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Super-Sonic ™ amplifierS combo and a 100-watt head that mates with the 412 straight and flowing 1960s script logo. i Fender ® clean tones and expressive modern high-gain tones without and 1961-style Blonde/Oxblood, both with ivory “radio” knobs and masking the tonal character of your guitar. Available in a 2x12" slanted cabinets. All are available in two classic styles—Black/Silver Super-Sonic 100 Head Super-Sonic TwinTRANSCRIPT
i High-performance, no-nonsense tube amps that create unmistakable
Fender® clean tones and expressive modern high-gain tones without
masking the tonal character of your guitar. Available in a 2x12"
combo and a 100-watt head that mates with the 412 straight and
slanted cabinets. All are available in two classic styles—Black/Silver
and 1961-style Blonde/Oxblood, both with ivory “radio” knobs and
flowing 1960s script logo. i
Super-Sonic ™
100-watt amplifierS
Loaded with Dual 12" Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers.
The new Super-Sonic 100 Head and Super-Sonic Twin contain several sonically versatile new features:
i New Arena/Club switch takes the power down to 25 watts to preserve its great high-volume tube tone at lower club gig volume levels.
i Notch Tune control moves the midrange notch and lets you fine-tune the distortion characteristics for a variety of American and British amp sounds.
i New rear-panel damping control lets you choose “Normal,” “Loose” or “Tight” speaker response for sounds ranging from warm and loose to tight and focused.
i Fender Automatic Bias control lets you easily set the output tubes to the recommended factory setting and to your preference of “hotter” or “cooler” bias, with no meters or tools required. Bias adjustment is not only good for tube life, but also for tone — for example, a hotter bias/loose speaker damping combination is great for blues; a cooler bias/tight speaker damping combination is great for metal and jazz.
Other features include:
i Vintage channel for shimmering clean tone derived from Fender Twin Reverb® and Showman® amps, or the thick and punchy sound of a 1960s-era Bassman® amp.
i Burn channel for edgy breakup and distortion with variable compression, thickness and sustain.
i Tube-driven long-spring Fender reverb.
i Effects loop with Send and Return level controls; also functions as a footswitch-operated boost.
i Custom Schumacher transformers.
i Black/Silver and Blonde/Oxblood cosmetic treatments.
i Included cover and pedalboard-friendly four-button footswitch.
• Seven 12AX7 and two 12AT7 preamp tubes• Four 6L6 power tubes
Four-button footswitchincluded.
Super-Sonic ™
100-watt amplifierS
ArenA/CLub SwiTCh“Arena” sets the power to a full 100 watts; “Club” takes the power down to 25 watts to preserve great high-volume tube tone at lower club gig volume levels.
eFFeCTS LoopWith Send and Return level controls; also functions as a footswitch-operated boost.
VinTAge ChAnneL For shimmering clean tone derived from Fender Twin Reverb® and Showman® amps, or for the thick and punchy sound of a 1960s-era Bassman® amp.
gAin ConTroL Set the vintage channel for great clean tone or coax slight crunch with the pre-gain/master volume arrangment.
FronT pAneL
reAr pAneL
AuTomATiC biAS ConTroLEasily set the output tubes to the recommended factory setting and to your preference of “hotter” or “cooler” bias, with no meters or tools required.
DAmping ConTroLChoose “Normal,” “Loose” or “Tight” speaker response for sounds ranging from warm and loose to tight and focused.
burn ChAnneLFor edgy breakup and distortion with variable compression, thickness and sustain.
noTCh Tune ConTroLMove the midrange notch and fine-tune distortion characteristics for a variety of American and British amp sounds.
reVerbTube-driven long-spring Fender reverb.
FooTSwiTChFour-button footswitch included.
Super-Sonic ™
60- and 22-watt amplifierSi Like their 100-watt big brothers, the 60- and 22-watt Super-
Sonic amplifiers deliver sparkilng Fender clean tone and high-
gain crunch while preserving great high-volume tube tone at
lower volume levels. Both are capable of heavily saturated tube
overdrive and sustain that can be fine-tuned without masking the
tonal character of your guitar. i
Super-Sonic ™
60- and 22-watt amplifierS
Super-Sonic 60 Cabinet
Super-Sonic 60 Combo
Super-Sonic 60 Head
Loaded with one 12" Celestion® Vintage 30 speaker (60-watt models).
Loaded with one 12" Fender Special Design Lightning bolt speaker (22-watt model only) chosen for its breakup characteristics.
The Super-Sonic 60 Head, Super-Sonic 60 Combo and Super-Sonic 22 Combo feature:
i Vintage channel for shimmering clean tone derived from Fender Twin Reverb® and Showman® amps, or the thick and punchy sound of a 1960s-era Bassman® amp.
i Burn channel for edgy breakup and distortion with variable compression, thickness and sustain.
i Tube-driven long-spring Fender reverb (combos only).
i Effects loop that also functions as a footswitch-operated boost.
i Black/Silver and Blonde/Oxblood cosmetic treatments.
i Included cover and pedalboard-friendly footswitch.
Super-Sonic 22 Combo
Super-Sonic 60 Combo:• Six 12AX7 preamp tubes • Two 12AT7 preamp tubes• Two 6L6 power tubes
Super-Sonic 60 head:• Five 12AX7 preamp tubes • one 12AT7 preamp tube• Two 6L6 power tubes
Super-Sonic 22 Combo:• Three 12AX7 preamp tubes • Two 12AT7 preamp tubes• Two 6V6 power tubes
Four-button footswitch included (three-button footswitch with Super-Sonic 60).
Super-Sonic ™
60- and 22-watt amplifierS
VinTAge ChAnneL Based on two legendary Fender favorites, the Vibrolux® and Bassman®.
FronT pAneL60-wATT heAD
FronT pAneL60-wATT Combo 22-wATT Combo
22 has
normAL/FAT SwhiTChAdds midrange punch (Super-Sonic 22 Combo only).
reVerb Unmistakable tube-driven long-spring Fender reverb.
burn ChAnneL Ignites musical inspiration with overdrive flavors ranging from bluesy to flame-throwing.
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DierkS benTLey“Fender’s a great partner …they make classic guitars and amplifiers that stand the test of time. We’ve got a bunch of Super-Sonic amps out with us, and now I can’t imagine ever playing without them.”
niCk VALenSi AnD ALberT hAmmonD Jr., The STrokeS“Roses are red, violets are blue, if it weren’t for Fender what would we do? Fender started with rock ‘n’ roll and continues to grow each year, becoming more modern but keeping its soul. The Fender Super-Sonic truly is sonically super, so it’s not just a clever name.”
Super-Sonic ™
amplifierS
Photo courtesy of THE GREENROOMwww.fender.com/artists/DierksBentley
Jon LewiS, hyLAnD“My first tube amp was a DeVille 4x10. I outgrew it in favor of boutique heads, British amps and half stacks. When our trailer and all of our gear was stolen, it was back to the drawing board; time to re-think everything. When I fired up the Super-Sonic Twin, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. This is a true by-the-book tone monster, and the only amp to have enough subtleties to be able to dial in my tone. My first amp was a Fender, and now my last one will be, too.”
miTCh hAnSen, hyLAnD“The Super-Sonic Twin is not a utility infielder. It’s like having three Derek Jeters without the price tag. This amp is not a one-trick pony; it’s more like six one-trick ponies. I didn’t believe it until I played it, either. This amp rips. It sings. It loves pedals. It barks, punches, shimmers and sparkles without being harsh or brittle. Oh, and it’s got Vintage 30s. For the first time, versatility truly meets quality.”
Photo courtesy of Vanessa Raquel Photographywww.fender.com/artists/Hyland
Photo Courtesy of RCA Recordswww.fender.com/artists/TheStrokes
The Summer SeT“Fender Super-Sonic amps have become a vital part of our live show and recording process. We can get a beautiful array of clean tones, vintage low gains, and an overdrive that will kick you straight in the teeth. This amp is a classic; marveled and talked about on every tour we’ve taken them on. Oh, and did we mention the sex appeal?” Photo by Steven Taylor
www.fender.com/artists/TheSummerSet
ThiS CenTury“The great thing about the Fender Super-Sonic amps is that they’re as American as apple pie and Mickey Mouse, and they give us a killer sound that everyone can enjoy! The Super-Sonic combos we use are truly mind blowing. All of the fine tunings of a classic Fender combo, but with the all of the mind-blowing modern tones and looks that nothing compares to. Thank you, Fender!”
Photo by Jay OByrnewww.fender.com/artists/ThisCentury