{"product_id":"fender-vibro-champ-1","title":"1978 Fender Vibro Champ","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1978 Fender Vibro Champ\u003c\/strong\u003e—a classic small-format Fender combo from the silverface era. Revered for its studio-friendly output and rich, harmonically complex voice, the Vibro Champ delivers everything players love about the Fender sound in a compact, expressive package. With its lush, bias-modulated tremolo and dynamic response, it remains a favorite among recording artists and tone-conscious players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has clearly been \u003cstrong\u003eplayed and enjoyed over the years\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet it remains a strong, honest, and seemingly original amp. The \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eolex shows visible wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, including areas of bubbling along one side and the bottom of the cabinet—purely cosmetic signs of age and use that speak to a life well spent making music. Importantly, the amp \u003cstrong\u003efunctions exactly as it should\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esounds excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering articulate cleans, smooth breakup when pushed, and the unmistakable shimmer of Fender tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the amp appears to be \u003cstrong\u003elargely original\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining the core components that define the character of Vibro Champs. The notable exception is the 8\" speaker, which is a JBL D208. The tubes are all high quality, including Tung Sol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this is a \u003cstrong\u003emusically inspiring, player-grade 1978 Vibro Champ\u003c\/strong\u003e—not a case queen, but a genuine vintage Fender that rewards use. For guitarists seeking authentic Fender tone in a compact, studio-ready format, this amp offers character, history, and great sound in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note-This amp was owned and built by Doug Phillips (RIP) who restored and maintained guitars and amps for over 50 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFender Vibro Champ Amp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1978\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA608544\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAA764 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApprox. 5 watts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVolume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker \u0026amp; Cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJBL D208\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet \/ Covering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal black Tolex with silver grille cloth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNon-original 3-prong with missing ground pin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic \u0026amp; Functional Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGood, player-grade; visible Tolex wear including bubbling on one side and the bottom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFully functional; sounds excellent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47408600580335,"sku":"A608544","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/Fender-Vibro-Champ-1.jpg?v=1768251528","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/en-au\/products\/fender-vibro-champ-1","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}