Fender Tone Master Pro review – Fender takes the amp modeler and multi-effects crown

Fender jumps into the lead of the modeling preamp race with a floor unit that's steeped in the brand's DNA and presents heaps of amp sounds and effects in an easy-to-use package

Fender Tone Master Pro
(Image: © Future / Phil Barker)

Guitar World Verdict

Fender might be late to the amp modeling floor party, but that slow start pays off with a unit that is quite possibly the best in its class and price point.

Pros

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    Classic Fender amps and a whole lot more.

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    First officially licensed model of the EVH 5150 III head.

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    Solid build and so well designed – this is easy to use.

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    Brilliant touch screen display.

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    Rear panel has all the connectivity you’re ever need.

Cons

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    Doesn't do profiling but could that be an update in future?

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Before Fender made guitars, they made amplifiers, with a heritage stretching all the way back to the ‘Woody’ designs of 1946 and even further, if you count the amps Leo made under the K&F brand during his short partnership with Clayton ‘Doc’ Kauffman.

Ever since, the company that can arguably claim to have invented the first proper guitar amplifier has continued to innovate, not just with valves, but solid state and digital technologies too. 

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Nick Guppy

Nick Guppy was Guitarist magazine's amp guru for over 20 years. He built his first valve amplifier at the age of 12 and bought, sold and restored many more, with a particular interest in Vox, Selmer, Orange and tweed-era Fenders, alongside Riveras and Mark Series Boogies. When wielding a guitar instead of soldering iron, he enjoyed a diverse musical career playing all over the UK, including occasional stints with theatre groups, orchestras and big bands as well as power trios and tributes. He passed away suddenly in April 2024, leaving a legacy of amplifier wisdom behind him.