Fender Champion 40 Guitar Amplifier Combo - Demo Review

[@napoleonblownapart8155]

Ignore everyone who says this amp isn't loud enough. I have this exact amp. Go ahead, turn it to 10 and get ready to experience hearing loss. It's more than sufficient for playing at home.

[@nonameman7114]

How’s the overall tone sound ? I’m looking for an Alice In Chains tone, thinking of buying this and Freidman OD pedal

[@bullfrogboss8008]

Doesn't it make the amp too loud for home playing?

[@napoleonblownapart8155]

@@nonameman7114 you might be able to get something like that put of it if you play around. I has a shitload of effect and settings.

[@napoleonblownapart8155]

@@bullfrogboss8008 I usually play with it on volume 2. It has a range of pretty quiet to shatter the windows

[@gratengelsker7614]

Its way too loud for home, look for another amp

[@bonusduckmann9997]

I accidentally ordered the 100 from online and i almost killed myself from the loudness

[@bonusduckmann9997]

mtzxskate whats worse is I still have it and I can only use the dirty channel

[@taketheredpill1441]

+Benito Faggotini Jeez it's that loud?

[@bonusduckmann9997]

Legolas Greenleaf yeah for real

[@theblytonian3906]

I just ordered one (100) for home use. Should the neighbours be afraid? o.O

[@AdolfHitler-er5my]

The Blytonian The 100 is made for gigs... I tried a 50 watt Marshall combo and the absolute lowest volume I could get sound from was almost too loud

[@dagony7383]

I'm a 60 year old metalhead...been using this amp only for the clean channel and effects since I'm a old school pedal guy.this amp handle pedals like a dream..amp is LOUD as hell!! I use a proco rat, tubescreamer,eq,and vox wah and play everything from Sabbath to Pantera..amp is definitely worth the money..awesome video and awesome playing!!

[@suerfriocal]

you recommend running rat+ts through this amp?

[@rozzer666]

​@@suerfriocal it all depends on what model amp you have selected. Some sound good with rat and some dont but I suppose thats any model amp really

[@AlphSlayer]

​@@suerfriocalI also really want to know that.

[@Keithphotorama]

FINALLY, thank you for answering the pedal question that I have been searching for. My neighbors are too scared to talk to me and I am about to turn 62. Life is good and the Champ 40 sounds good! 👍

[@lenmatthies9626]

Just bought one. Put a Celestion speaker in it when I got home. Good sound. Good volume. I’m impressed. Not overwhelmed with effects which is good. Worth the bucks.

[@nonameman7114]

Distortion good ?

[@bluepedalsrock9271]

Does it react well to pedals?

[@CommissionerManu]

@@bluepedalsrock9271 in the blues did a review and then a re-review of the champion 100. In the re-review he put a tube screamer through the clean channel and it’s AWESOME!

[@variklane7032]

@@nonameman7114 Not really but you could use pedals for better distortion

[@christopherkelley5875]

A phenomenal amplifier for the price, and with the voice and effects options, gives you everything from warm clean blues to screeching distorted metal. And it packs a punch: especially if played with a hot pickup, the amp is almost punishingly loud, even at a 5 or 6. So not only is it a great practice amp, it's also a great small or medium gig amp.

[@mashrafizaman3894]

How much?

[@josebelmonte1162]

I cant get past 4 without bothering my room mate lol.

[@m.thousands1848]

Does it play nice with pedals ?

[@dagony7383]

@@m.thousands1848 yes definitely does

[@octtrinittolavg]

Is this amp power enough to overpower drums? (without tweaking volume on max)

[@mitchelcerneus9338]

Just ordered one because of you! You display a wide range of sounds, and that is nice about this review/ demo!

[@PMTVUK]

We hope it serves you well Mitchel! -Lee

[@ryancarona4199]

Just ordered this and a 70s vibe squire Stratocaster

[@ZeroThree31]

How do you like it so far? Do you have other amps?

[@ryancarona4199]

@@ZeroThree31 I like it. It has a good crunch awesome clean. The metal Channel could be a little better but it’s fender i don’t expect it to sound like blackstar. Honestly it’s a good bang for your buck. I tried all the other amps from the same price range i liked this one more.

[@ZeroThree31]

@@ryancarona4199 awesome. Thank you. I appreciate your response. I started doing research to buy another amp for my son. He currently has the LT25. He likes it, but doesnt really have anything to compare it to as it is his only amp aside from a portable one that I got for him (the NUX mini). I was looking for something different than he has now so that he has options. Something that he can play in the house (I dont mind noise. I love watching and listening to him play) and also so that if he does ever decide to play in a bigger area, he can do so.

[@ryancarona4199]

@@ZeroThree31 i had the LT 25 i gave it to my nephew. The champion 40 is definitely a step up. But it doesn’t have all those patches. Like the lt 25. It has the effects but you have to put them on manually and there is really nothing to save it’s literally turn on the reverb and then switch it to flanger when you want to…. Way Better sound though. The foot switch is separate but it goes from clean to whatever distortion you set it to.

[@ZeroThree31]

@@ryancarona4199 I appreciate the feedback. It sounds like what I am looking for and what he would be happy with. Thank you very much.

[@Johnny-mb9vy]

Gibson into a fender!? You mad man!

[@chrisvdv5608]

Why not? My tele sounds very good on my Marshall too. I don't see the point, or has every guitar brand his own amps brand? Perhaps i missed something .

[@divad7137]

chris vdv it was a joke

[@belcarra]

Madlad*

[@sx6392]

I know right... its like kiss sippin’ beers with Mötley Crüe

[@jimmygubbins]

Its like beans on crumpets 😂😂

[@honeyfrost3355]

It has the classic fender cleans that you'd expect it to have. It's not too harsh but not too bright either. Good for classic rock and low gain stuff as well.

[@Cboyhelfaa]

For any guitarists interested. 0:01 intro 0:34 Amp Introduction 2:16 clean amp 2:38 tweed amp 2:58 blackface red amp 3:15 British fender amp uhmmm lol 3:56 British orange setting 4:47 fun 5:03 Wah 5:20 metal voice on green

[@philippinefandango2859]

I'm not a grammar freak, but it was refreshing to hear you correct yourself on the Cleaner, more cleaner statement... Well done, Brother... Good, thorough review.. Thanks!!!

[@PoorManCigarette]

Dude!!! Always the best reviews, I translated from playing acoustic guitar to electric, and didn't know anything about electric guitars, since I watch a video here you really helped me anytime that I look for new stuff, I'M YOUR FAN!!! GREETINGS FROM MEXICO!!!

[@Skippymcdingus]

Hell of am amp. Went into the shop looking for something loud and versatile and didn't expect to walk out with a fender but this is a great amp

[@garywinters2282]

I'm a beginner guitar player, I very much enjoy your amp reviews.🇺🇸

[@saqibshabir9755]

Was that Best Of You at the beginning? 😃

[@jobpopping5119]

Saqib Shabir yeahhhh

[@poserdisposer6460]

Saqib Shabir THE BEST

[@AVGuitare]

Because this is the best of you

[@donlessnau3983]

Excellent review. I've had one for two years and I actually use it twice as much as my Blue Junior. Lots more versatility for for all the different types of guitars I have.

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

Very true. I have a Squier Tele and Squier Strat, a Dave Mustaine signature Zero, and a Fender DG10 acoustic electric, and each one has it's own personality when plugged into the amp. Love it.

[@bryandickens387]

Need to cut your bass back some, about two notches. Solid state amp tend to have a heavy "v" tone pattern. Wonder why fender didn't have a "mid" nob on this like the 100 does? Solid state amp really need them.

[@elimoore2489]

This is my practice amp and gigging amp. It’s not about the size because you always mic your amp anyway! Don’t use any petals. Only a foot switch with the effects on the amp! Bad ass amp

[@b1banaytimothylouis493]

CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME THE BEST, THE BEST, THE BEST, THE BEST OF YOU🔥🔥🔥

[@Thurston86]

After picking up a 20 last week i can definitely imagine how loud the bigger ones would be!

[@tywhite10]

@kretik ay I think so IMO. Sometimes I stack an overdrive along with the british settings to get a better rock sound👍🏾

[@tywhite10]

@kretik ay what exactly do you mean?

[@tywhite10]

@kretik ay oh ok I see now. Honestly when I use that setting it for more jazzy type of stuff. I have also used a big muff and low gain overdrive on that channel.

[@FerdnandFreeholi]

I got one of these used $40. I had a Warehouse ET65 speaker laying around and swapped it with the stock speaker. The amp sounds really good with a proper speaker. The stock one wasn't bad just the ET is nicer- especially now that it's breaking in

[@somegingerdude8110]

Got this amp for Christmas. Beats the living hell out of my 1x6 Ibanez starter pack amp. Can't turn it up past 2 on either channel, though.

[@Amy-wi1pt]

SomeGingerDud, how much louder is it than the 20, i don't turn my 20 past 2 1/2 if anyone is home, because i feel bad lol, but i usually never turn it past 3 1/4

[@Jobvdschouw]

Of course to the DSL100 with jcm800 cab in our band’s practice space this is nothing but for at home this thing is perfect! I learned everything I know on this amp and it can do anything! The gain voicing are a bit muddy but a distortion pedal into the clean channel works wonders!

[@TMillsMusic]

Loved the Foo’s at the start

[@SuperMozzman]

I have the champion 20 , and yes the very first thing I played on the flange setting was Unchained

[@SuperMozzman]

Definitely. The only thing it misses is a clean channel. Great little amp otherwise

[@schecter5035]

It’s a great amp would definitely reccommend it not too fuzzy sound from the distortion

[@markanderson90]

I have this amp & playing a epiphone tommy thayer white lighting through it.... to me ,it just seems to be very bass heavy. I want a crisp crunch distortion... and thoughts

[@Adrenaline0413]

My dad ordered me this amp last night! Coming in a week I'm hella excited!

[@keevanganasen4476]

How is it I’m planning to buy one

[@chim6718]

@@keevanganasen4476 i have one. i recommend it. it's fucking nice

[@detsiedi161]

@@chim6718 Still nice? Im worried becouse it doesnt have the mid knob can you get it sound like metallica 😁

[@chim6718]

@@detsiedi161 ok so, i used the amp everyday for over a year, and it holds up very well, i still recommend it, effects are great and sound quality remains unchanged, still metal as fuck, and really good cleans, this is still a good amp and it definitely holds up

[@chim6718]

i recommend you pair it with a guitar that has active humbuckers

[@KurisuYamato]

You know, every time I'm curious about a somewhat recent piece of kit, I know this channel is likely to have a demonstration of it, more so than any other. I wish I could stop into one of the shops and buy straight from there, but being in the states kind of makes that difficult. Ah, gotta love the international nature of KZbin.

[@kair8711]

The way sounds more like a weh

[@RonJames-rb7eg]

Love your vids man, you have made me buy so much off the back of your reviews. Rock on geezer.

[@zionpremkumar8178]

Guys bought this today and feeling amazing

[@Twylightt]

Still amazing?

[@robmccarver8978]

Always Love watching your videos…. You just straight out show what the amps do

[@osirisoliveira1947]

I've got one, and its tastefull, really nice!!!

[@hanssacramento8314]

is it good for a clean sound?

[@coco-lp9rq]

lets crank up the gain and get that lovely fender oumf oummff

[@GravityBoy72]

This is a good amp. I have it.

[@adamcotton2121]

This thing sounds fantastic.

[@zakaryheinemeyer4881]

Love the foo fighters intro

[@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?

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Nice amp sounds great thinking about getting one thanks great guitar playing

[@lewistunbridgemusic6884]

I have the 100 watt version. Great amps.

[@nonameman7114]

Will a Freidman OD pedal sound good on this ?

[@luckyxever]

What would you suggest between a fender champion 40 and Fender Mustang 2?

[@williamsherman2374]

I'm an old fart in his fifties, I've checked out both of them. The ch 40's interface is much easier for me and sounds less digitally to me, a lot warmer to my old ears, not so harsh.

[@luckyxever]

William Sherman thanks, i will probably buy the champion 40 😁👍🏻

[@Mrpig-vw4fh]

Champion

[@rodflex4851]

BUT does it work well with a pedal board. None of these demos ever addresses that.

[@whiteyguitar666]

I just bought one of these can any one tell me what footswitch can i use to switch between channels ? thanks

[@OnthePictures]

Mine has a buzzing noise when I have it on FXS. if I give it more gain the bussing noise sounds louder, but on this video I hear everything clear as a bells. Did mine came out damage?

[@MintyyFrost]

Once you put flanger on, I knew I had to buy this

[@futuregenerationz]

The only thing I'd improve about this amp is to see the EQ better matched between channels. Channel 2, with the British sound I use, loses to much high end. Other than that, perfect amp -even for a gigging player. The more you gig, the more you appreciate replaceable equipment that's easy to move and setup.

[@spiky-xs3vp]

Should i get this one or the marshall mg30cfx? For context i wanna a more metal tone for bands like Metallica, Megadeth, iron Maiden, etc...

[@neryrenato]

Fender champion 40 or fender Mustang v2 II ??

[@jacobbutler3426]

If you like simpler controls definitely the Champ. If you enjoy using your phone for the amp and limited control over tone without the app or website then go for the 'Stang. Overall the Mustang is more versatile, but the Champion can do virtually the same thing for most people.

[@mikeyo3230]

Mustang suck IMHO

[@davidlalremruata]

Did he say British Orange sound? If so, what's it doing in a Fender amp?

[@hahalmao8047]

This vs the Marshall mg30cfx...Which one would y’all recommend?

[@Gringosaurio]

i have the same doubt my dude

[@ElitistNUMBER1]

Don’t get anything Marshall MG

[@mrako6647]

3:14 No words needed

[@Makin3m]

I’m definitely ordering this. Only $200 USD. One question, is it good for gigs?

[@lar57jsy]

Good review! I'm loving the used one I bought, but the volume was jumping up very high for a second when switching back to the clean channel so I've taken it in for an apparently needed repair.

[@jasondailey9010]

Great video, love your enthusiam. Very Russell Brand

[@odink.3980]

May i know its response towards pedal?

[@stevenespinoza7735]

Is this loud enough to cut through drums?

[@o_Formiga]

no, if you use only amp sound will be sucky, there will be times you wont hear yourself. dont get me wrong its a really nice amp, but i kinda regreted just because i dont have more gear to boost up the sound. i'd go for a champion 100, also buy a pedal for the effects, yll thank me later :D

[@istvandejesus]

I think that you will have to mic it.

[@brandonknight6047]

Yes, people say it's not but it definitely is.

[@abrahamlincoln3826]

Its loud af i have it at 3 its already really loud

[@maxiss874]

Is not enough

[@mysteriousdelta9203]

What was that song at 5:17? It sounds a bit familiar but I cant get it

[@abundo49]

Voodoo child i guess

[@matsnederkoorn1845]

On 2:33 he does looks like Jack sparrow from pirates at the carrebian

[@PolishTomato]

That Gibsn is just beautiful man

[@Random909]

Yeah a white sg is great

[@bratosinstefan9912]

im a begginer in this electric guitar and amps thing and i have a question. do you need a pedal for metal on this amp or it has the effect on it?

[@pedroramirez8458]

Has the effect built into it but seems to have limited controls as to changing the distortion. Still for learning how to play harder rock/ metal it'll do the trick

[@forrest.0569]

I have the boss me80, would it work through this amp and what channel should I play it on through the multi fx unit

[@Wagons]

Heyaa a guitar noob what did u do with the first sound, since it sounds lovely

[@lucaskarlsson7166]

Ive got another confession to make!

[@andromeda6686]

Sir, according to your opinion, which one is better between Champion 40 and Line 6 spider iv 30 watt? Because line 6 has 12"inch celestion speaker. And which one is better for blues? I'm looking forward for the answer. Thanks

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

What's the best between this one and the Fender 50 XL ? *Please help !*

[@Fluminox-]

Is there enough gain to do really cool dive bombs? Like on the high e string?

[@HiGuys-lg6id]

Thats the only question i worry about and this is also the only comment which is not replied by anyone

[@rajkrishan3092]

champion 20 vs mustang v2? ANY SUGGESTIONS??

[@thereviewer593]

Nicest intro in the world

[@kylemarshall6305]

Def Leppard ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thenowherestairs]

Hey Dagan gotta question - how did you get the 'Dagan' engraved truss rod cover? I need a 'Billy' one!

[@apollstar1]

Thanks, just got mine yesterday and been messing around with it today.

[@kagenotatsumaki]

Just bought a Champion 100 on sale for $330, paired together with my 20 watt Vox Valvetronix amp, I think I'm good on amps lol

[@musiclife5039]

Sir I have fender champion 20 and i dont know how to use it. Can you please tell me how to use it

[@TinnitusTherapyPaulHarrison]

Could you use this with a bass guitar too or do I need a bass amp?

[@luckyxever]

No, this is for guitar only, if you want to play bass you’ll need to buy a bass amp

[@Avamua541]

you can plug bass in guitar amp but it can blow your speakers, and probably will lack low end. anyway, you can play guitar through the bass amp without worrying (if you like the tone... it can be muddy if eq is not set right)

[@michaeldelvecchio7455]

The closest bass amp would be the Fender Rumble very similar

[@erelshabo6123]

Whats better? This Fender Champion 40 or the Vox vt20x??

[@makaras]

Great review! Just one question...my very basic beginner's amp has no effects (just basic "Drive") but DOES have a "Mid" control - whereas this Amp only has Treble and Bass...so what do you do for Mid ranges?

[@Sofia-m1q]

Can I put an electric kazoo through this thing or what?

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

Is it a good amp for punk and grunge?

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

Yes.

[@weirdskyreallyweird.5519]

A combo is definitely a good idea if you don’t have the money for pedals. Tho if you’re playing shows it’d be a better idea to go for something a little more hi watt.

[@sergiudrg]

fenders combo are best for grunge

[@Jakes21420]

1.27 i sure love intense british Crank

[@gck791]

Can I use it for live sounds on stage?

[@RoryChesh]

this was so helpful! Thanks a ton!

[@di44ito]

Which one is better in your opinion - this one or the mustang II v2?

[@volche_art9165]

My friend just bought one old but i will try to convince him to sell it to me😂

[@octtrinittolavg]

Is this amp power enough to overpower drums? (without tweaking volume on max)

[@PMTVUK]

You'd have to max it out.

[@manavmehta9980]

Is this amp any good if paired with yamaha pacifica 012

[@hamez1300]

Can you add multiple fx, e.g tremolo and flanger at the same time?

[@hswizzle2535]

No

[@augustogasparfosado9955]

It is good for AC/DC or Led Zeppelin Tone?

[@benwright9238]

Augusto Gaspar Fosado this certain amp has a wide variety of tones.

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

Hell ya it is. With my set ups, I set the amp to the yellow/orangish colored "British" setting, with low gain(gain 2-4), and set the other channel to reverb, or reverb/delay, with fx level set low also(fx 2-4), and it gets that sound easily.

[@terjarriram1542]

Can i use vocal mics and keyboard with this amp??

[@chim6718]

Just ordered one today.

[@PMTVUK]

We hope it serves you well!

[@chim6718]

@@PMTVUK Tried it for an hour before finally purchasing, and it sounds amazing, I like the effects, the distortion and especially the clean sounds, it can be very loud as well. It really sucks that it doesn't have a usb port for easier recording but it's worth its price tag overall.

[@tetrodotoxin9782]

Sounds good to me. 😊

[@briankelley8083]

Marshall MG30GFX or the Fender Champion 40?

[@mikeyo3230]

The MG30GFX absolutely sucks. The Champion by a mile

[@daro9582]

Would this be loud enough to go over a drummer?

[@jamiekerley4123]

How is the metal sound?

[@JohnMcCfatty]

anyone know would this be able to keep up with a beefy drum kit? 26" bass drum

[@Alex-pc7kl]

Definitely

[@viol8r]

Nailed ‘Sugar’

[@aarikgreen5335]

What's the difference between red light or green light?

[@GravityBoy72]

Orange, red, green. It's just a different amp select within a group of amps. I wrote all the amp types down on a piece of card and keep in in the back of the amp.

[@pau_meow]

Dagan what band do you play? I love to watch you perform

[@OneSingleBreath]

The Reissues.

[@samclark4299]

does anyone know what song he was playing at 4:08

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

Van Halen - Unchained