Fender Tone Master Super Reverb - Classic Fender Tones from a Digital Amp!

[@robertbriquet]

In 50 years Fender will develop a tube amp that can nail the exact sound of one of their digital tonemaster.

[@toledo2983]

yeeesss, but its an mobilephone app then and can also emulate a tube marshall amp from the 60s

[@sc3ku]

in 50 years they may have bought Marshall, and can do a Tone Master Plexi

[@steelysam7189]

It might show up in the kemper or mustang 40 lol

[@markclark7885]

😆👍

[@michaellindsey3280]

Lol

[@scottsanders1960]

Pete’s absolutely right! The Super Reverb is one of the best amps of all time. Great playing as always, Pete!

[@stanislavmigra]

Its funny, that Super is just Princeton with big output stage. And it behaves completly different.

[@jeffleblanc2391]

Sounds great Pete ..you have a great feel..could listen to you for hours

[@cirjames2540]

The intro tone is one of the best sounds that ever came out of an Andertons video. That is not an easy task.

[@markblot1180]

Yea, no kidding.

[@arthschopy]

Ofc you have all the tones in your mind to compare xD

[@Dirge4july]

And it’s highly probable your listening to this on your cell phone.

[@toledo2983]

best guitar sound all over the internet, no question.

[@bobbyparks801]

One of the best I've heard here, it's amazing really. Now can it push air?

[@silverfr3ak]

Simply one of the best amp demos on this channel. I wouldn’t expect this from a digital amp.

[@matthorner35]

Fender is smashing it now, has adapted so well in so many areas

[@xxguitarsamxx]

I’ve owned a Tone Master Deluxe Reverb since they first came out in September 2019 (I pre-ordered mine). Also, about mid 2021, I purchased a Tone Master Twin Reverb. I’ve been playing these amps constantly, using my Fender Baja 50’s Telecaster, and my gorgeous new Fender Vintera ‘70’s Telecaster. I can tell you, these amps are the real deal. The sound comes about 95% close to their tube counterparts. By the way, I also own two Fender Tube reissue amps: a ‘65 Twin Reverb and a ‘63 Vibroverb. I trust my ears, and these Tone Masters are something you need to play for yourself. You won’t regret it. You will be pleasantly surprised. Particularly if you’re into clean tones. I wish they would make a Silverface Tone Master now.

[@philroselle1514]

I've heard Pete play through so many different pieces of gear, but seriously the inrto piece is something special

[@gabrielschirmbeck400]

The good thing about fender releasing those amps model by model is that it gives time for the engineers to fine tune the algorithms for each model. IMO the secret of those amps is not dedicated processing power, but rather dedicated human power in modeling one by one

[@JKM395]

I love it when Pete gets hold of gear that he really likes. His already great playing becomes even better.

[@sandoncrowder7839]

“I still play through my old super reverb, which is just the best amp that’s ever been” - Marcus King

[@corynorell3686]

Pete's intro jam has to be my second favorite of all the videos I've watched; right behind the bit he played on the Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty video. Pete, please man - put out a blues masterclass.

[@jarretthinds5621]

One of the best sounding videos I've heard on the channel. And definitely the best sounding video with the TMSR on the Internet period. It is great to hear this amp in the hands of folks that know how to dial in a Super Reverb to sound great. Thanks a bunch for doing this and for putting it through the paces with all the guitars so that we can hear how well it responds with each. Awesome stuff. It seems like the amp inspired and brought out higher levels of playing from both of them than I have seen before. That's a testament to how good the amp is.

[@Soul-d5m]

Facts

[@steelysam7189]

The moment I hear fender made a bassman tonemaster will be the moment I buy one!🙌

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

It’s not far away i bet, likewise me too👍🏻

[@nedim_guitar]

Yeah, and if they put the 59 in the name too, that'll be great!

[@armata6530]

Also hoping for this to be in the works

[@thealissabilal]

They just did!

[@steelysam7189]

@@thealissabilal well hot dang that is good news🙌

[@jamesthelesser9345]

SHOCKING intro jam. Just amazing Pete.

[@gkott78]

The hype is real. I just brought mine home today, and my jaw dropped multiple times trying different guitars into it. This is not your old solid state modeling amp....this is on another level. My Princeton sits right next to it and I went back and forth multiple time trying to find a telltale sign of modeling.... so far I can't. It not only sounds great it FEELS right. Never had a non tube amp respond like this. This amp is absolutely brilliant.

[@nikverschuren4291]

But i cant shake the feeling off of me that it still sound digital 😑

[@gkott78]

@Nik Verschuren it doesn't, not at all. This is not what modeling amps have been in the past. You have to try it. It took me a while to plug into one for that same reason, but when I finally did it proved me wrong. I would bet hard money that 99% of people hearing this amp would not be able to tell. The remaining 1% would be Joe Bonomasa, Eric johnson, etc.....

[@nikverschuren4291]

@@gkott78 Thanks for the reply, now need to make the choiche between the deluxe,twin & super. Makes it even more difficult.

[@boogie11188]

Great review guys, first watched this a year ago, and it inspired me to take a dip into the digital world. having used tube amps for more years than i care to remember. i've owned my TMSR for a year now, and have to say I love it. I've always liked the sound of a 4X10 cab and also own a hotrod deville 4X10 which i also love but weighs a ton and is insanely loud. this is where the tone masters come into there own, so light to carry and the ability to get great sound at lower volumes. I gig with mine regularly and most of the time I keep it on the 5 Watt setting, that is more than enough volume for small to medium sized venues and gets start of breakup at about 5-6 on volume dial. Another great feature is the DI out, this sound great when recorded direct, would'nt bother with a mic ever again, the cabinet sim is superb. Before I got the TMSR I was using my Deluxe reverb for gigs, Really nice amps if you are into fender amp sound, and have to admit, i was a little unsure about using the tone master at first, but now i'm used to it, would not go back. Cant recommend this enough.

[@jameshawkins7027]

Bought one about a year ago to add to my Blonde TMDR . Love it!!!! Played tube amps for 30 years and still have a few, but the light weight and great sound at a low volumes as well make this a keeper for me!!!

[@dannyfisher9764]

@@jameshawkins7027How does the TMDR compare to the TMSR? I’m torn between the teo but can’t find a SR to try anywhere.

[@magnusramaglioni]

Lee's face during that intro was beautiful, he was feeling it and loving every note, as were we!

[@BigJakeMusic]

That intro is absolutely the best one I've ever seen in an Anderton's video. Well done!

[@dan_brett_rosenthal]

I really wanted the next Tone Master to be the Bassman (cue story about childhood dream amp that slipped through my fingers) but actually now I want/need this!

[@generationdink]

Here a few years later giggling at these two realizing the amazement of how wattage affects volume; decibels are a logarithmic scale. A change in 10dB is precieved as "twice as loud". A factor of 10 applied to wattage equates to around 10 dB. So 0.5 to 5 watts doubles the volume, and 5 to 45 watts would approximately do the same.

[@oldcodger4371]

I rescued a 70s Super Reverb from a dumpster. I replaced two busted speakers and took it to Mad Science Works in Raleigh NC for a new set of Caps. I also replaced the tubes, and then sold it to someone I knew would take good care of it. Looking back, now I wish I would have kept it.

[@Qstick333]

I wish the Db meter wasn't blocked when showing the attenuation. That would have been helpful to know. I'm curious if it does 70db and sounds well or what the threshold is.

[@digitalchris6681]

It was showing 90+ for some of the time.

[@Ottophil]

I talk above 70db dude

[@Qstick333]

@@Ottophil stop shouting then :-) I use a helix at home fro practice and have my monitors set to 70db and it's nice to not push my hearing. I have some ringing from being young and loud, I don't need to make it worse practicing.

[@kcd2120]

Good question - I usually play in the 70 - 75 dB range which is comfortable for me, especially as I don’t have a dedicated playing room and need to be considerate of the family. That Pedal Show routinely go over 100 dB...!!

[@padgreen]

Me too, I play around 70 db, any louder and my neighbours complain.

[@joshuao2548]

My favorite playing from Pete ever! Great tone, amp and all that, but that intro playing was really great!

[@jonsterngold4942]

I had a '63 SR I bought new in '63 when I was in HS (yeah, I'm old). I dragged that boat anchor through all of college, med school, and beyond but foolishly sold it in the mid 80s thinking I'd like a channel switching amp with a lead channel. Live and learn. What I'm hearing from Pete's playing makes me drool for one of these, though it's probably no longer appropriate for my current needs (being met w/ modelers/cab). But still.... this is so compelling!!!

[@studmuffin1212]

Nice demo. Sure would've been nice to actually see the DB meter, given the attenuator is such a big selling point. Not sure who's idea it was to park a bass guitar headstock right in front of the meter readout.

[@craigsurface9147]

The processing power they put in those tone master amps is super impressive. Was thinking about a twin but wow the super reverb sounds incredibly good and....I absolutely LOVE 10" speakers. There is a warmth to them that a 12" just can't give you.

[@shckltnebay]

Thats the opposite of my experience

[@craigsurface9147]

@@shckltnebay You have to have more than one 10" speaker. By themselves they aren't that great.

[@shckltnebay]

@@craigsurface9147 Right

[@ClayAllred]

I freaking love it. I got to play one last weekend at a shop, and I was blown away. So so good!!!

[@shckltnebay]

It just came out this month?

[@ClayAllred]

I know that it's a really new, I think I had seen this video and really wanted to play one, and I just happen to be passing through a town that had a guitar center. So I popped into the guitar center and got to play one for like 15 minutes, and it was so sweet. I have a tone master deluxe, and the super blows it out of the water. And I love my deluxe.

[@tompurcell3088]

The finest amp sound, really. I'm blown away by this one.

[@DerNiederrheiner]

As the captain mentioned ... that intro solo was mindblowing sweet ... so tastful playing here ... fluid gold ... btw the amp is amazing too.

[@DEZZA12]

12:22 the tone ive wanted for ages Thank you!!

[@anthonybrock9435]

Cap'n, Sir. Hullo. I absolutely love your playing. After watching this wee Danish Boy today . . . Just speechless ! I'm a Glaswegian now Stateside in the Midwest USA. Anyway. I've just bought one of these and as always, your video made me appreciate it even more. Please tell wee Petey that this was some of the finest pickin' I've heard anywhere ! Haste Ye Back, Cap'n and wee Danish Pete ! 🍀🎸🍀

[@Jonathan-L]

Now that the Tone Master Bassman is available, I'd love to see a comparison between the Bassman and the Super Reverb.

[@stanislavmigra]

Best sounding digital guitar product so far for me. Exactly what I was complaining about digital product is not there. There are no 99999999 amp/pedal/effects models and what not. What there is, is sound from proper 4x10 with proper speakers, easy to use and instantly great sound. No stupid 6 months of learning your modeler.

[@ashcosmo3854]

Reality is it takes less than a week to figure out a modeler. Then you're left with a superior product. If you buy this amp you'll either be buying or chugging around $1000's worth of pedals. Digital amp's with no effects are pretty much pointless these days.

[@stanislavmigra]

@@ashcosmo3854 I dont label products as digital or analog. I label them good sounding and bad sounding. This one is damn good sounding ;).

[@ashcosmo3854]

@@stanislavmigra As are modellers lol

[@stanislavmigra]

@@ashcosmo3854 yes, I see. You like modelers. Thats good for you. So far I have little luck with them. Was not happy with Axe FX and also was not happy with Helix. Tone jurney continues.

[@TheStratpicker]

Some great playing and sounds. Hats off to Fender for the whole Tone Master range, which, if I ever gigged as a guitarist again, I'd definately invest in - I'm on bass duties at the moment with a Fender Rumble 200 and couldn't be happier. Have to disagree with The Captain's comment about plugins not being inspiring though. Now that I have sufficient experience with my DAW, the right interface and the right VST amps, I'm coming up with new guitar based material like never before. Sure, the presence four 10" speakers provide is a plus, but personally, in the confines of my home studio, I'm getting results which keep me well entertained and blow away other players.

[@davidyoung1962]

I just bought the Fender Champion 100 2x12 solid state and it's the best amp i've ever had. LOUD AS HELL.

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

Nice video. Great playing. The reality is these days that digital amps and modelers have come a long way. I love tube amps. And don't love them at the same time. Tubes can sound good at one point but with environment changes not sound as good the next. They burn out, they make for a heavy amp, etc. Going the digital route cuts that stuff out in part.

[@brandonlesko3126]

Tone Master Tweed Deluxe is the one I'm waiting for.

[@basildog007]

Well mine arrived today... It's crazy good!! I'm no tube fender amp purist. I do have a Blues Junior, and a Mesa Lonestar which I love. But this is something else... I got the fender clean I never knew I wanted! Warning ⚠️ it's potentially VERY LOUD, use caution, you could destroy your hearing forever.

[@basildog007]

The attenuator does wonder

[@JillandKevin]

Can't say enough about my Tone Master Deluxe Reverb! Half the weight, and all the tone, at ALL volume levels!! Apparently the Twin nails it as well, so looking forward to trying the new Super!!!

[@jeffhershberger]

You could do an entire series called "Noodling with Pete" where he does this for hours.... and I would watch all of them.

[@CrazyHenkie777]

Yes please!!!

[@TheWolfenMole]

Have a look at their 'top shelf guitars' playlist, a lot of them are exactly that!

[@CodeBleu724]

I made a CD for my car with hours of Rabea's jams and noodling. Pete's stuff is next on the list.

[@kcarl3328]

I have this amp and its the best amp that I have ever owned.

[@Soul-d5m]

Likewise

[@steffenbrix]

I would love to go with Tone Masters...but I'm just too concerned with the longevity of the digital stuff...and will it still be repairable in ten years?

[@brianm9902]

Fender is making great strides with Digital Amps, even though my wee Fender LT 25 is not on the same level, I am still surprise the quality of the tones, if Fender put the effort in these practice amps, and I can only imagine how good these higher ones sound, Captain would it be safe to say this is the future of guitar amps, I would love to see a Amp like this in a smaller version affordable version,

[@geralr]

Any chance of a shootout between the tone masters and their tube counterparts? 😎

[@andertons]

We wanted to but getting the tube ones is tough - I think our next delivery is about 6 months away!

[@geralr]

@@andertons well.. it’s great that you’re thinking about it!!

[@landoctor94]

@@andertons borrow them!

[@Timthecommenter]

@@andertons When you do the comparison, consider playing through the same cab - I want to know how much of any difference is the amp itself, and how much is the neodymium speaker. A tonemaster with some standard speakers (adds 20-30 lbs), or a valve amp with the neodymium speakers (subtracts 20-30 lbs) might be the best all around.

[@trevorflint5672]

@@Timthecommenter this has exactly the same speakers as the tube version.

[@Crunchifyable2]

Seriously that's amazing playing from Pete!

[@noahbergman7777]

I've got an original 1966 super reverb and it is absolutely my favorite amp of all time. Now these tonemaster amps don't quite sound the same but they are super close and their a whole lot cheaper. I think Fender did a fantastic job with these amps.

[@shckltnebay]

You need to play one side by side, then your opinion will be valid

[@noahbergman7777]

@@shckltnebay I'm not basing my opinion off of this video. I have played these amps and they sound fantastic.

[@achill3usoverclocking874]

@@shckltnebay No one in the real world would ever put 2 of these side by side and bash the TM besides YT reviews. I bought it cheaper than a tube one and happy with the benefits, end of story.

[@shckltnebay]

@@achill3usoverclocking874 LOL good luck if something goes wrong with it, pos digital crap

[@achill3usoverclocking874]

@@shckltnebay why does it hurt you that ppl burning their money on something is not your cup of tea?

[@curtevans838]

Best sounding Tone Master yet in my humble opinion.

[@bobbya8622]

I could hear that intro all day!

[@glenproctor1999]

Classic hive because it's the bee's knees? Never heard Pete sound better, that was gorgeous.

[@haydenmufc725]

Pete is just getting better and better

[@philroselle1514]

Some of Pete's most inspired playing!!

[@stevewhite3753]

SRV played his at almost full volume. I use to see him in Fort Worth at a local bar before he was famous. OMG a wall of sound!

[@Soul-d5m]

This amp will SRV

[@fortunatejeremy]

That intro was great. Pete makes me both want to practice more and quit guitar at the same time.

[@diego_cabanillas]

The tonemaster series sounds really good, we need a tonemaster princeton reverb and a tweed deluxe one!!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I was in a band back in 2003-2004 and our other guitarist had an original black face Super Reverb. Still my favorite amp of all time. I may need to get this.

[@TA-kx5jm]

Pro tip! An XLR to 3.5 female cable and you can drive a set of headphones and it will sound great!

[@robertshamansky1912]

My favorite of the Tone Master series and that Heritage sounds awesome!

[@scottwalters624]

The physics is for every doubling of watts you get about 3db of volume increase. That’s why the 1w to 5w is quite dramatic

[@FrankLafone]

Man! There's being in the zone and then there's whatever Pete was in during that opening jam.... it was more a new dimension of consciousness!

[@real_fjcalabrese]

I've had to muscle various amplifiers up flights of stairs. The light weight of the Tone Master series is the most appealing feature.

[@boddumblues]

The Di. option is pretty sweet too, you can mute the amp while doing monitor soundcheck ;-)

[@real_fjcalabrese]

@@boddumblues Also, it's minimum advertised price is 37% lower than the reissue. I would be willing to pay more for something made in the US and Mexico than China.

[@thomasdaniel6495]

I think that the last licks that Lee were playing at the end,is some of the best I've heard him ever play.You were in the vibe there captain.I would like to check out one of these amps,I had a Super back in the early 90s and loved,but like an idiot,I sold it.It was heavy and it did get loud in the house,thank goodness I lived in the country.This amp sounds pretty darn close and for my limited playing would be fine and get the sound I remember,but at a lower volume level.

[@jezzer1969]

I’ve just bought a Tonemaster Twin. It’s really quite amazing. The secret is the Class D power amp. I’d quite like to see more footage of this with pedals. Because the TM Twin takes pedals far better than the Deluxe IMHO

[@ericunderwoodmusic]

Did you buy the classic or the blonde model? How does it work better with pedals? Thinking of crossing the line.

[@jezzer1969]

Hi I tried the Deluxe in a shop. But I took a chance and bought the blond TM Twin. I think the combination of a more pronounced midrange and the creamback speakers makes it a really good pedal platform amp. I use a Marshall in a box type drive and a tubescreamer and it handles them beautifully.

[@jockster5525]

I bought one ...its predominantly a bedroom guitar players dream. It doesn't cut it on the stage .. sound's mega different in every venue. Fades out on high notes on solos. Its not what you want or think .. don't waste time and money... dreadful thing... Mesa boogie make a few valve 4x10 combos...they are the best deal

[@SirVicc]

That is the best sounding of the Tone Masters. Impressive.

[@derwood7305]

Finally, a demo which goes through every knob, switch and jack. You guys do the BEST demos out there, hands down. Well done, you sold me on this amp and if I were local to your shop I'd feel the need to buy it there after watching this. Great amp, great video. Well done.

[@elmariachi451]

Played one last weekend and it has me debating on swapping the deluxe for the Super. I loved the clarity and wall of sound that came from it.

[@30smsuperstrat]

Pete you're right in the middle of being late or early for Valentines day. I can taste the conversation hearts 💕 looking at the pink sweatshirt and red guitar.

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I can't decide how much of those delicious tones are due to amp and how much is due to that gorgeous Heritage and equally gorgeous Danish Pete. This is the first Tone Master offering that gives me serious GAS.

[@albertoalvarenga6037]

Holy hell, Petey's playing was inspired in this vid. That's what great gear does to you.

[@jamesfafrak7288]

Awesome intro always enjoy watch Pete play. Fender makes excellent amps and guitars I think Fender should try and put an attenuated control into their new tube amps as well that would sell like crazy especially for people like me that live in a apartment/flat. I have a Boss Katana Artist MKii and love it I’m thinking about doing a wet/dry setup and was looking at one of these to add to my set up. Hope you guys are doing well, Cheers from New Mexico, USA.

[@GiviFaaip]

These amps are crazy. Love my twin.

[@ChrisM-ne4bc]

I think its a brilliant idea the tone master series. These sound the part Blackface all the way. I personally love the Super-reverb I will be getting one. What I'd really like to see is Fender continue with Tweed versions. deluxe, twin, bassman...That's my favorite era of fender Amps

[@josephmears3537]

Did you end up getting one, and do you enjoy it? Im trying to decide between one of these and a fender tube combo around the same price, but cant seem to make up my mind.

[@Soul-d5m]

​@@josephmears3537get a tonemaster. Can't find tubes replacements anymore

[@Colosphonium]

Ididnt find a vintage one in 5 years, so i gave a try to the tonemaster super reverb, and its very surprinsgly good in the room... it beats my blues deluxe esayly and even my real deluxe reverb in term if 3d projection etc

[@tomyates2551]

Tell you what, the shade of yellow on that strat is stunning.

[@danielcookeb90]

Lovely video guys, great commentary, great playing/noodling, and great balanced views. Another 10/10! Top notch. This channel should be on prescription to every doctor in the country - up beat every time - even when playing the blues! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatguy1558]

I'm praying that one day, they make one that's modeled after the Super Sonic and has an FX loop. But as always, great demo!

[@francois978]

Maybe you can take a look at the super champ x2 👍

[@jemahl123]

Laurens Hammond invented spring reverb instead of using an echo room for his Hammond Organ invention. Probably as important as Leo Fender or Les Paul in the history of popular music of the 20th century but often overlooked.

[@markslist1542]

How did fender pull this off? It's a digital amp with a soul.

[@MrRonnmaui]

Great attenuator samples for the amp. Very revealing what you can do with it.

[@boddumblues]

Two Super Reverbs and a stereo chorus has always been a wet dream of mine ;-)

[@timholtguitar6999]

Pete’s playing was fantastic! I gotta get one of these.

[@geekwalker1]

Every amp sounds different depending on who is playing. These sales videos would have you believe is money is all you need for a great sound. most experienced players know that this is not true. The real test is how does it perform with a full band setup. A very well structured presentation never the less.

[@michaeljohnson8058]

Cap’n killing it during the outro 🤘🏻🦔

[@adamwatts4937]

A perfect amp by the look and sound of it ❤

[@13thdukeofwybourne]

Best intro jam I can remember. Just great 👍

[@billtravis523]

I would like to have seen the dB meter in the right background, but the neck and tuning head of the bass guitar in the stand was blocking it. I do watch that meter during your vids. Thx! Have watched this vid multiple times as I zero in on an amp purchase decision vs. the Fender Twin.

[@kenthhamner2641]

Fender just really followed the Roland Blues Cube line idea. The difference of course is these look authentic and Fender did a nicer job! A little overpriced though imo considering the costly components (tubes and transformers) aren't required

[@imCurveee]

They do feel slightly overpriced but you're paying for the Fender name and the R&D that went into these amps, which I understand.

[@bciecko1]

@@imCurveee I understand that too. Seems like they're trying to recoup all that R&D immediately though, hinting that they might not be making these for very long? Stretch it out a bit and bring the cost down several hundred. Make the money back over 5 years instead of the first year of sales.

[@billtravis523]

Glad you reviewed this one!

[@hutchfromba]

Incredible playing at the last 3:15 seconds of this video. Blues On....💙

[@toledo2983]

i will do booking agency when these 2 guys decide to do a european wide live tour. I will be rich in short time.

[@cagscagnina4986]

I think the pink shirt enhances those fingers Pete ! Pink is ur color I guess ! I could listen to that beginning all day!

[@johnwelch557]

Crap, you guys have superb musical skills. It would make my hair stand on end if I had any! This series is simply divine. Wish I could afford this one. THANKS!!

[@davegrice3423]

Dang it, you guys are trying to cost me some more money. That amp sounds like the business, and as per usual Pete shows the gear off to max effect. Kudos also to Lee on his chops there at the end too, really liking that groove.

[@JiminTennessee]

I used to have a hot rod dville. It weighed a ton and was gone in a year. Sounded great….but. I hope they bring this one into the mix :)

[@cchavez248]

That 330 style Heritage sounds ace!!! Then you add it to a big style Fender Super, YES PLEASE!!!!

[@quijadriss7650]

Have to point out that fender did do the "everything" digital amp in the mustang series.

[@ariktadas3524]

Does Pete has any idea how good he actually is? Bloody hell

[@caprise-music6722]

This amp is mind blowing!

[@jasonulrich3818]

Best intro I’ve heard this far.

[@DH-og5yr]

People need to stop comparing tone and decide if they like the tone of something for what it is, on their own. Like big boys and girls.

[@alexcrouse]

The amp sounds amazing, but it's the DI that shocks me. Wow!