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Description
The Fender Super-Sonic Twin is the ultimate blend of classic and contemporary, designed for guitarists who crave the pristine clean tones of the 1960s Fender era alongside modern, expressive high-gain sounds. This 100-watt, 2x12 combo amp channels the spirit of iconic Fender favorites through its dual-channel preamp—Vintage and Burn. The Vintage channel serves up shimmering cleans reminiscent of the Twin Reverb, while the Burn channel offers a feast of overdrive textures, from bluesy breaks to full-throttle sonic assaults.
What sets the Super-Sonic Twin apart is its Notch Tune Control, enabling you to tailor the midrange notch for an array of American and British tones. The amp is equipped with a versatile Arena/Club switch, knocking the power down to 25 watts for smaller venues without compromising its legendary tube tone. Add to this the Fender Automatic Bias Control, allowing effortless tube bias adjustments with no tools needed, and you have an amp that offers both convenience and performance.
The amp’s dual 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers project a sound that is both commanding and nuanced, whether you're in a cozy club or a sprawling arena. For those who love effects, an effects loop with level control doubles as a footswitch-operated boost. The package is rounded off with a pedalboard-friendly 4-button footswitch and a durable amplifier cover.
Key Features:
- 100-watt, 2x12 all-tube combo amplifier
- Dual channels: Vintage and Burn
- Notch Tune Control for versatile tone shaping
- Arena/Club switch for adjustable power output
- Fender Automatic Bias Control for easy tube biasing
- Dual 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Effects loop with level control
- Includes a 4-button footswitch and amplifier cover
FAQs
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What are the main tonal characteristics of the Fender Super-Sonic Twin amplifier?
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The Fender Super-Sonic Twin offers a versatile range of tones with its Vintage channel providing classic Fender cleans reminiscent of Twin Reverb and Showman amps, while the Burn channel delivers a high-gain sound with a two-stage cascading preamp for modern expressive tones.
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Is the Fender Super-Sonic Twin suitable for live performances?
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With 100 watts of power and two 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers, the Fender Super-Sonic Twin is well-suited for live performances, offering ample volume and clarity for both large and small venues.
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How does the Fender Super-Sonic Twin handle effects pedals?
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The amplifier includes a professional FX loop with level control, making it highly compatible with effects pedals. It also features a footswitchable boost, allowing for seamless integration into a pedalboard setup.
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What unique features does the Fender Super-Sonic Twin offer for tone shaping?
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This amplifier includes a damping control for adjusting speaker response and a tube-driven long-spring reverb, providing options for Normal, Loose, or Tight speaker response, enhancing tonal flexibility.
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Does the Fender Super-Sonic Twin come with any accessories?
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Yes, the amplifier comes with a cover and a 4-button footswitch, allowing for easy channel switching and control of effects during performances.
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Super-Sonic Twin.
Build quality
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At over 90 pounds, the amp is notably heavy; users recommend adding wheels for easier transportation.
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Features and functionality
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Notch tune feature alters the amp's breakup from American to British tones, offering versatility.
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The amp includes computer-controlled self-biasing valves and adjustable speaker sag, catering to different tonal preferences.
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The auto-bias feature utilizes a memory bank, which can become full and render the auto-bias unit inoperable, requiring board replacement or a manual bias adjustment.
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The processor in the Super-Sonic Twin measures bias current against a reference signal to adjust grid bias, a feature also known to fail in the Super-Sonic 100.
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The burn channel is favored by users for its unique drive tone and is often paired with a tube screamer or Klone for leads.
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Setup and maintenance
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Corrosion can occur near the tubes; regular maintenance and professional checkups are advised.
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V4(B) acts as a cathode-follower for the effects loop's SEND, while V5(A) serves as a gain stage for RETURN, indicating precise preamp tube duties.
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Users report a bad batch of Illinois capacitors in early models, costing around $100 to replace if done personally.
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Comparisons
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Some users prefer this model over the AC30 due to the weight, making it less suitable for gigging.
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Value and pricing
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Purchased for under $400, significantly below its potential market value of up to $2,000.
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User experience
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Owners report that the auto-bias feature can be unreliable, with some units requiring repair, though initial startups may appear normal.
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Owners note the amp's tendency to be too loud for home use, with some considering power scaling modifications similar to Mesa Boogie.
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Channel switching can result in loud clicking due to relay switches, though not all units are affected.
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners have replaced the speaker with a Weber to mellow the cleans and improve pedal compatibility.
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Artist usage
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Saw the Fender Super Sonic Twin amp being used on the Crossroads festival in 2010.
At 16:47 in this "Rig Rundown" with Premier Guitar, Kenny says "this is the super sonic twin; this is one of Fenders latest creations and if you know much about me the majority of my career I’ve been a Fender Twin guy. I used to run, for several years I just ran three Fender Twins wide open…For me I like a really nice round clean amp sound and I generaly use my pedals to get the distortion, but this is a really versatile amp."
"My guitar signal runs through a Boss GT-8, a Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler, a Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, and an old Fender Super Twin. I also use a Dunlop/Heil Talk Box on the chorus of “The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song.”"
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