REVIEW
FENDER THE EDGE DELUXE AMP
Key Features
Four Inputs
12 watts
1x12” 15-watt Celestion
Blue Speaker
2x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
2x 6V6 Power Tubes
$2,399.99
The Edge Deluxe amp is equally engaging.
This 12-watter has all the silkiness you’d
expect from 6V6s, with all the Tweed growl
you want when turning it up. While each of the
four inputs provide a massive sonic range to
choose from, we preferred using Mic Input 1
and jumping the channels from Mic Input 2 to
Instrument Input 1. Blending the single tone
and dual Volume controls made it easy to craft
a massive range of classic tones to taste. The
Standby switch and tightened bass response
are huge improvements over a number of the
vintage counterparts we’ve played. While this
amp sounds great with a Nash Tele, Les Paul
Junior and various Gretsch guitars, it really
delivers when paired with the Edge Strat. From
rock to funk to R&B, this setup delivers the
goods. At higher volume backing off on the
volume control cleans things up just right and
the natural amp compression make this a rig
that would rock a full range of gigs.
May June 2016
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