Deluxe 6 or Champ?

Ron Victoria · From: New Jersey, USA

The seller told me I'm incorrect as the Champs weren't made in black. First off, I thought they were and also that the Deluxe name was for the 2 pickup models like a Stringmaster. I'm always learning new things so maybe the seller is correct. What say ye?

ron

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Brad Bechtel · From: San Francisco, CA

Fender definitely made Champ lap steels in black from around 1976 to 1981. I've only ever seen one myself, so I think they're pretty rare.

Deluxe 6 and 8 (from the 1972 Fender catalog):

Champ and Studio Deluxe:

Regardless of whether this is a Champ or Deluxe 6 (I believe it's a Champ), it's in excellent condition.
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John Dahms · From: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA

It's a Champ.
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Yes, it's a Champ with original black finish. Black was an option in the late 1970s, as Brad said. I've seen a couple of black Stringmasters too, and they look awesome!
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Brad Bechtel · From: San Francisco, CA

Closed per the original poster's request. Carry on.
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