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iamqman « Nice tweed »
Published on 06/23/11 at 13:47This is a great amp for those needing a small practice amp or those needing an amp that doesn't get to loud either. The tweed look to this amp is a nice touch, not to mention the Jensen speaker which adds a tone of clarity and tone to the amp.
This amp has a rich tone and worthy to be called Fender. Some of Fender's amps need to be tossed in the trash or off a roof of some sort. This amp is a nice price and has a fantastic look.
UTILIZATION
Features
Series: Hot Rod Series
Type: All Tube
Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: 1-12" Jensen C12-N 8ohm, 50 watt Speaker, p/n 0868508004
Channels: 1 Channel
Features: "Fat" Switch, Reverb, Footswitch Jack for Remote "Fat" on/off, Chrome Panel, Vintage Pointer Knobs, Controls, Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume, Covering, Lacquer Tweed finish with Pinstripe Grille Cloth
Weight: 31 lbs. (14.06 kg)
18"W x 16"H 9.18"D (45.72 cm W x 40.64 cm H x 23.31 cm D)
Tube Complement: 3 X 12AX7, 2 X EL84
Solid State Rectifier
Footswitch: Uses Optional 1-Button Footswitch
SOUNDS
The look of this amp is a fantastic throw back to the way the amps looked in the 50's. The only downside to this amp and you would be mistaken if you think that the tone is going to be of the Hot Rod series. I find the hot rod series to be a little bit more of the modded ton where this amp doens't have that tone you would expect when you here the words hot rod.
The tone is alright for this type of amp. The speaker does help round out the tone of a this amp really well. The best use for this amp is a Fender Telecaster. I think the spank of a nice Tele will compliment this amp much more than any other guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these amps come in at around $579. A bit high for this amp. I personally would not buy this amp just because it doesn't have the tone I am looking for in a tube amp.
I would only recommend this amp to someone looking on the used market. For a new one this price is way too high for the amount of amp that you get.
This amp has a rich tone and worthy to be called Fender. Some of Fender's amps need to be tossed in the trash or off a roof of some sort. This amp is a nice price and has a fantastic look.
UTILIZATION
Features
Series: Hot Rod Series
Type: All Tube
Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: 1-12" Jensen C12-N 8ohm, 50 watt Speaker, p/n 0868508004
Channels: 1 Channel
Features: "Fat" Switch, Reverb, Footswitch Jack for Remote "Fat" on/off, Chrome Panel, Vintage Pointer Knobs, Controls, Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume, Covering, Lacquer Tweed finish with Pinstripe Grille Cloth
Weight: 31 lbs. (14.06 kg)
18"W x 16"H 9.18"D (45.72 cm W x 40.64 cm H x 23.31 cm D)
Tube Complement: 3 X 12AX7, 2 X EL84
Solid State Rectifier
Footswitch: Uses Optional 1-Button Footswitch
SOUNDS
The look of this amp is a fantastic throw back to the way the amps looked in the 50's. The only downside to this amp and you would be mistaken if you think that the tone is going to be of the Hot Rod series. I find the hot rod series to be a little bit more of the modded ton where this amp doens't have that tone you would expect when you here the words hot rod.
The tone is alright for this type of amp. The speaker does help round out the tone of a this amp really well. The best use for this amp is a Fender Telecaster. I think the spank of a nice Tele will compliment this amp much more than any other guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these amps come in at around $579. A bit high for this amp. I personally would not buy this amp just because it doesn't have the tone I am looking for in a tube amp.
I would only recommend this amp to someone looking on the used market. For a new one this price is way too high for the amount of amp that you get.