How do they stack up? The Monoprice 611815 15-Watt vs the Fender Champion 20
Trying to decide between two models? Our tests and reviews can help point you towards models and brands that suit your needs. This product comparison article is just one in a series titled Best Guitar Amps Under $300
Let's get started by taking a close look at the Monoprice 611815 15-Watt.
The challenger is the Fender Champion 20.
Reasons to buy the Monoprice 611815 15-Watt
This amplifier from Moonprice is one of the best cheap amplifier combos you can buy. It’s a 1 x 12 guitar combo that features a Celestion speaker which is one of the top speakers you can get for any amplifier. This amp uses tubes and uses three ECC83/12AX7 for the preamp and for the power tubes it uses EL84s.
Reasons to buy the Fender Champion 20
When looking for the best guitar amp for the money, Fender is always a good choice. The Fender Champion 20 gives you everything you need to rock out right away. It features treble and bass controls to shape your sound. You get digital effects built-in such as chorus, reverb, delay, and vibratome.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
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Monoprice 611815 15-Watt |
Fender Champion 20 |
| KEY FEATURES | |
+Has Celestion speaker |
+Features amp modeling with plenty of tones to choose from |
| WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
The Monoprice 15-Watt is the perfect practice amp thanks to the tubes which provide an authentic and rich sound. The speaker is also a Celestion which sounds amazing and helps you shape your sound. The spring reverb also adds to the versatility of this small practice amplifier. This is one of the best tube amps under 300. |
The Fender Champion 20 gives you 20 watts of power for your practice or jam sessions which is more than other practice amps provide. It has amp modeling so you can dial in great tones right away without fussing with other controls. The included effects give you more sound options so you sound great. |
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