Definitely. It is a great amplifier, clean and crisp but with sound options on board that give a whole variety of choices. It excels in so many ways that we were struggling to find anything negative to say about it at all to add a bit of balance.

The main difference between these amps is the fact that the Champion 20 has just one channel, while the Champion 40 has two channels. This is a really important feature, because it gives you more versatility while playing live. The Champion 40 is also louder, but at the same time it’s not as portable as the Champion 20.

Nothing much has changed today. Marshall is still the big player, although Dave’s untimely accidental death reduced HiWatt’s influence from what was always going to be a big challenge to Big Jim. A look at the Who Live at Leeds album cover with its wall to wall of HiWatt amps will tell you that.

This operation is completely normal. Unlike some amplifiers, the Champion 40 does not have a standby switch, so you hear the power release from the power supply through the speaker. This will not affect the amplifier. You can also turn the volume control down before powering off the amplifier for a much quieter experience. An audible pop can also be heard as you turn the amplifier on. Don’t worry about this, as it’s completely normal. It is a solid-state amp which some purists will look down at, but because it is made by Fender, you can expect this amp will have no shortage of style, power, clarity, and dynamic definition.If you don’t like the sound of Fender Champion 40 and you’re sure that this combo is not made for you, that’s totally fine! There’s still quite a few other really good amps that also deserve a lot of attention. Of course, it all depends on what you’re looking for and how much are you willing to spend. The Champion range from Fender is a great entry point into the world of guitar amplifiers.You get a dedicated solid-state clean channel that remains clean at all volumes. Additionally, the amps are loaded with a great set of overdrive and distortion tones, along with excellent Reverb, delay, and modulation effects. For the price, the Champion range is a great choice over more complex modeling amplifiers like the Fender Mustang or GT (see my review) range. I’ll cover the major differences if you are undecided between the Boss Katana 50 and the Champion 40. The Katana is a very impressive amplifier considering its price, and it’s loaded with a much better speaker than the Champion 40. The Katana requires USB connectivity to get the most out of it. Welcome to my deep-dive review of the Fender Champion 40 electric guitar amplifier. I first tested this amplifier in 2014 and have tested every model until this year. My review will cover everything you need to learn about the Fender Champion 40 electric guitar amplifier. This review is not sponsored; all thoughts about this product are mine. One tempting feature that you're likely to appreciate if you choose the Champion 40 is the seamless transition between sound channels when utilized with a pedal switch. This is a significant improvement over the Champion 20, which is still a wonderful amp but doesn't work as well with a foot switch. Speaking of channels, if you want a clean tone when playing guitar, this amp should be at the top of your list!