
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2 vintage Mullard preamp tubes
- Legendary Fender blackface clean tone and smooth tube breakup
- Classic bias-modulated tremolo
- Ideal for studio recording, home playing, or vintage amp collectors
Note: This listing is for the amplifier only. The original tremolo footswitch is not included.
A beautiful piece of Fender history with the tone, originality, and provenance that vintage enthusiasts look for. Opportunities to own a one-owner, all-original 1965 Blackface Vibro Champ with its premium vintage tube set are becoming increasingly rare.
