running a drive pedal into the front end of the THE DIFFERENCE of the best amp/mic combos out there! And
amp set around 2 ½ or 3. With the pedal on So now that we’ve talked about how much it’s if .2 watts is still too loud, the Standy switch
or off you will get a musical compression that like the original, let’s talk about where it leaves has been transformed into an On/Mute switch.
is a big part of what people love about these the original in the dust! Although the Tone In Mute mode the speaker is muted, but the
amps. With all that said, I’ve also just described Master Deluxe Reverb is rated at 100 watts amp still passes signal through XLR Out. In
the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb. Truth be told, compared to the original’s 22 watts, volume- this mode, the power indicator lamp glows an
I’m still shocked at how close this amp is to wise they are nearly identical. That said, the amber color for ‘visual feedback’.
the original. Tone Master features a six-way rotary dial that toggles between a virtual .2, .5, 1, 5, 12, and CONCLUSION
THE FEEL 22 (full) watts. Although I prefer the sound of If you’re in the market for a great amp, the Tone
As I mentioned before, a big part of what a drive pedal at lower volumes, there is a lot Master Deluxe Reverb has a ton of features that
makes a Deluxe Reverb so special is the to love about setting the Volume control at six are perfect for the House of Worship, weighs
natural compression you get at just about and scaling the power back to get the classic in at just over the half the weight of the original
any volume. Unlike a traditional compressor, Deluxe Reverb growl that so many players love, – and costs $300 less. This gem is a serious
the Deluxe Reverb’s compression responds but at a volume that won’t freak the sound contender for the best amp for the money
in a way that maintains all the things you love team out. That said, if you must bow down to a award… seriously awesome!
about clean guitar sounds while smoothing truly silent stage, the Tone Master has got you out the frequencies that tend to make an amp covered. The XLR output features three mic feel stiff. The Tone Master Deluxe Reverb does and cabinet emulation modes: off in case you a sensational job of recreating the essence want to use your own IRs post output, a Shure of what makes the original Deluxe Reverb so SM57, and a Royer. With a little re-amping enjoyable to play. magic, the latter two enable you to dial in one
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