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Description

Designed for guitarists who crave both power and clarity, the Fender Concert 2x12 Combo Guitar Amplifier offers an excellent fusion of vintage tone and modern performance. With its dual 12-inch Celestion speakers, this amp delivers a robust and articulate sound, making it suitable for both stage performances and studio sessions. The Concert 2x12 is equipped with a versatile control panel that includes reverb, treble, middle, and bass adjustments, allowing musicians to customize their tone with precision.

The amp features both a clean and an overdrive channel, giving players the flexibility to switch between crisp, clean sounds and gritty, overdriven tones seamlessly. A footswitch input enables quick channel switching, making it easy to adapt to different musical styles on the fly. Built with Fender's renowned craftsmanship, this amplifier is not only reliable but also built to last, ensuring it remains a staple in your gear collection for years to come.

Whether you're playing rock, blues, or jazz, the Fender Concert 2x12 provides the tonal richness and power you need to captivate any audience. Its robust construction and high-quality components make it a dependable choice for any guitarist looking to elevate their sound.

Key Features:

  • Dual 12-inch Celestion speakers for robust sound
  • Two channels: clean and overdrive
  • Reverb, treble, middle, and bass controls for tonal customization
  • Footswitch input for easy channel switching
  • Built with Fender's renowned craftsmanship and reliability
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Build quality

  • The amplifier is handwired, making it ideal for modifications, though this can complicate purchasing used units due to previous alterations.

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Features and functionality

  • The distortion channel offers a vintage 70s sound, described as squishy and chewy, akin to early Black Sabbath tones.

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  • The Concert II features two channels with push-pull pots, including a clean channel with a half-volume push-pull pot, offering versatile tonal shaping.

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  • This amp comes equipped with 6L6 power tubes and a Vintage 30 cream back speaker, enhancing its tonal clarity and projection.

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Comparisons

  • Produces cleans as loud and clear as a Fender Twin but with additional compression similar to a Vibrolux.

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  • The stock speaker is optimized for clean tones, unlike the EV12L used in Boogie amps, which enhances breakup.

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Use cases and applications

  • Effective for achieving Tony Iommi's early sound by jumpering the effects loop and increasing the gain.

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User experience

  • Despite its age, when serviced, the amp remains quiet, minimizing unwanted noise even with single-coil pickups at high volumes.

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  • Weighing 50 lbs, the amp is described as loud yet lighter than some comparable models, like a Fender Deluxe 4x10.

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  • Owners express regret over selling the Fender Concert, citing its ability to produce some of the most amazing tones they’ve experienced.

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  • Owners report that unmodified units offer superior clean tones, though the dirty channel may require speaker changes for optimal performance.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Swapping the stock speaker to a Black Shadow significantly improves low-mid punch and reduces fuzziness in the dirty channel.

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Value and pricing

  • Concert 2x12 amps can be found for under $500, but prices vary based on service history and modifications.

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