Fender Frontman 10G 1x6" 10-watt Combo Amp Reviews
The Fender Frontman 10G packs classic Fender tone into package that's not even a foot square! Fender's Blackface cosmetic treatment (skirted knobs, silver grille cloth) makes the Frontman 10G look as good as it sounds! All Frontman guitar amps, including the 10-watt Frontman 10G, feature dual selectable channels (normal and drive), auxiliary input for CD or drum machine use, a headphone jack, and 2-band EQ.
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Perfect amp for the size
I bought this amp for my kid to practice in their room without bothering the neighbors. This does exactly that. It can get plenty loud for personal use and sounds fine. But keep your expectations in check; a small amp can only do so much. That said, we're happy with this amp.
Love it!
Having a blast with this little practice amp! Thanks to my sales rep, Austin Childress for all of his help.
Just what I needed
My amp shipped in just 2 days.I was very pleased to see it packed very well.I needed a amp for my earphones and something small and this fits the bill.I am a pedal steel player trying to learn six string guitar all over again and I did not want to wake my wife at 4 in the morning.
Good for the price...
I actually bought it 4 years ago, but realized I never wrote a review. It's surprising how light it is, almost felt like a toy. That being said, it's sturdily built, just very, very lightweight which is quite nice.
I do mostly clean channel playing, not really much into heavy rocking much anymore. For clean channel playing, this little amp has a great sound. It puts out quite a bit of volume. I have used it playing for church and was more than enough volume to be heard with folks singing.
The distortion is just okay, which is what kept me from giving the amp a 5-star review. But, most folks who want to rock out, probably aren't going for a 10-watt amp anyway. The distortion is decent enough for use in practice or playing along to your own music collection.
Fender Frontman 10G 1x6" 10-watt Combo Amp
Great for Beginners
A good little practica amp .
This little amp has all the power that you're likely to want for practicing... and then it fits almost anywhere out of the way between times .
To achieve what to me is a good sound balance however ,the bass needs to be cranked up and the treble down ,
so I suspect that the similar Martial version has a warmer tone which I would have likely preferred . It all depends of what sound you're after . Removing the back of this Fender amp , I found it has two 40mm vent holes in the bottom corners of the front panel either side of the speaker.
I found that a couple of pieces of standard 40mm diameter pipe about 9 cm long fitted perfectly to make bass reflex tubes which improve the cabinet's bass response . If anybody cares to try this then I guess I should say that you should be sure to unplug the amp before removing the back . That health and safety warning out of the way , fitting the tubes is about a ten minute job.
All in all I wound say that this is a good little unit .
Great little practice amp
Light weight, does just what I need it to do.
Better Than Expected
I'm just starting out so I didn't need a big amp. The sound is crisp and clear. Controls work well. Connects to my headset and produces high quality sound.
Excellent
It works excellent sounds excellent I wouldn't trade it for anything
Me And My Shadow
I needed a highly portable amp to take out onto the porch without a lot of fuss. And it needed to be one that if the dog knocked it off, into the bushes, it would not be a tragedy. Just a little volume and power for my guitar.
The Frontman is not much larger than a shoe box and lighter than a guitar. Perfect.
But, it's actually pretty decent. Good clear tone on the dry setting, and nice sweet growl on the overdrive setting. The cable ports are tight, no rattle or hum. The bass and treble eq work well. With an 1/8 male to male cable I was able to run backing tracks and streamed recordings from my Mac through the speaker while playing the guitar. Now, I'm dragging it around the house from room to room whenever I have an extra half hour and need to be in a room other than my studio. Last night I put the football game on mute and watched while playing in the living room. And it looks like a Fender (only miniature).
My First Amp
I love the size of this amazing little amp! The sound is wonderful from it and perfect for practice and beginners. Thanks Rob for helping!
NOT made in China
Lots of good small amp choices out there these days, of course, and I haven't even received this amp yet, but I'm quite confident that it will work perfectly for my needs. But I'll tell you that a big -- BIG -- selling point was that this amp is not made in China -- it's made in Indonesia. Sure wish I could find something like this made in the US, but anything other than China is a decent choice -- we have to stop enriching countries that are hell-bent on destroying us. Sorry, but that's the way of the world. Anyway, really looking forward to playing my Strat, Tele, Jag and Getsch (mostly Sweetwater purchases!) through this little baby...
Inexpensive and small
This is fine for a starter to get you interested in playing, which it did for me and I am grateful to have had a chance to learn for a low entry price. As you start wanting to dial in on tone and want to experiment with sounds, it falls flat. The speaker is a tinny, the OD is weird, and it is really difficult to find the right volume when playing with gain. There is no low volume area that sounds ok unless you play fully clean.
Static amp
Terrible sound. Not loud, except for static. Sweetwater was kind enough to send return label. Shipped back immediately. Waiting on new amp for granddaughter.
Great studio amp.
I live in a very small apartment. This amp puts out plenty of decibels for its size. Fender quality at an affordable price.
My phone has better speakers
You get what you payed for, sounds pretty bad, Id splurge for something somewhat better so literally anything else
Recent order
Amp arrived in a couple of days. Perfect condition. Amp works good, but I still can't sing! Thanks for the great service. Jim Farghum
Great entry-level amp
Got this for my teen. She loves it. Good sound. Basic but useful features.
Perfect Beginner Amp
Just started learning how to play the guitar and this amp is perfect for me? The sound is great for practicing and the small size is perfect to move it around and store it.
Excited student
My grandson loves his new amp and accessories.
Impressed with fender mini
Had this amp for awhile hooked it to my keyboard very impressed with the solid build and the quality sound
Great Amp For Travel
As usual my Sales Engineer Mike Wright was a great resource to sort through options available, and there are many. I was looking for a small portable amp that had a big sound. The Fender Frontman absolutely filled the bill.
It comes in a small package, has a big classic Fender sound, with ample tone range options for a good price. I find myself plugging into this amp quite often even when my larger amp is next to it. Great way to spend more time with practice as I can grab it and go into another room if others are trying to do something else.
Ted
You know, for kids
The clean sound is ok to good at quiet volumes. The overdrive sound is really not very good at any volume: very gritty and artificial. As part of a starter rig for a kid, it'd probably be great. (Cheap, small, light, not too loud, easy to use, etc.) For an adult who can afford a bit more....go ahead and talk to a sales engineer about something you'll be happy with past the first month of playing. I wish I had.
So glad i made this purchase
the amp came in like two days and it came with candy! customer service called to make sure i am satisfied, i think thats very nice of them. I am also very grateful for the 2 -yr guarantee/insurance thing.
Awesome little am!
Great price, amazing sound! Love this app!
Great little practice amp
The Fender Frontman 10G is the perfect little practice amp. Has everything you'd ever need for jamming at home, to taking it with you to practice with friends. Great amp for a great price point.
Fantastic Experience
I gave my grandson my Epiphone Les Paul Special for his birthday and needed a practice amp to go with it. I ordered a Fender Frontman 10G from Sweetwater. This was my first experience with this seller and was blown away by the response time, support and followup. First rate all the way...I will definitely be back next time I need some gear.
It's what it is.
It's a practice amp. You're going to get exceptional quality for the price and it will produce a clean tone from you guitar with an optional overdrive setting that isn't bad. Also, this amp can get fairly loud for it's ampage it has. All in all it will produce okay sound at a cheap price and that's what I got it for.
Fender front man amp
Needed a compact amp for summer travel. This practice amp fit the bill. Quick delivery as well. Thanks Nate and Sweetwater.
Love it!
Perfect practice amp. Straign out or with headphones, beefy with nice mids and highs. Rock on Garth
Love this frontman 10G Fender
I was looking for a good sounding smaller starting amp for my grandbabies. This one fits the bill at a great price and service. I blinked and it was here. I really think I have found another great sight for music. Now I got to order more.
Developing Timbre
Review of my Fender Frontman 10G 1×6 electric guitar combo amp.
My name is Craig Steven Anderson and I am using my LG phone to write this review so I will be brief. I purchased and received my Fender Frontman a few days ago April-29 and May-4, 2020 respectively... I also purchased a Behringer TO800 distortion pedal and D'Addario guitar strings although for this review I will focus on the Frontman.
To begin with the Fender Frontman is simple to operate the controls are basically on off switch, an overdrive/clean selector switch, and individual control pots for gain, volume, treble, and bass.
Furthermore, the Frontman is portable affordable and accountable. As well as a user friendly combo amp for the purpose of practicing. Likewise, of utility having great sound suitable for multiple Sui generis of music. And, for guitarist at most any skill level.
Similarly, from my perspective at this point in my guitar journey I am on the intermediate path. I play a country rock hybrid style and guitar. Specifically, a Fender Squier classic vibe 70s Thinline tele. And, I noticed immediately upon use, the improved difference the Frontman made in my music. Before the Frontman I had a similar combo amp as far as the size and features i.e. a BC. But, as far as the sound the two are not comparable. The Fender Frontman is of extreme overall quality and performance for the money likewise delivering the true colors of my music i.e. timbre. Therefore, the Fender Frontman benefit is much greater than cost.
Respectfully, Craig Steven Anderson
Fender Frontman 10G
I have had this amp for about 6 months... Free shipping. This thing works all the time. Comes with a
2 year warrantee. Every one should own one of these. First amp or what ever. The $ and quality make a great amps for some Does the word back up come to mind.
Big JOE
front/m fenderer.
Besides guitar use, It`s good for blowing Chi-town harp-blues too...
Great sound, in a small box
I was scared to buy this at first but this is perfect, for anyone, who wants a decent and doesn't wanna spend a ton, the sound, is quite lush and I live in a Loft, where things can get loud for neighbors, so it's great for me!
a lot of fun in a little box
What a great amp, I got it sitting on a shelf next to my desk. put it in o.d. and crank the gain to 10. awesome. For 60 bucks you cannot go wrong. well made, great sound. lots of fun.
Great Beautifully made Amp.
The first thing you notice upon unpacking this amp. is it's exceptional build quality. The sound and range of this mighty little amp. is truly remarkable, enabling all the nuances of your guitar's sound to come through naturally. The compact size and wide range of sound tailoring makes it ideal for home practice. The headphone jack is great for quiet practice and helps me identify areas of my play that need attention as I learn to play. Patrick, my Sales Engineer did a great job helping me pick out this Amp. as part of my first kit and stayed in regular touch to keep me updated regarding delivery of this Amp. as it was initially back ordered.
Great office amp!!!
I've been playing my 2011 Fender Modern Player Marauder that has a Jazz Master style neck pickup and a triple bucker bridge pickup through this amp for two years. It produces all the volume you'd need for office/home play. I play with all levels on 10 and it gives a great sounding distortion crunch with no added peddle. Turn down the gain and guitar tone and it is as smooth as all get out. It's light, loud, and looks great. You won't regret it.
Minimalist Amp
Neat little amp, but very tiny and is limited by the speaker size. Plenty of volume, but not much body to the sound. So small I have it tucked into a bookcase. Worth the money, but pay attention to the dimensions. I ordered a slightly larger amp for my original need. Kept this one though, so there it is. Ideal for a dorm room or any very small environment. Or for a kid's first amp.
Great Little Amp-FENDER TONE
They pack a lot of tone into this little amp! I bought this for my step son who needs to be able to practice and carry his stuff over to a friend's house, his Dad's or wherever.
Not going to play bars with this, but that isn't what it's for.
I think the price is right on this, too!
What I Needed
I wanted a small, reliable amp for my repair space and this works great for me and that purpose. The fact that it has the Fender Blackface look and can provide portable practice are bonuses.
Great practice amp
This thing packs a punch. ...how can you go wrong?
perfect!
I wasn't expecting quite so full of a sound. It has the typical Fender clarity. I've tried other mini amps and have to say 10 watts, 6" speaker for this price? It ain't out there, except in this little Fender. I bought 2, one for my wife's violin and she is quite pleased also. The volume knobs are numbered 1-10, no 0 and nothing happens until you get to 2, that's my only irrelevant negative. You should gitcha one!
amp
great amp, great sound
Great Amplifier
I am very satisfied with my first purchase. May be small but its great quality with a great price.
Fender and Sweetwater are Great
A good, inexpensive amp for its intended purpose!
Works great
Works great and as intended. I'm a newbie when it comes to music, but I'm glad I started with this amp. Guitar sounded great and I had it on low.
fender frontman
great little amp with quality sound
Fender Champion
I got the 20 watt version of one of these and am very pleased. It fills a room nicely, even if you don't run it through the board. Light as a feather, but sounds HUGE.
Great Amp!!!
Great little amp!! I have purchased two of these little amps! I'm all new to playing guitar¸ so I thought this would be a good amp to start with!! I was right!! I'm about to purchase another one but I think I'll step up the size! Sweetwater was great!! They got my order out in a timely manner ! Also they stayed in touch with me the whole time and made sure I was satisfied! Thanks everyone at Sweetwater!! I have many things I want to purchase but money is tight!!
Thanks
Mike Jones
this amp is the bananas!!!
i bought this amp, to go along with a fender mini strat for my granddaughters junior high graduation present.. this little monster screams .. great clean tone, & a great distortion channel . I'm very pleased with this purchase , from sweet water.. great price, super fast shipping, & a two yr. warranty!!! how can you beat this !!! she loves it. many thanks to ZACH GARRISON for making sure it all got here on time... your the best ZACH!!! SWEETWATER IS MY FAVORITE MUSIC STORE bar none!!!
Fender frontman
A fine little practice amp
Present
The sound from the amp seemed good to me. But the amp is a present to my grand daughter. So I have to hear back from her about it for her opinion.
You get what you pay for but that's not so nad
I bought this for my nine year old daughter who finally decided she wanted to learn to play. It's a great little practice amp for the price and good for any beginner. The drive is horrid as you can imagine but has a decent clean tone.
Again, for the money you can't beat it for a small practice amp.
Small but powerful
Great price, great amp. Our son has been playing for 6 years and wanted a more portable amp. It doesn't do the different distortions that his bigger amp does but he was still very surprised at how powerful it is.
FENDER FRONTMAN 10G AMP
A compact amp that fits perfectly in my cramped music room. It's my very 1st ever electronic purchase for my 1st ever electric guitar, and the price was within my budget. I'm not an over-powering guitar player by any means, so this amp has exactly all that I need.
Gets the job done
This little SS amp is going on vacation with me so I can keep practicing. Checked it out and it does what I expect. Loud enough to annoy people in the same house but nice and clean. It takes my pedals well despite not having a loop. I did not expect to get a loop at this price point. Definitely NOT for gigging, though it might do a small coffee house type thing. If it lasts a couple years with modest usage, I'd say it's a great buy.
Fender Frontman 10G
great little amp and I can plug my phone in directly to play off youtube. Great product for the money!!!
fender front man amp
Yeah, great little practice amp for under 100 dollars. Very light weight but solid. Plugged in an acoustic electric and also a les paul, it does them justice. For its size, it's loud and clear but mine has an audible "click" when pushing the gain button but dial gain control down then turn back up after you press the button. Highly recommend for just about any small event.
OH YEAH!!!
I traded a buddy for a 10g, 15 watt rumble, and a Yamaha fg kid sized acoustic. Mostly I wanted the fg for a friends 2.5 year old little girl. During a break in rehearsal I plugged my Epi Les Paul Special 1 into this little gem. I dialed in some clean tone and it sounded decent. The real surprise came When I dialed in the drive channel and set the volume on 9,Our drummer(who is annoyingly good on most instruments) was drawn right back in to our studio. HIs eyes popped out of his noggin when he saw the 10g parked in front of my Princeton Chorus(great sleeper amp for little money). Then his jaw dropped when I told him "no pedals" just straight into the amp. Well he held his hands out like a kid on xmas so I went to the kitchen while he ripped some fusion and blues. Our lead player got a huge smile when I told him it was the frontman. I have a ton of gear from cheap to moderately priced. The tone I got from this setup was good enough to be mic'd and put through a pa. As good as my American deluxe stat thru my blues deville 410, not hardly. In terms of value it is good enough to where I am looking for a speaker upgrade, as the stock one is sure to receive more abuse than it can take.
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Awesome Amp at a Great Price
Love the size of this amp and the quality. It's portable, has great sound quality and looks pretty sick. Plus it was at a good price point. On top of this, we got amazing customer service. Must buy.
Fender Frontman
This little amp is remarkable! It's a perfect practice amp. I also own a Mustang IV which is also a fantastic amp. But I like to use the Frontman when I just want to plug in and play. Perfect cleans and surprising crunch from this little guy!
Fender Frontman amp
I was looking for a good practice amp, nothing special, got the Fender Frontman was more than I expected. Great sound, good volume no buzz perfect for my use. Sweetwater's sales and delivery just added to my pleasure.
Perfect for My Needs
This little amp exactly suits my needs. It's small and easy to tote around, but it's amazingly powerful, and delivers a clean, crisp sound when I play my acoustic-electric through it. I play in a small venue, and it's loud enough to play along with an electric piano and electric guitar and still be heard. Best of all, it's the perfect practice amp. But the BEST part of my purchase was Sweetwater's legendary customer service. This is first order from Sweetwater, and though I've heard of their excellence, this is the first time I experienced it myself. Dylan, my personal Sales Engineer, patiently and fully answered my many questions, and he made great recommendations. Best of all, the amp arrived just a few days after I ordered it -- and that's despite a 30" snowstorm! I'd recommend this amp, and I especially recommend Sweetwater for all your music needs.
great amp
for the price you cant beat this amp,as fender always makes great products. great sound no feed back or static sound. i had an epiphone amp which was a piece of junk,am glad i bought this amp the epiphone amp was close in price but for a little extra u get a far better quality amp i would recommend this amp to some one who doesn't have a lot of money but wants a quality amp
Great deal
Bought this for my grandson who is learned ng guitar great buy
Great sound
This amp is beyond my expectations.
Great sound and quality in a small amp
My son got his first electric guitar for Christmas and we bought this amp to accompany it. It has such clear sound. Nice volume to it as well. Very pleased with it!! Will recommend to others for sure.
Fender amp
Excellent would shop here again
Fender Frontman 10G Amp
Have used it several times with a wireless mic and am very happy with this amp. It is small but it fits my needs. Very pleased.
practice amp
This fender front man 10 was just what I needed. With a large family I needed a small amp for my bedroom for privacy. The kicker was that it has a headphone jack for my late night or early morning practice. Just enough power and cam handle a pedal of my choosing.
Fender Frontman 10G
Exactly what I needed . Great things do come in small packages.
Fender Front man 10G 10-Watt
Superb service, delivery promptness and phenomenal sound from such a small amp. Completely satisfied in all ways. Customer service even calls after you've received your purchase to ensure you're satisfaction. Who does that anymore! ! Blown away is correct!
GREAT LITTLE AMP
Perfect little am for practice or a beginning musician. Can't believe such clear and powerful sounds come from such a compact amp. My niece loves it!.
What a Great Little Amp!
This little amp packs a lot of power in a mighty small package. True, compared to my Champion 40 it just doesn't have the power to compete, but it's a tough call when deciding on a practice amp between this and the Champion 20. The 20 has more features (and twice the power) however this little dynamo sounds great, really surprises you in overdrive and is extremely portable, making it a wonderful practice amp.
No you won't quite get the same volume you get from a Champion 20, but you get as much volume as you will need in a practice amp. The 'overdrive' basically is an on/off switch for the gain, which you can increase or decrease using a rotary knob. I really love the bright, clear, clean sound that this amplifier provides with the overdrive button in the 'off' position, but it's also a lot of fun to turn on the overdrive, turn up the gain and play a little Hendrix.
In power, sound quality and overall quality of this little amplifier is actually quite amazing.
In fact it is hard to believe this little guy only packs a six inch speaker - as the Frontman 10 packs some big sound.
Great for the bedroom, office, basement or to carry to lessons. And at this price you will be very pleased. The Frontman 10 is a Fender product, and this little guy is built with the same great quality as the big Fender amps. I've yet to own a Fender product that I haven't really enjoyed, and this amp is no exception. In fact although I also own two larger & more expensive amplifiers, the Frontman 10 is the amplifier I enjoy using the most, due to it's crystal clear, clean, bright sound - it's actually quite extraordinary in an amp of this size. I highly recommend this amp!
Great amp in a tiny package!
I'm a bass player with a massive bass rig - this guy is used to add some grind to my tone, and also to add some boost. it more than holds it's own for that purpose - the most impressive 10 watts I've ever experienced.
Awesome
Very nice sound, and is very portable 10/10 will buy again
Great Little Fender
I bought this Fender Amp for My Grandson. He is in school and it is just right for Him to carry everyday. The Fender performs very well. The seller did a great job.
Fender Frontman 10G 10-Watt 1x6" Combo Amp
Really great little amplifier. I am very happy with the purchase.
Fender amp
Bought this to hook my phone into so we could play tunes out by the pool. Love it! Price was right for what I wanted to use it for.
you cant go wrong
if you want clean sound in the studeo these are the amps for you. very nice clean sound. very good highs- low distortion. very stackable,,,,very mickable...i would recomend ..you cant go wrong. getting rare to find ,,but sweetwatere still has them. you can depend on sweetwater for all of your music needs. also you will have ba persoinal adviser to help you out. mine is wayne davis.
guitar practice amplifier
making a transition from one instrument to another and this fits the bill really well.
Good Amp in small pacage
Nice amp at a very reasonable price. Good starter amp, you get a lot for a small price. More volume than you would expect.
fender
fender alright, great little amp. It's volume will suprise you.
Fender Frontman 10G
As others have stated very loud for 10 watts of power. The cleanest amp I have ever played through. The Over drive is Good put not gritty.
I have to run a Pod into it to get grit,reverb ect. With the volume on 1 the over drive on 5.My wife can hear me outside our brick house.
Sweetwater is the best *****
I Purchased the fender frontman 10G & a Epiphone AJ-220SCE (guitar) & It turned out to be a perfect marriage.This amp is very loud for it's size.I'm very happy with it.
Great product & value
Purchased for my son for a birthday gift. He really likes it. I am enjoying it, too, because I like to hear the music he plays.
Perfect
Being a beginner this packs enough sound for me. Have had to turn it down a few times as the rest of the household said it was loud.
LOUD & CLEAR
I wanted one of these for a long long long time......n o w. I have one. I'm using it as a monitor with a line 6 jm4 out the amp connector and my samson mdr624 mixer running into the looper aux out to aux in....an audio technica mic and an lp 100 all also purchased atsweetwater...the mixer is handling multiple synth action with no problems.....the fender frontman 10g plays back and monitors it all crystal clear at 1/2 I can 't complain because with that work load I m hardly ever even getting any clipping....self control....the lil amp is my friend now...o wait I hear it calling me even as we speak
Baby Fender
It's the tiniest Fender I've ever seen (or played) but it's still a Fender. I used a twin reverb for over 30 years with my explorer and had the nastiest sound you can imagine without any modern wave shaping doo-dads. This one will never take the place of that twin but it's a great little practice amp and I can actually carry it alone (by the time I got to be 50 I had to beg my daughters to help me carry the twin - ha, ha). The controls are simple so it's pretty easy to dial in an acceptable sound and the naughty button roughs up things plenty good enough for practicing. I haven't tried it with my acoustic yet (I'm not even sure why I would, probably just curious) but it works fine with my electric and also for practicing my bass at low volumes.
Absolutely Perfect
Fender is a well known reliable name in the business and certainly holds true for this amp. The value for the reasonable cost exceeds my expectations and you won't be disappointed. The case is well made and could withstand a lot of abuse, Excellent product, two thumbs up !!!
Fender Frontma 10G
Sounds great with my MIM Fender Strat. Its loud enough to cut through an acoustic guitar, but also has the backing in the bass department to feel substantial. Great electric guitar amp.
Small Wonder
If you want a small practice amp then the 10G deserves a serous look!
Solid Product
Competitive Pricing. It has great range, I've cranked it up and have experience no static or rattling, compact and portable. Audio Remains Clear even in overdrive. This is a great product made by a notable company, and sold for a reasonable price by a AAA Retailer. FIVE STARS.