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100-watt 2-channel Solid-state 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with Reverb and Vibrato - Blonde/Oxblood
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Blonde Vibe & Visuals Come to the Featherlight Tone Master Deluxe Reverb

The Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb — here in textured Blonde vinyl with an Oxblood grille — is a stunning facsimile of a '60s-era all-tube Deluxe, built using the latest in Fender digital amplification and loaded with an ultralight Celestion neodymium-magnet speaker for a distinct rock 'n' roll voicing. Faithful modeling of the classic tube architecture gives the Tone Master all the headroom, output, and reactivity of the original at a massive weight savings. A solid pinewood cabinet further shaves off poundage. Inside you'll find a 12" Celestion Neo G12 Creamback speaker voiced to handle everything from Midwest indie pop to wide-open hard rock covers. Around back, a 5-way power attenuator transparently reduces wattage to let you achieve just the right tube-flavored cluck and breakup for any live and studio setting. You also get an XLR balanced output with your choice of flat-response or two onboard cab simulations for silent performance and recording.

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Faithful digital modeling

Using the latest in Fender modeling technology, the Tone Master is able to capture the sound and performance of the seminal all-tube Deluxe Reverb. The harmonic sparkle. The chewy breakup. The highly reactive tone stack. Even digital models of the iconic spring reverb and tube tremolo. It's all here in the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde. And when it comes time to fill a stage, the Tone Master has output to spare — this 100-watt solid-state amp packs SPLs comparable to the 22-watt tube classic.

Onboard power attenuation

The Tone Master allows you to dial back wattage to 0.2 watts to achieve the desired level of breakup, even run full tilt, in the quietest rooms and venues.

The Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde combo includes a two-button footswitch for remote channel and FX switching.

Celestion G12 Neo Creamback speaker

A hand-picked 12" Celestion G12 Neo Creamback speaker gives the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde a similar stage-filling punch and vocal-like midrange to the G12M Greenback, beloved by players from Eric Clapton to Eddie Van Halen, but with much higher handling. And thanks to its neodymium magnet, the Neo Creamback weighs in significantly lighter than its classic counterpart. This helps reduce weight for an easier carry from the car to the stage, with no loss in tone.

"No other speaker could sound as close to a G12M (Greenback) and offer this level of power handling capability." — Celestion

Lightweight pine cab

The Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde features a solid pine cabinet for a lighter haul at no compromise to tone. Though looking at it, you'd never know: the textured Blonde vinyl and Oxblood grille cloth give this amp that undeniable Fender appeal.

Speaker-emulated XLR output

One of the Tone Master Blonde's more modern features is its XLR balanced output, which is useful for creating a silent stage or recording sets without a mic. Two onboard cab IRs (impulse responses) give you a direct feed out to a soundboard. Here you can choose between the familiar bite of a Shure SM57–miked speaker or the smooth punch of a Sennheiser MD421. Alternatively, a flat-response option provides seamless integration with your existing IRs. There's also a ground switch and level control for noise reduction and proper gain staging.

The Blonde Tone Master Deluxe Reverb's familiar control panel yields classic Deluxe Reverb performance and handling.

Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde 100-watt Guitar Combo Amplifier Features:

  • All the look, tone, and output of a Blonde 22W all-tube Deluxe
  • The latest in solid-state digital tone modeling
  • Massive weight savings — about half the weight of a traditional Deluxe Reverb
  • Familiar tone stack performance
  • 5-way attenuator dials back power to 0.2 watts
  • 12" Celestion G12 Neo Creamback speaker brings a distinctive rock 'n 'roll voicing to the Tone Master amp
  • Solid pinewood cabinet in Blonde textured vinyl with an Oxblood grille cloth
  • Balanced XLR out with output control, selectable cab IRs (SM57 or MD421), and ground lift
  • Includes a 2-button footswitch for reverb and tremolo switching and cover
Pedal lover? The Tone Master Deluxe Reverb's virtual bright cap mod keeps your response nice and even for dirt pedals.

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 100W (0.2W, 0.5W, 1W, 5W, 12W, 22W selectable)
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Celestion NEO Creamback
  • Reverb: Digital Reverb
  • Effects: Tremolo
  • Amp Modeling: Deluxe Tube Amp Emulation
  • EQ: 2-band EQ
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (normal), 2 x 1/4" (vibrato channel)
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR (DI out)
  • USB: 1 x USB Micro-B (firmware)
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel, reverb)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Construction Material: Lightweight Solid Pine, Blonde Textured Vinyl
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17"
  • Width: 24.1"
  • Depth: 9.28"
  • Weight: 23 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2274100982

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The Best Amp if you actually play gigs

The Tone Master Blonde Deluxe Reverb sounds like the best deluxe reverb you'll ever hear. Now, if that's a problem for you I have no sympathy! I used to gig with two actual 1965 Deluxe Reverbs. That was a great sound! But modern gigs require modern tools. I still have tube amps, but in order to use in ear monitors and have a "silent stage" this amp is a must. When you go direct, it sounds exactly the same and you can turn off the speaker. This allows the FOH to totally control the volume and get a perfect mix. Also, you never have to worry about a noisy tube. Fender addressed all the issues with the original Tonemaster Deluxe with this one. The Celestion Neo Creamback is a killer speaker! You will not be disappointed in this purchase.
by Powertronman from California on
Music background: Roots rocker

Perfect bedroom amp

So, I bought the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb (I have the blonde version) just before Christmas, 2020, so I've been able to play it for a couple of months now. I was able to research extensively before I pulled the trigger, so I knew what I was getting, having watched every YouTube video I could find on them.

I also own a nice boutique Fender Champ clone, and it's a great little amp, and replicates the early Fender tweed tone perfectly. I love me a good tube amp. But this thing definitely kicks things up a notch. First off, for a bedroom player like myself, the attenuator is *exactly* what I've been looking for! I can get great clean tones, as well as pure screaming Texas blues drive, from the same amp, at bedroom volumes. That's a game changer for me. Especially during these COVID work-from-home times, with my daughter in the bedroom next to the mancave, and my wife in the living room also working remotely, I can play with the sound I like, and not bother either of them.

What I absolutely love is that this amp takes pedals extremely well. I'm using the JHS Bonsai for my Texas blues drive tones, and you can't beat the built-in Fender reverb and tremolo. I add some slapback with an ancient Boss DD-2 digital delay I've had since the mid-1980's, and it does exactly what I need.

There are a couple of firmware updates from Fender, so if you like the original bright cap feature (high frequencies bypass the volume knob), you can keep it stock, or you can download/install the 'No Bright Cap' firmware and get that meatier midrange tone so many will enjoy. I like and use the 'No Bright Cap' firmware, so that's what I'm using. You can use either a Windows PC or an Apple MacOS computer to update the firmware. It's easy to do, so you can always try either firmware and see what you like.

After carefully listening to reviews on both the traditional Deluxe Reverb, or the Blonde Deluxe Reverb, I chose the Blonde Deluxe Reverb for two reasons. One, I think I like the slightly warmer, slightly crunchier overdrive sound of the Celestion neo-Creamback speaker more than the original Jensen speaker. Two, Sweetwater had a store demo unit on sale for a few bucks less, so I was able to get it for a good deal. They do come up once in a while, so check the Sweetwater homepage for those 'demo model' deals.

If you're looking for classic Fender tube sound, but with the flexibility to go from stage-volumes to bedroom-volumes in a single amp, I think you'll really enjoy the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb. Enjoy!
by Joe Griego from Bishop, CA on
Music background: Recreational player

Perfect amp for my needs

Sounds great! Love the creamback speaker, attenuator, light weight, and line out with cab sim. 4.5 instead of 5 stars only because it's a little pricey for an amp made in China.
by Dennis from Virginia on

Played mine in its first gig today

I played mine at a show at Alexis Park in Vegas today, onstage between the Electrc bass and drums, I set the attenuator to 5 watts and it was plenty loud. The sound crew used the amp's XLR output and though I couldn't tell from the stage, audience members sad it sounded good in the house. I'm using it again tomorrow in a larger showroom at the Southpoint Casno, I'll report back then…
by Dave Hary from Las Vegas on
Music background: 40 years plus playing guitar, harmonica and keys for a living.

Dig It!

First off I'd like to take the opportunity to give a long overdue shout out to my rep. Matthew LaMarche. Matthew always goes above and beyond for me and checks in with me to ensure everything is going well. Matt's customer service is beyond reproach. He provides a level of customer service that is unfortunately not common these days. In fact, at this point in the journey I consider Matt a friend more so than a rep. I recall a conversation with Matt where I accused him of contributing to my gear addiction. lol Matt's response was, "I wish I could say sorry..." LOL Great dude.

I've been playing guitar both professionally and for leisure for 40+ years - predominately blues, old school rnb, and jazz. For most of those years I've been a die hard tube amp guy and have played through a plethora of tube amps - vintage\boutique, etc. There is no way back in the day that one could convince me that solid state amps could compare with any tube amp. The technology just wasn't there...yet.

Around 2020/2021 I found myself down the proverbial rabbit hole in regard to this amp modeling technology. These days I play predominately at home, but as I get older I dread lugging my boutique tweed Pro with a 15" speaker from one side of the room to the other let alone out to a gig or jam anymore. Just way too heavy. Also, I've had my share of tube amp issues on various gigs through my time to the point I'd carry a spare set of tubes in my gig bag. Don't get me wrong, some tube amps are amazing but you have to take the good with the bad; the good being great tone, the bad being the weight and the tube noise. God forbid the venue had a bunch of ceiling fans and lights on dimmers and neon signs, etc. My guitars and amps would hum louder than the band. LOL

Via an article I was introduced to the Strymon Iridium and the rest is history. I've always been a big fan of the Fender amps and guitars (I own two strats and two teles and a 1956 Fender Harvard tube amp). Back in the day, I had a Fender Deluxe Reverb that I believe was a '65. To be honest I was quite young and green at the time and didn't realize what I had. The Iridium is great and a real eye opener for a tube purist, but I still longed for the Fender tone. I find it interesting that most the amp modelers actually try to simulate the iconic Fender amps, but they put a different naming convention on them. That alone tells me something. I pulled the trigger on a tone master pro bundle which I still really haven't scratched the surface of. It opened a whole new world as far as pedals, etc. and amazing doesn't quite describe it. I was never a big pedal guy. I've had my share of overdrive, reverb and leslie sim pedals throughout the years. In plugging into the tone master pro, I find myself always gravitating to the Fender amps preferable the deluxe, super and twin. I could care less about the gazillion other amps. lol Running it through the Fender tone master FR-10 powered speaker cabinet the tone I'm getting to my ears is amazing. Where this thing would excel is for the guitarists that play in cover bands. It looks to be geared towards the working musician but is a hell of a lot of fun for me. However, I can't quite see myself hauling it to a gig if applicable for the genre of music I play (this may change). I started thinking in terms of the future. Meaning, if I start playing out again or go to a jam I just want something light, basic, that I can throw in my car, and get me the tone I'm wanting. I really, really dig the tone of the Fender Deluxe the TMP has so I started researching the tone master amps. Via multiple reviews, youtube demos, etc. the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb peaked my curiosity. It sounded like it'd fit the bill for me perfectly. I was all set to buy the black silver face version with the jensen speaker until I read some reviews and seen some demos with the two side by side that steered me towards this blonde one with the celestion speaker. I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this one. When it arrived I couldn't get over how light it was. In fact, it's no heavier or perhaps even lighter than my speaker cabinets with traditional 12" speakers in them. The look of it is beyond cool. When I initially plugged into it I wasn't quite sure though. After I started playing with it I started to hear that "character". I can't get over how tube like it is. To me it responds every bit like what I'm accustomed to playing through various tube amps yet is so much more quiet in terms of noise. In fact, the only real noise comes from the single coil pickups in my strats and teles yet nothing like plugging them into a tube amp. This amp is quiet! The game changer though is the attenuator on the back that lets you change the different power settings. The harder you push it the more it breaks up like the real deal only you can get it to do that without having to push it so loud. In fact, here at the house I find myself playing at the 5 watt setting which is still plenty loud. That's one of the main "issues" with any tube amp I've ever played through. You have to crank them to achieve that "sweet spot" which for most venues is way too loud. Back when I was gigging quite a bit, I was lugging a boutique tube tweed bassman with 4 - 10" speakers. For me the sweet spot was between 6 - 8 which is insanely loud. I'd literally have to face it towards the side wall on the stage so not to blow out the folks sitting at the tables in front of me and to keep the bar manager from constantly coming and telling me to turn down. That worked somewhat but I still would get grief from the drummer because the volume coming from the open back cabinet was still too loud for him. LOL I had great tone though.lol Could I lower the volume and throw an overdrive pedal in front of it? Yep, but it's not the same as getting the natural breakup from the tube amps. Also, the balanced xlr out looks to be way cool, as well. It has it's own volume level and a choice of two different IRs simulating the exact amp and speaker configuration mic'd with an sm57 (my go to when I gigged out) and a sennheiser ribbon mic. I'm yet to see how this performs but I'm sure it's going to be awesome. I was getting pretty good tone out of the this tone master deluxe, but it still sounded a bit bright to me. Slightly harsh at times. The reverb sounded a bit funky, as well depending on the volume level. Not bad. Has the character of a tube spring reverb tank a buddy built me many years ago after the Fender reverb tank schematic of the 60's. I remember hearing about a firmware update that removed the virtual bright cap and smoothed out the reverb (reading up on the originals I guess a lot of folks would remove the bright cap on the vibrato channel and replace the original jensen speaker often with a celestion.) I updated the firmware and BOOM! I plugged into a more balanced amp much more to my liking....try that with a tube amp. LOL

Again, I'm an old tube amp guy that is sold on this new technology. We live in the most amazing time in all of this. I'm finding the debate on tube vs solid state is irrelevant any more. Does it sound exactly like it's tube equivalent? Probably not. Does it sound great on it's own? Hell yes it does. No way does this sound any where near what I remember the solid state amps sounding like in the '70s and 80's. I think it sounds amazing and responds to my playing amazingly. Another thing about the old tube amps especially the Fender tweed era that contributed to the tone is the cabinets. The cabinets resonate to the point that you don't necessarily even need reverb. I played this amp hard without reverb and I feel and hear the same thing! The same characteristics which is crazy to me.

I honestly feel we've arrived to the point that I no longer feel the need to plug into a tube amp let alone lug it around. I seen an interesting youtube video on these where the gentleman made a very valid point. The vintage tube deluxe amps were not all created equal regardless on what year they were made. There were great deluxes and not so great deluxes. I think that applies to all tube amps. There's too many variables that impact the tone/sound of the amp. No consistency. Most the tubes I was buying for my tube amps came out of Russia so I can't imagine what the tube market looks like any more. Doesn't matter though. I'm thinking I'm not going to be needing to purchase tubes anytime soon. ;)
by PH from Incognito on
Music background: Blues player - 40+

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