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Hugh Holstein


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Rohnert Park, California, USA
Post  Posted 19 Mar 2012 8:01 pm    
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I recently found one of those reissued Champion 600's for only $75 and it's in brand new condition, even smells new.
Also got a brand new 20' cable (nice one) with the deal as well.

These little guys make a reasonably decent practice amp, I cant get the harmonics that I can get with my MKIII Boogie, but then again that's not really a fair comparison.

On the other hand, I can now get a really nice velvety power tube break up without making my ears bleed, and the cops showing up.

I had plans to turn it into a PtP 5E1 wide panel tweed, but I think I'll keep it as is with some NOS tubes and call it good.

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J J Harmon

 

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Reynolds, GA 31076
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2012 2:59 pm     4 ohm blue marvel
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I paid $114 Musicians Friend new. Great sound but had to try a 12. Got a 4ohm blue marvel which came out of a N'ville 112. It sounds better.
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Earl Foote


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Houston, Tx, USA
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2012 5:33 pm     Champ 600
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I have one of those and it is really a joy to goof around with, but it has a constant hum that I have never been able to figure out. I have a Blues Jr that does the same thing. It doesn't make it unusable but it's more of a nuisance. Cool amp though.
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J J Harmon

 

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Reynolds, GA 31076
Post  Posted 23 Apr 2012 4:11 am     Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
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It might be external cause mine is quiet. Try a clean circuit or another location. My 6v6 went bad and it went blue and had a hum.
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Nick Koff


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Lost Angeles, California
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2013 1:08 pm     Fender Champ 600
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I picked one up cheap; put the Mercury Magnetics upgrade kit in and a NOS Groove Tube tube in it and play harmonica through it.
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J J Harmon

 

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Reynolds, GA 31076
Post  Posted 21 Feb 2013 8:12 am    
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I play a lot thru mine at home and use it to test tubes too. Right now it has a 6l6 in it and it's going thru a 12" with 4 ohms.
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