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The amp is the perfect size considering it's role as a practice amp and looks very attractive, but in the process of acheive this, Fender sacrificed durability and it is hardly rugged to say the least. ... Read review
The Fender Frontman II 15 R features Fender's Blackface cosmetic treatment (skirted knobs, ... more
silver grille cloth) making it look as good as it sounds! The Fender Frontman II 15 R includes a headphone jack and an auxiliary input allowing the user to play along with a CD, tape player, or drum machine. This 15-watt amp has an 8 in. Fender Special Design speaker, 2 selectable channels (Normal and Drive), reverb, 3-band EQ, and an external speaker jack. Fender Frontman II 15 R main features include: Reverb 3-band EQ Headphone Jack Auxiliary Input for CD Tape or Drum Machine External Speaker Jack Closed Back Blackface Styling with Silver Grille Cloth Type: Solid State Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms Ohms: 8 ohms Speakers: 1-8 in. Fender Special Design Speaker, p/n 0025421000 Channels: Dual Selectable Channels (Normal and Drive) Controls: Volume Normal Channel, Gain, Drive Select Switch, Volume Drive Channel, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb
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Advantages: Small and practical, Aux input, Sound produced is loud and of high quality Disadvantages: Weak materials used in build and tacky, plastic emblem.
...is only typical of every fender amp and is often reminiscent of blues rock and would be the perfect step into guitar playing for the beginner and would also suit the more experienced guitarist as this allows them to practice intimately at low volume as the timbre does not faulter.
The amp also an AUX input which could allow, say a busker to play their backing track whilst they play their guitar over or to play over your favourite tracks ... more
I originally bought this amp as a small personal practice amp but It often has extended to be used in ensemble practice for both Bass, Electric Guitar and Acoustic Guitar and on one occasion, a live gig.
The amp produces a rich timbre which is only typical of every fender amp and is often reminiscent of blues rock and would be the perfect step into guitar playing for the beginner and would also suit the more experienced guitarist as this allows them to practice intimately at low volume as the timbre does not faulter.
The amp also an AUX input which could allow, say a busker to play their backing track whilst they play their guitar over or to play over your favourite tracks personally with better sonic equalisation and help you learn them.
The amp is the perfect size considering it's role as a practice amp and looks very attractive, but in the process of acheive this, Fender sacrificed durability and it is hardly rugged to say the least.
Advantages: Great all round performance, value for money. Disadvantages: Some have an earthing fault
The Fender Frontman 15 R is a fantastic peice of starting kit. Highly recommend above the 15 G it offers all your major tweeks needed to get a good sound. The ability to switch to and fro drive mode, means you can have your staright forward aucoustic sound then hit the button to apply all your settings from: Gain, treble, middle bass and reverb. These are good all round setting where I myself have managed to acheive something close to what Eddie ... ...as a starter amp is all your ever going to need, space for headphones allthough youl need an adaptor for your regular household headphones, and also an Aux input! Very handy this allows you to plug in say your ipod to play along to! Overall the Frontman 15 R is a great amp and will cater for almost all levels as a house amp or even small scale jamming sessions. ...
Quik-Silver 18.04.2008
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