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Description
The Fender SS1000 Super Showman is a powerhouse in the world of guitar amplifier heads, designed to deliver a versatile range of tones for both stage and studio settings. With its rich heritage in sound engineering, this amplifier head offers a robust platform for guitarists who demand clarity and precision. Its all-tube design ensures a warm, organic sound that's ideal for a variety of musical styles, from rock and blues to jazz and country.
One of the standout features of the SS1000 is its innovative tone-shaping capabilities, which allow musicians to craft their own signature sound. The amp head is equipped with a three-band EQ and a presence control, providing an expansive tonal palette that lets you dial in everything from crisp highs to deep, resonant lows. Additionally, the built-in effects loop offers seamless integration with your favorite pedals, ensuring your effects chain remains clear and articulate.
With a power output that can drive any cabinet with authority, the Fender SS1000 Super Showman excels in both live performance and recording sessions. Its rugged construction and classic design make it a reliable choice for touring musicians and studio professionals alike.
Key Features:
- All-tube design for warm, organic tones
- Three-band EQ with presence control
- Built-in effects loop for seamless pedal integration
- High power output suitable for various cabinet configurations
- Rugged construction for durability on the road and in the studio
Product specs
| Amp Type | solid state |
| Onboard Reverb | yes |
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not a review but a good link to view...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI7t-tAQx7c
Good footage of Jan and Martijn both using them in this Focus rehearsal room footage. These were the Fender concert-series amps but I don't think they sold nearly as well as the Dual Showman and/or Bandmaster amps at the time, though they were certainly striking to see. The head was actually a pre-amp, as the cabinets were loaded bottoms containing their own power amp. Occasionally one will appear on an auction site and when they do, they're quite expensive. Ike Turner also used them when he was part of Tina's backing band back in the day.
For more info on these amps, see this link and scroll down: https://www.vintageguitarandbass.com/fender/catalogues/1970_62.php
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From the November 2009 issue of Guitar World magazine:
Q: Kerry, what were your first Instruments? Kerry King: [...] When I started doing shows, I had a Fender Super Showman.
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