To get a sound resembling the guitar tone used in the song "We Are the Champions" on a Fender Champion 20 amplifier, you can follow these steps as a starting point:
Select the appropriate guitar: Use an electric guitar with single-coil or humbucking pickups, as these are commonly used for rock tones.
Set the amplifier controls:
- Start with the "Gain" knob at a moderate level, around 5-7, to add some crunch to the tone.
- Set the "Treble" knob around 6-7 to add brightness and presence to the sound.
- Adjust the "Middle" knob around 4-5 to add body to the tone.
- Set the "Bass" knob around 5-6 to control the low-end frequencies.
- Experiment with the "FX Select" and "FX Level" knobs to add any desired effects like reverb or delay. However, these may not be necessary for replicating the basic tone of "We Are the Champions."
Play with the guitar's volume and tone controls:
- Roll down the guitar's volume knob slightly to clean up the sound if needed.
- Experiment with the guitar's tone control to find the desired brightness or warmth.
Remember, replicating a specific guitar tone exactly can be challenging since it depends on various factors such as the specific gear used in the original recording, playing technique, and post-production processing. The Fender Champion 20 is a versatile amp, but it may not perfectly replicate the exact tone of the song. However, by adjusting the amp's settings and experimenting with your guitar's controls, you can get closer to the desired tone.