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Description
The Fender Showman 100w Head is a legendary piece of gear that has been the backbone of countless iconic guitar tones since its introduction. This amplifier head is renowned for its robust power output and clean, shimmering tones, making it a favorite among professional musicians who crave clarity and headroom in their sound. Its 100-watt power section ensures you’re heard loud and clear on any stage, while maintaining the meticulous tonal quality Fender is celebrated for.
Equipped with two channels, normal and vibrato, the Showman 100w Head offers versatility for both rhythm and lead settings. The vibrato channel provides lush, modulation effects that add depth and dimension to your playing, while the normal channel delivers straightforward, dynamic sound. Each channel comes with its own volume controls, allowing for precise sound tailoring.
The Showman 100w Head’s construction speaks to the durability and reliability that Fender fans have come to expect, featuring premium components that ensure consistent performance over time. Its simplistic yet effective design makes it a staple for both studio use and live performances.
Key Features:
- 100-watt power output
- Two channels: normal and vibrato
- Independent volume controls for each channel
- Legendary Fender clean tones with ample headroom
- Built-in vibrato for added modulation options
- Durable construction for reliable performance
Product specs
| Amp Type | tube |
Videos
Johan Segeborn
I finally made the wonderful Fender Showman the justice it deserves!
I finally made the wonderful Fender Showman the justice it deserves!
Johan Segeborn
1964 Fender Showman Amp - A Tough Row To Hoe
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Comparisons
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The Fender Brownface amps are noted for blending the classic clean Fender sound with a Marshall-like growl when paired with a humbucker-equipped guitar.
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Features and functionality
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The Brownface Showman head is praised for its harmonic tremolo, which is described as beautiful and unique compared to other tremolo types.
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User experience
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Owners of the Brownface amps appreciate their versatility, achieving both clean and overdriven tones effectively, making them suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
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Mods and upgrades
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A notable modification includes combining the Fender 6G14 and AB763 Showman circuits into a single head, reportedly resulting in a glorious sound.
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Used on "Only Shallow", as mentioned in this May 2018 Sound on Sound article.
Meanwhile for the distinctive squalling riff on ‘Only Shallow’, Shields had something of a eureka moment with a ’60s Burman amp and Fender Showman. “I set them up facing each other with one microphone in the middle and both of them with the tremolo going,” he explains. “So the base sound of the thing was these two amps with the tremolos shaking at different rates. I overdubbed that, so you had four different rates of tremolo. Then I sampled it in the Akai and played it backwards, so it was backwards and forwards at the same time, and then played it an octave higher.”
Used for the song "Need Your Love So Bad".
Pete Townshend’s use of blackface Fender Showman amplifiers and Fender 2x15 cabinets on the American tour in August–September 1967.
at 0:47, a blonde Fender Showman amp (presumably with the grill cloth replaced as these were produces with brown cloth) can be seen behind ty on a marshall 412 cab.
Bruno is playing through a Fender Showman stack.
In an image on Chasingguitars.com, Dick Dale's 1965 Showman is seen on display in the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ.
Tim Gane, Stereolab live on November 1, 2022, Seville (Spain).
Gifted as a birthday present in 2017 by fellow duo member Koshi Inaba. 1961 model signifying the birth year of Tak. Used in the Album "Bluesman" for the song Actually
Album Usage
The Fender 'Blonde / Brownface' Showman Head 6G14 has been featured on the following albums:
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