The fender supersonic 22 combo amp is a dualchannel workhorse fit for the stage or studio, with vintage fender clean and drive tones on two switchable voices as well as a second burn channel thats capable of serious highgain distortion. Based on a fender deluxe reverb platform, yet hotrodded, this is the real hot rod. It sounds very clean and fendery, with also saturated and high gain tones as well. The supersonic 22 is a favorite combo for many electric guitarists. Look on guitar centers used gear site i bought my supersonic 22 from there mint cond. Without opening up the chassis, or even trying to ground the redwhite rcas that connect the reverb pan i isolated just about everything to the reverb section. Fender supersonic 22 vs 60 combo vs 60 head the gear page. Does anyone have a tube layout chartschematic that i could refer to.
I got my hands on the new supersonic 60 schematic and noticed there was only about 10 changes in parts values between the original amp i have and the new supersonic 60 amp i did the changes and the difference is night and day. For live players, it satisfies the need for classic, clean fender tones. If you need an amp that can be used for a wide range of gigs and cover an equally wide range of sounds, the fender supersonic 22 could be just what you need the fender supersonic 22 guitar amplifier is another entry from the renowned guitar and amp maker in the competitive lowcost, lowwattage amplifier market. Designed by bruce zinky as a project for the fender custom shop, the amplifier later.
Page 5 supersonic22 this is the model name for warranty claims service notes heater wiring from tube sockets v3 thru v8 in chassis removal is accomplished by first order to remove the main pcb assembly. It has an eminencebuilt fender lightning 12 8ohm speaker. It combines similar tones found in the deluxereverb with an added drive. The supersonic is a great amp i have been playing for 35 years now and i have been fixing amps for 24 years. The supersonic 22 combo delivers this versatility with the organic feel and moderate output power of the legendary. Its with footswitchcables and a cover still in the plastic. I wanted the 22 as i thought the clean channel will break up at a reasonable level like my deluxe. I dont own one, but ive play on the 22 and the 60 quite a number of times. Grab the guitar remote and zoom to today, and youve got the brandspanking new fender supersonic 22. With 22 watts of 6v6 valve power, the supersonic 22 has been designed to cover a large range of tonal bases in a format thats easily shifted form car boot to stage floor.
Quote by blompcube its so cool to hate gibson, even. I wish there was more to choose from in the 3540 watt 1 volume range. Have a question about the fender supersonic 22 combo but cannot find the answer in the user manual. Recommendation substitute for fender supersonic 22. The two channels of the supersonic, named vintage and burn, take you form the glassy, three dimensional cleans youd expect from an all valve fender combo right through to. Fender tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Fender supersonic 22 22w electric guitar tube amplifier amp seafoam green. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. And while the supersonic 22 is capable of heavily saturated tube distortion and sustain, it never masks the tonal character of your guitar. The fender supersonic is a complex design for a 60 watt amp. Departments guitars guitar amps amp tube combo fender fender supersonic 22 blond.
A 12 inch, 8 ohm 50 watt fender lightning bolt speaker by eminence. Jun 24, 2010 the fender supersonic 22 is a hot little amp. This 22 watt combo with classic spring reverb and 6v6 power tubes uses the deluxe reverb power platform. Is the 22 using a solidstate effects loop vs a tube buffered loop on the 60. Super sonic 22 tube layout diagram discussion in amp input normal or bright. The fender supersonic 22 guitar amplifier is another entry from the renowned guitar and amp maker in the competitive lowcost, lowwattage amplifier market.
A 22watt, two channel tube amp producing classic fender clean tones, molten highgain tones and every shade of overdrive in between. Genuine fender mustang ii 40 watt modeling guitar amplifier in as new condition the 40watt fender mustang ii v2 1 x 12. So im in between the new vox ac30c2 and the fender supersonic 22. But the sum of those descriptions add up to something unique in the fender amplifier lineup. Ive learned my lesson here, next time i need tubes replaced. Its a more portable, lowtomedium volume option for anyone who finds the 60watters roar a little too much.
Welcome to musicdungeon, you are bidding on a great piece. Fender supersonic 22 guitar amp head the supersonic 22 head offers the exact same features as the popular combo version, which is based on the classic deluxe reverb power design. Vox ac30c2 and fender supersonic 22 ultimate guitar. I use a fender vvri and its a great small amp for surf. Supersonic amplifiers are the favorite tool of pro guitarists in many different musical genres who love to create glorious fender clean tones and expressive modern highgain tones with one nononsense tube amp.
I know this thing only came out in 2006, but how in the heck can you work on it without a schematic. This is the company that gave us such beloved and time. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Nov 02, 2016 22 watt, all tube, 6v6 powered, two channel, 12 combo amplifier with organic cascading gain stage, effects loop and spring reverb. Jun 24, 2010 grab the guitar remote and zoom to today, and youve got the brandspanking new fender supersonic 22.
Utilization fender supersonic 22 22w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp features. This 22watt combo with classic spring reverb and 6v6 power tubes uses the deluxe reverb power platform. Does anyone have a tube layout chart schematic that i could refer to. Super sonic 22 tube layout diagram fender stratocaster. I currently have the vox ac15cc1 and although i really like the tone i feel like i. Introducing the fender supersonic 22 vcustom limited, available exclusively at. I own a fender supersonic 22, and it is one of the best amps ever made. Fender supersonic 22 electric guitar tube amplifier amp. Perfect for stage and studio, the 1x12 supersonic 22 combo delivers this versatility with the organic feel and moderate power of the classic deluxe reverb amp. Perhaps the users of can help you answer your question. Supersonic amps are the favorites of pro guitarists in many genres who love glorious fender clean tone and expressive modern highgain from one no nonsense. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Fender supersonic schematic its not listed on fenders site and an email to customer service has been unanswered for a week.
First off, i gotta say that this amp probably makes my top10 list of all time. Fender supersonic schematic its not listed on fender s site and an email to customer service has been unanswered for a week. This limited edition supersonic 22 combo amp combines eyecatching twotone orange and black vinyl with the classic midrange crunch of a 12 celestion greenback speakermaking it stylishly ideal for stage and studio alike. It is supposedly based on the delexe reverb platform.
I ordered my supersonic 22 from thomann in january and though i love the amp to bits, reliability seems to be its achil. Plug the junior straight in, set gain 1 on 5, gain 2 at 10, a little bass and plenty of treble and mids, master at 4, and you instantly have the steve jonesjohnny thunders singing crunch. Its exactly the same amp as the fender super sonic 112 combo blondeoxblood but with a black pepper finish. The vcustom ltd name derives from custom upgrades found both inside and out. The 22 combo uses 3 12ax7 and 2 12at7 preamp tubes. Fender supersonic 22 22watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp.
This 22watt combo ampwhich comes with either a blackandsilver covering or fenders 1961 blonde textured vinyl with oxblood grill clothhas ivory radio knobs and the old 60s fender logo. The 60 combo uses 6 12ax7 and 2 12at7 preamp tubes. May 22, 2012 introducing the fender supersonic 22 vcustom limited, available exclusively at. Effects loop with separate send and return level controls. I play lots of 70s 80s rock and the drive channel just sounds small and weightless. Is the fender supersonic 22 still a great amplifier. The 22 is the new addition to the supersonic family. I settled on a used 22 watt supersonic combo, as the title of my post says, and its amazing. Sep 30, 2010 the 22 is the new addition to the supersonic family.
To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Service manual supersonic 22 this is the model name for warranty claims pn 2160000000 black 120v pn 2160000400 blonde 120v service manual fender musical instruments corp. I can find them for almost all other fender amps except the ss22. View and download fender supersonic 22 service manual online. Fender supersonic 22 fsr combo amp twotone blackened.
The fender prosonic guitar amplifier was produced by fender musical instruments from 1996 to 2002. Ive had a fender supersonic 22 head for a little over 18 months thats been a noisy little bastard the whole time. This is the fender supersonic 22 electric guitar tube amplifier in limited edition seafoam green. Houston, tx area the first mod i would do is make it tweed just kidding. The connection is more complete with, to the rear panel, adjustable effects loop send and return, an outlet and a preamp entry, an additional hp socket, a socket for the footswitch, power and standby. A fender supersonic 60 behaves itself again valve tube. In 2006, we saw the new fender amps, dubbed supersonic, with 60 watts under the hood and available in head or combo version. While it was a decent amp i think theres better for surf. Get the guaranteed best price on tube guitar amplifier heads like the fender supersonic 22 22w tube guitar amp head at musicians friend.
It has 10 valves, comprising of 2 x ecc81 12at7, 6x ecc83 12ax7, and 2x 6l6 output valves. The clean sounds are extremely good but still very punchy and full sounding, and the gain channel or whatever they call it on the amp is probably the best gain heavy fender sound ive heard. Also note on the schematic there are different values for the head and combos. Recent fender guitar amp schematics javascript is disabled on your browser. In 2010 we see a combo version of 22 watts, sharing characteristics of its older brother. Available in head and combo versions, the prosonic featured several departures in design from traditional fender amplifiers such as the bassman, twin reverb, and deluxe reverb. I did some internet research and discovered that fender had issued a factory recall to fix problems in the ss 22. I also have a peavey classic 30 great amp, but my supersonic is less boxy and more fendery its all i play now. A limited run of this beautiful amp is now available while supplies last. The power section is based loosely around the nowlegendary midsixties deluxe reverb.
I heard a guy recently using a super sonic 22 and it sounded great, however he was playing chicago style blues. By filling in the form below, your question will appear below the manual of the fender supersonic 22 combo. Super sonic 22 tube layout diagram discussion in amp input normal or bright started by larryjm, jul 1, 2016. Fender supersonic 22 22w tube guitar amp head black. It reacts to your touch and breaks up musically at. With heavily saturated tube distortion and sustain, its 22watt dualchannel design delivers unmis. Can anybody tell me the differences between the latest gen fender supersonic. Dec 23, 20 the awesome fender supersonic 22 gets even more awesome.
I also have a peavey classic 30 great amp, but my supersonic is less boxy and more fender y its all i play now. The awesome fender supersonic 22 gets even more awesome. It is an interesting color that will stick out on stage like a sore thumb. Ask a question about the fender supersonic 22 combo. Today i deliver on the promised supersonic speaker shootout. Ive been searching online all morning with no luck. The manual is not necessary, really can not get any easier. Supersonic amps are the favorites of pro guitarists in many genres who love glorious fender clean tone and expressive modern highgain from one nononsense tube amp. Supersonic amps are highgain, highperforming tonal powerhouses.
Fender supersonic 22 2channel 22watt 1x12 guitar reverb. Whether youre looking for searing classic rock leads or gutbusting alternative riffs, supersonic is there with the overdrive capability that will take your tone over the edge. I have an opportunity to get a fender supersonic 60 watt at about the same price as a 22. It reacts to your touch and breaks up musically at manageable volumes.
The bias setting determines the wattage dissipated by the outputs tubes. It is an alltube combo, copiously driven, preamp section, a mix8 lamps 12ax7 and 12at7. And while the supersonic 22 is capable of heavily saturated tube distortion and sustain. The owner purchased the amp last year and has now been diagnosed with cancer and selling off some gear. With the fender supersonic 22 combo, i need no pedals.
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