dc3c46 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 😐I am contemplating about getting the new Fender Tonemaster Deluxe reverb Amp. Has anyone played it and/or has any opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I've had one since last summer. If it broke tomorrow I'd be out and back with another one in a few hours. When we are done this stupid pandemic and can get back out I'll be getting another. Great amp. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I was just asked that the other day, and no, I have not fiddled with it at all. I will this weekend, I have some stuff to do and I put that on the list. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The main thing they did was use a lot of transformer to make a 22 watt amp, so they have plenty of power to spare in order to clean it up. Very very quiet amp. Finally. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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'Scales Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 My brother in law just got one and loves it. I went to a music shop to see if I could lift one with one finger - yup. I just smiled knowingly at the assistant. I thought it didn't have a drive/lead channel but it might've called something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) I pinged RCT a few days ago as I knew he had one, and based on his reply (not surprised it was a good review), trotted down to try one out. dam! The one at the store was on hold, so I ordered a blonde one. If the winds are right, it'll be here today. I have a mustang III V1, to my ears THESE are superior, yea the mustang does A LOT, but when you don't need a lot, you got this. Edited February 12, 2021 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I own the original, black covered one. I like it a lot for all of the above stated reasons, but I am now a little disappointed that Fender has made so many changes. I understand that I can get an update to the software, and I assume that means taking it in to a certified dealership, the closest being an hour away. I may just leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Yeah no, I won't be softwaring anything. rct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Excellent! Thanks, gof. I'll look into that. Edit: Got the link provided and checked it out... seems easy enough. After spending a lot of time tonite with my black covered DR listening to the areas of interest with new firmware, I think I'm gonna keep it right where it is. Sounds great to me. Maybe some other time. Edited February 13, 2021 by zigzag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Arrived Friday, and it sounds incredible. Way exceeded my expectations. gratuitous gear porn below 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Nice! rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 9:08 PM, ghost_of_fl said: Have you found the output power selector is useful? I was checking some pickups today so I did fool with the attenuation. It's ok, I can see using it for recording that just broken Fender clean sound without alienating anyone. Other than that, not of any use for me. rct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) On 2/12/2021 at 11:22 AM, rct said: Yeah no, I won't be softwaring anything. rct Hendrix and Rory Gallagher did need no software. Edited February 15, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, rct said: I was checking some pickups today so I did fool with the attenuation. It's ok, I can see using it for recording that just broken Fender clean sound without alienating anyone. Other than that, not of any use for me. rct the 7 watt setting on the attenuator with the volume on just about 5 thickens it up a bit, you can hear it when you hit that threshold when start to push a tube amp and that natural compression occurs. 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Hendrix and Rory Gallagher did need no software. Software when these guys roamed the earth was slippers and pajamas. so... From what I've read the firmware updates have been quite useful for these amps. (Black Version) Tames the reverb and changes some of the top end characteristics that seem to come into play when using OD pedals. The amps really do sound insanely good. But if that improves it, why not? Edited February 15, 2021 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) You need to buy a 100 Watt to be equivalent to a 30 Watt Tube Amp. 50 Watt for 25 Watt Tube Amp & 25 Watt for 12 Watt Tube Amp. I like the lower price & lighter weight.. They’re good looking but I still think they sound shrill. I’ll stay with my Tube Amps.. Edited February 16, 2021 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I was just wondering....Have they had any issues with the name Tonemaster given the Magnatone amps of the same name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Larsongs said: You need to buy a 100 Watt to be equivalent to a 30 Watt Tube Amp. 50 Watt for 25 Watt Tube Amp & 25 Watt for 12 Watt Tube Amp. I like the lower price & lighter weight.. They’re good looking but I still think they sound shrill. I’ll stay with my Tube Amps.. I know, I have a buncha tube amps and a few solid state amps prior to acquiring the Deluxe Reverb. Solid states are great till you push them, but there's none of that going on with the Fender Tone Master Deluxe. I'm amazed and delighted with how this amp sounds. seems a game changer to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, kidblast said: ...Solid states are great till you push them... Exactly. The volume knob becomes your worst enemy most of the time with this kind of amp. That was my main criteria, get it home, wind it out in my environment, have a rehearsal with the drummer and wind it out over there, make sure it could hack actual playing volume and not just sitting one foot from it volume. It does, very well it does. HooRay! Quiet volume out of something lightweight. It's like new sliced bread or something. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, kidblast said: I know, I have a buncha tube amps and a few solid state amps prior to acquiring the Deluxe Reverb. Solid states are great till you push them, but there's none of that going on with the Fender Tone Master Deluxe. I'm amazed and delighted with how this amp sounds. seems a game changer to my ears. I agree these are vastly improved over previous Gen Digital SS Amps or whatever one calls them... I would be curious how they would sound if you ran a Tube Pre Amp Pedal in line between the Amp & the Guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, rct said: Exactly. The volume knob becomes your worst enemy most of the time with this kind of amp. That was my main criteria, get it home, wind it out in my environment, have a rehearsal with the drummer and wind it out over there, make sure it could hack actual playing volume and not just sitting one foot from it volume. It does, very well it does. HooRay! Quiet volume out of something lightweight. It's like new sliced bread or something. rct I know, it's kind of a whole new thing with these. 14 minutes ago, Larsongs said: I agree these are vastly improved over previous Gen Digital SS Amps or whatever one calls them... I would be curious how they would sound if you ran a Tube Pre Amp Pedal in line between the Amp & the Guitar? I haven't tried those yet, I've got a OCD here at the house, that's all I've tried so far. I have a few tho, where we rehearse, I'll see if I can grab one and try it. Edited February 16, 2021 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) OK, I bit. I did the upgrade to my black covered TMDR, and being unsuccessful on my first try (my life's story), I called Fender, and we determined the cable I used to transmit data to the amp was a power cord and not a data transfer cord. Once I made the change, the upgrade was fast and simple. I made the upgrade because I often use the onboard reverb and tremolo, and based on the three or four youtube demos I heard, it sounded like a pretty good idea. How does it sound? I don't know if it's better, but it might be a little different. I'll spend more time with it. I couldn't tell that it is any worse. Edit: I also discovered that it was not necessary to unzip the file when using a Mac. Edited February 17, 2021 by zigzag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Alright well, I do use the amp reverb so I guess I'm next. Maybe this weekend. eh. Maybe next weekend. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 6 hours ago, rct said: Alright well, I do use the amp reverb so I guess I'm next. Maybe this weekend. eh. Maybe next weekend. rct Yeah, I don't think you need to be in any hurry. The MXR equalizer you use with yours may iron out any issues you might have with the original firmware, but it will take some tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Basically, the Tonemaster is a modeling amp that models one amp, the Twin, only a lot lighter and witbout fragile tubes ( valves) , What isn't there to love about that! If I could justify it I would get one ! Edited February 18, 2021 by jaxson50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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