Foo - Fender Frontman 212R 100W 2x12- Thoughts, Experience?

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CCFISH81
11-07-07, 06:03 PM
Pretty self explanatory here, I am considering buying this amp. Please respond with comments. If you have any ideas of other amps in the 300-400 dollar price range please let me know. Thanks

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104506076-i1323510.gc

randya
11-07-07, 06:38 PM
Not if it ain't got tubes
CCFISH81
11-07-07, 06:44 PM
I would like tubes but the cost is prohibitive.

300-400 dollars is my price range. so what's the next best thing.

randya
11-07-07, 09:54 PM
some solid state amps actually sound pretty good. how does it sound to you? that's the most important part!
timmyquest
11-07-07, 10:00 PM
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0217300000
FTW!

:)

i know...i know...

Meh pops has one, sounds pretty good
randya
11-07-07, 10:19 PM
he's right tho, new Fender tube amps are all over a grand.

something else that's important is what kind of music you want to be playin' thru it
shakeNbake
11-07-07, 11:28 PM
Do you really need 100 watts? If you don't mind a little less power, I suggest getting a used Peavey Classic 30.

Great tube sound (30 watts tube, that's like 60-ish solid), and you can just run it thru the PA for bigger gigs.
randya
11-07-07, 11:51 PM
+1 on tube amps delivering twice the sound at half the wattage rating