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1983 Fender Champ II

Name: 1983 Fender Champ II
Brand: Fender
SKU: F305985
Price: 1350.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this early-1983 Fender Champ II (Serial No. F305985)—a compact, Rivera-era tube combo that represents one of Fender’s most interesting and underrated early-’80s designs.

Introduced during Paul Rivera’s tenure at Fender, the Champ II took the familiar Champ platform and reimagined it with greater versatility and gain structure, reflecting the company’s effort to modernize its lineup while retaining classic Fender character. With its higher headroom, added midrange authority, and thicker overdrive response, the Champ II bridges the gap between traditional Fender cleans and the more aggressive tones players were beginning to demand in the early 1980s.

This particular example shows below-average cosmetic wear for its age and appears to be all-original. It comes to us from a collector-owned, smoke-free home studio, where it has spent its recent years in a controlled environment. The cabinet, grille cloth, and control panel show honest, light wear consistent with careful ownership rather than heavy use. Most importantly, the amp functions exactly as it should and sounds excellent, delivering punchy cleans and a warm, harmonically rich breakup when pushed.

Internally, the amp retains its original Schumacher transformers, with the power transformer dated to the 5th week of 1983, firmly placing this Champ II in the desirable early Rivera-era production window. The circuit delivers a surprisingly full voice for a small-format combo, with a tight low end, articulate highs, and a smooth, touch-responsive overdrive that works equally well for recording, practice, or small-room playing.

Altogether, this is a well-preserved, honest example of a Rivera-era Fender Champ II—an amp that offers vintage Fender pedigree with a slightly more muscular, modern edge. For players and collectors seeking a compact tube combo with genuine early-’80s Fender character, solid originality, and great sound, this Champ II is a compelling and increasingly appreciated option.

This amp is consigned, offers are welcome but no trades, please.