Attila
Hi Guys,
I currently have a Roland Cube which I am quite happy with as I don't do live gigs it suits me fine .... recently was offered a Fender 212 DSP 100w as a swap for one my goodies.
My question is aside from having a higher output would I be upgrading or doing a sideways shuffle with more WHA. On paper the 212 has much the same features as the cube. or am I wrong and missed the boat completely ?????!!!!!!
Fender FM 212 DSP At-a-Glance:
Two independent channels
DSP Effects
Plenty of power and dual 12" speakers
Two independent channels
The Fender 212 DSP features two independent channels with duplicate controls. This means that you can dial in both channels to have any amp type, effect, or EQ setting you desire, and bounce back and forth between the two. This is great for situations where completely different tones are needed for your set. Both channels include detent encoder knob with 16 selectable Amp Types including classic Fender Tweed, Blackface™, Hot Rod, & Metalhead; British Stack and Combo; Jazz; and Acoustic-Electric simulator.
DSP Effects
To complement the emulated amp models, Fender graciously included a slew of digital effects. Both channels include 16 DSP effects including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibratone, Flange, and combinations (Reverb + Delay, Chorus + Delay, Chorus + Reverb). Your sound-shaping possibilities are nearly endless.
Plenty of power and dual 12" speakers
The FM 212 DSP's modeled amp tones and DSP effects are pumped through two 12" speakers. Capable of running at 100-watts, you won't struggle to be heard with the FM 212 DP. The two Special Design 12" speakers deliver powerful, wide-range response enhancing all the different amp types. An included footswitch makes controlling the effects and switching channels a snap.
Fender FM 212 DSP Features:
100 Watts
Two 12 inch Special Design 8 Ohm speakers
Two channels, switchable
16 selectable Amp Types including classic Fender Tweed and Blackface
16 DSP effects including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Vibratone, Flange, and combinations
Wide-range response enhancing all the different amp types
Included 2-button footswitch accesses channel selection and effects on-off
Headphone output
Preamp Out and Power Amp In for use with effects or other equipment
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Mr-M
Never been impressed with the FM amps' tones, personally. Distortion's kinda "fizzy" IMO. But that's just my opinion. What counts is how it sounds to YOU.
I'd suggest trying it to make sure you do like it and then going and playing a Line 6 Spider III and a VOX AD100VT with the same guitar to see how it compares in terms of tone (I think the L6 and especially the VOX are way better) before you decide.
And like VV says, make sure it's worth it vs just buying a new one.
