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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 8:58 pm
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I was wondering what the list price was for a Fender Champ amp in 1957?


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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 8:49 am
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I see them from $800 all the way up to $1500.


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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 10:28 am
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Yes, thank you, that's what they are going for today. I was wondering what someone paid for one in 1957.

I'm just doing a comparison with the value of money. A dollar in 1957 is worth about $7.25 today. That means if you bought a Champ in 1957 for $200 that would be about the same as $1450 today. The reissues are $1249 list I think.


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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 10:47 am
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I'm thinking a Champ back in '57 ran about $65.

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Thanks Arjay!!


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Tom Wheeler's book "Fender Amps - The Soul Of Tone" has some info regarding original prices on (now) vintage gear. It's an excellent read and provides a pretty comprehensive overview of the company's amp history up until around '96 (when the book was published). I recommend it for all die-hard fans.

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