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Fender Tone Master FR-12 1,000-watt 1 x 12-inch Powered Guitar Cabinet

1,000-watt, 1 x 12" Powered Speaker Cabinet with 1" High-frequency Driver, 3-band Active EQ, Cut, and Tilt-back Legs
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1,000 Watts of Full-range, Full-frequency, Active Amplification

With its extensive range, flat response, and mighty 1,000-watt onboard power amp, Fender’s Tone Master FR-12 powered guitar cab transforms any digital modeling unit into a gig-ready powerhouse rig. Naturally, the Tone Master FR-12 is a perfect choice to pair with Fender’s Tone Master Pro modeler. However, this cab’s full-range, flat-response speaker setup comprising a 12-inch driver and a 1-inch wide dispersion high-frequency driver serves as a blank sonic canvas for a variety of profilers and modelers. Volume is all but an afterthought, thanks to the FR-12’s onboard 1,000-watt power amplifier, and you also get a top-mounted control section with handy volume and EQ controls. Finally, Sweetwater guitarists can’t help but appreciate how the FR-12’s lightweight black-Tolex plywood enclosure and metal tilt-back legs capture all the vibe and visuals of a traditional Fender amplifier. This brilliant merger of aesthetics and functionality allows you to capture all the best of modern modeling technology with the timeless aesthetics of Fender’s most iconic amplifiers.

Stage-ready 1,000-watt onboard power amplifier

While most digital amp modelers can gig just fine going straight into a PA system, running into a traditional guitar cab is often out of the question without the help of an outboard power amp — just one more thing to lug around to and from the show! To save on space and simplify your setup, Fender’s Tone Master FR-12 powered guitar cabinets come equipped with a massive-sounding built-in 1,000-watt power amplifier that provides more than enough headroom and volume for almost any gig. Not only does this allow you to utilize your digital modeler straight into the Tone Master FR-12 like a traditional guitar amp head, but it also retains all the classic looks that Fender players have favored for decades.

Top-mounted controls for easy tone shaping

So, you’re all set up onstage, your modeler of choice is precisely rigged to accommodate your set list, and something just feels off. Every room is different, so it’s not uncommon to need to dial in a few EQ tweaks to optimize your sound for your respective setting. Sure, you could reach down and twiddle with the controls on your digital modeler, but the Fender Tone Master FR-12 Powered Cabinet’s onboard EQ controls offer a far more straightforward tone-shaping solution.

Like many of Fender’s most legendary amplifier combos, the Tone Master FR-12 Powered Cab sports a complete control section on its top panel, comprising a 3-band active EQ, a high-frequency Cut knob, and a volume control. This superb setup offers a traditional amp-like experience of dialing in your tone onstage, removing any need for menu-diving or touchscreen wrangling with the precise and tactile feel of an old-school amp knob.

A versatile tonal canvas

When shopping for a powered cab to pair with your Tone Master Pro or other digital modeling unit, a cab that delivers a blank tonal canvas is a must. After all, your modeler is going to do all the heavy lifting, so it’s only natural to seek out a pure, clean, and uncolored cab that can accommodate everything from classic Fender black-panel cleans to screaming full-stack fury. That’s where the “FR” in the Tone Master FR-12 comes in. This powered cabinet boasts a full-range, flat response speaker setup of a specially designed 12-inch speaker paired with a 1-inch wide dispersion high-frequency driver — the perfect tonal base to build upon with your favorite digital rigs.

Fender Tone Master FR-12 1000-watt 1 x 12-inch Powered Guitar Cab Features:

  • Full-range flat-response guitar cabinet designed to pair with Fender’s Tone Master Pro and other digital modeling rigs
  • Massive-sounding 1,000-watt integrated power amp provides more than enough volume for the gigging guitarist
  • 12-inch special design speaker and 1-inch wide dispersion high frequency driver deliver a clear, flat, and full response that serves as the perfect blank canvas for your favorite digital amp modeler
  • 3-band active EQ and high-frequency cut control allow you to precisely dial in your tone without adjusting your source signal
  • Cabinet built in the classic Fender amp tradition, with an old-school aesthetic and metal tilt-back legs

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Tech Specs

  • Configuration: 1 x 12"
  • Powered: Yes
  • Speakers: Special Designed speaker, 1" Wide dispersion high frequency driver
  • Total Power: 1000W
  • Mono/Stereo: Mono
  • Cabinet Type: Straight
  • Open/Closed Back: Closed
  • Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR (line out)
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 130 dB SPL @ 1m 132 dB SPL @ 1m 132 dB SPL @ 1m 132 dB SPL @ 1m
  • Frequency Range: 58Hz-20kHz
  • Full-range Flat-response: Yes
  • Features: Volume, active 3-band EQ, high cut
  • Construction Material: Lightweight Plywood with Black Tolex
  • Height: 18.13"
  • Width: 23.5"
  • Depth: 9.88"
  • Weight: 27.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2275200000

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Rated 5/5

Tone Master FR-12

This is everything it claims to be, very satisfied. Great value for the money. I haven't had it long enough to use it in a live situation yet, but for practice and home recording it's superb. Looking forward to getting it out and cranking it up!
Rated 5/5

This Fender FR-12 is Awesome! Love It!

I've been in the market for an FRFR speaker, but was looking for the amp look and sound. This is what I was looking for! It sounds great with my Helix Floor! Also, the hiss issue that people talk about, is not a thing with my amp. I can hear that it is on, when I put my ear literally against the front of the amp, but other than that it's quiet.
Rated 5/5

Best FR Out There !!!

I have another FR that is highly rated but in no way compares to the Fender FR-12 !!! The active tone controls that cut or boost and the high frequency cut control make the dialing in for the room or personal taste only adds to the ability in achieving your tone. Connect your Tone Master Pro via XLR and you have a Monster system capable of any battle field of tone and true replication of amps and guitars. Plenty of power with the 1000 watt Class D amplifier. The amp style closed back enclosure with a woofer and compression driver output a full range of tube like feels plus its got legs for a tilt back !!!! I am very impressed with this FR and really love it !!!
Music background: 60 years playing and custom mods & amp building
Rated 4/5

Works well, not perfect!

I was super excited when I saw fender release this FRFR. I love the classic hotrod look and the 3 band eq chicken head knobs for on-the-fly tone shaping. Overall, it sounds great and does exactly what I need it to do.

However, there is a constant static "hiss" that comes from the speaker no matter what volume level it is set at. If you turn the presence all the way down, the hiss does go away. I am slightly disappointed by this, not a returnable issue for me though. I'm just hoping that it does not hiss through FOH when using the XLR out.
Music background: Hobbyist/Worship Band
Rated 5/5

Solid.

Well built, looks great. Large knobs are super helpful for quick dial-ins on profiles. Purchased late February 2024, *no discernable hiss*

Big thanks to my rep Dustin Keesbury.

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