SeriesFender Frontman

I mean these sell for 300 new?! lol THAT'S WHY Fender made this amp. What's a Twin Reverb cost used 1500 or something ridiculous that's like 10 times the cost of this solid state model. Someone actually donated a Twin Reverb to a Thrift Store I used to work at a few years ago. It looked brand new but wasn't operational at the time we received it. Needed all new tubes they told us. Wish I could've bought it but they took it inside and slapped 500 on it and somone bought it a few days later. Not even operational and paid 500 for that amp! Ya just can't put your finger on why this amp exists though? ? lol For poor folks like myself so we can jam too! ?

Model Name: Frontman® 25R Series: Frontman® Amplifier Type: Solid State Color / MSRP* / Part # : Black $129.99 023-1502-000 Electronics Inputs: One Auxiliary Input: Auxilliary RCA Input for CD/MP3 Player, Drum Machine, etc. Headphone Jack: 1/4" Headphone jack Channels: Two Selectable Channels (Normal and Drive) Power Handling: 25 Watts into 8 Ohms Controls: Normal Volume, Gain, Drive Select Switch, Drive Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb Hardware Cabinet Material: Black textured vinyl covering Handle: Molded Black Handle Front Panel: "Blackface"™ Style Control Panel Amplifier Length: 8.25" (21.6 cm) Amplifier Width: 17" (43.2 cm) Amplifier Height: 15.5" (39.4 cm) Amplifier Weight: 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) Effects: Reverb Speakers Speaker: 1-10" Fender® Special Design Speaker Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohm Accessories Footswitch: Uses Optional 1-Button Footswitch for Channel Select, p/n 0994052000 (Not Included) Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs UTILIZATION This is an alright little guitar practice amp from Fender. I'm saying it's "OK", because other amps in a similar price point are better, like any of the Line 6 Spider series amps. The reason why those amps are better than this one is that this amp only has 2 channels. I know, I grew up on one and then two channel practice amps, so what should I be complaining about? The Line 6 amps at this price range have 4 channels, so a wider variety of sounds can be used. Also, those amps have a variety of effects, like delays, chorus, flange, phase, and tremolo - all with the ability to save sound setups in each channel. This Fender, by contrast, has reverb, and two channels. They sound decent, but there's not nearly as much variety, so there's not as much to keep today's ADHD generation kids entertained. Shiny bells and whistles help keep easily bored kids stay into creating sounds, which keeps the guitar in their hands, which gets them to be better musicians. SOUNDS The sounds it does offer aren't anything special. It's a small solid-state practice amp, so it sounds like a small solid-state practice amp. Nothing would make this amp sound like a raging Marshall stack. This little guy has 25 watts of power, whereas the comparable L6 amp has just 15. So it is a louder amp overall. OVERALL OPINION I just think Fender can do better than this. It seems like they're skating by on name recognition and cosmetics. This amp isn't nearly as versatile as a comparable Line 6, so I can't recommend it.

Fender has been known to make some very good sounding and high-quality amplifiers. They generally make a clean style amplifier is able to take on effects pedals distortion pedals and overdrive pedals quite well. There's a nice tone that is all to themselves. Given the distinct sound and feel with Fender amplifier's and many other boutique moderate amplifier builders have used these guitars as reference points. This is one of those amplifiers that doesn't sound very good and do not contain any tubes whatsoever. UTILIZATION Features 65W 2 - 10" Fender Special Design speakers 2 channels Spring reverb Mid contour switch for variable distortions Rugged cab with metal-reinforced corners 22-1/4"W x 16"H x 9"D 36 lbs. SOUNDS If you're looking for a solid-state amplifier on the clean side and I certainly would go with a Roland Jazz chorus. Even though this is to be tremendously cheaper than that amplifier you're not really good to get a great sound to from a solid-state circuit amp. This amp feature 65 W of power and has to 10 inch speakers and it features two channels of operation. In addition has the reverb unit which in my opinion is very good and doesn't sound very natural. I'm not a fan of the distortion from Fender amplifier's in this amplifier continues that feeling. It doesn't sound very good and at best it's extremely buzzy and raspy. You're not really didn't get a great sounding distortion channel from a certain solid-state circuit. They certainly not to get that great of a distortion from any fender amplifier in general. I never liked a Fender OD channel in any of their amplifiers other than their new Eddie Van Halen amplifiers. OVERALL OPINION Is it the first of been discontinued for some time now but you can find another use market fairly easily. I suggest going with something else other than this amplifier. It doesn't sound that great if you looking for decent practice amplifier that I suggest going with a Roland or maybe a Peavey amplifier. Those ones have a little bit more versatility and options that will get you a better sound and overall quality and sounding jam session.

The Fender Frontman 15g is a small 15 watt solid state practice combo with two channels, a shared EQ, and auxiliary and headphone inputs. It features classic Fender cosmetics and is driven by a single 8 inch speaker. It's basically meant to be a tiny yet decent amp for the starting player if for someone who might need a small amp for travel or other such things. What it lacks in major features it makes up for with decent and surprising tone. UTILIZATION Getting a good sound out of this amp is not difficult. Fender geared it towards beginning players so it has a very easy to figure out interface that sounds good at most any setting. Despite its small size the amp packs a nice wallop in its punch... definitely surprising for a practice amp. The cleans are good and the drive tones are great as well. It works good with various guitars too. SOUNDS I find that this amp sounded its best with humbuckers to really thicken up the tone. I found single coils to sound good but they could be too bright at times, which is frustrating on a Fender style amp. The clean tones are decent with a nice warmth to them, surprising for solid-state. It can be a bit flat sounding at times but mostly it sounds pretty good there. The drive tones have a nice bit of snarl and bite. The vibe is looser and more vintage than certain other practice amps, great for classic and hard rock. It has a nice singing quality to the midrange that is great for rock or shred lead work too. OVERALL OPINION All in all I think the Fender Frontman 15g is a good litle practice amp for someone looking for a reasonable Fendery clean tone and a cool drive sound in one package. They can be had for around $50 used which is a great value for the money in my opinion. Definitely worth a look!

I was looking for a mid priced 75W combo- for home and rehersal- so as much power as can put in a small combo- i've checked the Line 6 spider 210 (75W)> great sounds- but limmited power and i just don't like pre set overdrive, the H&K Blue line 60W (nice looks-heavy overdirve and the Fender 65R- the cheapest, only 285 EURO's POWER!!!! This tiny machine is a real killer!!! The overdrive chanel is perfect!! The clean sound is great- almost like playing a twin reverd: what a sound Looks are basic Good Fender quality- you know that this machine will survive the next 100 years- Unbelievable power in a very small machine- beautifull fender sound- the ideal amp for rock - at home and for rehersals This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I got this amp 6 months ago to begin my career as a bass guitarist. I got it at Long and McQuade in a pack with a squier Affinity P bass. I'm not exactly a big fan of the bass guitar, but the amp is good. I paid $400 canadian for the whole pack, But I estimate the amp alone would cost around $120. This is a good amp that gives a nice round sound. It has a retro style net infront of it, which suits it. It has four knobs to control its sound: the volume control, low end control, mid range control, and low end control. It has a headphone jack, which is good for practicing at night or in situations where you would like to practice but cannot make noise. It sounds nice if you are fingerpicking, which is my usual style. This amp is perfect for practicing alone. The amp is not practical at all if you want to play with a drummer, even if you set all the controls to high settings. When I play with a drummer I usually borrow my jam buddies 200 watter. The only way that you will even be heard through a drummer and a single guitarist is if you are playing slap. This amp sounds horrible playing slap, no matter what kind of bass you are using, and does not sound too good if you're playing with a pick. The amp tends to crack a bit if the low end pitch is at high settings, and does not emphasize high ends if you set the high end high. Once you exceed volume level four, the sound that the amp puts out cracks heavily, and is heavily distorted, so attempting to play with another musician is pointless if you want your amp to sound any good at all. Do not buy this amp if you are looking to use it to play with other musicians frequently. This amp is very easy to haul around with you, and doesn't take up to much room, with it being not much more than a cubed foot in size. It has a very sturdy handle on top which can be pushed down flat. It is a pretty tough unit, I have knocked it around while carrying it and it can put big dents in the walls it hits without so much as scratching the unit. It is built nice and strong so I can sit on it while playing. This amp is ideal if you are a beginner, and for practicing alone, but if you are just taking up bass and thinking of playing quite frequently with a drummer then buy a 30 watt. The headphone jack is excellent, but has a big jack so unless you have a set of headphones that have a big plug, then pick up a headphone jack converter for an extra 2 bucks. This is a good purchase if you have a bigger amp but want something smaller to practice with at a decent volume. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I buy it because I need one small but good amplifier quickly. Basically the sound, it sound very loud and good to be an 15 watts amplifier. I recommend to everyone that need something good. It have an excelent overdrive with a clear reverb effect. The clean channell sounds to good so playing blues never have being a problem to me. Sometimes I dont feel the reverb, and when the ampli is hitten by something it sounds cool! but that sound dont convince me. It have a nice construction. It is a good amplifier for anyone who is begginig and it sounds pretty fuckin good. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this amp in Oman, where I work, subsequently I paid probably less than I would have in Europe and at the equivalent of $150, less than in the U.S. Strangely enough, I was left on my own in the shop trying out guitars and not looking for an amp at all. I've been using various practise amps for several years, but having tried this one and being told that it was the last one they had, I couldn't leave the shop without it. The sound that this thing produces is amazing. Right through the range it belts out quality bass, it's hard to believe it's only 25 Watts. I directly compared it in the shop with an Ashdown 150W combo, albeit a low end model, but costing three times the price. The Fender had a far superior sound Since buying this, my only criticism about the unit is that its making the ceiling tiles in my flat vibrate. The cabinet is the standard fare PVC covered plywood box The 'show business' silvery front grille is attched with velcro, presumably so that with a "viola!" you can rip it smartly off and prove to the astounded onlookers that the mellow sound they've just heard was, indeed, produced by a mere 10 inch speaker. I like the general quality feel of the rotary switches, which have a detent on the three used to adjust the e.q. Although of Far Eastern manufacture-this one is made in Indonesia- my general impression is one of a well-assembled cabinet with good quality hardware and a pleasing appearance-pretty standard Fender I suppose. It's not often that I buy something which I consider to be really good value for money. This amplifier is an exception. It's portable, the features are adequate, but most important,....it rocks. What is worth noting is that Fender produce a 25 Watt bass combo in their "Bassman" range. This shares a common amplifier and speaker with the "Frontman". With cosmetic changes this is the same thing. It just costs twice as much. Remember, just say no. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

This amp by no means is meant for going outside of the house. You tuck this thing away and never let anyone hear it or see it. It is designed to be a practice amp, but the tone from it is really horrible. I am don't care to listen to it at all because the tone is just lousy. The clean of course sounds good. If Fender the kings of clean tone didn't make it sound good on the clean then thy would have a big problem. UTILIZATION Features: • Type Solid State • Output 100 watts into 4 ohms • Ohms 4 ohms • Channels Three Selectable Channels (Normal, Drive and More Drive) • More Dedicated Volume and Tone Controls in Both Channels, Effects Loop, Single 4 Ohm Speaker Output Jack, Footswitch Jack (For Remote Drive Select with Optional Footswitch), IEC Grounding Type Power Supply Cord • Controls Normal Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass Drive Channel: Drive, Volume Channel Select Switch, Treble, Mid, Mid Contour Switch, Bass,Reverb, Footswitch Jack Effects Loop: Preamp Out,Power Amp In, • Covering Black Textured Vinyl with Black Grille Cloth • Weight 27 lbs. (12.2 kg) • Dimensions Height: 9.5" (24 cm), Width: 26" (66 cm), Depth: 9.5" (24.13 cm) SOUNDS Not a hard amp to get used to. It doesn't have that many control knobs to get in the way. The thing has two channels and in my opinion it should have some amp modeling or something else to go along with this thing. To me the clean are fantastic but the dirty channel is really thin brittle and everything a solid state amp sounds like. It has no character or soul in the tone and you ave to fight the thing to make a decent sound out of it. Doesn't really matter what guitar you use with it because it is a big disappointment. For the cleans they accept a Fender Strat or Tele best. For the dirty channel any less than a humbucker style guitar will just sound like trash. OVERALL OPINION Even though the price is very low the sound from this thing just doesn't make you want to play the guitar for hours. And that is the biggest factor in buying and amp....does it make you want to get better as a player....the answer for this amp is simply...no. I don't want to hear this thing and I don't want to look at it. I do not recommend this amp to anyone. If you want something that sounds good good with the Peavey Viper or the Roland Cube. At new these units come in at around $240.