Fender '57 Champ vs Victoria 518

McPhaul · 12th December 2009

Has anyone compared these two amps? Cost is the same and both are based on the same design.

I'm thinking about getting one or the other after Christmas. I've played the 518 but not the new '57 Champ. Any opinions?

I've got a Blackface Bassman, Silverface Deluxe, Bluesbreaker reissue and a Jules mod Tiny Terror and I'm looking for the sound of the Tweed Champ.

Thanks,
Will

Croaker · 13th December 2009

you cant go wrong with Victoria

...lifetime warranty

Every one I have played or heard sounds amazing.

Victoria Amp Co. - What's New

McPhaul · 14th December 2009

Mainly worried about the sound of each. I read somewhere that the Victoria was more raw and the Fender more refined? Not sure where or if that's a fair statement though.

Anyone played both?

12th December 2009	#1
McPhaul Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 693 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Fender '57 Champ vs Victoria 518 Has anyone compared these two amps? Cost is the same and both are based on the same design. I'm thinking about getting one or the other after Christmas. I've played the 518 but not the new '57 Champ. Any opinions? I've got a Blackface Bassman, Silverface Deluxe, Bluesbreaker reissue and a Jules mod Tiny Terror and I'm looking for the sound of the Tweed Champ. Thanks, Will __________________ Will McPhaul Real 2 Reel Studios http://reel-life.net/

13th December 2009	#2
Croaker Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 987	you cant go wrong with Victoria...lifetime warranty Every one I have played or heard sounds amazing. Victoria Amp Co. - What's New __________________ Tom Lelli www.aalarecording.com ___________________________________ "But , If the singer is a marine , and the drums are made of walnut and the guitar being played is an SG with p-90's through a Marshal Major , then give me my U47 back !!" Gretschman We make noise for a living. Better than pushing paper! Mudrock

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14th December 2009	#3
McPhaul Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 693 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Mainly worried about the sound of each. I read somewhere that the Victoria was more raw and the Fender more refined? Not sure where or if that's a fair statement though. Anyone played both?