NAD Fender content
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Big Flannel
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Those amps have A LOT of headroom! I've seen good deals on the bay occasionally but I think people tend to hang on to these.
Fender got it right with this one.
Those amps have A LOT of headroom! I've seen good deals on the bay occasionally but I think people tend to hang on to these.
Fender got it right with this one.
Dr. Vegetable
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Nice score! I see you got the foot switch, too.
I have not yet been lucky enough to add a 212R to my arsenal. I think it would pair well with my Twin.
How does it sound when you push it with a Metal Zone?
Nice score! I see you got the foot switch, too.
I have not yet been lucky enough to add a 212R to my arsenal. I think it would pair well with my Twin.
How does it sound when you push it with a Metal Zone?
Chris of Arabia
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Re: NAD Fender content
Do these have an option to hook up an extension cab? That would sound monstrous...
Do these have an option to hook up an extension cab? That would sound monstrous...
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: NAD Fender content
It is just an all-around great general purpose amp like most Fenders. I get a great classic rock, blues and jazz tone out of it.
Djent heaven. If I really crank the gain on the Metal Zone the amp really sings. I haven’t tried it out with the Soul Food yet but I am expecting great things.
There is no external out I am thinking about taking it to an amp tech and having it modded for one. Fender makes a great FM series cabinet I already have one I can’t wait to match these babies together.
I am so happy with the tone I am thinking about getting a second one so I can go stereo.
It is just an all-around great general purpose amp like most Fenders. I get a great classic rock, blues and jazz tone out of it.
Djent heaven. If I really crank the gain on the Metal Zone the amp really sings. I haven’t tried it out with the Soul Food yet but I am expecting great things.
There is no external out I am thinking about taking it to an amp tech and having it modded for one. Fender makes a great FM series cabinet I already have one I can’t wait to match these babies together.
I am so happy with the tone I am thinking about getting a second one so I can go stereo.
Agileguy_101
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Re: NAD Fender content
I have heard of people saying they got better tones oh of that little Fender than a Diesel or Solano.
I have heard of people saying they got better tones oh of that little Fender than a Diesel or Solano.
Big Flannel
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The boutique amp market is a sham. If you can't play it with an FM212, you can't play it at all
The boutique amp market is a sham. If you can't play it with an FM212, you can't play it at all
Dr. Vegetable
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There is a guy in Billerica who specializes in modding Fenders. "Fender Bender" is the name he goes by. I got his card from the bulletin board at the local GC. I think if anyone could bring that thing to the next level for you, he can.
If you are going to run stereo, make sure you separate the amps by 15 - 20 feet. I also find it useful to run them out-of-phase with one another. It will mess with your head!
There is a guy in Billerica who specializes in modding Fenders. "Fender Bender" is the name he goes by. I got his card from the bulletin board at the local GC. I think if anyone could bring that thing to the next level for you, he can.
If you are going to run stereo, make sure you separate the amps by 15 - 20 feet. I also find it useful to run them out-of-phase with one another. It will mess with your head!
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
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PM me his number I want to know if he can also do the gain stage mod that a lot of people do to the FM212s.
PM me his number I want to know if he can also do the gain stage mod that a lot of people do to the FM212s.
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Animal
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Re: NAD Fender content
Cool score, one of my neighbours gets a wicked Winger tone from one of those. Every evening I can hear him wailing on Under One Condition for hours on end. He has a few posters of Kip in his bedroom, though that's not really related to guitar tone.
Cool score, one of my neighbours gets a wicked Winger tone from one of those. Every evening I can hear him wailing on Under One Condition for hours on end. He has a few posters of Kip in his bedroom, though that's not really related to guitar tone.
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Big Flannel
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I always wondered how Winger got their tones. Now I know! Thanks.
I always wondered how Winger got their tones. Now I know! Thanks.
Dr. Vegetable
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Re: NAD Fender content
I did some research using the google and you may be interested to know that your amp is the coveted all-black version - not the silver face. The darker grill cloth used on this model is preferred by players because it is highly resistant to beer stains.
I did some research using the google and you may be interested to know that your amp is the coveted all-black version - not the silver face. The darker grill cloth used on this model is preferred by players because it is highly resistant to beer stains.
Big Flannel
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I heard the black grill cloth gives the speaker a darker sound.
I heard the black grill cloth gives the speaker a darker sound.
Animal
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On the flip-side, it will show up other stains quite easily if all of your "buddies" come round for a play. :smokin:
On the flip-side, it will show up other stains quite easily if all of your "buddies" come round for a play. :smokin:
Kais
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I bought this same exact amp in 2005, and I just traded it a few months ago in 2013. So to say I've spent time with it is an understatement.
The drive and more drive channels are not bad, you will be able to find some useable tones. With that said, those 2 channels aren't that great either, I always preferred my rat or big muff. But that's probably not why you bought this amp in the first place. The spring reverb is pretty nice, exactly what you'd expect from this unit. And the cleans are fantastic. Imho the speakers are not good, do not have a good bass response. Maybe my explorer is overly bassy, but I would always get that unusable woolfy-ness. So if you get a chance, I'd change those 2 out.
I bought this same exact amp in 2005, and I just traded it a few months ago in 2013. So to say I've spent time with it is an understatement.
The drive and more drive channels are not bad, you will be able to find some useable tones. With that said, those 2 channels aren't that great either, I always preferred my rat or big muff. But that's probably not why you bought this amp in the first place. The spring reverb is pretty nice, exactly what you'd expect from this unit. And the cleans are fantastic. Imho the speakers are not good, do not have a good bass response. Maybe my explorer is overly bassy, but I would always get that unusable woolfy-ness. So if you get a chance, I'd change those 2 out.
SongsForTheDeaf
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nice!! I love older solid state Fender stuff!
I heard these combos are crazy loud too
nice!! I love older solid state Fender stuff!
I heard these combos are crazy loud too
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
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I passed on two silvers and waited until I found the black. The craftsmanship during the black era was a bit better IMO. No slam to those of you that have the silver.
I passed on two silvers and waited until I found the black. The craftsmanship during the black era was a bit better IMO. No slam to those of you that have the silver.
Big Flannel
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Check the serial number to make sure the face plate wasn't replaced. A friend of mine picked one up that the owner swapped the face of. He was ****ed off.
Check the serial number to make sure the face plate wasn't replaced. A friend of mine picked one up that the owner swapped the face of. He was ****ed off.
