You don’t need me to tell you that Fender amps are among the most coveted combos in the guitar world. They’re iconic in sound and look – but they don’t come cheap. Unless, of course, it’s Black Friday, and you don’t mind downsizing to a Mini Deluxe for the silly-low price of $29 at Amazon.
OK, so you’re not going to be plugging into this diminutive beauty at your next rehearsal, but its one-watt output, delivered via a 2” speaker, will give you enough volume for your bedroom/office/dorm.
Crucially, it looks the part. The chrome control panel, chickenhead knobs, dogbone handle… It’s all present and correct, topped off by a Texas Red finish and classic grille cloth.
Heck, even if you don’t intend to use the thing, this is a cute decorative piece to have around the house, and makes a great Christmas gift for any guitarist.
Of course, we would encourage you to plug in, and you should know that the Mini Deluxe is powered by a 9V battery – which is included – or a 9V power supply. There’s also a headphone output for silent practice, plus Tone, Volume and Gain controls, so you can get a bit of breakup going, too.
I reviewed the similarly spec’d Mini Twin Amp a few years back, and had a great time with it. The tones are fun, and the attention to detail is pretty remarkable for an amp this size. It can make a handy recording companion, too.
The Mini Deluxe isn’t going to sound as big as an actual Deluxe (which start at $949), but underestimate these mini amps at your peril: mic’d up, they can be just the thing to cut through the mix on your next track – just ask Juliana Hatfield.
This is one of the most irresistible deals we’ve seen this Black Friday, so we don’t expect this cute combo to hang around long – head over to Amazon to snap it up before it’s gone.
For more Big F bargains this Cyber Weekend, check out our guide to Black Friday Fender deals, and pop over to our epic guide to Black Friday guitar deals for all the latest offers.
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