Fender G-DEC Guitar Digital Entertainment Center Guitar Combo Amplifier (15 Watts, 1x8 in.)
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17 different amp types. 29 effects. 10 reverbs. Onboard MIDI synthesizer and phrase sampler.
Overview
The Guitar Digital Entertainment Center, or G-DEC, is a one-of-a-kind practice amp that'll keep you playing for hours and hours because it's so simple and fun! The G-DEC boasts more features than most full-sized amps, in a small, portable and familiar package. Inside, you'll find a fully-functional MIDI synthesizer that is used for onboard drum loops complete with practice bass lines and even some accompaniment from other instruments -- each with their own volume control! The G-DEC gives you 17 different amp types, 29 effects, 10 reverbs and tons more parameters to design and save your own tones -- or simply spin the chrome knob and select from 50 Fender-designed presets, which include a drum loop with bass and accompaniment and an appropriate guitar tone to match.
The G-DEC has as much digital signal processing power as any of the Cyber-Series amplifiers with additional features such as a flexible 14-second phrase sampler, a full MIDI synthesizer that can be played by an outboard MIDI controller or by MIDI files streamed from your PC, and filters for focusing on different instruments in any song played by an MP3 player or CD player through the auxiliary input.
The G-DEC is an ideal amplifier system for beginning guitarists who can easily learn to play in time and have fun from day one, and is great for the experienced musician as a song writing tool or just a fun practice amp that will keep you playing longer and more frequently.
Start jamming today!
Features
Easy recall… read more of guitar tones from heavy metal to jazz, punk to country -- at the twist of a knob
Drum beats, bass lines, and other instruments provide musical backing in any style and tempo
70 preset drum loops and metronome
50 factory "Performance Presets" include drum loop, bass line, guitar amp tone plus effects; 50 more can be created by the user
Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playback of MIDI song files via computer. Play all the backing tracks through the G-DEC, and every instrument from piano to percussion is in there! MIDI keyboards can also be used to play the G-DEC's internal sounds
Easy-to-use automatic guitar tuner
The amp's top provides a flat surface for placing a portable CD or MP3 player; these devices can be hooked up with the G-DEC for "play along" capability
Internal phrase sampler can sample the incoming guitar signal to create loops, or song soundbites from CD/MP3 may be captured for careful study
Shoulder strap for easy transport
15 watts of power with a Special Design 8 in. speaker
Future software upgrades can be loaded via MIDI
H: 13.5 in. x W: 15.5 in. x D: 7 in. , 16 lbs. read less
The G-DEC has as much digital signal processing power as any of the Cyber-Series amplifiers with additional features such as a flexible 14-second phrase sampler, a full MIDI synthesizer that can be played by an outboard MIDI controller or by MIDI files streamed from your PC, and filters for focusing on different instruments in any song played by an MP3 player or CD player through the auxiliary input.
The G-DEC is an ideal amplifier system for beginning guitarists who can easily learn to play in time and have fun from day one, and is great for the experienced musician as a song writing tool or just a fun practice amp that will keep you playing longer and more frequently.
Start jamming today!
Features
Easy recall… read more of guitar tones from heavy metal to jazz, punk to country -- at the twist of a knob
Drum beats, bass lines, and other instruments provide musical backing in any style and tempo
70 preset drum loops and metronome
50 factory "Performance Presets" include drum loop, bass line, guitar amp tone plus effects; 50 more can be created by the user
Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playback of MIDI song files via computer. Play all the backing tracks through the G-DEC, and every instrument from piano to percussion is in there! MIDI keyboards can also be used to play the G-DEC's internal sounds
Easy-to-use automatic guitar tuner
The amp's top provides a flat surface for placing a portable CD or MP3 player; these devices can be hooked up with the G-DEC for "play along" capability
Internal phrase sampler can sample the incoming guitar signal to create loops, or song soundbites from CD/MP3 may be captured for careful study
Shoulder strap for easy transport
15 watts of power with a Special Design 8 in. speaker
Future software upgrades can be loaded via MIDI
H: 13.5 in. x W: 15.5 in. x D: 7 in. , 16 lbs. read less
Specs
Model name: G-DEC
Model number: 235-0000-000 120V
Series: G-DEC
Type: solid state
Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: 1-8 in. Fender Special Design speaker, p/n 0069744000
Channels: 1 channel
Features:
-- Easy recall of guitar tones from heavy metal to jazz to punk to country-- at the twist of a knob!
-- Drum beats, bass lines, and other instruments provide musical backing in any style and tempo
-- Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playing with MIDI song files via computer -- play all the backing tracks through the G-DEC! Every instrument from piano to percussion is in there! MIDI keyboards can also be hooked up to G-DEC to play the internal sounds.
-- Special effects like reverb and echo plus crazy, creative sound effects!
-- Easy-to-use automatic guitar tuner
-- The amp's top provides a flat surface for placing a portable CD or MP3 player; these devices can be hooked up with the G-DEC for "play along" capability
-- Internal phrase sampler can sample the incoming guitar signal to create loops, or song snippets from CD/MP3 may be captured for careful study.
-- Shoulder strap for easy transport
-- 15 watts of power with a Special Design 8 in. speaker
-- Future software upgrades can be loaded via MIDI
-- Headphone jack
-- IEC grounding type power supply cord
Controls: volume, tone
Covering: black textured vinyl with silver grille cloth
Weight: 16 lbs. (7.25 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.5 in. x 15.5 in. x 7 in.
Power handling: N/A
Tube complement: N/A
Shipping weight: 16 lbs
Accessories: none
Introduced: 1/2005
Footswitch: none
Model number: 235-0000-000 120V
Series: G-DEC
Type: solid state
Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: 1-8 in. Fender Special Design speaker, p/n 0069744000
Channels: 1 channel
Features:
-- Easy recall of guitar tones from heavy metal to jazz to punk to country-- at the twist of a knob!
-- Drum beats, bass lines, and other instruments provide musical backing in any style and tempo
-- Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playing with MIDI song files via computer -- play all the backing tracks through the G-DEC! Every instrument from piano to percussion is in there! MIDI keyboards can also be hooked up to G-DEC to play the internal sounds.
-- Special effects like reverb and echo plus crazy, creative sound effects!
-- Easy-to-use automatic guitar tuner
-- The amp's top provides a flat surface for placing a portable CD or MP3 player; these devices can be hooked up with the G-DEC for "play along" capability
-- Internal phrase sampler can sample the incoming guitar signal to create loops, or song snippets from CD/MP3 may be captured for careful study.
-- Shoulder strap for easy transport
-- 15 watts of power with a Special Design 8 in. speaker
-- Future software upgrades can be loaded via MIDI
-- Headphone jack
-- IEC grounding type power supply cord
Controls: volume, tone
Covering: black textured vinyl with silver grille cloth
Weight: 16 lbs. (7.25 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.5 in. x 15.5 in. x 7 in.
Power handling: N/A
Tube complement: N/A
Shipping weight: 16 lbs
Accessories: none
Introduced: 1/2005
Footswitch: none
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(85 ratings)
Submitted March 22, 2006 by a customer from comcast.net
"Learn How To Play In The Pocket with this one."
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
I think that I will have this one for a while. It just to useful and I will keep anything that allows me to play at times when I can't otherwise. The drums were vital though. If I had to do anything I would like to see a fuller sounding speaker, with more bottom. Not sure how you achieve that in a small closed back combo. I would only search another product if someone else made one like this and when they did it sounded better while keeping this small size. If it were ripped I'd buy another one. I knew everything I needed to know before I bought it. If I have a gripe it would be it lacks some bottom end, but I can live with that for what I am doing. (it actually forces you to listen to how you are really playing as opposed to covering up those mistakes with distortion and delay)
Sound
You don't buy one of these for the sound specifically. It has lots of effects and amp models but its really a small practice amp. It's real claim is the sounds it does make which is the digital drum machine and accompanyment. I wouldn't gig with this, but to set it up anywhere in the house and be able to practice or jam to a groove is exactly what I wanted. No better way to learn how to play in the pocket.
Features
Lots of features for a small and reasonably priced amp. The led screen is fairly easy to use and got it up and running without opening the manual. The screen tells you everything that is going on along with what key the accompanyment… read more can play in. Having an onboard tuner is pretty cool too. Another neat feature is that it has two input jacks that you can use to have a teacher plug into or as I am doing this week, take it along with me while traveling downtown and have a jam session in the hotel room with a co-worker. It doesn't have to be screaming in order to hear it well.
Ease of Use
Everything is laid out well and as I said, I got through the menus without reading the manual and I'm not one of those who can instantly just pick it up and go. But the key parts of changing the drum beats and then changing the patterns within each beat are easy enough to do with just a few clicks. Everything else is standard amp fare.
Quality
It's a Fender so you can count that it will be well made. It appears in the few days that I have owned it that it will stand some abuse and looks like other Fender amps.
Value
I looked at a few other small practice amps in this size. My kid has a small 15 watt Marshall that has better tone. Most likely the speaker is better, but considering that I bought mine for 239.00 new you can't do better with getting an integrated amp with a drum machine included at that price point. I don't know that there is another one made that competes. Otherwise you need to connect a separate drum machine and even then it wouldn't integrate as nicely as the G-Dec. For me its about being able to practice efficiently and have some fun when noodling around. This thing is FUN. Combine that and the reasonable price and you have a great value.
Manufacturer Support
I'd have to rate this based upon my past experience with Fender. Haven't had this one long enough to need service, but usually Fender is good with support.
The Wow Factor
I have a separate jam room with a Bogner full stack, a Fender Cyber Twin SE, a Mesa Boogie 20/20 rack system slaved to the Bogner and a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. I have all the tone I need, I WANTED this little guy because I can't always play that monster stuff in the house when I want to or when I can get time to play. (married, kids, dog, you know the drill) This is like taking all that stuff, shrinking it down into a one square foot box that you can literally strap over your back and play anywhere. I now can play MORE and learn BETTER because I can play to that drum track while practicing anywhere in the house at a volume that won't wake the family. This is not only a great amp for a beginner because it teaches them to learn to a regular beat but also for old farts who missed their turn on stage.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz read less
Sound
You don't buy one of these for the sound specifically. It has lots of effects and amp models but its really a small practice amp. It's real claim is the sounds it does make which is the digital drum machine and accompanyment. I wouldn't gig with this, but to set it up anywhere in the house and be able to practice or jam to a groove is exactly what I wanted. No better way to learn how to play in the pocket.
Features
Lots of features for a small and reasonably priced amp. The led screen is fairly easy to use and got it up and running without opening the manual. The screen tells you everything that is going on along with what key the accompanyment… read more can play in. Having an onboard tuner is pretty cool too. Another neat feature is that it has two input jacks that you can use to have a teacher plug into or as I am doing this week, take it along with me while traveling downtown and have a jam session in the hotel room with a co-worker. It doesn't have to be screaming in order to hear it well.
Ease of Use
Everything is laid out well and as I said, I got through the menus without reading the manual and I'm not one of those who can instantly just pick it up and go. But the key parts of changing the drum beats and then changing the patterns within each beat are easy enough to do with just a few clicks. Everything else is standard amp fare.
Quality
It's a Fender so you can count that it will be well made. It appears in the few days that I have owned it that it will stand some abuse and looks like other Fender amps.
Value
I looked at a few other small practice amps in this size. My kid has a small 15 watt Marshall that has better tone. Most likely the speaker is better, but considering that I bought mine for 239.00 new you can't do better with getting an integrated amp with a drum machine included at that price point. I don't know that there is another one made that competes. Otherwise you need to connect a separate drum machine and even then it wouldn't integrate as nicely as the G-Dec. For me its about being able to practice efficiently and have some fun when noodling around. This thing is FUN. Combine that and the reasonable price and you have a great value.
Manufacturer Support
I'd have to rate this based upon my past experience with Fender. Haven't had this one long enough to need service, but usually Fender is good with support.
The Wow Factor
I have a separate jam room with a Bogner full stack, a Fender Cyber Twin SE, a Mesa Boogie 20/20 rack system slaved to the Bogner and a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. I have all the tone I need, I WANTED this little guy because I can't always play that monster stuff in the house when I want to or when I can get time to play. (married, kids, dog, you know the drill) This is like taking all that stuff, shrinking it down into a one square foot box that you can literally strap over your back and play anywhere. I now can play MORE and learn BETTER because I can play to that drum track while practicing anywhere in the house at a volume that won't wake the family. This is not only a great amp for a beginner because it teaches them to learn to a regular beat but also for old farts who missed their turn on stage.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz read less
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