Is The Fender Tonemaster Princeton a One Trick Pony

[@dannymacnevin3939]

I've been a gigging musician since the mid 80s. I've been a tube guy all my life. When the super reverb tone master came out with the 4x10s at 36lbs, I had to have it! So I bought mine a year ago this past September, so I've had it now for 14 months. Mine uses a 200 watt power amp to simulate the power of a 45 watt super. I've played smaller club gigs with it set at 22 watts, and larger stages at 45 watts. It is an absolute killer amp. I have a blues junior, a tweed blues deluxe, and they sit in the studio now. I take the super everywhere I go. It's light reliable, works insanely good, sounds killer and responds like a real tube amp. When you crank it up, and those 4x10s start moving air, it's a great experience. Great amplifiers!

[@border2beachwithchipleach63]

I just got the TM Super Reverb two weeks ago. As a tube guy, I’m in love with it! I can finally get that power tube saturation sound without jarring the solder loose!

[@andyblakely7576]

I have the deluxe reverb tonemaster with neo creamback and absolutely love it. Killer amp for home or gigging. Time will tell on reliability down the road….and if I can even find replacement boards if needed. But for now I love mine.

[@GoodCitizen.1]

What kind of music do you play when you gig with it? Just curious. I'm almost sold on getting one, and put it this way, I'm chasing a SRV Strat tone type of thing. Just curious how it'll do

[@dannymacnevin3939]

@@GoodCitizen.1 I've been a huge Stevie fan since I was 15 years old in 1985 and they broadcasted the Elmocombo video on TV. However, where I live in small town Canada in the 80s and 90s it was all country. So I learned to chicken pick and toured. Did all the hoopla. Now I'm a houseband guy in the summer where we play everything from country to classic rock. I also have a blues band called Tightrope, where we do a lot of SRV and Hendrix, and I'm also in a steady band on weekends where we play everything from America to George Jones. We play a couple SRV tunes in that band as well. This amp kills it for pretty much everything!

[@GoodCitizen.1]

@@dannymacnevin3939 awesome! Love that name Tightrope! I play in a band now (no name yet) and we play blues and rock with some occasional country.. I'm just influenced by SRV a lot and I chase his strat tone. I don't try to copy him necessarily, but rather I take my inspiration from him while doing my own thing. Oh, if you've never heard of Matthew Scott here on YT you should check him out. He has a song called "Where You Been" and it's amazing! He's suppose to have his first album soon. Reminds me of SRV and Rory Gallagher combined

[@fordmi79]

I’ve got a tonemaster twin. I love the thing. I know there is pushback from the diehards, but none of them want to carry the tube version around for me. 😂

[@azmike3572]

The tube version weighs 1 pound for each watt of output.

[@Willd-ki8ix]

My main app was a blues DeVille with four tens, now I have the tonemaster Twin Reverb. I'm never going back.

[@jonstout7635]

I got mine yesterday, and I have zero disappointments. It works well with pedals. It gives me all the volume I would ever need. Single coils and humbuckers sound wonderful, and I don't need to worry about tubes going wonky. The XLR output was a big sell feature for me as well, so my stage level can be sane to pacify grumpy vocalists. 🤣 Makes me feel like I did as a 14 year old in 1968 getting a brand new Princeton Reverb for Christmas.

[@chrisaungier2394]

Brilliant review, and the summing up was excellent. I'm interested in getting this amp and have watched the KZbin reviews and this is by far the best. Your enthusiasm for this amp comes through and it's great that this isn't a sponsored sales pitch. Thanks.

[@stephanbrilmayer5427]

I am a Fender guy too and used them with tubes and now a Deluxe Reverb without and the Deluxe is just excellent! Really love it!

[@ctwarmuth]

I owned the Fender 65' Deluxe Reverb Reissue and it's Tonemaster counterpart. Side by side listening I couldn't tell them apart. Picking them up to move them is where the biggest contrast came to light with respect to comparing their similar features. The attenuator and IR's are icing on the cake. I sold the tube version. I still own the Tonemaster and it's my main gigging amp and has been for a couple years now if that says anything.

[@Chewwy153qt]

Hi Dylan! Can't catch you live but I'll circle back and catch the replay as I'm seriously thinking about this amp. Thanks for your review.

[@elwilly63]

I have a Roland blues cube hot it's does about the same thing but cost $600

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Blues Cube Stage here, same thing.

[@garrettstiles7808]

Love the "I only use one or two sounds anyway...and I like actual knobs" take! So true! TM Prince doesn't fit my use case but when they release a Tweed Twin that weighs 35lbs I'll be first in line to get one.

[@bobbroyles8771]

I just ordered this amp, and your video convinced me that I made the right decision. In the eighties and nineties, I was lucky enough to have a 1968 Princeton amp that did everything. Eventually I got out of music and with much regret, I sold it long ago. When I went into the store to order this amp, coincidentally they had a mint Princeton tube amp 75th anniversary edition that pulled hard on my heart strings. I just about bought it because of everything I knew about it, but half heartedly decided to go with the Tone Master version. After watching this video, I think I made the best choice.

[@jschwam1307]

I own the blonde version of the Deluxe Tonemaster. I have said for ages that the conversation needs to change. We spend too much time asking if it’s exactly like it’s tube counterpart, rather than asking is it a great amp in its own right. The answer is absolutely, it’s a great amp. I’ve owned the tube versions of the deluxe reverb and I far more enjoy the tones and control I can get out of this thing up than any of those. I’m really intrigued by the Princeton version and will probably look into that in the future. Hopefully they will offer it with the Celestion at some point? Thanks for a great review.

[@ArtDonna84]

Thoroughly enjoyed your review of the amp. I already own the Princeton 64, 65, 68 models and will be ordering the Tonemaster this week as a Christmas gift to myself 😊. Thank you for the review. I also hit the like and subscribe buttons for you.

[@Tstdycgyr]

I am listening to your opening playing on my laptop to a JBL small'ish bluetooth speaker and I can honestly say the sound is perfection , you answered my question , after all my hesitation, I am getting one , teriffic review, teriffic playing, thank you.

[@armandolopez180]

Cinematography is much improved in this video! Keep up the good work. Also, the Gibson shirt + Fender amp + PRS guitar combination is not lost on us.

[@ScottDreyfus]

Gibson....best thing they sell a shirt....fender an amp and prs a guitar

[@ekkuapo62]

I have this Princeton and Twin Reverb Tone Master blonde and I love both🙏

[@brianmckenzie1318]

What an fantastic video! I agree with your thoughts on these amps and modeling amps. It's not one against the other, it just comes down to what you like doing or your needs. For me I just want to plug in and play and only care about 2 or 3 different sounds, so these would fit the bill. Again, really enjoyed this video and the way you discussed the topics!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Fender Princeton Reverb is also my All-time favorite amp. I have had them all my life. There's nothing like those "Gorgeous Princeton Cleans"

[@thseed7]

Love this concept of making a single, very well made digital amp. Very much want a well done Marshall or Orange also. 🤘

[@smelltheglove2038]

I hear Orange makes a good one.

[@cliffwarner7549]

Nice job, Dylan. You make a great point about typical "Modeling Amp" features and selections compared to the Tone Master's more straight ahead "Plug and Play" approach. I'm in your camp on that. I also appreciate that you touched on the Tone Master's ability to take pedals. To me, that would be what seals the deal! The Tone Master seems to bridge the divide between digital and analog.

[@flatroc1]

I too am Fender (leave the knobs alone) guy. I have two Tone master deluxe reverb amps together and rarely touch my tube amps anymore. Thank for your 👍

[@daveshamir729]

Great review Dylan, and yes, you nailed it -- the whole point of recreating these classic Fender amps in digital versions is to remain true to the limitations (and the endless possibilities) inherent in their original tube versions. Anything beyond the smart features on the back panel simply misses the point.

[@bouzoukiman5000]

That amp does sound good. Almost all amps sound good to me. I can always dial in an acceptable tone. I play through 5 different amps for fun which tone is beyond glorious. Just try playing through 1 Marshall and 1 Fender at the same time. Killer!!!!!!

[@JJ-fb8sz]

I have the Tone Master twin and deluxe reverb. Both are superb amps. Don't be afraid of the new technology. We're over 4 years into it now and I haven't seen ANY major issues posted anywhere. They're excellent amps!

[@ralphgilbert3579]

I agree, I bought a Catalyst just for it's amp functions over having effects in my amp. When I play gigs I'm usually using a tube amp (Mesa, Fender, BlackStar, H&K) and use my pedals for coloring.

[@angusorvid8840]

The Tonemaster solid state line is incredibly tube-like, and they are selling like hotcakes. A lot of professionals are now using them.

[@mihailmilev9909]

What makes them so tube-like?

[@angusorvid8840]

@@mihailmilev9909 Their tone and feel.

[@nachom1971]

I bet repairmen will love them when time comes.

[@angusorvid8840]

@@nachom1971 Fenders, with the exception of the Bassbreaker line, are some of the easier amps to repair. But I don't know anything concerning the reliability of the Tonemaster line. The only assumption I'd make is that, since it's solid state, it will lack some of the issues tube amps have and is probably sturdier on the road. A lot of professionals are using Tonemasters now and not without good reason.

[@nachom1971]

@@angusorvid8840 I am pretty sure their construction is SMD. Also the use of lead free solder makes a bad combo. More than solid state they are purely digital and run on CPU and DSP circuits. Fender has a history of very much abandoning their digital lines which are now bricks. Also I don't see the use for a Princeton in this line being that the tube version isn't too heavy to begin with.

[@jean-henrideblanchamp5407]

Thx for the vid! I’m still waiting for mine to come and was anxious about your review. I’m relieved now, it’s exactly what I’m aiming for. Being fed up with all the fancy stuff going back to the roots. 👍

[@jamescranefinecarpentry7146]

I just ordered a pickup! I'm a bit nervous because I live in Canada and don't normally order out of country, but I am very much looking forward to hearing it.

[@mixville2]

Nice thoughtful review as always Dylan. I'm too old and have owned many a Fender tube amp including blackfaces back in the late 70s and 80s when they weren't considered classics, just old! Anyway, I have always preferred tube amps, but also have owned and enjoyed Fractal, Helix, Quilters, etc. All flavors. I bought the original TM Deluxe (black), did not care for it and returned it. However, I think fender has really perfected it with this TM Princeton which I've had now for about a week. It sounds and feels fabulous - astoundingly good. One thing you didn't mention is that the TM Princeton has an actual ceramic speaker, not a neo. I've had trouble bonding with neo speakers in the past - perhaps too impatient to wait to fully break them in - but this amp is smooth and sweet right out of the box. Anyway, thanks for the great review.

[@cchavez248]

Ah Dylan, nice of you to take such nice care of my new amp! 😁 But seriously, I've been waiting for this to come out!

[@SirSneakerPimp]

Dylan, I have the Tone Master Twin Reverb Blonde. It’s absolutely marvelous.

[@actionjacksondan]

I'm with you on having a simple rig with a good clean and overdrive tone, I can't stand playing with settings instead of my guitar.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Thanks for the rundown. Tonemaster Princeton XLR out sounds awesome here, that's reassuring. I wonder if a Tonemaster Bassman will ever show up.

[@brucehayes7251]

Tweed anything would be nice,it's a great line of amps

[@petergraham9267]

Spot on with the "it's an amp!" an 99% of people play profilers with one or two favourite settings. Plus, and so few reviewers ever talk about this, in a LIVE setting, this thing will ROCK! I would hate to have to navigate a Kemper in a pub gig setting - and as most of my playing is gigging in pubs and functions, I'll take this all day long.......if I was a Fender guy. What I REALLY want is for Vox to do a range of these 😎😎😎

[@mikedr1549]

Hot Damn! Those clean fendery shimmery sounds are just dreamy!

[@robertdurrwachter]

Great little amp........Needs a Headphone jack!

[@tedadlington1777]

Hello Dylan. I agree with everything you say. I bought the blonde version and it is brilliant in a small club or bar. I took it to a club I have played in many tine but with my Fender hot tod deluxe. The room was just too large for a 12 watt amp. And that is obviously what I should have expected. No one in there right minds would play a 12cwatt amp in medium sized room other than DI it to front of house, nearly all recordings in Nashvile anyway were done with the Deluxe Reverb. I didn't Di it, so it distorted. And I play country music and like a clean sound, and I have two different dirt boxes on my board. So that I can dirty it to test when required. Lovely amp but in a med sized room it needs a bit of help. Great video Dykan thank you.

[@zeo5008]

I play at home, Ive owned tube Princetons, and this amp feels like a tube amp. Not sterile like a cheap solid state amp. The advantage is that you don’t have to worry about tube issues, like I did with my tube princetons. It’s good enough for me.

[@bricktop201]

Say what you will, this is where digital modeling can really shine. I have a Mustang III I really like. I don’t need 99 presets, I only use 4 and only one of those most of the time. Dedicating ALL of the processing power to make it sound like one or two channels of a single model of amp is much more user friendly, and the attenuator is definitely a difference maker for me. I really hope they further expand the Tone Master line with Champ and Tweed models.

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Sounds much better and realistic on #2. Great clean tone.

[@friedrudibega6384]

Definitely sounds like you’ve got it dialed in. Good stuff.

[@bobstrickland4223]

I bought a Deluxe Reverb Tonemaster a few months ago, and it's my favorite amp I've ever owned. I had a Twin in the 70s, and a Deluxe reissue a few years ago, but this thing is just superb. It has great tone with plenty of Fender-ish spank and is ridiculously light. If I were still gigging a lot, I would own a Twin, Deluxe, and Princeton. My only reservation is that very few shops can work on the micro-circuits. Some can diagnose at the board level and replace the offending board, but very few can repair a problem on a board.

[@grene1955]

I have a Marshall DSL40CL, a Marshall Valvestate 65, and a few other amps. I had a Vox ACL15c, which I wanted to love, but ended up selling when I realized that I was always using one of the Marshalls. Then I got a Champion 212 100 watt digital, and I seriously love it. Just an amazing amp for the money. I think you are absolutely correct that most of the time you dial in the two tones you like, then use pedals for the outboard effects, compression, chorus, etc.

[@78tag]

Yep - I've been using the Helix since '16 and I have gravitated toward using the FENDER models for most occasions.

[@crubin64]

Bought a Tonemaster twin 2 months ago and was pleasantly surprised, liked it so much I ditched all my other amps and bought a Tonemaster Princeton reverb for our practice sessions. Nothing sounds like Fender clean and with these two amps plus a pedal board I can get all the sounds I need and no longer lug unbelievably heavy stuff around. There will always be purists who want tubes but that market is getting smaller and when the big acts start endorsing solid state they will become fewer and fewer

[@stacylenihan206]

I just ordered one today. Had a fender mustang gtx50 and didn’t like the sound. This is going to sound so nice I am sure. Never spent this much on an amp. Can’t wait. 🎸🎸🎸

[@tiagopeggau6256]

Thinking of doing the same. Any regrets?

[@joekyleboston]

Thank you for this review! And.... you have the best hair.

[@richardnish6469]

I like the option of running an XLR out to a 12" powered speaker if you need more volume. That can be used with or without the internal 10" speaker. That gives you 3 options, especially if you don't have an accesible sound system.

[@djross2043]

I’m a Fender guy too. I’ve owned a Fender Champ when I was young, a Champion 40, a Hot Rod, Super Champ X2, and now Tone Master Princeton. 20 Lbs!!!! I get what I’ve always wanted w/o a backache. After 15 spine surgeries this was a dream come true. I kept the Super Champ X2 though. Reminds me of my first fender amp. as a teen. TM Princeton is all what you said. I can’t get over the Reverb either. Love the Vibrato, good enough for some Beach Boys, Doors, Jan & Dean……. My wife has to come get me to bring me back to reality. HaHaHa! Fender had a 10% sale and free shipping, I jumped on it. I was waiting for a sign. Got it! Best move I’ve ever made besides retirement and ah just in case my wife reads this, and marrying my wife. Wink.

[@spiderman0863]

I happy to hear you are enjoying your Princeton. How does it compare to the X2 for clean sound? Thanks and enjoy.

[@davidjairala69]

I love the epic intro with the chord progression you always jam on all reverby and imposing. Also, i wanna clarify: "tremolo" is a (sufficiently) accurate term for the effect, derived from a violin technique where you flutter the bow in a light and quick manner on the string (like tremolo picking) Vibrato is the wiggly thing you do with your fretting hand, and that's what a whammy bar does. Who knows why this came to be called "tremolo" in the whammy bar context, that's simply wrong (or, it used to be lol) So tremolo pertains to rhythm/dynamics and vibrato pertains to pitch, if we're being as technical as possible

[@daleturner3507]

I have a Headrush and I completely agree! I use a clean tone and the Tracii Guns downloads. I do like the fact that the Headrush does act like a tube amp and you can use your guitar volume to get a cleaner tone. That being said I bought an Egnater Tweaker 15 and I absolutely don’t need anything else. All in all I think the Fender sounds good.

[@dangipson4066]

Love my Egnater Tweaker 15 also 👍

[@dmac3316]

Thanks! I’ve always liked Princetons but they’re too loud for using in my apartment. Just saw some local stores got some of these Tonemasters in. Definitely going to try em out, maybe even trade a tube amp for one lol

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

That the best part of using SS IMO. I have a Roland Blues Cube Stage 60W that I can go from .5W to 60W and use in my apartment without losing the tone quality.

[@Grili561]

Just finished playing a set with a funk band. Numerous people asked me about my amp (Tonemaster Deluxe), because it sounds so good.

[@markmax2023]

Cool I've been eye balling your amp for a bit now. Now I really want one!! Thanks for your thoughts / straight up honest opinion!!!

[@joelborden3242]

I’ve owned a 65 reissue Princeton reverb for almost 10 years. It’s my baby

[@brianmills3793]

Great first look!! I was very interested in your opinion of this! I've been thinkin of getting a low watt tube amp for home use as I don't gig, but researching them I didn't realize their need for servicing or maintinance. At my age and not knowing any amp techs in my area these Tone Masters looked like a great option! I was lookin at the deluxe, I didn't know the Princeton was coming out!! This was very helpful! Thanks!! The tube pureist will never like the digital options!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@pttrent123]

Nice review, thanks, the amp sounds really good, at least to my ears.

[@RobbieF]

I wish to get a better understanding of how well the Tonemasters simulate tube clipping and whether it is possible to play "at the edge of breakup" and use your volume knob and/or attack to control the level of distortion. Also, I really hope they come out with an amp head ... Bassman perhaps?

[@skulltula2159]

From owning a Deluxe Reverb - simulates great. I set for edge of break up at vol 7ish on guitar when using average attack. Dig in or roll up volume and it behaves as expect. Only criticism really is the lowest attenuator setting is a bit unrealistic. Combo of not driving the speaker and temptation to play harder because it’s quiet. Second setting is great for home though. 85 - 90db in front of it

[@64fiestared]

That sounds terrific. I have one on order!

[@allenstowe660]

I have a Roland Blues Cube Hot amp, which is really good in my opinion. I was wondering if you think that the Princeton Tonemaster is enough of an upgrade in sound quality from the Roland to warrant purchasing one? I envision that I'd use the Princeton Tonemaster for home use only. Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

[@stevelankford7087]

Your correct in my case anyway, I pretty much play everything set to the sound I like best. And I guess that doesn’t change much. And I have been considering one of the ToneMaster amps, thanks for the demo.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Really hit the nail on the head with this review.. It's been said before, but yeah, there's a huge market for simple modelers like this.. Sometimes less is more, and when it comes to making music, it's certainly true for a lot of folks.. You want a different sound? Add pedals.

[@timdouglas620]

This was a great review! Thanks.

[@dreamscuba]

Great video - thanks Dylan. I am tempted with this or the Deluxe tone master... I like the minimalist approach - just an amp, which reduces the option paralysis. I have the QC and I typically use the same handful of amps...Perfect for my small apartment with thin walls studio.

[@Kabayoth]

Where does Tech21 SansAmp ParaDI or FlyRig settle in the scheme of things?

[@AdamManley7]

Nice as backup rigs but tech 21 stuff just doesn’t perform as good as others and the quality is a bit subpar for the price, their main selling point is the fact that you can just take it out your gig bag if your whole rig blows up and bam you’re good to go

[@steverhinefrank5589]

question... how to use headphones with this cool amp ?

[@tiagopeggau6256]

I have the same question... But I think that a female XLR cable and P2 adapter on the other side can solve this problem.

[@shanewalton8888]

I have always wondered what the thinking is behind not putting a headphone jack on these amps.

[@jimmyjames2022]

XLR out goes into an audio interface then you can plug headphones into that, bonus is the audio interface has a headphone amp so you can use good quality headphones.

[@antoonhermans8953]

buy an behringer P1 ( with a short xlr cable ) or an XLR cable that converts to you're headphone jack and you're done , i have seen both methods beeing used by people , i myself bought the behringer P1 and a short xlr cable and for 55 euro's i now have a good sounding headphone sound with my tm dr .

[@JuanJaim]

I bought a new Fender Champion 100 last year, mainly because it had different Fender models on the Drive channel (and it was on sale, so it was a no brainer). To be honest, the Princeton voices are the ones I dig the most, I don't know how the sound compares to the actual ToneMaster but if I ever go for one I'm definitely getting a Princeton.

[@ronmorey3475]

Would you recommend the Champion 100 as a practice amp?

[@JuanJaim]

@@ronmorey3475 It's a good practice amp that can also get very loud (like stage loud). I use it mostly at bedroom level, volume at 2-3 is loud enough for me for day practice. There's a headphone output jack for quiet practice. What I also do is I plug in a volume pedal in the FX loop so I can crank it and get good OD tones at bedroom/house level. There's a Champion 40 as well, I believe it's 1x12 (the 100 is 2x12).

[@ronmorey3475]

@@JuanJaim Thank you very much for your response! I thought it might be a good and affordable way to get a feel for Fender's modeling capabilities. I'm glad you like the Princeton setting because that is one of the settings I was hoping was good. Cheers

[@brucehayes7251]

I have both the champion 100 and the twin,I'm by no means a professional but I play and get paid. I can set both to play side by side with very little difference,I got the twin for the speaker layout,the champion is a really handy amp and have had the chance to sit in the audience and listen as another player, completely different style/ sound etc played through it, absolutely worth the money. Also very capable, although slightly overkill,home practice all the way to live performance

[@1REDRoCKER1]

I bought a Champion 40. I’m not in love with it but I don’t hate it. Please give me you guy’s opinion of the Ch 40.

[@DJ-pp9yg]

Great video, thanks for the details!

[@astewart9410]

I got the tone master deluxe reverb blonde ages ago and it is fantastic. I know there are concerns about failure, how hard will it be to fix etc. but I just play at home, and it never goes anywhere, so I’m just going to drive it like I stole it, and I love the hell out of it. Fantastic sound, and it’s all I need. The Princeton looks fantastic. If it had come out before the deluxe reverb, I probably would have bought it happily.

[@jukruhar94]

I guess nowadays with so many options there's something for everybody. What I mean with that is that if you're a session player, if you have a recording studio, if you tour a lot, if you NEED a tube-amp tone but you're affraid to take your expensive and heavy amp with you, there will always be an accessible, maybe affortable option for you.

[@aperezdeal]

People sure like to complain. It’s a fine amp, sounds like a Princeton and it prevents my 1966 from getting stolen or damaged at a gig.

[@davidshafer6388]

I have heard amps that sound better to my ears, but I really liked the guitar playing. It sounded really good. I gave the video a like for the guitar playing aspect.

[@_rafael_b]

Thanks for this review. I was wanting to hear what you thought. I'm fascinated by Fender's Tonemaster line. I think that it's an absolutely brilliant idea by Fender and I expect Vox and Marshall to follow suit with like minded versions of their own classic amps. I've tried the Twin and Super R versions and both were great. Personally, I want the Twin version. I'm not happy unless I'm playing thru a 12 inch speaker or two and the idea of realizing a Twin in my bedroom is a dream come true. Cheers!

[@bobdelair02]

😂 I’m glad I’m not your neighbour … a Twin at the bedroom 😮

[@_rafael_b]

@@bobdelair02 But see, that's the beautiful thing about the Tonemaster series. It has a built in power attenuator. You can play it at volumes that you never could with the real Twin Reverb. You can even overdrive it at bedroom volumes.

[@TripleMoxy9]

Thanks for the great review. Most of the other reviews are just infomercials. Do you still like the amp?

[@marsmediapro]

That amp DOES sound really good. Thanks for sharing, Dylan!

[@Souldoubtrocks]

When you hit a “wrong” note just call it jazz. Lol. I’m a Vox guy but that amp sounds great.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

We like the Tonemaster series of amps and this Princeton Tonemaster amp for the same reasons.

[@KountryCuz1]

Great Sounding Amp And yes Simple is Best I have pedels for the other Effects !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winston67]

Does it take pedals well? Love the clean tone but I like a good OD sound too.

[@bobdelair02]

Hi Dylan ! Nice review with great sounds too. Haven’t had a chance to try one out (not yet available here). What’s keeping me from (pre)ordering one is the price, back up (parts) when this series becomes EOL. (It’s a lot of money if it breaks down and can not be repaired…) I like the idea of having no software, tons of amp middels etc. I feel that’s distracting me from playing, BUT I would appreciate a tweakability option (Tone, Bias options, select 70’s Princeton etc.) Hang it on the computer. Set it once to your liking and forget about it, and use just the knobs like a real amp… I have a Boss Nextone that does all that, though it’s not digital signal processing. The Nextone may sound less good ?? (Is definately less cool) but is less than half the price 😁

[@ctwarmuth]

The Nextone is a fantastic amp. I wouldn't say it's a lesser amp compared to the Tonemaster. Not at all. The Tonemaster is fantastic as well!

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

I'd rather rely on the reliability of digital as opposed to tube. No heat or cooldown issues and like you said, there are a ton of digital amps from the 70's & 80's still in use today.

[@elephantfootrisers]

I gig with the Tonemaster Deluxe. My back loves it as much as my ears love it. I now record with the UAFX Dream. That's my sound. Anyone wanna buy my Helix? Mesa, are you listening? I don't gig with my Lonestar anymore cause it's too heavy.

[@jasonb2916]

Whut up Dylan!!! When I first started playing guitar 3 years ago ... all I wanted was the most options or to be able to get any / all sounds possible out of your gear. Now that I have found the styles I like... I could totally see myself dropping a decent amount of money to get a couple of amazing tones from one piece of gear. I am split between a fender tonemaster deluxe or the blackstar blue amp( i forget what its called). That fender you got sounds dope af. That dreamt blues sound...

[@petervandebelt6062]

Hi Dylan, thanks for the great vids. Are you planning on a comparison between your Silver Sky and the new American vintage II ‘61 strat? Would be very interesting I guess.

[@matt-fn9gr]

So how are you liking this a year later

[@antoonhermans8953]

It's really easy to hook up you're headphones to an tonemaster amp , buy an berhringer P1 ( wich i did for my tm dr ) or buy an xrl cable that converts to you're headphone jack ( wich is an other solution i have seen in many comments people tend to do ) .

[@guthhalf5484]

Vibrato is pitch modulation, tremelo is volume modulation.

[@christiantaylor4027]

Ya get to a certain age and the weight does get to be a real issue. Something to consider. I know a lot more about this amp than before I watched it. Thanks for the video. I would buy one of these used if I needed an amp without much concern. I would use it as a pedal platform mostly although there would be times when i used it as a conventional amp turned up loud. It would work just fine I think. If you are a tube purist then use tubes. If not then there are a lot of options. Maybe solid state for bedroom/practice and tubes for louder playing. Lots of options. Bye for now.

[@michaelmillican5592]

I just bought a Fender Princeton chorus amplifier. It's solid state amplifier. It's very similar to the one you just demonstrated, but I never see anyone do a video on it. What are your thoughts on the Fender Princeton chorus? Is it supposed to be similar?

[@steverhinefrank5589]

thanks D. i have had my eye on this amp since the news of it came out. sounds about perfect, eh ? any chance of a head only in the offing(with a headphone jack...!) ?

[@rockabillyrevolution]

I have the TM Deluxe Reverb which I really enjoy. Any need for me to buy this other than smaller size? Seeking a good reason.

[@Vern859]

I love my Fender twin blonde tone master... 👍

[@jaimeharding75]

Love it! Gonna get one now.

[@doctorscoot]

Yyyeeeaahh-up. I play ‘an amp’; a Laney Cub. I have a two notes torpedo to get a DI cab sim sound by piggybacking out the send. This sort of amp is something I would consider. Screw mucking about with a million options … I already have a DAW and plug-ins if I want to screw about with unlimited options.

[@paulcantrell1615]

When they come out with the tweed 5e3 tone master lineup, I'll be eyeing them. There's already tons of black face reproductions and they're great but I love the tweed amps.

[@albacorky]

so when are they commin out with the tomemaster vibro champ ?? and what do you think the price and weight of that puppy will be ?? 12 pounds 30 watts to simulate the wattage of a 6 watt tube vibrochamp and a price tag of about 599 out the door maybe ?? think i'm close or too high or too low somewhere ??

[@gmwien]

Actual solid state wattage is 50W to simulate 12W out of tubes. Have the TM Deluxe Reverb (black, but changed the speaker to the Neo Creamback), now recently got the TM Princeton Reverb, too. Love them!

[@gmwien]

By the way, I'm using the XLR out for headphones by means of an adapter. Cool because I can set the headphone volume with the pot next to the XLR out.

[@glencruciani]

Since you own both Princeton and Deluxe which do you prefer for gigs and why? Do you feel either is better for recording?

[@gmwien]

@@glencruciani Each has their own sound and feel differently, that's why I bought both. They are great for recording. I tend to take the Princeton for smaller gigs.

[@glencruciani]

@@gmwien if you were to suggest which one I buy first, what would you say?

[@gmwien]

@@glencruciani Hard to guess what your preferences and taste are… maybe the blonde Deluxe if you need loud _and_ clean headroom.

[@darrelloxford7101]

Is it loud enough and will I get that Marty Stuart sound

[@yankeepeters2270]

I really like the way the Tone Master amps sound, feel, and look. But I can’t help feeling that in the not too distant future, they’ll be worth about half of what they retail for.

[@DylanTalksTone]

Who cares if you like it

[@robertmcdowell6936]

Since Fender didn't put in a headphone jack. Any idea how difficult it would be to put one in yourself. With you electronic background, I would think it would be pretty simple. But for someone who doesn't have your background do you think it's feasible?

[@ScottDreyfus]

I added a multi effects pedal to my orange amp and just found myself using orange modelers. I like what I like. Plug and play mostly