Don't let the retro aesthetic fool you – Fender's Tone Master FR-12 is as powerful as ever.
Fender has given its popular Tone Master FR-12 powered speaker a vintage makeover, launching the new FR-12 Tweed.
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Built specifically for today’s digital modellers and profilers, the FR-12 Tweed delivers full-range and flat-response sound that faithfully replicates every nuance of your amp simulations. Whether you’re running an Axe-Fx, Kemper, or Neural DSP Quad Cortex, this thing handles it without colouring your carefully crafted tones.
Power isn’t an issue here. A 1,000-watt integrated amplifier provides serious volume and headroom for both studio sessions and live performances, while its lightweight design means you won’t have to struggle through load-ins and load-outs.
Practical features include a 3-band active EQ and high-frequency cut control, letting you dial in your stage sound independently from the line out signal feeding the PA, which is particularly useful when you’re dealing with different venue acoustics. You can shape what you hear on stage without affecting what the front-of-house is getting.
The FR-12 Tweed manages to bridge two worlds effectively: it brings an authentic backline aesthetic to modern setups, solving the visual disconnect that happens when you’re running cutting-edge digital gear through utilitarian powered speakers. Sometimes you want your rig to look as good as it sounds, particularly when audiences still associate tweed-covered amps with legitimate guitar tone.
For players who’ve embraced digital modelling but miss the classic amplifier vibe, the FR-12 Tweed offers both substance and style.
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