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S IGNAT U R E A M PL I F I E R S & S T R ATOCA S T E R® GU I TA R

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In a historic collaboration, Fender

introduces its first artist signature

amplifiers — EC Series amps bearing

the name of legendary guitarist

Eric Clapton. Built to the exacting

specifications of Clapton himself,

the three amps — the EC Twinolux™,

EC Tremolux™ and EC Vibro Champ®

— are fascinating variations on their

original ’50s-era ancestors (the ’57

Twin™, ’57 Deluxe™ and ’57 Champ®,

respectively), and are our answer

to his call for special models with

distinctive features.

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Handmade in the United States,

all three amp models feature ’50s-era

output tube bias tremolo (which

produces a more throbbing pulse than

later Fender tremolo circuits) and a

switchable power attenuator (reduces

speaker output), in addition to other

premium features. In a historic career

now in its sixth decade, Eric Clapton

has long been known as one of the

world’s foremost exponents of classic

Fender tweed amp tone, and the three

new amps bearing his imprint present

the pinnacle of personally inspired amp

tone for stage and studio alike.

Each is a must for Clapton fans and

guitarists who want the ultimate in

tweed tube amp performance.

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The late-’50s tweed Twin-Amp™ is

one of the world’s most coveted amps,

known for harmonically rich tone and

stage-filling presence that sounds great

clean and overdriven. This longtime

Clapton favorite is the inspiration for

the new EC Twinolux.

E C T W I NOLU XTM

1950s-era Deluxe™ and Tremolux

amps are prized for the warm, rich

compressed tones of blues and early

rock ‘n’ roll. Clapton often uses a

Deluxe when playing traditional blues,

and it is on this time-honored amp

that the new EC Tremolux is based.

EC TREMOLUXTM

Clapton recorded some of his biggest

hits with a tweed Champ®; a late 1950s

practice amp prized by countless pros

for its great low-output sound and

easy-to-record performance. He still

uses one today, and it is on this Fender

classic that the new EC Vibro Champ

is based.

EC VIBRO CHAMP®

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EC Series amps mark the first artist

signature amplifiers in Fender history.

The first Fender artist signature guitar

debuted in 1988 bearing the name

of the same artist, Eric Clapton.

With a body of music to his credit

that few can match, it's an honor that

so much of it has been created with

a Fender Stratocaster guitar through

a Fender amp. From "Layla" to

"Wonderful Tonight" to "My Father's

Eyes," the sound of Eric Clapton with

a Strat® in his hands is unmistakable.

Slowhand fans will love the tonally

versatile Eric Clapton signature

Stratocaster guitar. Features include

an alder body, three Vintage Noiseless™

pickups, active mid-boost (25 db)

and TBX™ circuits, special soft

V-shaped neck, and blocked original

vintage synchronized tremolo.

ER IC CL A P TON SIGNAT U R E

ST R ATOCA ST ER®

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O LY M P I C W H I T E

M O d E L s P I C T u r E d H E r E A r E M A d E I n F E n d E r ' s C O r O n A , C A L I F. , FA C I L I T Y.

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Wattage: 40 watts

Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)

Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity, Presence, Output

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Cabinet material: Solid pine

Handle: Leather strap

Covering: Tweed

Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold

Depth: 9.0" (21.6 cm)

Width: 24.5" (62.2 cm)

Height: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)

s p E a k E r s

Two 12" Weber®-designed Eminence®-built speakers (4 ohms impedance)

t u b E s

Four 12AX7 preamp tubes

Two 6L6GE power tubes

Two 5U4GB rectifier tubes

Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based

on late-1950s 5E8-A Fender Twin amp (produces about 40 watts), single channel with two inputs

(high and low gain), tremolo with speed and intensity controls and footswitch, Special Design

12” Weber® speakers (built by Eminence®) with alnico magnet for dynamic, sensitive response,

two Groove Tubes™ 6L6GE output tubes, four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 5U4GB rectifier tubes,

custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics™, switchable output power (attenuator reduces

speaker output if desired; one speaker can be switched “off” for even lower output performance),

finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, genuine lacquered tweed

covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included.

Handmade in Corona, Calif.

EC TWINOLUXTM

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Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based

on late-1950s 5E3 Fender Deluxe amp (produces about 12 watts), single channel with two

inputs (high and low gain), bias tremolo with speed control and footswitch, fixed bias

for increased headroom, Celestion® Heritage G12-65 speaker for increased definition with

high-gain playing, two Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes,

5Y3GT rectifier tube, custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics™, switchable output power

attenuator reduces speaker output if desired (disconnectable internal speaker allows use

of external 8-ohm speaker enclosure), finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm,

woody tone, genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather

strap handle. Deluxe fitted cover included. Handmade in Corona, Calif.

EC TREMOLUXTM

E l E c t ro n i c s

Wattage: 12 watts

Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)

Controls: Volume, Tone, Speed, Output

H a r dwa r E

Cabinet material: Solid pine

Handle: Leather strap

Covering: Tweed

Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold

Depth: 9.5" (24.1 cm)

Width: 20" (50.8 cm)

Height: 16.75" (42.5 cm)

Weight: 25 lbs. (11.4 kg)

s p E a k E r s

12" 65-watt Celestion® Heritage G12-65 speaker (8 ohms impedance)

t u b E s

Three 12AX7A preamp tubes

Two 6V6 power tubes

5Y3GT rectifier tube

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E l E c t ro n i c s

Wattage: 5 watts

Inputs: 1 (high input) and 2 (low input)

Controls: Volume, Speed, Output

H a r dwa r E

Cabinet material: Solid pine

Handle: Leather strap

Covering: Tweed

Grille cloth: Vintage-style brown/gold

Depth: 7.8" (19.8 cm)

Width: 12.5" (31.8 cm)

Height: 13.5" (34.3 cm)

Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)

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8" Weber® Signature speaker (4 ohms impedance)

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Two 12AX7 preamp tubes

6V6 power tube

5Y3GT rectifier tube

Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout, circuit based

on late-1950s 5F1 Champ (produces about 5 watts), tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack

(optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000), 8” Weber® Signature speaker with alnico magnet

for dynamic, sensitive response, Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes,

5Y3GT rectifier tube, custom transformers by Schumacher®, switchable output power attenuator

reduces speaker output if desired (disconnectable internal speaker allows use of external 8-ohm

speaker enclosure), finger-joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, genuine

lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle.

Deluxe fitted cover included. Handmade in Corona, Calif.

EC VIBRO CHAMP®

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