Its my understanding that from a design standpoint the xd and x2 are basically the same, but the x2 has the ability to update the presets. Silverthreaded grille cloth, lampshade knobs, and white lettering complete the vintage look. Super champ x2 read user manual online or download in pdf format. Jul 02, 2015 after several different amps i finally found the sound i was looking for. Fender fm65dsp and superchamp xd footswitch guitar center. Even on the clean number 1 channel, theres solid state amp modeling happening. If so, does anyone know how this sounds in comparison to the actual speaker. Your rehearsal and recording sessions will really come alive with the unlimited tones that can be created with the super champ x2 hd head, which takes one of fender s most enduring amps and ushers it into the present with updated style and modern modifications. Fender limited edition super champ x2 guitar combo tube amplifier duration. The super champ x2 features easy usb connectivity for highquality, lowlatency audio output. Complete demo of the fender super champ x2 15w combo tube amp.
Both amps have a channel which doesnt use the voices but i believe the consensus was that the xd still uses the preamp which is digital for this channel so i wouldnt expect the x2 to be any different. The super champ xd has a line out that i know can be used for connecting to a cab, but can it be run directly to the pa. I have a silverface fender bandmaster reverb, a 68 silverface fender vibro champ, a vox lil night train with a speaker cab with four 6 inch speakers and a trace elliot bonneville 4x10 and easily the scx2 is my go to amp for playing along with my cds. Im running 6l6gb5881 tubes and need both pt and ot that will handle the additional power. Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled containers on the unit. This video is an overview of the brand new fender super champ x2 guitar amp head. Fender superchamp x2 hd 15w tube guitar amp head black.
It is also a particularly affordable amp, making it very popular because you can get a wide range of tones out of a little package. The x2 is based on the mustang dsp, the older xd had its own, different dsp engine. Whether youre ordering a replacement or adding flexibility to your amp, your satisfaction is guaranteed. The x2 voices are not the same, not sure what they are i own the xd but i assume theyre similar and you can tweak them with the fuse software. Black tolex surrounds the cabinet, providing ruggedness and durability. The physical appearance of this tube amp isnt anything super spectacular, as it has the same physical appearance that a lot of other modern fender amps have. The fender super champ x2 15w 1x10 tube guitar combo amp combines 15 watts of rich, dualchannel tube amp sound with modern extras.
Feb 17, 2010 fender super champ xd with gibson lp standard and shure sm57 mic. This new amp made in mexico combines digital technology with tubes has finally seen the light of day. Fender super champ x2 15w 1x10 tube guitar combo amp black. Fender super champ x2 scx2 direct to headphones with speaker silenced discussion in amps and cabs started by monkmiles, jul 12, 2014. A history of the fender champ amplifier fender guitars. Fender super champ x2 fender super champ x2 is a hybrid amp, with preamp and power amp tubes, but the preamp is more solid state rectifier than the tube is. Amplifier fender super champ x2 owners manual 24 pages amplifier fender fender 57 owners manual. The super champ x2 head offers great lowpower tube sound in compact design that presents the same great features as its 15watt, dualchannel combo sibling.
I loaned my super champ to a buddy who has a code 100h, the super champ sounds better. Overall, the super champ x2 looks like a fender amp should. The super champ x2 has that professional sound i was craving. Fender super champ x2 head unboxing and demo youtube. Introduced in 1986, it updated the model with tape inputs, a line out, a headphone jack, and several custom cosmetic. Im looking for bigger power and output transformers for my fender super champ x2. Btw, other options such as fender pro junior or blues junior are not available where i live. The super champ x2 owners thread fender stratocaster guitar. The pt has enough high voltage for the 6l6gb set, but the filaments draw about twice the current of the 6v6 set and the pt runs pretty warm.
Taking lowwattage amps to the next level, fender s super champ x2 amp head combines real tube preamp and power amp sections with builtin digital effects for the perfect blend of analog and digital technologies. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive this article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. This head paired with the matching fender 12 inch cabinet is pure magic in a 15 watt tube set up. Fender super champ x2 head unboxing and demo duration. View and download fender super champ xd owners manual online. He didnt even play it but about 2030 minutes and he agreed he should of got the super champ.
The fender super champ x2 hd 15w tube guitar amp head combines 15 watts of rich, dualchannel tube amp sound with modern extra such as versatile amp voicing and a wide selection of digital effects. I was wondering if i could get an even more warm clean sound. I made a test for x2 head, with two different speakers. Fender super champ x2 2channel 15watt 1x10 guitar reverb. If it can go to the pa, do you still get the tube sound. When a new fender corporation emerged from cbs rule in the mid 1980s, the first small amp that came out was yet another champ, this time in a redknobbed 12watt version with a 12inch speaker called, fittingly, the champ 12. View and download fender super champ x2 combo service manual online.
Fender superchamp x2 15w 1x10 tube guitar combo amp. This manual is your stepbystep guide to using fender fuse software with your super champ x2 amplifier. Spent maybe 30 minutes with the x2, great modelling, mediocre effects. Pictures and images fender super champ x2 head audiofanzine. Fender fuse allows you to perform functions beyond what the amplifier provides on its own. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Rc 10 and the stock speaker from frontman 65r 12 on clean and first of the gain channels. The fender super champ x2 s iconic styling is based on the legendary 60sera fender blackface amplifiers. View and download fender super champ x2 owners manual online. Fender super champ x2 combo service manual pdf download. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. The super champ has a way better punch at any volume then the code. Super champ x2 head, modelling guitar amp head from fender.
Its simple, toneful and flexible, and with its easy computer connectivity you can also custom tailor your amps voicing and effects to your. Ive only played the head with a non fender cab, but from what i have heard the combo could use a speaker swap. I know that the 12ax7 can be changed for other tubes such as ay7at7au7, etc. Wondered about that myself, read the manual and posted excerpts on some weeks ago. Fender super champ x2 test different speakers youtube super champ x2 hifi test different speakers youtube. The super champ x2 owners thread fender stratocaster. This twobutton footswitch will enable you to select your amp channel or turn amp effects on and off on fender fm65dsp and super champ xd amps. While its all tube signal path is primed for vintage guitar tone, the super champ x2 includes onboard digital effects as well as a convenient usb output for recording. High points if you are looking too, blackstar, traynors and this strange little fender hybrid super champ x2. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available.
Fender s super champ x2 tube guitar amplifier head is specially designed for use with the sc112 enclosure or other 8ohm speaker enclosure. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender. Anyway, i came to two options these are what i can find where i live. View online or download fender super champ x2 owners manual. While i can already get a nice clean sound for bebopmainstream jazz sounds.
Made in ensenada, mexico, the superchamp x2 head features a voicing knob for selection of 16 different amp types tweed, blackface, british, hot rod, metal and more, 15 effects with level control, dualchannel switching footswitch optional, tap tempo control for precise delay time adjustment, 14 line output and usb output for speaker. Apr 18, 2020 i like my super champ x2 head, i play it through a 15 inch cab loaded with a jbl k and it sounds really good. Fender has tried to make a good small entry level combo in the past. Your rehearsal and recording sessions will really come alive with the unlimited tones that can be created with the super champ x2 hd head, which takes one of fender s most enduring amps and ushers it into the present with. Supchampx2hd 15w 2ch tube amp head, with 16 amp models, 15 effects, external speaker output, 14 line output, and speakeremulated usb output more info. Fender super champ x2 fender super champ x2 is a hybrid amp, with preamp and power amp tubes, but the preamp is more solid state rectifier than the tube is the physical appearance of this tube amp isnt anything super spectacular, as it has the same physical appearance that a lot of other modern fender amps have. Manuals and user guides for fender super champ x2 head. Super champ x2 combo amplifier pdf manual download. We have 1 fender super champ x2 head manual available for free pdf download.
This twobutton footswitch will enable you to select your amp channel or turn amp effects on and off on fender fm65dsp and superchamp xd amps. My scx2 head is fantastic sounding through my single 12 inch cab, a 2x12 will more than likely be louder. The fender superchamp x2 hd 15w tube guitar amp head combines 15 watts of rich, dualchannel tube amp sound with modern extra such as versatile amp voicing and a wide selection of digital effects. I have a super champ x2 tube amp with a 12ax7 preamp tube plus two 6v6 tubes.
If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. I drive the front end with a radial tonebone classic loaded with a 5814a nos tube and it sounds excellent. Fender super champ x2 scx2 direct to headphones with. It offers superb lowpower tube sound in a compact design that presents the same great features as its 15watt, dualchannel combo sibling. Give it a chance, and please, comment what you hear. This amp head pumps out 15 watts of alltube power, so you can hook up your favorite speaker cab and start rockin out. This amp is also available in head format as the super champ x2 hd this is not a 24bit96khz version hd simply stands for head. Documents, presets, manuals fender super champ x2 head audiofanzine. As i understand it all presets can be edited from fuse and saved on the unit. Turning itself into a peace dove, fender tries to put an end to this war by introducing a hybrid concept.
In this video i demonstrate channel 1 and all 16 models of channel 2. Made in ensenada, mexico, the super champ x2 head features a voicing knob for selection of 16 different amp types tweed, blackface, british, hot rod, metal and more, 15 effects with level control, dualchannel switching footswitch optional, tap tempo control for precise delay time adjustment, 14 line output and usb output for speaker. Fender superchamp x2 vs superchamp xd the gear page. Sounds amps with a digital front end and a valve output stage should theoretically provide the best of both worlds, combining excellent versatility and programmability with power and a wide dynamic range and the super champ x2 s sounds dont. The fender super champ x2 is designed to capture the magic of the original champ amps from the 50s and 60s but with a bit of a modern edge. Im currently using a mustang iii but still thinking about an x2 head as an alternative not sure how much different it.
Fender super champ x2 15 watt tube guitar amplifier head. Fully customize the settings of the voice, fx select, and fx adjust knobs on the super champ x2. The super champ x2 is a hybrid amp its got preamp and power amp tubes, but the preamp is more solid state than tube. Service manual fender super champ x2 head service manual 16 pages. To adjust the settings again, simply reconnect the super champ x2 to fender fuse.
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