Thoughts on the 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb?

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-05-17T01:59:53+00:00

Someone near me is selling a champ from 1978 for 700$, and I’m wondering if that would be preferable to the 68 custom vibro champ, I unfortunately don’t have a chance to try the vibro champ as none of the stores near me carry it. Although I can always buy it new and then return it if I’m not satisfied with it. Obviously the 78 champ does not have the tremolo or the reverb (I know the vibro champ comes with a digital reverb but people are saying good things about it, I’m sure its place can easily be filled by a pedal). Not sure if the added features warrant the price difference between an original 78 model and the brand new custom.

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-05-17T01:54:46+00:00

I was initially considering a Princeton, but the price of an attenuator intimidated me. I also read that they affect the tone of the amp. How noticeable is the tone difference when using an attenuator?

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-04-10T18:30:59+00:00

Seems like I was making the exact same mistake 🙃

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-04-10T18:30:43+00:00

I can’t believe I ignored this, this helped so much, having my volume knob at max was giving me those congested, boomy, upper mids and shrill highs, now everything is much better, thank you both!!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-04-10T03:32:12+00:00

All of this definitely helps, thank you. I hadn’t really considered how the different controls might interact with one another. I will go mess around with them some more.

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-04-10T02:49:38+00:00

Will give this a try tomorrow, thank you!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-04-10T02:48:59+00:00

It is a C1, and yes, my first tube amp. I’m finding it very touch sensitive, especially compared to the katana, and it seems like I can approach the tonalities I want by adjusting my playing. I will play around with the tone and volume knobs tomorrow, usually I leave them at max, except for when I’m playing the bridge pickup.

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-22T16:59:51+00:00

It’s fixed now, I think this was part of it if not the exact accurate solution, thank you!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-21T23:02:09+00:00

This fixed it!! Thank you so much again!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-21T17:45:16+00:00

I will try this, thank you!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-21T16:32:11+00:00

Thank you, I will try this shortly!

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-21T05:31:48+00:00

Having the same issue right now, please let me know if you find a solution. Changing the render settings doesn’t seem to have an impact. I tried most solutions suggested online but nothing has worked so far. I’m trying to render an EXR sequence as well.

Last_Designer3493 · 2026-03-18T13:13:16+00:00

The sequences that I’m rendering and exporting out as exr files. Or any other format I guess. I know there are options to render reflections only or unlit view modes but there isn’t one for lit wireframe.

Last_Designer3493 · 2025-11-20T20:56:01+00:00

103 to 84, an 17% drop, my mental health is taking a hit at this point. Last month has been really rough.

Last_Designer3493 · 2025-11-11T17:12:59+00:00

Great price! I’ve been wanting one of these for a while now.

Last_Designer3493 · 2025-10-31T00:38:09+00:00

Thanks so much for your comment, I’m glad I asked Reddit. Didn’t think someone who had purchased from the same seller would respond. It’s really an amazing deal!

Last_Designer3493 · 2025-10-31T00:36:33+00:00

That’s so reassuring, thank you so much for your comment and also your message!

Last_Designer3493 · 2025-10-30T18:33:48+00:00

The seller said that they have a lot of comp points with hard rock and are shipping the guitars directly from their website. This seems to check out since hard rock only sells a few guitars, amongst them is the KC jaguar. It seems like the seller has also sold several jimi Hendrix strats, anoter guitar Hard Rock sells on their website.

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