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Fender Frontman II 25R Guitar Combo Amplifier (25 Watts, 1x10 in.)
3-Band EQ. Headphone Jack. Auxiliary Input.
"Bravo to Fender for making such a striking product"
Feature:
2 channels (clean/OD), real spring reverb unit, 3 band EQ, separate volume for each channel, CD input (RCA jacks), headphone out. The speaker is a 10", which I think really adds to the value, because you can get some seriously loud sounds out of it without getting fuzzy. Oh, and it has an input jack, naturally :)
Quality:
This thing is built like a tank, and all the components are good quality. Nothing feels flimsy and everything seems to be pretty solid.
Value:
For the relatively small choice in this price range, this thing is definitely worth it. If you can't afford anything bigger but don't want anything smaller (and/or quieter!) this is it.
Desirability:
This thing looks nice, modeled after a classic Blackface. The grillcloth is nice and shiny--it's got that silver Fender look to it, and of course the nameplate is beautiful... Chrome and metal through and through.
Sound:
This thing definitely has that Fender sound to it. Cleans are great, and the overdrive has that signature "feel" about it. As with all solid states, however, it of course starts getting fizzy when you turn it up, but this thing is so much louder than many comparable amps I've used I don't think the extra volume is necessary. The overdrive gets pretty muddy with the gain up past about 7 or 8, but it's still not bad. Oberall this amp has a great sound to it. The spring reerb sounds very... er, spring reverb-y. Some will like it, some won't, its just the way the sound is.
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them.
Overall:
This thing is a great value, and I recommend it for someone shopping in the price range. It's got the tone that is typical of Fender amps but it doesn't have that huge pricetag that much of that tone is accredited to... Bravo Fender.
2 channels (clean/OD), real spring reverb unit, 3 band EQ, separate volume for each channel, CD input (RCA jacks), headphone out. The speaker is a 10", which I think really adds to the value, because you can get some seriously loud sounds out of it without getting fuzzy. Oh, and it has an input jack, naturally :)
Quality:
This thing is built like a tank, and all the components are good quality. Nothing feels flimsy and everything seems to be pretty solid.
Value:
For the relatively small choice in this price range, this thing is definitely worth it. If you can't afford anything bigger but don't want anything smaller (and/or quieter!) this is it.
Desirability:
This thing looks nice, modeled after a classic Blackface. The grillcloth is nice and shiny--it's got that silver Fender look to it, and of course the nameplate is beautiful... Chrome and metal through and through.
Sound:
This thing definitely has that Fender sound to it. Cleans are great, and the overdrive has that signature "feel" about it. As with all solid states, however, it of course starts getting fizzy when you turn it up, but this thing is so much louder than many comparable amps I've used I don't think the extra volume is necessary. The overdrive gets pretty muddy with the gain up past about 7 or 8, but it's still not bad. Oberall this amp has a great sound to it. The spring reerb sounds very... er, spring reverb-y. Some will like it, some won't, its just the way the sound is.
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them.
Overall:
This thing is a great value, and I recommend it for someone shopping in the price range. It's got the tone that is typical of Fender amps but it doesn't have that huge pricetag that much of that tone is accredited to... Bravo Fender.
"THE BEST PRACTICE AMP EVER!!!!!"
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Feature:i loved it, though the imput to the amp isnt that good, i tried to plug it into my kareoke machine(for microphones) and a huge wall of sound came out, even at 2 volume
Quality:
its the best practice amp you can get, i highly reccommend it
Desirability:
it doesnt look that great for a 25 watt amp, but it is
Sound:
I love it, even though ive only been playin for 2 years with not much experience, i love this amp. the clean tones are awesome, though myabe a little more distortion for metal lovers? but over the best 25 watt amp ive ever played
Ease of Use:
oh man, its easy alright, just turn the knobs!
Support:
never had any service, this mp is the bomb
Overall:
ive been playin with it for a year, and the only reason i would want another was for more tone options, but im still gonna use it becasue its the best practice amp ever
"Fender No1! Always has,always will be!"
Feature:
Mine is a older version that I bought used.It has the black metal grille on the speaker,and not the blackface treatment.Still looks great though.
Quality:
Whoever had this before me,really took care of it.I couldn't find anything wrong with this amp at all.Very well made and solidly put together.
Value:
It was definately worth what I paid for it.I would pay more if I had to.
Desirability:
It just looks like a well made product that'll last many years.
Sound:
This without a doubt,the best sounding 25 watt solid state amp out there today.After all,it's a Fender,what did you expect? This monsteris LOUD people! You can definately play small club gigs with it.
Ease of Use:
This amp is wicked easy to get used to.You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this one out.It didn't take long to get the tone that I'm used to.
Support:
Feer s always great to deal with.No hassles at all.
Overall:
I bought this to bring to band practice so I wouldn't have to lug around my FM212R,which can get quite heavy.After hearing how loud it is,I,m going to use this for our smaller gigs also.
Mine is a older version that I bought used.It has the black metal grille on the speaker,and not the blackface treatment.Still looks great though.
Quality:
Whoever had this before me,really took care of it.I couldn't find anything wrong with this amp at all.Very well made and solidly put together.
Value:
It was definately worth what I paid for it.I would pay more if I had to.
Desirability:
It just looks like a well made product that'll last many years.
Sound:
This without a doubt,the best sounding 25 watt solid state amp out there today.After all,it's a Fender,what did you expect? This monsteris LOUD people! You can definately play small club gigs with it.
Ease of Use:
This amp is wicked easy to get used to.You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this one out.It didn't take long to get the tone that I'm used to.
Support:
Feer s always great to deal with.No hassles at all.
Overall:
I bought this to bring to band practice so I wouldn't have to lug around my FM212R,which can get quite heavy.After hearing how loud it is,I,m going to use this for our smaller gigs also.
"Talk About a Bang For Your Buck"
Feature:
It has drive and reverb and and a 3 band equalizer Its not cramed full of features but for its quality what more do you need.
Quality:
Fender makes pretty well built products and so far it hasn't failed on me.
Value:
Woah only $140! For an amp this well made Id easily pay $300. I only paid $80 because I bought it used. I'd still say this amp is worth every penny and then some though.
Desirability:
Very sexy. I like the cool silver Fender symbol.
Sound:
The reverb is one of the best I ever heard. For an amp its size it volume really packs a punch. I put volume on 3 and it already shakes the house. The gain sounds good too.
Ease of Use:
Its pretty simple and you can easily figure out how to get the sounds you want.
Support:
Havent had to contact Fender yet.
Overall:
This is definatly the best amp i own. Of course there are better amps out there but not everyone has thousands of dollars. I think this amp is great for practicing and even taking to gigs.
It has drive and reverb and and a 3 band equalizer Its not cramed full of features but for its quality what more do you need.
Quality:
Fender makes pretty well built products and so far it hasn't failed on me.
Value:
Woah only $140! For an amp this well made Id easily pay $300. I only paid $80 because I bought it used. I'd still say this amp is worth every penny and then some though.
Desirability:
Very sexy. I like the cool silver Fender symbol.
Sound:
The reverb is one of the best I ever heard. For an amp its size it volume really packs a punch. I put volume on 3 and it already shakes the house. The gain sounds good too.
Ease of Use:
Its pretty simple and you can easily figure out how to get the sounds you want.
Support:
Havent had to contact Fender yet.
Overall:
This is definatly the best amp i own. Of course there are better amps out there but not everyone has thousands of dollars. I think this amp is great for practicing and even taking to gigs.
"Best Lil amp for the price!"
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Quality:Very well made, worthy of the name plate!
Sound:
Best sounding 25w amp I have heard.I am very pleased with this product.Plenty of volume, and the reverb is great.Has a lot of the classic looks and sound, and will thump on channel 2.
Support:
Never had to deal with them.
Overall:
I'll always have this one, great for the house or small jams.
"Great for a gig like a school."
Feature:
many features. To bad it didnt come with a footswitch.
Quality:
Very solid.
Value:
This amp is worth more money than what I paid. "the only amp for the price."
Desirability:
Great vintage design.
Sound:
The Frontman 25R is the best amp money can buy for 140 bucks. When I have the volume set on two, on both my guitar and amp, and play the low E string you can hear it all the way upstairs. The only thing wrong is when I hook up my CD player it will make a very loud bleep when I switch tracks. But I doubt all CD players make that noise you can also hook the amp to a computer, If you want to listen to music from a comp. its great to play along with. It definatly can play over drums. My friend has a 500 dollar marshall, but surley this amp can play just as loud and smooth. You should definatly by this amp and you will have some extra spending money to buy that guitar you always wanted. By the way this amp warms up within atleast one second.
Support:
One of the best companys.
Overall:
Super amp I buy another.
many features. To bad it didnt come with a footswitch.
Quality:
Very solid.
Value:
This amp is worth more money than what I paid. "the only amp for the price."
Desirability:
Great vintage design.
Sound:
The Frontman 25R is the best amp money can buy for 140 bucks. When I have the volume set on two, on both my guitar and amp, and play the low E string you can hear it all the way upstairs. The only thing wrong is when I hook up my CD player it will make a very loud bleep when I switch tracks. But I doubt all CD players make that noise you can also hook the amp to a computer, If you want to listen to music from a comp. its great to play along with. It definatly can play over drums. My friend has a 500 dollar marshall, but surley this amp can play just as loud and smooth. You should definatly by this amp and you will have some extra spending money to buy that guitar you always wanted. By the way this amp warms up within atleast one second.
Support:
One of the best companys.
Overall:
Super amp I buy another.
"Can't believe that I waited this long to get one of these... so many wasted hours..."
Feature:
Reverb sounds GREAT! The drive channel isn't too bad, but if you're looking for a nice distortion sound then you'll probably be smart to just use an effects pedal (but the drive should be fine for most types of un-aggressive rock distortion)
Quality:
Haven't had it for a really long time yet but so far it's been rock steady after been kicked around and beat up pretty often, and it comes with a 5 year warranty too
Value:
Very cheap, and very great sound. Good enough for small gigs yet cheaper than many practice amps
Desirability:
Real cool lookin' the fender badge on the front is alot cooler in real life than it looks in pictures too
Sound:
I'm in love with this thing. It's my first amp other than really little practice amps or running my guitar through my computer... I can't believe I waited so long to buy one of these, it's just wonderful... and plenty loud, too (I should note that I've heard others complain that it sound really bad with the volume above 5 or so, but I normally play with the volume at about 1.5 or so, which makes my windows rattle pretty badly)
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them yet
Overall:
I love it! My friends are jealous with their little squire 15's...
Reverb sounds GREAT! The drive channel isn't too bad, but if you're looking for a nice distortion sound then you'll probably be smart to just use an effects pedal (but the drive should be fine for most types of un-aggressive rock distortion)
Quality:
Haven't had it for a really long time yet but so far it's been rock steady after been kicked around and beat up pretty often, and it comes with a 5 year warranty too
Value:
Very cheap, and very great sound. Good enough for small gigs yet cheaper than many practice amps
Desirability:
Real cool lookin' the fender badge on the front is alot cooler in real life than it looks in pictures too
Sound:
I'm in love with this thing. It's my first amp other than really little practice amps or running my guitar through my computer... I can't believe I waited so long to buy one of these, it's just wonderful... and plenty loud, too (I should note that I've heard others complain that it sound really bad with the volume above 5 or so, but I normally play with the volume at about 1.5 or so, which makes my windows rattle pretty badly)
Support:
Haven't had to deal with them yet
Overall:
I love it! My friends are jealous with their little squire 15's...
"Good practice amp."
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Feature:Bare bones small amp, but great for the money. Not a performance amp, but serves its purpose for practice.
Quality:
I haven't had it for long so I can't say that it lasts a long time. It appears to be well built.
Value:
Good deal for a Fender practice amp.
Desirability:
I own it and use it.
Sound:
For an inexpensive amp, it has impressive sound tone and reverb. Though at times it can be a bit "twangy" in the treble range. The drive channel can produce a very nice effect if adjusted correctly.
Support:
Haven't needed anything, but it's a Fender so I imagine the support would be good.
Overall:
Does what it needs to do. I plug my guitar in and sound comes out when I play. Like I said, not for performance, but good for around the house.
"Best clean sounding amp in this price range and above!"
Value:
This amp sells for about $139.oo anywhere. It's a great deal, BUY ONE!!
Sound:
I love this amp! I bought 2 of them! It has the best clean sound of ANY amp I've played. The only thing I wish Fender would have done was to put a 12" speaker in this thing. Other than that I would not change a thing!!! I mic this amp at church and the sound man loves it!
This amp sells for about $139.oo anywhere. It's a great deal, BUY ONE!!
Sound:
I love this amp! I bought 2 of them! It has the best clean sound of ANY amp I've played. The only thing I wish Fender would have done was to put a 12" speaker in this thing. Other than that I would not change a thing!!! I mic this amp at church and the sound man loves it!
"good"
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Feature:The reverb is awsome. i would have liked to see more digital effects.
Quality:
ive had it a year and nothings broken yet!!!!
Value:
its cheap , but sounds great
Desirability:
pretty good , i guess
Sound:
Very good, but not as good as my marshall, i guess it isnt fair to compair the two becouase of the 300 doller price diffrence!
Ease of Use:
It is so easy and straight forward, just plugit in and play, u dont even have to mess with the eq to make it sound good
Support:
ive Never had to deal with it
Overall:
a good amp with few flaws, great for beginers not so great for seasoned guitarist.
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