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The Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 100W 1x12 guitar combo amp provides the soulful sound of a classic Deluxe Reverb amp in a versatile, lightweight package. Fender's Tone Master technology faithfully emulates the sonic qualities of traditional tube circuitry via cutting edge digital modeling, achieving authentic tube tone without the weight and maintenance of tubes. This innovative amp is ideal for any gigging musician looking to achieve authentic Fender tone in a portable, easy-to-use format.

Tone Master Technology Emulates Iconic Tube Tone

Fender's groundbreaking Tone Master technology uses advanced digital modeling to emulate the rich, responsive tone of traditional tube amps. The Deluxe Reverb Tone Master amp provides the unmistakable sound of a 1965 Deluxe Reverb tube amp with 100W of power for ample clean headroom and touch sensitive overdrive. From warm, sparkling cleans to overdriven crunch, this amp delivers the full range of tones that have made the Deluxe Reverb an industry standard.

Versatile Tone Shaping Controls

Like the classic Deluxe Reverb, this amp features controls for volume, treble, bass, reverb, vibrato speed and intensity for crafting a variety of tones from sparkling cleans to overdriven blues. The amp also includes a power attenuator control that lets you adjust the wattage from 100W down to 1W for overdriven tones at lower volumes.

Additional Features

This amp also includes four 1/4" instrument inputs, two each on the traditional normal and vibrato channels, a speaker emulated XLR line out with level control and ground lift, and a USB port for simple integration with recording software. The Deluxe Reverb Tone Master is a revolutionary amp designed to meet the needs of today's guitarist.

Open Box Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 Black 197881332457
Open Box Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 Black 197881332457
Open Box Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 Black 197881332457

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  • Series: Tone Master
  • Amplifier Type: Digital
  • Height: 17” (434 mm)
  • Width: 24.1” (13 mm)
  • Depth: 9.28” (236 cm)
  • Weight: 23 lbs. (10.4 kg)
  • Wattage: 100W (simulates 22W tube amp performance)
  • Output Power: Full/22W, 12W, 5W, 1W, 0.5W, 0.2W
  • Inputs: Four 1/4” - Two Normal and Two Vibrato
  • Line Out: Balanced XLR with Cabinet IR, Ground Lift and Level Control
  • Channels: Two - (Normal and Vibrato)
  • Speaker: One - 12” Jensen N-12K neodymium
  • Cabinet Material: Lightweight Solid Pine
  • Covering: Black Textured Vinyl
  • Grille Cloth: Silver
  • Footswitch: 2-Button Footswitch Included

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4.75

53 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

The best amp I ever played.
Super nice amp
Great amp- independent of comparisons
Great amp- independent of comparisons
It's not a Tube Amp, but that's ok!
The newest Deluxe Reverb is just like the old one!
This amp is a game changer!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Surprisingly good.

I bought this amp a couple of weeks ago, we're still closed down for COVID 19 where I live so I haven't used it at club volume yet but judging from at-home tinkering, its got plenty of volume. I have a silver face deluxe reverb and a reissue to compare this to and really, I'm surprised at how accurately Fender reproduced that punchy sound that's unique to the deluxe reverb. They've added a couple of, shall we say, quirky features. It has a "mute" switch where the standby switch would normally be, even though there's no need for standby on a solid state amp. The mute switch feels flimsy compared to the power switch, I'll probably just leave that on all the time. Time will tell how it holds up. Even though Fender doesn't mention it in the literature, they've made a fake warm-up, as if the tubes were powering up, except there are no tubes. There is a 10 or 15 second delay between turning it on to sound coming out. I don't understand the reasoning behind the fake warm-up but OK, it doesn't hurt anything. The amp has 100 watts, it take more solid state watts to replicate the tube sound and performance and again, it really sounds a lot like the traditional tube amp. On the back panel is a sort-of power attenuator that's got six settings labeled from 0.2 watts to full / 22 watts. The labeling doesn't have anything to do with the actual power output, I guess it has to do with keeping the 22 watt tube vibe. The attenuator is actually quite useful. The lowest setting is great for in-home practice and the other settings are much louder but let it break up at lower volumes until you hit full power which sounds like it's louder and cleaner with more headroom than the tube versions. Overall, I'm happier with this purchase than I thought I'd be. The amp is light and easy to carry, no tubes to go bad in the middle of a gig, great practice amp and I expect it will perform well at club volume when and if we ever get back to that.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Temper expectations

After seeing all the 5 star reviews I had to go check this amp out. I went to GC to put it through its paces and spent a good hour with the amp. I took my own guitar to eliminate any variables in the testing. The amp is lightweight. Loading in to a gig would be a breeze. The sound quality and feel of the amp is great. Punchy, but with the noted compression on lower notes and overdriven territory of the dial. The Vibrato (read: Tremolo) is dare I say, warmer and with a better fidelity than my own Fender amp. Really pretty sounding and with the warmth of a comfortable blanket on a cold morning. Really well done job there Fender. Now for the Cons...The mute switch doesn't feel solid at all. It feels like after a few flicks, it is going to fail. Seems like some planned obsolescence. And the bigger con, the reverb. I've heard the sound recordings, I've read reviews on how amazing it sounds, etc... In my experience, reality didn't align with the mythology. It sounds just ok. I've tried quite a few digital emulations of spring reverb and to my ear, the True Spring by Source Audio comes much closer to a true emulation of the spring. For all that time and money that Fender keeps advertising that they spent emulating a spring reverb, the results don't seem to justify the costs. Spring pans are not particularly heavy, are easily replaceable (an ape with a screwdriver could do it), and are fairly reliable. For the life of me, I can't figure out why they didn't just include a pan in it and call it good. Would have sounded better, and would have been cheaper for them to incorporate and less work on their part. If they would have done it this way, there would be pretty much zero reason to get the tube version because this would be close to a perfect gigging amp with the weight reduction, xlr out, and killer fidelity, at a cheaper price. I'd still recommend it for the benefits of the amp but, bring a reverb pedal.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances35
  2. Home Studio27
  3. Outdoor Events / Games19
  4. Amateur Recording18
  5. Professional Recording17
Cons
  1. None2
  2. Close to tube tone, but no cigar1
  3. Poor Sound Quality1
  4. No effects loop. no speaker out.1
  5. Tad expensive for solid state.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced37
  2. Professional Musician14
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound45
  2. Portable44
  3. Easy To Use38
  4. Good Power Output37
  5. Warm / Comfy37

Reviewed by 53 customers

  • The best amp I ever played.

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byDoug

    fromDuluth, Georgia

    This amp is incredible. Having owned and played a Fender Pro Reverb tube amp I can tell you that this new amp is actually better than the tube version. What it lacks that the tube version has is tubes that either die, or loose tone due to age, turn the amp into a small room warmer and the weight of the transformers that tubes require. It has the a great sound and responsive feel and the ability to run at lower watt levels so it can be driven into a tube type overdrive without the need for ear plugs. It is a great DI feature so it can be recorded without a mic. It fits really nicely under our main desk in our control room.

  • Excellent amp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byJustin

    fromCarleton, Michigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent take on a classic with many usable features for gigging and recording. Had an early reissue with tubes and this amp resembles it close enough for me!

  • Great tone, convenient for hauling around.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMarty

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I primarily use my Tone Master DeLuxe Reverb at home, but when I do take it somewhere else I really like the light weight. I believe the tone is very good for a solid-state amp.

  • Overpriced, but still good.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMac

    fromTennessee

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Lighter than the Blues Jr. I traded for it. To my old ears, sounds the same. Can get really loud. Not quite as clean on the effects input as my Katana 100, but very close. Could have put it in a smaller case.

  • Tone Master Deluxe is a Fantastic amp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJeff

    fromCampbellsville, Kentucky

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was very reluctant to buy the Tone Master. I've been a tube amp fanatic for years,but I'm 52 years old and the thought of another heavy tube amp just didn't sit well. Did some research and heard rave reviews from several great musicians, I bought it. Very happy with it!

  • Ear Fatigue

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byQ

    fromMissouri

    Making art isn't about convenience, there are always trade offs for convenience. Im fairly sensitive to Class D amps with Neo speakers. Not sure if its a frequency above the human hearing that is messing with me but something about this amp sucks the life out of me. No doubt it serves its purpose really well, however it does not effect me on an emotional level the same as a well tuned tube amp. Many people love these as well as other DI style rigs but to me they create a very odd sonic environment. It's almost like The Matrix film, all the right notes are simulated yet its hard to really find joy while plugged in, and for reasons you can't describe. I can play my Hotrod Deluxe for hours and really enjoy myself but after 20 minutes with this amp my ears are asking for a break. But again, on the surface it sounds really good and I don't know why.

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  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byGeo

    fromBangor PA

    Can you use the OBEL on the guitar thru this amp

    Can you use the OBEL on the guitar thru this amp

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Not directly—the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb does not have an effects loop, which is necessary for OBEL to work as intended.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked bytheodore

    fromFalmouth ma

    The description says it has an FX. Loop. I can't find it. It that a typo????

    The description says it has an FX. Loop. I can't find it. It that a typo????

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. That is an error.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFiddlin fool

    fromMesa Az.

    How does it perform playing an electric violin with this amp? I am using a modified Glasser composite fiddle with a Realist Brand under bridge pickup.

    How does it perform playing an electric violin with this amp? I am using a modified Glasser composite fiddle with a Realist Brand under bridge pickup.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It'll be great.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySteel Player

    fromWarrior, Alabama

    As a matter of curiosity, have any pedal steel guitar players had any experience with this amp? If so, what are the comments?

    As a matter of curiosity, have any pedal steel guitar players had any experience with this amp? If so, what are the comments?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    You absolutely won't find better. You can go back 60 years. Every pedal steel player played a Fender.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byChipster

    fromJackson Michigan

    Can guitar center install the firmware update that's on the blonde version when I buy this?

    Can guitar center install the firmware update that's on the blonde version when I buy this?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You would need to ask the store

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJordan

    fromChicago IL

    Is it possible to get the taxes cover if I purchase the item full price!

    Is it possible to get the taxes cover if I purchase the item full price!

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We aren't able to do anything with taxes since it is federally required we charge them. But give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can see the best deal we can get for you.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMatthew

    fromWI

    None in stuck?

    None in stuck?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is out of stock until January of 2020