Fender Ultimate Chorus DSP 2-Channel 2 x 65-Watt 2x12" Stereo Solid State Guitar Combo with Onboard Effects

Main Specifications

Power Output: 130 watts total (2 independent 65-watt channels).

Speakers: Two 12-inch Eminence or Fender-designed speakers.

Channels: Two channels (Normal clean and Overdrive/Drive).

Weight: 47 pounds.

Inputs: Dual inputs that can split the guitar signal into a true stereo output across both speakers.

Key Features

Onboard DSP: Includes built-in digital effects like delay, reverb, and modulation (chorus, flange).

Stereo Chorus: Famous for a wide, lush stereo chorus sound that pans across the two speakers.

Footswitch: Usually paired with a multi-button footswitch to control channels and effects remotely.

Effects Loop: Features stereo and mono effects loops for external pedals.

Tone and Performance

Clean Tone: Offers a glassy, crystal-clear Fender tone that stays clean even at very high volumes.

Overdrive: The solid-state distortion can sound thin or fizzy at low volumes, but improves when the amp is pushed.

Loudness: Provides massive headroom and stage-ready volume suitable for gigging.

Personal Review:

I bought this to keep up with my rhythm guitarist’s Fender Hot Rod tube combo, and it did the job credibly. The speakers show their age a little bit at higher volumes, but they’re still perfectly decent. I was never much for onboard effects, but the chorus on this model is actually really decent. I’m only getting rid of this because I’ve moved to FRFR amplifier format. The price I feel like is more than fair for what you get.