4 Steps To Get Your Dream Sound With The Fender Champion 20 Effects

[@5MinuteMusic]

▶︎LEARN HOW TO use this amp with the Fender Champion 20 Tone Course: 5-minute-music1.teachable.com/p/the-fender-champion-20-tone-course Question of the Day: What feature of the Fender Champion 20 would you like to know more about?

[@julianandresgarciadevia5447]

Hi, I'd love to know what amazing sounds I can get with this amp. I mean, what are the settings to sound similar to Jimmy Page, Santana, Jeff Beck, Slash...... Don´t know if possible

[@5MinuteMusic]

I am going to be working on settings to emulate famous guitar tones. I will post a video when I have them ready, but it might take me a while! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@mariowinston]

How to get a good blues tone from the amp?

[@TheJchizzle]

Thank you for the helpful video. I want to know more about the Voice settings and how to dial in sounds from some guitar greats using the Voice and FX dials.

[@jeffreygerson7166]

What would be the settings to get the Eric Clapton sound that is heard on the live segments of Wheels of Fire?

[@aspenx1304]

This is GREAT I just bought a Champion 20. And I am a beginner.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@5MinuteMusic]

@James Gray Thank you for watching and commenting James!

[@davidrice3337]

I am too

[@antwanelynch87]

Me Too, Lol. 3yrs. late, but than never. Str8 BEGINNER TOO🎧🎸🎼🎶🎵💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@shawn7636]

Got a very dope friend this past year, lives 1000’s of miles away, but when I told him I was tryna buy a guitar and learn, he sent me his champion 20 completely free to help me out. Badass amp man

[@kevinmichaelx4894]

Thanks! I've had the Champion 40 for 2 years and have struggled with reverb. Now I get it.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@darkhorse1985]

I think 80% of the video was clear. But I really think you need pedals and more control to truly achieve a your own "dream sound" and have it match you playing. Thanks for the video

[@MrZyxxtl]

Look. I am a forty year veteran of guitar. I did not know many of the things you just showed about my 5 watt champion 20. Thanks a lot!

[@5MinuteMusic]

I am glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Banyusz66]

hi, I'm a beginner again, after 40 years, I just bought a fender chapion 20 and an ibanez grx70qa, later I'm planning a sqaier telecaster, your channel is great, .

[@positivelynegative9149]

Thanks. This is a better explanation than in that other video I watched on this topic.

[@haroldstanberry3978]

Been practicing one year got my 2nd guitar and a fender 20 I don't know nothing couldn't find that much information I have to much string noise now I have a start thanks

[@eggy7346]

I got one used for 30 bucks. Absolute steal, this thing is great

[@5MinuteMusic]

That is a great price! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@erikas6874]

One more thing about the Champion 20 (and 40 / 100). According to the electronic circuit diagram the "phones" output is in fact a stereo output from the internal Codec-processor (AK4556 chip). While the power amplifier and speaker (of course) is mono output. Aux in is also stereo and pass on to the phones output. Plug in a set of stereo headphones an try the effects :) Or why not to a mixer? Just loving the Champion series combos :)

[@5MinuteMusic]

Fantastic observation Erika! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@rachelbaird5651]

How about acoustic 12 string tones . Love it for my strat

[@LaurenOliviArt]

Just bought mine from the pawn shop! So happy I did!! Got it with my new and first electric guitar… Ibanez Gio ❤

[@5MinuteMusic]

Very cool! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SoggySandwich80]

I was about to order the frontman 10, im glad I saw your video, you saved me from a purchase I would have regretted

[@trainerrrss]

Frontman sounds like fart 💨 good for u

[@Tyree_Gregory]

Thanks derek i needed to find a different tone

[@5MinuteMusic]

My pleasure! I am glad this video helped! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@grumpycat6665]

For the past few years I’ve been playing a champion 50 XL . now that I’m traveling , I’m limited to my old champion 20 and it’s nice playing it again because it reminds me of my beginner days .

[@fitchyyboi]

just scored one for 56$ shipped, basically new- I’m excited!

[@5MinuteMusic]

Whoa! Great deal Andrew! Please drop a comment when you get to play it!

[@braydenwalker3261]

Where did you get it?

[@xray22407]

Yea, and how did you get one that cheap

[@fitchyyboi]

@@braydenwalker3261 Offerup

[@fitchyyboi]

@@xray22407 Offerup there's cheap ones everywhere

[@nowherebrain]

the 20, or should I say 20's(multiple) can be a beast....if you use a splitter and link up several of them...omg...you would be surprised at the sounds you get..try it with just 3 and you will immediately understand. I have a buddy who built a 6-er called the six-pack. it's 3 x 3 of them in a shelf(box) with a power strip and splitter built in(hey do what you can on a budget, he got most of them used with the one he had new) that thing makes a crazy wall of sound...those little things were designed to emulate big sounds in a little box...but the six-pack...OMG...I called BS on it when he told me he was working on it...and while it's not the most efficient it certainly is loud and sounds crazy.

[@kavitadhillon3965]

Can you please give more information about treble and bass knobs

[@flapjackson6077]

Very helpful info! I know it’s hard to justify upgrading to a speaker that costs almost as much as the amp but I’ve heard the 25 watt Jensen P8R is a great upgrade. At $110 it’s pricey. I’ve also read people touting the 100 watt Celestion TF0818 PA speaker as a great upgrade. At $70 this might be more attractive. In case you have the inclination try such a mod, I’d love to see it! 👍

[@douglaspeach5489]

I just bought my frontman champion 20 today.

[@mariowinston]

Good video mate. Thanks..

[@5MinuteMusic]

I am glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@zoid4258]

I know this video is old but holy moly! The audio on this video is wild. You did a phenomenal job editing the audio and using the mic you used. Highest quality voice recording I've ever heard from someone with a relatively small channel.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I am so glad you love the audio quality! Thanks again!

[@kurtrakozy1686]

Wow…this is a fantastic lesson on how to setup my amp…keep up the good work! KR

[@olderendirt]

Just got this nice little amp and I'm still learning about it so this type of video is greatly appreciated. Thanks and God bless you.

[@jonnifjader]

Thanks! I'm confused that the knob is not pointing exactly at the effect you are getting. Red green yellow - what does that indicate? Good sound though!

[@saradebbar6423]

Could you please explain what's the tap button for? Thanks

Thanks for reviewing this amp

[@5MinuteMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@-lukadabomb04-49]

Omg tysm I’ve been looking on how to use mine forever

[@scaredycat8685]

This is my favorite bedroom amp. You can dial in some sweet tones

[@jakekiszkafangirl840]

Very underrated, thank you

[@5MinuteMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you Nate!

[@valentingarcia5636]

This is very very helpful.. thank you

[@tarared7668]

I have this, what about the gain, treble and base and volume. What is a good start set up for a beginner, pls help

[@sergedenovo2389]

What’s “hall and spring? “ fender champion doesn’t have that. Thanks for the video.

[@petrihuhta1274]

THIS TIPS OF FENDER CH20 IS REAL GOOD. THERE IS A LOT OF MORE USEFUL TIPS ON YOUR OTHER KZbin VIDEOS ALSO ABOUT THIS AMP. THANKS FOR THIS.

[@Bifnz]

Great info will be buying this amp

[@antiocovaldez]

I’m trying to get some surf sound out of my Champion 20. Is there any chance you could show us something? Do you think it could get something decent? Thanks in advance.

[@ethancox1513]

AWESOME VID!

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Roxy-v8f]

How exactly do I use the TAP button on the amp?

[@ericklopez9457]

Have you tried the Roland Cube 10GX? maybe a comparition?

[@sailamrungsung8543]

I just bought today and I am loving it......

[@joellucas9421]

Thank You!!!!!!!! I have this amp and I know how to use the effects properly, I'm still learning how to play, lol😃

[@5MinuteMusic]

My pleasure!

[@michaelfox6422]

Thanks aewsome the way you gave the how to,,now off to play around with tone on mine...

[@caseyhillman]

Very easy to understand. Thanks for the help!

[@cutthetvoffman6317]

Hey Derrick. I bought your Champion Tone course and found it helpful. Thanks

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you so much for buying the course! I am so glad that the course is helpful!

[@tankdarla637]

I would like to hear more about your metal chug settings. I get mine to chug pretty darn good for a practice amp but if you can dial it in even further that would be awesome

[@raniellsalvo5219]

Thank you for this video.

[@teetosh]

Well done.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you! And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dnlriv]

very helpful! currently looking at new amps since the one that came with my guitar broke. had no idea there were 12 fx. every video i’ve seen doesn’t go in depth. thanks!!

[@dnlriv]

right now i’m stuck between the fender champion 20 and the vox vt20x, which do you suggest?

[@dozerblade]

It's a great amp for recording, it's a shame they didn't put a line out on it, i have to use the headphone output and it loses volume.

[@h.markhorton8188]

The amp has no individual Reverb button, only Revplus Delay? Thanks.

[@idkthesequel315]

Can it use distortion wah and delay pedals on it? Also

[@williamwade6169]

Trying to figure out how to get that crunch

[@AdlaiAlexander]

EXCELLENT tutorial! You're great! Fender should hire you.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Well I rewired my amp by cutting me wire that goes to the speakers wiring it to a guitar jack and then wiring a extra cable I have for wire a guitar cable that goes head to a cabinet to the speaker then yesterday I got my 2 x 12 whoa does it sound awesome

[@lucasdovigo3319]

Love fender champ !! I use much his effects and i love it ! Great content Derek !

[@5MinuteMusic]

Cool, thanks! And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@CycleFab]

Thanks for the video, ordered the Champion 20 through your Amazon link. I just got into learning guitar and your video really helped me make a decision. Can't wait to plug my Gretsch 2420 into it! Hope they're a good combination together. What do you think?

[@woodshome11]

I just bought one, perfect couch and practice amp. Great video on the effects, thanks

[@danabiondo9243]

Love to see you Demo the Mustang GTX 100. I have seen Several Demos on it. However No one goes as deep as you. It would be Really Cool to see what you come up with. What's your Day job? :).

[@alvarovoos7292]

How to get clean sound and drive sound on that amp?

[@denizkisa]

I'd love to hear it with a big muff /w tone wicker.

[@OneAfdhal]

im sorry if im out of topic.but,how to record the guitar with my phone by using the phones input? im using the champion 40.and again,thanks alot mate.keep up the good work

[@5MinuteMusic]

I have never tried that. You definitely can run signal out of the Champion 40 through its headphone jack, but I do not know if your phone can receive audio in through its headphone plug. I would think you can because most headphones (especially for phones) have a built in mic, so it should be able to process audio coming in. You could try something like this: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CMM110--hosa-cmm-110-3.5mm-trs-male-to-3.5mm-trs-male-cable-10-foot Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@OneAfdhal]

@@5MinuteMusic does that cable is the same as aux cable?

[@5MinuteMusic]

@@OneAfdhal I don't know what kind of aux cable you are using, but I think this might be the same.

[@OneAfdhal]

@@5MinuteMusic thank you so much for helping mate!

[@5MinuteMusic]

@@OneAfdhal My pleasure! May God bless you and thank you for watching and commenting!

[@bonyang26]

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for this video! Just got the amp and learning about it. This helps so much.

[@sigmawwww]

Awesome I had no idea what to do. I do now..thankyou!!

[@lonniewilson8357]

Buying a champion 20. And I'm an acoustic player

[@connorinsel6163]

What settings would you recommend for using an acoustic guitar with this amp?

[@pedraportuguesa7373]

Hi. First, awesome video as always!! But....If I'll get the 40 watts one and play always in low volume in my small basement, the 40 will still sound "too much" and super warm compared to the 20 which looks perfect for a room and small basement as well???

[@aleidasuarez]

good video, thank you. i got this amp a while ago and you helped me decipher its functions. [would have liked to have seen you strumming while explaining/sampling the effects though.]

[@billysea7769]

I have a Rick 325 how to adjust knobs for beatle sound.

[@evandelagarza5629]

I have the champion 20and 40 awesome amplifiers bout to get the champion 50xl next week....

[@5MinuteMusic]

Awesome! Please let me know how they compare, especially the 40 vs the 50xl.

[@Beachbumartist]

You make great videos man, thanks

[@toneloke7489]

Got one of these about a month ago to replace the squire amp that come with my Squire Strat, combined with some Texmex style pickups I installed, I can get just about all of the tones and voicings I need, It's a great home practice amp, especially for the price!

[@dizzyguy7423]

Nice vid 👍

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you!

[@mikelewis9340]

Nice commercial

[@dizzyguy7423]

Mike Lewis lol how

[@jalasup9676]

Can you test this amp with epiphone sl les paul? I had this amp with this guitar, as you said i still cant get my fav sound, space song by beach house was the sound I’m looking for

[@peerathut18]

Your sir! Is a life saver

[@Fender701]

I wish everyone on youtube had such a good explanation. Very good video, thank you very much!!

[@aleksandarangelov6572]

Buy the blues junior or speaker upgrade on the champ 20? Advice guys 🤔

[@mitrasen8925]

how i set up fender champion 20 with hawaiian electric guitar? for bengali songs.. pl give some tips..

[@thepawprint9857]

just bought a fender champion 20! love your videos, really helpful!

[@caeserthecat8304]

fantastic . you helped me very much

[@5MinuteMusic]

I am glad I could help! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ItzBundz]

Can you plug headphones right into this amp? Or do you need a larger/smaller adapter in order to plug in?

[@yordankalpazan]

Hi, I enjoy this fender, and you were one of the reasons to choose this amp. Thanks a lot! Can you please recommend how to set it up to play guitar solos of Iron Maiden :) Will appreciate your help a lot!

[@pramitsynthguitar]

Hi.. I'm Pramit Das.. I play Hawaiian steel guitar.. your speak & demonstration is very good .. I like it .. I want fender champion 40 or 100 .. I'm very confused .. Please suggest me .. which is better for me .. My taste - clean tone with tube amp spring reverb sweet quality.. I'm student of Famous guitarist SUNIL GANGULY ..

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you for your compliment! Both amps will give you a good clean tone and a good spring reverb effect. It just depends on where you will play your amp. If you will be playing concerts and you will use a microphone on your amp (and a PA system) the Champion 40 is plenty loud. The only way I would get the Champion 100 is if I had to play to very large crowds and did not have a mic with a PA system. I hope that helps! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@pramitsynthguitar]

@@5MinuteMusic I want line out point for recording & stage show .. if you possible on champion 40 ??

[@pramitsynthguitar]

@@5MinuteMusic I am very worried about not having line out point

[@AmbroseB1900]

Hi, I have this amp but never thought of starting with fx level 10 and working down. Have liked and subscribed and will be watching your other videos. I struggle to get a crunch sound, or to use the gain knob properly. I have a strat and an Epiphone SG. Thanks, Bob.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you for liking and subscribing! And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@artcomlotus3091]

With this amp, can we produce vibrato sound like in Peace Pipe by the Shadows (very old and rare song... I bet you)?

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

amateur here.. good for clean clean sounds ? like jazzy thanks...

[@marcarmbm]

Thanks for this. Great instruction

[@danabiondo9243]

Thank You Derek! Excellent Videos! I Can See you Really Care about you audience. I Do have this amp, I AM Happy with it. I have been quite surprised how Great it sounds. Does the Mic you use change the sound?

[@michellethompson2738]

Can Fender Champion 20 be good enough to produce delay + reverb vintage sound similar to the songs played by the Shadows - like Peace Pipe, the Savage, the Stranger..

[@FloridaBikeVlogger]

exactly what I needed. thanks.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@jeromef.5181]

Hello, is it possible to use several effects or only one by one at the same tome ? Thanks for this video, this amp may be a part of my first electric gear

[@5MinuteMusic]

You can only select one effect at a time, but each effect is very good! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@thelastbreath23]

Will this amp sound good with a squier classic vibe 70?

[@5MinuteMusic]

I think that it would sound great with whichever classic vibe you choose (i.e. the tele, strat, etc.). Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@jayanthkumar7964]

It'll kill with that guitar. I have the affinity. I love it.

[@ShibuGeorgeMac]

Good Info.

[@chris8439]

I have a champ 20 and when I play my Ibanez with humburgers through it it the speaker wants to break up and it sounds awful it's being overdriven too much but with my g&l strat with single coils it sounds okay I disconnected the speaker and hook it up to a 10-in speaker and it sounds a whole lot better the stock speaker is a piece of crap.

[@sanderson4036]

What happened to the days when all we had was a fuzz face and a wah.

[@The_Rude_French_Canadian]

I can’t for the life of me use that amp more than five minutes lol I go crazy with the bass and treble I just can’t get a good tone out of it...it’s been collecting dust since I got my spark amp but I keep seeing people loving their champions maybe this will help lol

[@5MinuteMusic]

I did a video on how to EQ the Champion 20. You might find the second strategy I discuss helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5qZZomGmc6GsNE Please let me know if that helps. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@orus5218]

Thank you!! 🌺

[@davidfisher12865]

that's great if you want to play 50's rock a billy etc, get some pedals

[@paologarro724]

Great review. I’m going to buy it. Thanks

[@5MinuteMusic]

Glad to hear it! Enjoy! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@alexpopescu4943]

Great video! I've recently purchased this amp and your channel is the best resource so far. I was playing with a Fender Mustang before so i'm used more with presets. I would really apreciate if you can make any videos about getting tones from specific artists/songs and I think this is a great idea of continuing this series. For example I'm trying to play Europa-Santana and i cannot get sustained sounds at all.

[@5MinuteMusic]

Thank you! I am glad that my channel has helped you! I am going to be working on settings to emulate famous guitar tones. I will post a video when I have them ready, but it might take me a while! Thank you for watching and commenting!