I bought one of these directly from Fender several months ago. I've been playing tube Fender Twins since the 60's, and they all sound slightly different than each other. I learned to live with that. After playing the snot out of my Twin Tone Master, the speakers have finally broken in and this amp meets EVERY expectation I had . This amp is now my main go-to gigging amp. We play squeaky clean traditional country and this amp delivers in Aces. Clean, punchy, purdy and in your face loud.
I’ve been gigging a Fender Twin for years! However, I now just use a Headrush straight into front of house and use a fold back monitor. It’s an awesome sound and so convenient. Also, your “distortion” sound is my clean sound 😂
@@aaronshortmusic i generally use the twin. It sounds great cause you can completely crank the master, throw a tube screamer or similar in front of it and it just sounds awesome! It’s the one thing I could never actually do with my real twin cause I would probably deafen anyone within 100 meters 😂
It's supposed to be a replica. Adding anything would definitely require a name change. I just got the Tone Master Pro I'm connected to a Mackie mixer with KRK 5" V4 and the 8-inch sub sounds great. BTW I have the Line 6 Catalyst 200 you can add the hum lol. Maybe I will experiment with the HX Stomp on Tone Master Pro's 4 effects loops 2 are for stereo in.
Hi Aaron, I really enjoy your video's! I sold my Blonde Twin TM, but it sounded really good. (Right now I'm enjoying the Fractal FM9 with a Redsound MF10) Maybe in the future I'll buy a version 2 TM. 🤞
I currently have a Mark 7 turn amp and the Quad Cortex. That suit me well but I would like to find the best way to amplify the digital stuff. The Tone Master could be a great option if it had a ‘power amp in’. I have not tried the Red Sound speakers yet.
@@aaronshortmusic Agree, a power amp in would be great. The Redsound MF10 is a great frfr if you want more "amp in the room" feel with a modeler. If you can find one in de usa don't hesitate and try it! It's really great.
I saw a guy walk in with a twin reverb, plugged his guitar into a boss blues driver as an opening act and kicked ass with fantastic tone. One guy can blow people away with the bare minimum and another guy can flounder in mediocrity obsessing about midi and 10 other tone chasing gadgets. People should worry less about gear and more about being something on the guitar
If that’s really how you feel then why watch TH-cam channels about gear? I don’t disagree with you though. I like music and gear and my favorite thing is when the two come together to enhance my shows.
I see a lot of people using the attenuator while demonstrating the DI and I don’t understand why. Maybe you could clear this up for me. The attenuator is so that you can crank the amp gain while keeping the volume reasonable coming out of the speakers. But if you are using the DI out instead of the speakers, isn’t the DI volume control on the back of the amp doing the same thing in the DI to recording device signal path that the attenuator does in the amp to speakers signal path? Why use the attenuator when going direct out? Is it just that people are not muting the speakers when they demonstrate the DI, so they need to also attenuate those as well for their own hearing in the room?
Yes you are correct that they are essentially the same thing. When using the line out you can effectively attenuate by lowering the volume of the audio interface. I just find it easier to do it from the amp and that way if you need to listen to it in the room it will not be crazy loud.
another here been running a "real" twin for few decades and i love it...but... yeah the weight is a killer. normally only pedals are a MXR distortion+ and a boss chorus. that covers most things. also been using a mustang GTX100 this year, like it (its light) has a bit of punch. ive been looking at these tonemasters tho havent had a chance to try one yet. pretty sure ill get one just so i have two amps at a gig (one spare) and not have to lug the real thing. my back will thank me. (maybe the creme cabinet with the celestions version)
I actually played the real thing at a friends place last week. You should have seen me carry it from the basement to the living room. It was literally hilarious and miserable at the same time!!!
Há há, yeah I remember a gig in Camden I had to carry the twin up a not very wide enclosed wooden staircase on my own..and back down. Good review BTW opens some good questions.
Not too simple at all. It’s a Twin Reverb, it does everything a Tube Twin does and more. I always wanted to play shows with a Twin, but knew I was not willing to drag an 80 pound tube amp around. The Tone Master Twin Reverb was the answer to my dream.
Sounds great. I have a Tone Master Twin Reverb and have tired running the XLR into an M Audio audio interface into my IMac/Garageband. It is quiet but sounds noisy and still like a line in no matter what the cab sim is. Attenuator doesn't make difference. Any ideas? I love the amp and sound otherwise .
The attenuator doesn’t affect it. There is a level control on the back for the direct out. Make sure this is set as high as possible without clipping the interface.
@@aaronshortmusic I actually had this issue with another tone master and separate audio interface. Wondering if it is the computer or something in garageband that I am not setting correctly. Appreciate your input!
I bought the deluxe nice amp but not good in a band setting we have a 3 pc country group and my amp gets lost in the sound not even close to my twin and the louder I bring the volume up I lose bass and treble is all I hear
I feel like the solution may be to go into the house PA and monitors and use these as personal monitoring. That’s what I do with my modeler and Fender FR-12.
Hey Aaron .. Good review ... if you haven't come across him Lyle from Psionic Audio is worth checking out .. he is an Amp technician.. I wouldn't buy an amp unless he gave it the thumbs up ... T 😎 🎸 🇮🇪
I don't know; you're giving it great reviews for being what it says it is (but with some incredibly useful added features) but dissing it for not being what it doesn't claim to be. I think the Tone master Pro device meets your wants, but the amps are meant to be stand-alone products, ya know?
I’m just trying to see both sides. Funnily enough the TMP board and FR came out shortly after I made this video and they are more what I wanted. I do think the standalone amps were a genius idea though.
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I bought one of these directly from Fender several months ago. I've been playing tube Fender Twins since the 60's, and they all sound slightly different than each other. I learned to live with that. After playing the snot out of my Twin Tone Master, the speakers have finally broken in and this amp meets EVERY expectation I had . This amp is now my main go-to gigging amp. We play squeaky clean traditional country and this amp delivers in Aces. Clean, punchy, purdy and in your face loud.
Another great video with good advice and quality playing. Thankyou.
Thanks Aaron for your honest review. Got me thinking.🤔
Hi, an excellent demonstration of the Amp., it was clear and with a speech without resorting to very technical aspects it was understandable. Thks.
Thank you!
Cool video. Really good points and insights!
Thanks!
Great video and very helpful input.
Thanks!
Useful vid and review 👍🏼
One of the best reviews about tonemasters on youtube
Thank you!
I’ve been gigging a Fender Twin for years! However, I now just use a Headrush straight into front of house and use a fold back monitor. It’s an awesome sound and so convenient. Also, your “distortion” sound is my clean sound 😂
Lol yeah I meant drive not distortion! When you use the Headrush do you use the Twin model for your heavy tones or do you switch to a different model?
@@aaronshortmusic i generally use the twin. It sounds great cause you can completely crank the master, throw a tube screamer or similar in front of it and it just sounds awesome! It’s the one thing I could never actually do with my real twin cause I would probably deafen anyone within 100 meters 😂
@@officialWWM Yes I agree they sound amazing cranked!
It's supposed to be a replica. Adding anything would definitely require a name change. I just got the Tone Master Pro I'm connected to a Mackie mixer with KRK 5" V4 and the 8-inch sub sounds great. BTW I have the Line 6 Catalyst 200 you can add the hum lol. Maybe I will experiment with the HX Stomp on Tone Master Pro's 4 effects loops 2 are for stereo in.
Hi Aaron, I really enjoy your video's!
I sold my Blonde Twin TM, but it sounded really good. (Right now I'm enjoying the Fractal FM9 with a Redsound MF10) Maybe in the future I'll buy a version 2 TM. 🤞
I currently have a Mark 7 turn amp and the Quad Cortex. That suit me well but I would like to find the best way to amplify the digital stuff. The Tone Master could be a great option if it had a ‘power amp in’. I have not tried the Red Sound speakers yet.
@@aaronshortmusic Agree, a power amp in would be great.
The Redsound MF10 is a great frfr if you want more "amp in the room" feel with a modeler. If you can find one in de usa don't hesitate and try it! It's really great.
@@denniskrottje012 I will look for one. I have another option that I may be trying soon…
I saw a guy walk in with a twin reverb, plugged his guitar into a boss blues driver as an opening act and kicked ass with fantastic tone. One guy can blow people away with the bare minimum and another guy can flounder in mediocrity obsessing about midi and 10 other tone chasing gadgets. People should worry less about gear and more about being something on the guitar
If that’s really how you feel then why watch TH-cam channels about gear? I don’t disagree with you though. I like music and gear and my favorite thing is when the two come together to enhance my shows.
@@aaronshortmusic Because I'm a guitar junkie just like you and everyone else. I'm projecting lol
@@mikeb5372 LOL fair enough. Gear will never replace talent. It’s just fun and hopefully inspiring.
@@aaronshortmusic It's very fun and inspiring. With new gadgets I can spend hours upon hours playing
I have a tube twin but don't use it much. I take a Tech21 Blonde deluxe to gigs and run it straight into the mixer. Much easier.
Convenience is important.
I see a lot of people using the attenuator while demonstrating the DI and I don’t understand why. Maybe you could clear this up for me. The attenuator is so that you can crank the amp gain while keeping the volume reasonable coming out of the speakers. But if you are using the DI out instead of the speakers, isn’t the DI volume control on the back of the amp doing the same thing in the DI to recording device signal path that the attenuator does in the amp to speakers signal path? Why use the attenuator when going direct out? Is it just that people are not muting the speakers when they demonstrate the DI, so they need to also attenuate those as well for their own hearing in the room?
Yes you are correct that they are essentially the same thing. When using the line out you can effectively attenuate by lowering the volume of the audio interface. I just find it easier to do it from the amp and that way if you need to listen to it in the room it will not be crazy loud.
another here been running a "real" twin for few decades and i love it...but... yeah the weight is a killer. normally only pedals are a MXR distortion+ and a boss chorus. that covers most things. also been using a mustang GTX100 this year, like it (its light) has a bit of punch. ive been looking at these tonemasters tho havent had a chance to try one yet. pretty sure ill get one just so i have two amps at a gig (one spare) and not have to lug the real thing. my back will thank me. (maybe the creme cabinet with the celestions version)
I actually played the real thing at a friends place last week. You should have seen me carry it from the basement to the living room. It was literally hilarious and miserable at the same time!!!
Há há, yeah I remember a gig in Camden I had to carry the twin up a not very wide enclosed wooden staircase on my own..and back down. Good review BTW opens some good questions.
Not too simple at all. It’s a Twin Reverb, it does everything a Tube Twin does and more.
I always wanted to play shows with a Twin, but knew I was not willing to drag an 80 pound tube amp around.
The Tone Master Twin Reverb was the answer to my dream.
It’s a decent amp. I’m glad they made the FR-12, now I can have any amp I want when using the Quad Cortex.
Sounds great. I have a Tone Master Twin Reverb and have tired running the XLR into an M Audio audio interface into my IMac/Garageband. It is quiet but sounds noisy and still like a line in no matter what the cab sim is. Attenuator doesn't make difference. Any ideas? I love the amp and sound otherwise .
The attenuator doesn’t affect it. There is a level control on the back for the direct out. Make sure this is set as high as possible without clipping the interface.
@@aaronshortmusic ah yeah. I've tried that at different volumes and it's still quiet and kind of muffled. Lots of popping as well
@@eldeeds99 Sounds defective. I would open a warranty claim.
@@aaronshortmusic I actually had this issue with another tone master and separate audio interface. Wondering if it is the computer or something in garageband that I am not setting correctly. Appreciate your input!
@@eldeeds99 I’m not sure without seeing it in person.
I’d love to have a floor switch to change which pickups on my guitar, rather than the switch on the instrument itself
That’s a great idea.
Is the amp playable with some dirt without pedals at home at the lowest attenuator setting?
Yes it breaks up nicely when attenuated and pushed hard. If I was to get another I would get the deluxe version.
@@aaronshortmusic Thanks mate. Torn between the two currently. The deluxe seems the most versatile of the lot of tone masters.
@@efstathioszavvos4878 Yes. I would go with that one.
I bought the deluxe nice amp but not good in a band setting we have a 3 pc country group and my amp gets lost in the sound not even close to my twin and the louder I bring the volume up I lose bass and treble is all I hear
I feel like the solution may be to go into the house PA and monitors and use these as personal monitoring. That’s what I do with my modeler and Fender FR-12.
This amp opens up only over 5.5 on the volume. Set attenuation as needed. Thank me later.
Hey Aaron .. Good review ... if you haven't come across him Lyle from Psionic Audio is worth checking out .. he is an Amp technician.. I wouldn't buy an amp unless he gave it the thumbs up ...
T 😎 🎸 🇮🇪
Thanks! I’ll check it out but I’m more interested in weight and tone than what’s ‘under the hood’.
@@aaronshortmusic he usually gives them a good sound check as well .. 😎
Enjoy your weekend.. 😎
I don't know; you're giving it great reviews for being what it says it is (but with some incredibly useful added features) but dissing it for not being what it doesn't claim to be. I think the Tone master Pro device meets your wants, but the amps are meant to be stand-alone products, ya know?
I’m just trying to see both sides. Funnily enough the TMP board and FR came out shortly after I made this video and they are more what I wanted. I do think the standalone amps were a genius idea though.
Worst review Ive ever heard just go to the next review trust he takes somthing like 10 mins to tell you this is not a metal amp.
Thank you for watching!
That's because it is not a metal amp.