Fender Champion 40 effects

[@MrJoeyBoombotz]

Soooooo helpful. You get it. Even Fender itself doesn't have the common sense to do a pro demo like you. Thank you so much.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Tnx so much!

[@bigblueplanet1968]

So true

[@alansturgess1324]

Excellent. No unnecessary thrash and shred. No pointless distortion which obliterates the guitar's basic tones. Really good, clear demo of the effects. Well done. 10/10

[@alansturgess1324]

@Nintariz Obviously not - but so many (too many) demos begin with and only use heavy distortion and overdrive which can make even a plank with old gutbusting strings sound good. Distortion etc. isn't the be-all and end-all and many players like to use and need to hear clean tones first to get an idea of the basic quality, tone and sustain of an instrument before it is hooked up to all manner of devices. I use most clean tones with a touch of reverb and maybe either chorus or phasing except when I use a Moor Ocean Machine when I don't use anything with except for it's own inbuilt FX ... but mostly I play clean so that's always where I prefer to start when checking out demos for a new instrument.

[@alansturgess1324]

@Nintariz No - glad we agree on the basic opinion I tried to explain. All the best.

[@elmershiflett8154]

More metal 🤘

[@christopherparry7389]

I bought this amp last week and i love it highly recommend it to anyone.

[@Mickey_Ashurov]

yeah man i orded one of this this amp looks gooddddd

[@genekloszewski5484]

Its pretty good, like mine also, price was good too!

[@1204-p3r]

its really good for clean tones, for distortion etc you will need good pedal

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Is this a tube amp?

[@mikehurley5052]

@@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 Read some specs on it, no its not.

[@michaelscott7762]

Amazing, simply amazing...Thank You for doing this “most excellent” demo on this AMAXING amp. I’m 63 yrs young and am thinking about getting an Ibanez guitar and amp to rekindle the magic I felt when I played in a couple of bands in the 70’s and early 80’s. I am really impressed with this amp, all due to your great demos.....Many thanks and keep up the great work...

[@MartinAbouttone]

Michael Scott Tnx a lot man!

[@petarsutaric6909]

ok, Vito Corleone, you can show your face now

[@noahlozano5775]

DIO!

[@inyourbusiness73]

It took this demo after watching 4 others to finally hear what this amp is got and not some Joe show boating.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Jean-Paul Marin Thanks for your comment👍

[@Rachels123]

yes! great review! love how the camera is on the knob, your not over playing, just prefect thanks.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Rachel Woodruff Thanks for your comment👍

[@mm170391]

*you're

[@sweetleaf9668]

Just bought this for my 15 yr old sons xmas. Thanks for the review. Can't wait for him to try it out.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Sweet Leaf Super! Some noise in the house😄😎

[@LongNguyen-lx8if]

Very good demo of the different effects. You have just convince me...

[@MartinAbouttone]

Morning Glory 👍👍

[@theverseshed]

Same FX on the CHampion 20 --- with 3 variables for each of the FX (all not demo'd here on the 40, but they're the same). 40 has two channels whereas the 20 only has one. The 12" speaker for the 40 gives you a more well-rounded tone. I have the 20 and love it.

[@rustycalvera977]

excellent video.......gets right to it...doesn't get cute or tells his life's story.

[@packyrat]

Bought this amp to play my harmonica into, the effects worked great with them. Had a 25R fender, that was pushed when I gigged with it, I think this 40W will do fine.

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

Great the way it is, but if the reverb was on a separate control so it could be used with all of the other effects, it would be perfect.

[@taylodl]

Could you use a reverb pedal?

[@mariomichael3353]

@@taylodl yeah definitely

[@ethanduke3126]

Grab a snake bite reverb, really good for the price

[@tannertuner]

He didn’t demonstrate it but the reverb is also blended with 2 of the other effects. There’s a reverb with chorus and a delay with reverb. Obviously an effects pedalboard is more optimal and to really give these amps some real flexibility, an effects loop would have been perfect. But I’m thinking they were designed more as entry level amps for the beginner-intermediate sold at a price point that won’t bust anyone’s budget. These are miles ahead of the Frontman models they apparently replaced, in terms of the ease of operation and the tones you can get from them. The 100 is more flexible when it comes to the onboard effects, if memory serves.

[@blacknwhitemusic623]

I got this for Christmas today and I loved it I’m so happy that I had this video to look at before putting it on my list

[@elonceidealfutbol1435]

Thank you for this demo! This is exactly what we (the ones thinking in buying one) are looking for in a demo.

[@MartinAbouttone]

El Once Ideal Futbol Tnx👍

[@maurizioferegalli6850]

Hi, I have several amplifiers of the same power and this is the most versatile, great on all occasions... The 12 inch speaker performs well in all genres and in case a couple of pedals can help to make an even better judgment.

[@masterhorax]

Love the way you say, "Ok, here we go!"

[@MartinAbouttone]

+Blake Wright yeah my accent..oeps Hey Blake don't know if you play electric guitar, but if you do, you can share it on my new webpage www.abouttone.com/best-electric-guitars.html kind regards, Martin

[@chopperking007]

Do you think fender runs their speakers in a bit before shipping them out ? I always put music through them for 24 hours when new and they get so much better....run em in

[@swagmachine3841]

You sound exactly like Don Corleone.

[@redbarchettta]

Bought this today, I'm having fun.

[@craigtaylor6208]

Thanks man, was on the fence but seems a great clean sounding amp for the price 👌🏾

[@bullfrogboss8008]

The wah is surprisingly good

[@tannertuner]

There are actually 3 very different reverb settings (red, green and amber), two chorus settings and 3 different delay effects

[@MartinAbouttone]

Indeed!

[@dzekilla448]

I just got this amp from metronome and it sounds great, I personally like grunge so this amp is perfect for that, it is pretty much a amp with 3 more built in amps witching, it is also very good for metal just don’t turn every thing all the way up cuz it ls super loud especially in a tiny room.

[@crump1976]

I recently purchased this app and I'm blown away, especially with the wah-wah tone...

[@edwardtucker3968]

Great concise video. Thanks. FYI, I like this inexpensive little amp so much i bought a 2nd one , upgrading the speakers in both. Incredible tone/power - to - weight/price ratio.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Tnx man! I agree👍 Which speaker did you put in it?

[@edwardtucker3968]

@@MartinAbouttone An Eminence Lil' Texas (neo) in one amp for lightest weight. An Eminence Wizard in the other for greatest apparent loudness (the most efficient speaker on the market). Both excellent upgrades over the stock speakers.

[@LRS905]

I was not aware Vito Corleone was reviewing gear...you go Godfather!

[@jamesdoyle3885]

Just got my amp and it's awesome!.. Some dirty and clean tones along with Mr Wah

[@bullfrogboss8008]

1:35 that fast flanger sounds like tremolo

[@cesarherediaaguirre4419]

You really explain good the videos.

[@MartinAbouttone]

thank you for your comment!

[@dapperdanman1956]

Sometimes buzzing, comes from your elec supply,toasters,TVs, and such,with any amp(solid state) it will pick up noise, without a noise gate. but I like solid state amps, and if you pay a little less for your amp,your saving!can go on premo cables and other effects if ya like em,lots of really good tech stuff going on.

[@johndial1929]

Great demo! I have one of these and really like the features! Glad you posted! Thanks!

[@MartinAbouttone]

thank you!

[@adamn2022]

Awesome demonstration. Thank you!

[@MartinAbouttone]

really appreciate your comment! tnx!

[@AlexisChang]

thank you so much this helped me understand how the effects work!! I'm looking for a decent priced amp to buy with xmas money!! Thank you so much for the demo

[@MartinAbouttone]

Alexis Chang Tnx for your reply! Hope you will find the amp your looking for!👍

[@mariuscervantes3845]

It's like bisping's voice

[@Rog107]

Thank you, Martin. this is exactly what I was looking for. Tells me all I wanted to know. :)

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

Almost sounds like Brak from Space Ghost... love it.

[@RenoWeedLajos]

cant decide about to buy the Fender Champion 20 or Fender Mustang I ???

[@Artec619]

Cool review, but you skipped the Rev+Ch, the Orange lighted Rev, and the normal Delay (the one with the red light). It would be nice if you make another video or something, because these effects i mentioned sound amazing (specially the "Orange" Reverb)

[@MartinAbouttone]

+Artec619 T Tnx for comment. Yeah I saw I skipped them. Maybe next time, have some other reviews to do first! The effects sounds great indeed, the others to imho. Kind regards, Martin

[@FerdnandFreeholi]

I love mine but definitely need to run pedals in front of it to get the sounds I want. Great amp- affordable pedal platform. I swapped out the speaker for a Warehouse ET 65. Is louder with more clarity. Very Gigable little amp and not very heavy!!! YAY

[@fleursmits]

Hey! Excellent video! But there’s something I keep wondering: does the colour of the light next to ‘FX select’ mean anything? Like is red a sign that the sound could damage the amp or the guitar?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Hello Fleur. The light changes when you select an other effect

[@Stevegio301]

Great Demo the way they should be done! Great Job!!

[@MartinAbouttone]

Tnx man!!!!

[@MartinAbouttone]

You can check the website😄 Right now we are building a new room to make the reviews. Will work with more camera's so you can see me play

[@KlausSgroi]

Does this amp buzz or pop when the guitar is plugged but not being touched ? Or is it a completely silent amp ?

[@accentontheoff]

Thank you so much, sounds great. Just wondering, two things. Does this amp have a recording out. And can we combine effects or is it just one at a time.

[@MartinAbouttone]

You can’t combine effects. I don’t think it has a recording out. I don’t own the amp anymore. You can check the manual: www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10001/OM_23303XX900_Champion_40_USplus5.pdf

[@accentontheoff]

@@MartinAbouttone Sure thanks.

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

What is the best effect to play slow blues? Thank you so much

[@MartinAbouttone]

When I play slow blues I use reverb and sometimes a little delay

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

@@MartinAbouttone Thank you very much!

[@MrBrungers]

I would any advise to buy an old champion 110 bulit in the early nineties! These are killer amps! The new fender sound weak and you cant use this effects on stage..

[@tatialo37]

Good amp but it did cut out on me a couple of times don't know why!

[@shimfriedsauce]

Best video I've seen on the amp!

[@gorimus]

Nice reivew. Have you compared this with Champion 50XL (which is about 25% costlier)? Not sure what more it offers than Champion 40. Any insighnts would be highly appreicated. For mainly clean tones (and dirt from multi-effect pedals), how would this amp compare to Boss Katana 50?

[@MartinAbouttone]

did not try that yet, but I will

[@gorimus]

@@MartinAbouttone One more question: while playing over a backing track via the aux in, if the amp is in distortion mode, will the sound of the backing track be also distorted?

[@MartinAbouttone]

BA Gorimus It should not be distorted, cause it is not in the same signal path as the guitar

[@gorimus]

@@MartinAbouttone Thanks - this is very helpful!

[@jimmyleon2983]

Great review! I'm considering a Champion 40.

[@luigisari677]

Just bought mine. I have a question : when I switch into the distorted channel, the sound become very dark and "close" while turning model knob clockwise. Into "metalamp model" I have to rise a lot the high tones to get an acceptable sound. It's normal this behaviour or my Champion40 may be faulty ?

[@sonoman9095]

Thanks for your review, I just bought this amp and I don't know how to set it up to play jazz, country, funk or rock, how do you set it up to play these styles in this amp?

[@MartinAbouttone]

sonoman If you watch my other review you might get an idea about how this amp sounds and how to make your own presets. Check this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16amp-vhLZjbck

[@yzdmarrackech7702]

FOR ME THIS IS THE BEST PACTICE AMP

[@MustafaBaabad]

Very good Chief. Thanks.

[@PaluGianni]

Grande man, ringrazio da oltre oceano per la tua demo molto utile

[@ryan.bauta2496]

Is there a footswitch to control the effects without going back to the amp everytime?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Ryan Bauta The footswitch will only turn on/off the effect you choose. It is not possible to switch between the effects

[@danlosgar9194]

Really nice man...Thanks So Much!

[@MartinAbouttone]

You’re welcome!

[@ogpyttipannu3411]

What song did you play from 0:56 to 1:18

[@MartinAbouttone]

I just played some minor chords. Not a specific song

[@ogpyttipannu3411]

@@MartinAbouttone okay, it just sounded sick👍

[@italoandradedesousa330]

It would be good to use the fender champion with the pedal boss me 70? How to put the champion to get the best of the pedal? as it would be better to use only the effects of the boss me 70? Thank you!

[@swee-chekyeoh3876]

Hi All To sound anything remotely like Gary Moore's solo with BB King on The thrill is gone Can anyone be kind enough to advise the settings required on my : 1) Fender Strat 2) Champion 40 Thank you in advance Love

[@inddarbarreto1746]

Great video! I have a question, the effects only works on the drive channel? The second Chanel?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Inddar Barreto As far as I remember it works at both

[@yeatfan5886]

In the first setting reverb and what is ch bc I am thinking of getting this amp

[@MartinAbouttone]

I Don’t understand your question?

[@yeatfan5886]

What is the CH before the reverb on the fx dial?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Carter Tidwell Reverb + chorus.

[@rajnitisamjho8648]

fender champion 40 or orange crush 20rt for home?

[@hugoplayzminecraftmore9304]

Im gonna buy a new amp and im thinking Fender Champion 40 or Mustang 40? Right now i think champion but please help me decide

[@MartinAbouttone]

Always hard to choose the right one😄 Best is to try in your local musicstore (if possible) I would choose the champion 40. Sounds Good and easy in use! Good luck!!! Martin

[@hugoplayzminecraftmore9304]

I just bought the champion one (today)!

[@MartinAbouttone]

Great!! Hope you like it Kind regards, Martin

[@wrsdes]

Not having a Mid control ? Isn't it a problem?

[@MartinAbouttone]

For me it is not😃

[@tiqvahone]

Can you have reverb and chorus together?

[@MartinAbouttone]

tiqvahone No don’t think you can

[@tiqvahone]

Martin Abouttone Thanks . Very useful and informative review.

[@jerryx2000]

so the tap button makes it faster?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Yes faster...or slower if you tap slow

[@ugmodude]

IHey Martin, thanks for posting this excellent tutorial. I'm looking at upping my DAW game, and this is looking like a great addition for specialty guitar tracks.

[@MartinAbouttone]

Dan Stevens Tnx man!

[@ugmodude]

Update: Thanks to your video, I bought one of these amps and it is everything I hoped for, especially for recording! Martin, your video made a sale for Fender. Thanks a million!

[@tatialo37]

Thanks for the great video! Great playing btw!

[@MartinAbouttone]

Ruben Torres Tnx!!

[@ypdesign6881]

Greetings from indonesia. Thanks for your video 👍👍👍. I do have a question. Is the clean tone glassy sound on champ 100 the same with champ 40? I'm still thinking whether sould i buy 1 champ 100, or buy 2 champ 40. If the clean tone sound the same, i'm leaning on the second option. What do you recommend in your opinion. Thanks for your attention

[@MartinAbouttone]

I didn’t play the 100W, but it should be the same modeling

[@Sam-zx4rp]

the back pannel of the Champion 40 reads as 100-120V. I live in India and here the normal input is 220V?? Will it survive?

[@MartinAbouttone]

In America they use 110V. if you live in India you have to use a converter to bring down the voltage from 220 to 110 otherwise you will blow the fuse.

[@triplejudy]

How can i get a lead / volume increase on this amp? I'll use channel 2 for a crunch / rhythm sound then when I use my Boss overdrive pedal to get a volume increase for a solo, nothing changes; the volume remains the same no matter how much I increase the gain or volume on the pedal. Any advice?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Strange , I don’t have this problem. Gain low on the Boss and volume high? If it realy does’nt work you can use the Boss on channel 1 for crunch /rithm and use channel 2 for solo..

[@triplejudy]

@@MartinAbouttone ok; thanks ...

[@pablodquezada2892]

Does the amp work for metal?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Pablo Garcia Metal is possible indeed You can check it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3-0iJaYprxoe5o

[@gallionlion6388]

Hello sir.does this amp have hissing problem.I have heard this from many users.I can't try this amp .so will buy online.so just wanted to confirm about the hiss thing and how bad it is.I will mostly play jazz so are the eq knobs functional

[@MartinAbouttone]

Hello! I didn't noticed any hissing when I played on it. Most people who react on the review are positive about it to. If you have any problems with it, you can always send it back to the store.

[@rockngpa5094]

These solid state amps Rocks!!!!

[@adamdarrski6818]

This one or the GT40, for both practice/studio and live performances? Please

[@freddombski]

I think you convinced me. Thanks.

[@ganeshwadhwa4110]

what chords are you playing with HVM??

[@infinitycovuk699]

just bought this for £120 and im instantly think i made the right choice from this video.

[@paqman78]

So you can't adjust the number of delay repeats on this amp?

[@MartinAbouttone]

paqman78 You can change the delay time and choose between two delay types. That 's it. I did not find a way to adjust the number of repeats

[@marijnting]

Should i choose this one or the roland cube 40gx? En trouwens, ben je nederlands?

[@MartinAbouttone]

+Marijn Tingen Hey Marijn, your right I'm Dutch Ik heb de Roland nog niet geprobeerd. Wel goede geluiden over gehoord. Ik zou hem zeker uitproberen als je kan. De champion 40 is great! groeten, Martin

[@marijnting]

+Martin Abouttone oke bedankt, ik dacht het al te horen aan je accent haha. Ga denk ik toch voor de champion 40. Bedankt voor de top demo!

[@MovieAudio]

NEED HELP! Don't know whether to get this or the Line 6 IV Spider Amp 30 Watt

[@packersfan1905]

i think personally the fender 40 is better

[@elmeromero6559]

+jameskp Line 6 spider has a big problem .. it starts malfunctioning after 2 hours... then go for this CHAMPION

[@MovieAudio]

+elmero mero doesn't matter now! getting a Vox VT20+ it looks amazing 😍

[@elmeromero6559]

I got VT40+ amazing cleans but as it has many effects it doesn't run with pedals very well.... t-you bye =)

[@michaelromeo5689]

The Fender has better tone, the Line 6 has more bells and whistles.

[@oscar711julio]

Stuck whether getting this or the Vox valvetronix vt20x 20w, considering that they are almost the same price.. suggestions anyone?

[@MartinAbouttone]

Oscar Navarro Wow.. I don,t know. Best thing to do is compare both amps in a local guitarshop if you can I will review the Vox soon

[@klv400]

Awesome Demo!!!! Thanks!

[@MartinAbouttone]

Your welcome!

[@LynxPlaysOfficial]

Does the champion 20 have these effects? I wanna get this soon

[@MartinAbouttone]

LynxPlays yes they have the same effects

[@Jfran-nj3dz]

LynxPlays i got one and yes

[@mcdee56]

great job. no nonsense!

[@rev.sanjaydan7598]

how many effects can be used simuntansaly?

[@MartinAbouttone]

sanjay dan Only the one you select

[@rev.sanjaydan7598]

how many effects can I use simuntansaly?

[@amazingme1408]

13

[@fernandoaragon3922]

What's the type of music called at 3:23 ?

[@Mathias9n]

+Fernando Aragon Fuuuuunk

[@10pennytv75]

Great job!! Very helpful!

[@MartinAbouttone]

10penny TV Tnx!

[@cilsex1188]

Hello ! What stratocaster's model please ? :)

[@MartinAbouttone]

Cils' Ex It’s a 90’s Japan ash body, maple neck big headstock (69 resisue I think) Fender noiseless pick ups

[@cilsex1188]

Martin Abouttone Thank you. I thought guitar Fender strat because the sound is top :)

[@cilsex1188]

Martin Abouttone There is no exact model? :)

[@MartinAbouttone]

Cils' Ex Fender Stratocaster that is👍

[@iimsoak32]

How many watts does this amp have? Can anyone tell me?

[@MartinAbouttone]

I Imsoak 40

[@aleksanderpiprek6202]

Great video!

[@elmeromero6559]

hi just one question this one or MARSHALL MG 50 CFX ??I'll appreciate someone reply me ... t-you bye =)

[@packersfan1905]

this one.

[@elmeromero6559]

Lucas Baxter thanks a lot for ur reply =)

[@packersfan1905]

+elmero mero your welcome.

[@Kolegate]

Cool demo.

[@MartinAbouttone]

tnx!!

[@sawom6036]

Dzięki. Bardzo pomocne.

[@JesusMartinez-me1je]

Can I use the headphone out to connect into a mixer?

[@JesusMartinez-me1je]

+Jesus Martinez or should I use the aux out for that?

[@MartinAbouttone]

+Jesus Martinez 1/8" stereo aux is an input for use with a media player. So that would be a better choice

[@JesusMartinez-me1je]

+Martin Abouttone do you know if that would sound good? Or what's a good amp like this one with a line out?

[@MartinAbouttone]

+Jesus Martinez I can't tell you that. For recordings I use a microphone in front of the speaker. Maybe some other subscribers have experience with the line out?!

[@TheMarecki23]

cool music

[@ardz.]

Bro you’re fucking amazing