1964 Fender 5F1 Champ Transitional Black Tolex
Leo Fender famously never let anything go to waste, and that holds true for this rare, late variation of the narrow panel tweed Champ. The 5F1 circuit and cabinet construction are identical to the legendary narrow panel tweed version, cosmetically updated with black tolex covering and black handle. This 1964 transitional Champ represents the final form of the 5F1 model before Fender replaced it with the redesigned AA764 Champ later in 1964.
This February 1964 vintage Fender was recently serviced by an expert tech with grounded 3 prong plug and a couple of new capacitors sleeved in the original jackets to maintain the vintage look. Both the power and output transformers are original. The speaker is a period vintage Jensen Special Design 8″ model from 1959, freshly reconed at 4 ohms for durability and sound. The original tubes still function well and sound great. This Champ is perfect for recording and practice with plenty of crunch at low volume. Makes an excellent companion to your pre-CBS Fender guitar.
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All instruments are carefully packed in new, high strength shipping cartons. Amplifiers ship in double wall boxes with rigid foam support. Packing material is carefully placed to cushion impact and provide crush resistance. Each shipment is fully insured against loss or damage through Heritage Musical Instrument Insurance Co. Boxes are unmarked for security with signature required. For most domestic shipments, we use FedEx 2 day service. If you prefer another carrier or require overnight delivery, contact us to discuss the options. We can also arrange hold for pickup at your local FedEx location.
LIMITED WARRANTY: For your peace of mind, Original Vintage Guitars, LLC (“we,” “us” or “our”) offers the Buyer (“you” or “your”) a 48-hour approval period on all instruments shipped within the USA. From the time of delivery, you have 48 hours in which to inspect the instrument and verify its condition to your satisfaction. If your expectations are not met, notify us by e-mail within the 48-hour approval period and we will authorize a return. Return shipping and insurance costs are your responsibility. The instrument must be returned to us unmodified, in the same condition it was received. Your failure to notify us within the 48-hour approval period window constitutes full and final acceptance of the instrument “as-is, where-is.” In person purchases are final. Sales within the state of Florida are subject to state and county sales tax. For vintage amplifiers, if a speaker cone or tube is damaged in transit, we will arrange for and cover the cost of speaker reconing and replace broken tubes with like parts. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method or by check at our sole discretion, less any payment fees or shipping costs. In no event are we liable for consequential or special damages or for transportation, installation, adjustment or other expenses which may arise in conjunction with the instruments or parts. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.