Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Fender is the giant you can't avoid in the field of electroacoustic instruments. The company that invented the Stratocaster and Telecaster, two of the most popular electric guitars, also created loudspeakers that had a profound impact on the industry and have an indispensable place in the history of modern music. In the 2018 electric guitar amp sales report released by the world's famous musical instrument trading platform, Fender has three products in the top 10, of which Blues Junior won the championship. Fender is without a doubt the world's best-known and best-selling manufacturer of electric guitar amps.
Beginning in the '50s, Fender has provided many classic speaker tones for modern music, which are still used todayEffectsManufacturer imitation. Turn on any of the synthesizers and Fender's Bassman and Twin Reverb are sure to be among their presets. Officially known as the '59 Bassman, as the name suggests, it was originally positioned as an electric bass amp, but eventually became the most influential electric guitar amp. The '59 Bassman's voice is loud and powerful, giving the guitarist responsive dynamic feedback and a sweet, fat voice at loud volumesoverloadTimbre. Beginning with its first product in 1954, Fender incorporated a number of pioneering features into the '59 Bassman, such as the Standby switch, multi-input socket design, and pre- and post-amp separation. The evolution of this amp lasted from the '50s to the '80s, but most musicians preferred the version between 1958 and 1960, which was the most reproduced by the effects emulation and the various amp manufacturers.
Fender's Twin Reverb is another legend in guitar amp history. This loudspeaker, also born in 1952, has undergone several revisions from the inside out, and its design has changed greatly even within a year. Its derivatives include the Super Twin, Twin Reverb II, and more. No matter how the configuration and design changes, Twin Reverb's signature tone is always a crisp, sweet Clean Tone, and intriguingSpring reverb。 The rich, clear sound makes Twin Reverb a classic in Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and more. To this day, it is still the most recognizable and stylistically adaptable clean speaker on the market.
Since the start of the electric guitar amp production line in the 50s, Fender's production and quality control have remained stable, which means that it has accumulated a large second-hand market. Experienced guitarists can often find good quality products at a good price. But for less experienced users, buying a replica of a Hyundai Fender speaker may be a more hassle-free option than spending energy and taking risks in the second-hand market.
Fender refers to the modern successor to the '59 Bassman as Bassbreaker. Launched in 2016, the collection continues the classic look and design of Bassman, with improvements in details such as circuitry and interfaces. The Bassbreaker is available in 7, 15, 30 and 45 watt models, all of which are available in both combo and split versions. As a remastered series, Bassbreaker retains the characteristics of Bassman's high dynamic feedback, which can faithfully and sensitively reflect the emotional changes of the guitarist as he plays. In addition to the retro tone, the AX7 front and EL84 rear poles used in the series also have a subtle and modern tone, which can be quickly switched between by channel switches and pedals. The Combo version of the Bassbreaker 7 watt costs about 3,500 yuan, while the most powerful 45 watt model is around 7,000 yuan. If you're a fan of warm, expansive, vintage tones, Bassbreaker is a must-try.
Like the '59 Bassman, the classic Twin Reverb tone has been recreated by Fender in recent years with the Deluxe Reverb series. The series is divided into three versions: 64, 65, and 68, with the 65 Deluxe Reverb being the most popular. It uses a total of 9 vacuum tubes in the pre- and post-stage and output circuits to ensure a natural and transparent sound to the greatest extent. A 12-inch JensenR C-12K speaker is available in the stereo (in normal and tremolo modes), and the preset effects include a vacuum-driven Fedner reverberation, vacuum-tube tremolo, and foot-controlled tremolo switch. The 65 Deluxe Reverb replicates the classic look and tone of the Twin Reverb, maintaining a clean and crisp tone at almost any volume, making it a revered country and jazz player. In addition, Twin Reverb is highly adaptable to a wide range of effects, so many "pedal freaks" like to build their desired tone based on its original sound (overdrive off and effects knobs).
The Bassbreaker and Deluxe Reverb are undoubtedly excellent electric guitar amps, but the price of nearly 10,000 yuan is blocking many entry-level users. In view of this, Fender has also launched a relatively affordable Hot Rod series, and one of them, the Blues Junior, is favored by the market due to its excellent configuration and affordable price. The latest Blues Junior 4 is equipped with three 12AX7 vacuum tubes and two EL84 vacuum tubes at 15 watts, and the speakers use a more American-style Celestion A-type, making the overall tone fuller than the third generation, and the high-frequency clarity is also better. At the moment when lighter and easy-to-use digital circuit speakers are popular, the Blues Junior, which is in the early 4000 yuan, is still the industry's annual sales champion, which is enough to see its strength.
With its illustrious history and high-quality amp offerings, Fender is telling the public that tube amps have been, and still are, the best choice for electric guitarists, given budget and venue permitting.
