Is it still worth getting after 3 years? The Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde.

I'm a loving this amp!! With the blonde vinyl covering and Ox Blood speaker grill, I cant help myself!
So is it still worth getting one these days?
Fender TONE MASTER® DELUXE REVERB® BLONDE
In a bold Fender first, the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde amplifier uses massive digital processing power to achieve a single remarkable sonic feat: faithfully modeling the circuitry and 22-watt power output of an original Deluxe tube amp. A high-performance 100-watt digital power amp is used to achieve the headroom and dynamic range of a real vintage Deluxe tube amp. The resonant pine cabinet is paired with a single Celestion® NEO Creamback speaker for a more distinctive rock 'n' roll flavor. The result is tubeless Deluxe Reverb tone, volume and dynamics virtually indistinguishable from the all-tube original. The amp model has been modified to remove the virtual bright cap on the Vibrato channel, which gives modern players greater tonal flexibility when using distortion and overdrive pedals. Additionally, the reverb control now provides easier fine-tuning at lower settings. Perhaps most notably, even with all these features and more, the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb is in fact about only half the weight of an all-tube Deluxe.
The blonde vinyl covering elegantly evokes classic early-’60s Fender vibe, and front panel features give guitarists a playing experience identical to the tube version, including Fender’s world-standard reverb and tremolo effects. Additional rear-panel features deliver modern convenience and flexibility-including an output power selector for full power and five attenuated settings, balanced XLR line output with impulse response (IR) cabinet simulations captured with Shure SM57 and Sennheiser MD421 microphones, mute switch for silent stage or recording use, USB port for firmware upgrades, and more.
FEATURES
* Celestion® Neo Creamback speaker
* Normal and Vibrato channels, each with two inputs
* Rear-panel output power selector for full power and five attenuated settings
* Balanced XLR line output with two impulse response (IR) cabinet simulations, level control, and ground switch
* Lightweight, resonant pine cabinet
* Power jewel illuminates in different colors for normal operation, warmup, and mute/silent mode
* USB port for firmware upgrades
* Universal worldwide 100V - 240V operation
* Cover and two-button footswitch included
* Modified reverb control for easier fine-tuning at lower settings.
* No bright cap on the vibrato channel for a smoother treble response when using overdrive and distortion pedals at lower settings.
* Celestion Neo Creamback speaker line out IRs captured with Shure SM57 and Sennheiser MD 421 microphones.
All Guitars in the backing track were recorded with the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
SGD1449
USD999.99
23lbs / 10.43kg
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0:00 Intro/Unboxing
2:07 Initial Playthrough
3:33 Song
7:28 Demo (Mic Out)
12:15 Demo (Cab Sim Out)
15:05 Review
22:59 Conclusion
Bruce approves this amplifier!!
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Recorded with the
James Tyler Studio Elite HD
Paoletti JonKoh Signature Model
G&L Fullerton Deluxe BluesBoy
FatFreq Hayabusa IEM
Audio Technica AE-3000
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
UAD-2 Satellite
on
Digital Performer 9.5
with
Line 6 Helix Native,.
Line 6 Relay G10S Wireless
Backing track by © Jonathan Koh

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@d8ford]

I just received mine this morning, and then I found your video.🤣 Great sound, but quiet enough for my room in Japan. Haven't enjoyed an amp this much in ages!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Great to hear!✌🏻❤️

[@mikefoo6842]

Got a broken Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb here that was given to me. I'm fixing this and watching the clips - this amp sounds amazing and of course you're a good guitarist and know how to get anything to sound nice. 😆

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@tc-music545]

Hands down THE best / most useful review of this amp. Great stuff!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it!

[@Clutch3672]

Thank you for the excellent review. I’ve been contemplating these. Great playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure!

[@64fiestared]

Love your demos Jon… straight to the point and you play great. Thanks mate

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@timharding7381]

Gorgeous playing. So much feel with perfect accuracy. Great tone and review too. Thanks from NZ. 🙏🏼

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!

[@johnstroyek3387]

As always - GREAT JOB Jon, both instructional and your playing abilities...Thanks.... Also LOVE the PUPS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

They thank you woof!!

[@banditcosmo]

Awe, your dogs are so cute ! Best demo of this amp I've seen!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hehe

[@stevieburrows3953]

Sounds lovely Jon,thank you for posting

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure

[@GraphiteandCigars]

Love your playing Jon. You always have great technique and the joy is contagious. Stay blessed

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you very much!

[@firdausHITMAN]

your playing over the changes so beautifully man.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@actionjacksondan]

Incredible playing as always, killer review, thank you

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly

[@MarbsMusic]

Excellent review, thinking of getting one even though it's been out a while and your review definitely helped a great deal, thank you!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad I could help!

[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

I ordered my black one yesterday, can't wait! Great video as always.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!! Remember to check the firmware update

[@cv7900]

First time on your channel...Great review, thank you. looking forward to more videos.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome aboard!✌️❤️😂

[@gohjohan]

I got mine a few weeks ago because in Australia, we have End of Financial Year sale, so I got mine relatively cheap (S$200 less than the price you shown). Great amp and thank you for sharing your settings because I'm still experimenting with mine.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Good choice!✌💚

[@flatroc1]

I bought the black tonemaster a few years ago when they came out and loved it so much, I went back and bought a blonde. I use them both together with a Line Six M9 in one and a Boss ME25 in the other. While my tube amps gently weep. B good and thanks for your review.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! Thanks for sharing✌️❤️

[@raindog916]

Came for the amp review, stayed for the playing! Just BEAUTIFUL!!! Subscribing and going to check your channel for guitar playing tips-tricks-tutorials-lessons. Best from Greece, Theo 🙂

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome aboard!

[@philippruett1522]

Great tones😊 Nice selection of great guitars as well😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!✌💚

[@Twinhit]

Thank you, Jon. Enjoyed it. You are agreat player. Loved your review of this new amp. Subscribed! 😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for the sub!✌️❤️

[@user-ry9xr7os7z]

Very nice demo - great work on guitar. Cheers 😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it!

[@tomdameek]

What a beautiful sounding amp Jon. Congratulations!! I hope it serves you well. I’ve seen comparisons of this and the tube version and there’s little difference between them that I can hear. I would genuinely save hard and snap one up if only they had put in an effects loop. But that’s just me. I like a lot of different pedals including an SY200. I can’t wait to see what you come up with on this baby 😃👍👏👏❤️❤️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hehe I love it Tom!❤️

[@sjazzp]

Wow! Felicidades hermano! It pairs beautifully with the Paoletti! Enjoy it and have lots of fun 👏👏👏🐶👍🎸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!

[@jonathanstickel254]

Jon, other than sharing the same name, I will never share your skills on guitar.😢 . You and Shane down in OZ are the only guys on the internet I believe and can count on regarding guitars and gear.. I have been waiting for the modern amp that will sound so close to a vintage Fender tube amp , it may have finally arrived. Here in BC , that one is $1349.00 CDN plus taxes out the door, a lot of cash for a 73 yr old living room guitar player... BUT if I can get that tone , I'll pay with a smile. I will watch and listen and watch this ❤ one a few times just to hear what I hear in my head but can't play. You, however can. Thanks for the best feels- like- your'e there- videos. The industry is lucky you have set up a Neutral Zone review site that really informs the potential owners what to expect with no bias .,for me, extremely valuable. TY!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much!!

[@Brian_Vallejo]

Bought this amp a couple years ago. It’s incredible 👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Great to hear!✌️❤️

[@sparkyguitar0058]

Any problems of any sort?

[@incrediblegenki8416]

I really want to get the blonde twin but the blonde deluxe is probably the better option for me, thanks for the lovely demo mate ive watched it a few times and those two chords you keep going back to sound absolutely lovely. really wish you had the blonde twin to test as well but alas, such is life. thanks again jon

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Guitarwizza1]

I have the Twin Reverb and love it, sounds great and VERY LIGHT 😊.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@fadlyhans82]

After this attestation, I’m so gonna get the SR Tonemaster. Thanks Jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!

[@lucadepaoli9215]

Great ! I was thinking to buy one for long time …… finally this video helps me to take a decision 😉

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad I could help!✌️

[@norseman61]

Congrats! I love that Fender amp tone. “Fender clean” is truly a thing of beauty, and with a touch of delay/reverb/gain, I personally need NOTHING else. Your Orange sounds great, but I’ll take the Fender any day. I can tell how excited you were to get it by the fact that you plugged into it while it was still fresh out of the box. Oh, and I didn’t realize you had a pet coyote!😉

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol coyote?!! He’s a Shetland collie ✌️❤️

[@norseman61]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud My neighbor has the same dogs. I was making a lame attempt at humor!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@norseman61 lol

[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

I agree completely! - “Fender clean” is truly a thing of beauty, and with a touch of delay/reverb/gain, I personally need NOTHING else"

[@rx350]

Excellent review

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🏻❤️

[@armando181000]

You convinced me 👍🙏 gonna get mine tomorrow. Ciao

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hope you enjoy it!✌️❤️

[@JA-mq3os]

Great playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@davidcudlip6587]

Have this same blonde Tonemaster. Very versatile amp for rock, country, blues and jazz. Sounds great with archtop jazz boxes. It's the only amp I really need. Nice that it doesn't weigh a ton, too.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sure is nice!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

HI! just to let you know if you like this video and wants to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤ Please support me in what I do thru Patreon! www.patreon.com/Jonathankoh 0:00 Intro/Unboxing 2:07 Initial Playthrough 3:33 Song 7:28 Demo (Mic Out) 12:15 Demo (Cab Sim Out) 15:05 Review 22:59 Conclusion

[@heinzsketchup1821]

Now I've bought it too, yes it sounds fantastic....

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MrRonnmaui]

Great review! Eyeballing that amp for now. Not sure yet.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool

[@MAX96MENDES]

OK, Great review ! You have convinced me. I will buy it !! You can send it to my house next week ! 😋 (don´t forget to send the instructions manual)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@mikestroud9969]

Nice buddy 👍😊. Im envious 😂😂. Take care enjoy 😎👍🎸🎸🙏🙏💯. That James Tyler sounds best. Dammm. Good 👍💯👋👋

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Darn straight! lol

[@Vern859]

I have the twin reverb tone master with the 2 x12's .. I really love it. 👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!!

[@davetube2ful]

I've been gigging with the TM deluxe blonde for over two years now and love it. and my back loves it to. i use helix for my effect without the modeling. and i'm a tube snob.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!

[@sparkyguitar0058]

23 lbs compared to my Boogie in a road case over 100 lbs. But it's on wheels. Don't really help for stairs tho.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@sparkyguitar0058 I know!

[@sparkyguitar0058]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud But I haven't taken a big amp out since the pandemic hit. Someone gave me a H B Monoprice 15 watt cabinet without the amp part. Just the speaker so I tapped it for a jack and hooked up a Hotone Mojo Diamond (Fender Tweed) head on top. Whole thing weighs 10-15 lbs and with a D I I'm good anywhere. I can hear myself and send signal out. I carry everything in the back seat of a Mustang. You know that ain't much room.

[@LordBransty]

The tone at 5:55 is as good as I could hope to get out of a guitar. I'd be happy to play that all day long. Nice video Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly

[@hodomin]

This amp is great. I have been using the black one for 2 years

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!! Did you update the firmware?

[@hodomin]

No, I preferred the original sound which has more high-end.

[@azcharlie2009]

I think you could make even the worst amp (or guitar) sound great...... You're playing is top notch!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol thanks

[@andyminnitt7569]

Another very enjoyable review thank you Jon! I'm currently using a boss gt1000 and playing directly into the pa at church, but wondering if I should switch it for the nux trident?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes indeed!!✌️❤️

[@BB-ft6nd]

I was looking at the same amp, but then I played the Revv D25, and I really like it. I want to use it to use alongside my Orange Super Crush 100.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Go get the one you like✌️❤️

[@UltraPvnk]

Ur Paoletti is an absolute beauty.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@elberthooker9356]

Excellent playing! I’m going on 3 years with my blonde one. It’s been in a road case and used every gig on a major tour. No problems yet. Sounds great with the DI out using in ears. I have other excellent choices in my arsenal but I’ve been happy with it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Rock on!

[@homeboyjon4885]

If my Katana ever dies, this is what I hope to replace it with. Great to see you out of the studio with your four-legged friends!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol thanks!

[@Mike_D_5150]

I just ordered the blonde. When i start gigging again, my tube amps will be staying home.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thats the way to go!!

[@rusty6314]

Damn Jon you can play!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I try....😆

[@charlesharper7292]

Jon, when I got my first good amp, considering my meager funds available for an amp, I blew it all on a Boss Katana Mk2 2X12 100 watt combo reviewed on another guitar channel belonging to (Good Gravy!) Dave Simpson. A young eccentric, quirky guy from England. Great guitar player. Check him out if you're interested...It's fun, lots of possibilities, and it will blow the curtains through a closed window!😂 I do want a tube amplifier one day, just because I've never played through one.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I see

[@codycouch]

I play this amp 90% of the time at home. I also own an Electra Dyne, Fillmore 25, Maz 18, Z Master, Deluxe Reverb, and Super Reverb Tone Master. My DR TM may be the best of the group.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Very nice!

[@JasonWharton82]

I have this version and for the most part, I absolutely love the thing, the only issue I have with mine is using the DI. If I put a lot of gain through the amp via pedals the DI on either cab sim setting can sound fizzy. I've worked around that by sticking a high pass filter on in post but in the room the amp sounds great, just when I listen back to the audio I get fizz, any tips? Thinking about experimenting with third party IR's and turning off the cab sim.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Try that!! ✌️❤️

[@gillesgenete9598]

Hi Jonathan, what a very detailed and extensive review of this amp. We really see you're a professional musician by discussing features if this amp that an amateur would not need. A solid pine cabinet gives a more mellow tone than a birch plywood would in my experience, which is good here to go along the G12Neo which said to be less harsh than the Jensen but less creamy than a well broken in G12M. Being delighted with my tube amps VoxAC15, IbanezTSA15 and Hiwatt20, do I have any good reason to get a Fender ToneMaster ? 😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

hahahah ...stick to your tube amps!!

[@Mike_D_5150]

I would say comfort and ease of load in and out at a gig, but if you're using 15-watt tube combos, you're probably not in need of one. I ordered one particularly for gigging. I'm sure there will be a sacrifice in tone (there ain't no way around that), but I can settle for that with the other pros going on with this amp.

[@TremorBear]

You got an amp! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yea!!!!

[@anthonybrock9435]

I just picked up the GTX 100. Would very much like to see the Deluxe Reverb mod on the GTX compared to the TM Deluxe. Love your content, laddie ! 🍀🎸🍀

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@andyminnitt7569]

Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@renodavid]

Such a classic sound. Well done. Does the “ Normal” channel sound different?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

nope...sounds the same

[@jimdep6542]

Very nice guitar playing ! What would the difference be between getting this Tone Master or getting a Fender Mustang III and using one of the Fender Deluxe presets ? They are both digital modeling amps.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Doesn’t work that way.. the Deluxe have no presets. It works like a normal amp

[@garychua6651]

Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Gary!!!

[@stevep1941]

Nice amp, but after a few months I sold it, probably more that I don't really bond with Deluxe Reverbs, but I had to try it anyway.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

yes..at least you tried!

[@jeffeast7983]

That riff at the 7:00 mark OMG!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌😀✌

[@Deliquescentinsight]

This amp seems to sound like a Fender Deluxe Reverb, although I believe the 'Vibrato' settings are a little tame? Amazing how far solid state has come

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes, exactly.. crazy

[@beableish]

do you think the Princeton would be the better choice ? or American Vintage with tubes?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

In the video, I explained why i got this...✌

[@jonmarionsalvador2208]

Hi Jonathan, can you recommend any guitar and effects good for playing on stages but around 300-400$ only

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Check out the NuX series✌️❤️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

This is my NUX playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLSoLXQn-ilylvIwy62oKV6PBcGWK0FuLO

[@oldcrackadated]

Throw the windows and doors open and turn up the volume and give the neighbors a show , then your next show can be from jail , would make for a good album

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol!!!!! what a friend you are!!!!😝

[@oldcrackadated]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud LOL

[@stephenmiller5023]

Hey , Johnny Cash did his most famous album “ Live from Folsom Prison” ……. Just sayin..😉😎👍. Maybe some sage advice here .

[@qwargy]

I’d like to get one but what if something goes wrong when the warranty expires? Are these amps durable?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’ll tell you in 10 years time😉

[@kristofer603]

Trying to decide...This One or the Aviator Cub?...Any thoughts Jon?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

No idea...havent played an Aviator yet

[@daleduke1315]

Had one in 1967,with 4 10 inch speakers. Think it's the same.?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

nah...that would probably sound different✌😀

[@lazvt8469]

Jon...ever play thru a Hamstead? We recently discovered....now own two of them. Magical tone....Artist 20RT. Selling my brand new Tone King Imperial MKii....nice but not magical. Sorry, but you can't do a credible amp demo because your playing is so wonderful and your guitars are top notch....so, what's the amp....and what's coming from your magic hands? ;-).

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol!!

[@Rudolf2024]

Könnte man auch den Helix Lt anschließen um die Effekte bzw. Pedale zu benutzen ?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes of course.. but without the amp and cab sim from the helix

[@Rudolf2024]

@@JonIsJustTooLoudDankeschön für die schnelle Antwort. Und weiterhin Alles Gute für dich, Du bist ein großartiger Gitarrenspieler.👍🏻

[@caterpillar4282]

hello! your dog has excellent hearing! teach her to play the bass, let her accompany. bought a cool thing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol… it’s a he.. his name is Reggie

[@caterpillar4282]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Reggie, please forgive me!

[@garyssimo]

Love to bring my 66 Deluxe reverb over to compare. Need address for plane ride tickets? lol Mine has blue label 12" original speaker. GREAT DEMO! My tremelo is weak at highest setting...hmmmm

[@garyssimo]

Sell all those guitars and KEEP THE COMA!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You should check out the new updates from Fender’s website✌️❤️

[@dejanostojic5496]

Prelep ton😎🤗

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@rocknazca56]

As we say in Mexico: AJUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! SALUDOS MAESTRO!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Gracias!!!

[@michaelsingley5641]

Look what Daddy got for me! 🐕

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Wish i could afford that while buying a Fender Stratocaster 😅

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌💚

[@djb3545]

Nice video! How does it take pedals?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

What do you think?✌️❤️

[@djb3545]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud sounds fantastic!

[@patshep68]

I want to like this, but it seems very thin and not warm at all

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Well we all hear things very differently… sounds fine to me✌️

[@patshep68]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud maybe it's the speakers or the compression, want to like it lol

[@GeorgeHeil-gg6wv]

Dogs . . . LOL

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

🐶

[@jonset70]

It's good fender bring it out they know amps technology now great make Straight up amp amp without all fx on top it . I played it good a it sounds like fender . For me I gone hybrid bluamp 1 feel touch amp all anlog only digital is revb switch . Not I got 2 them luck one day got chance an buy s/hand quilter bock200 omg there new models out it kill fender tone master . My set up two blue one an quilter I do run tube pedal gurus one it only add to it but amp Is like tube amp feel for ss amp amzing buy add tube pedal reveb because doesn't have it . I buy two note preamp that add colour to it . . Other quilter models lot more Features then my one . But fender one still good

[@accentontheoff]

Torn between this and the Katana.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@gillesgenete9598]

Merci !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Merci !!❤️❤️

[@yeauld]

The Dog is the most beatiful thing in this video, glory to Jesus Christ for creating all animals !!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Amen!