Green657 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 The FM212 - 100w, 2channel, 2 - 12" fender speakers, no digital effects, $299. They also have a 112 - 65w model for $229. Has anyone here tried them, are they worth the very low price? (the store near me does not have them yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 The 112/65 looks just like my 3-4 year old Princeton112plus (65 watt ss - 12inch spkr - 2 channels etc) with the old ROC PRO finish. I paid about $229 back in 2000 for it. It's LOUD, sturdy and pretty dependable - however, I had to go buy a danelectro daddy O to get a decent overblown sound. I think -IMHO- that the gain is way too noisy. But I couldn't beat the price then (it was all I could afford after my "DOT-BOMB" I haven't seen them yet either. Check back if you find one out there Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Listings from Musician's friend: Fender FM212 solid state guitar amp FM 65R Guitar Combo Amp More info from Fender. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Hey - they put in a mid control GOOD MOVE. And the 2 12 comes with a footswitch... Looks like a heck of a deal for the money. Like I said - my 112 plus is way LOUD! I'm just jonsing for something with tubes.. (we're never satisfied are we?) Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO stop!save a little extra money and go for the 40watt HOT ROD DELUXE. Screamin loud!559.00 new.tube 1x12.Or you can shop around.100watts solid state =100watts of cold harsh no life must I go on?Hey what the hell do what you want.But mark my word's you'll seeeeee The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green657 Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 I don't know. Is it just me or am I the only one who LIKES solid state? Granted, the stuff I do is mostly clean-sound, I just find that the only way to get a good tube sound is to CRANK it. Sometimes I don't need a HUGE amount of volume. I was originally interested in the Fender Deluxe 90 - DSP, but I have a Boss ME-50 for effects, which I use mostly for delays, chorus's, and mods. So I wouldn't need the D-90's effects. The FM212 seems like a comparable amp, power-wise; just without the effects. I was just wondering if anyone has actually played thru one, or heard one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Originally posted by Green657: I don't know. Is it just me or am I the only one who LIKES solid state? Granted, the stuff I do is mostly clean-sound, I just find that the only way to get a good tube sound is to CRANK it. Sometimes I don't need a HUGE amount of volume. +1 here Or the tube replacements... I like these amps on paper, so to speak. Now I wonder how they sound. Also, maybe they have headphone jacks? No biggie though, as I can always use my ZOOM for headphone practice. I like both clean sounds and distortions of varying levels. The 2x12 seems enticing. Don't get me wrong, if I had the $$$, I'd get one of these plus a nice tube amp. But for now, my tight budget dictates otherwise. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I've gotten used to solid-state as it fits my college and pre-professional budget. One of these days I'll go tube, but I've never seen anything wrong with a good sounding solid-state amp. I play one now, and have been for over a year. And with pedals it doesn't bother me that much anyways. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Greenman if solid state is what you like thats cool check out Behringer they have some pretty good deals going on in the reinland.check it out! The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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