Bassbreaker series guitar amplifiers continue Fender's storied lineage with a kind of "parallel evolution" that breaks away from tradition with dark gray lacquered tweed covering, refined pointer knobs and unique circuitry as well as power tubes and speakers hinting at the U.K. amps that "borrowed" Fender circuits in the 1960s. The sound is one of pure tube greatness for today's players.
The two-channel Bassbreaker 18/30 Combo offers the performance of two time-tested Fender classics. Channel One offers pure, bell-like clean tones and warm crunch when driven, thanks to its mid-60s black panel Deluxe™ amp circuitry with extra headroom and 30-watt output. Channel Two's circuit is based on an 18-watt '61 brown Deluxe, offering plenty of power amp overdrive with easily controlled dynamics at "real world" volume levels. An included footswitch allows easy selection between the two, and four EL84 power tubes add a distinctive midrange punch.
With pedal-friendly tube circuitry, simplicity of operation, and updated vintage aesthetics, the Bassbreaker 18/30 Combo is sure to become a modern classic.
Features:
Channel one is a 30-watt version of the mid-'60s black panel Fender Deluxe™ amp, delivering bell-like clean tones that gradually warm up with a twist of the volume control
Channel two is an 18-watt version of the brown 1961 Deluxe amp, for lower-headroom tube tone and warm, compressed overdrive
Channel-selection footswitch included
Four EL84 output tubes for tighter rock distortion character
Simple signal path for pedal-friendly operation
Two 12" Celestion® V-Type speakers for tight response and "vocal" tone character
Cabinet has Birch ply construction and semiclosed back for full, resonant response and low end "thump"
Matches perfectly with optional BB-212 extension cabinet