Fender Tone Master FR-12
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Fender
Tone Master FR-12
Product Info
Article Number:
571513
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tone Master FR-12
Category:
1x12 Guitar Cabs
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FR-12 is a really clever piece of kit, essentially a super-accurate speaker system for your digital amp models. It's ideal for players who already have a modeler and want a gig-ready, lightweight, and neutral-sounding speaker cab. The flat frequency response makes it a blank canvas for your amp sims.
Product Description
- Fender Tone Master FR-12
- Modelling Combo for Electric Guitar
- 1 Channel
- Power: 1.000 watts Class D power amplifier
- Speaker configuration: 12" special design speaker and 1" wide dispersion high-frequency driver
- Controls: 3-Band active EQ with high-frequency cut control
- Input: 1 balanced 6.3 mm jack / XLR combination
- Full-range speaker with flat frequency response for use with modern digital guitar amp modellers and profilers
- Integrated
- tiltable legs
- Lightweight plywood housing
- Weight: 12.5 kg
PROS
- • Excellent flat-response speaker allows accurate amp modeler profiling and playback.
- • The Class D amplifier delivers surprising power and headroom for smaller gigs.
- • Balanced inputs (XLR/TRS combo) handle DI signals cleanly without noise.
- • Lightweight plywood construction makes it surprisingly portable for a 1x12 combo.
CONS
- • The 'special design' speaker lacks the character of a vintage-voiced speaker.
- • 3-band EQ is limited; more tonal shaping would be beneficial.
- • While versatile, it's primarily optimized for digital amp modeling, not natural amp tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Speaker
12" Special Design Speaker & 1" High-Frequency Driver
Power Handling
1000 Watts (Class D)
Impedance
8 Ohms (assumed standard for Fender Tone Master series)
Open/Closed Back
Closed Back
Material
Lightweight Plywood
Weight
12.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's primarily for extending the frequency range and ensuring accurate reproduction of higher frequencies from your amp models; it's designed to be as transparent as possible.
While technically possible, it's not optimized for tube amps; the flat response will likely sound sterile and lack character compared to a traditional speaker cab designed for that purpose.
The balanced XLR input provides excellent noise rejection and handles DI signals very well, minimizing hum and feedback issues common with unbalanced connections.
