Fender Announces Dyna-Touch Amp Series

Dyna-Touch Stage 160

July 24, 1999 -- Fender will introduce an entire new line of affordable solid state amplifiers with the Dyna-Touch series. Rather than using "tube" euphorisms to hide behind the fact that its amplifiers are solid state, Fender has spent hundreds of hours in Research & Development to make its solid state fell and sound good. The Dyna-Touch amps are a completely new range of the most toneful, affordable, reliable, feature-packed solid state amps ever.

The new Dyna-Touch Stage 160(TM) is a top of the line amplifier that overflows with raw power and professional features. When the situation calls for a loud amplifier that won't compromise your tone. The three channels on the Stage 160 are engineered to provide loads of crystal-clean headroom and a raucous and bluesy middle ground. For that extra kick, the Stage 160 also features a 'take no prisoners' More Drive circuit.

Features and specifications of the Stage 160 include: 160 Watts; two Celestion(R) G12-T100 speakers; and three channel operation (Normal, Drive, More Drive). The normal channel has volume, treble, mid, bass and reverb controls, while the drive channel features gain, volume, treble, mid, bass, reverb, EFX loop and balanced line out controls. The 2-button, 3-function footswitch is included. Dimensions are: 18.5"H x 26.1"W x 10.3"D. Weight is 53 lbs. United States MSRP is $729.99.

Befitting its name, the new Stage 100 can deliver in a variety of performance situations. A full 100 Watts and a Celestion(R) G-12 T100 speaker can carry any room. In addition, the Stage 100 offers the added versatility of three channels, independent EQ and reverb controls, and touch sensitive dynamic response.

Additional features and specifications include: Three channel operation with Normal, Drive and More Drive channels; volume, treble, mid, bass and reverb controls for the Normal channel; gain, volume, treble, mid, bass, reverb, EFX loop; balanced line out and external speaker out for the Drive channel. A 2-button, 3-function footswitch is included. Dimensions are: 17.5"H x 22.4"W x 10.2"D. Weight is 42 lbs. United States MSRP is $629.99.

In the 90 Watt range, Fender introduces the Deluxe 90. Once again, the Deluxe 90 offers the versatility of three channels: Normal, Drive and More Drive. The Celestion(R) G12 T100 speaker allows plenty of headroom for clean tones at higher volumes, grinding crunch with its Drive options, and features the full-tilt dynamics of Fender's More Drive circuit.

Additional features and Specifications of the Deluxe 90 are: volume, treble, mid and bass controls for the Normal channel; and gain, volume, treble, mid, bass, Master reverb and EFX loop controls for the Drive channel. The 2-button, 3-function footswitch is included. Dimensions are: 16.5"H x 20.6"W x 9"D. Weight is 33 lbs. United State MSRP id $529.99.

And then there's the new mid-sized amplifier, the Princeton 65. The Princeton's Normal channel captures Fender's trademark responsive, swirling tone, while the Lead channel offers up simply ferocious overtones and a whole bunch of fun. This is one gig-worthy, medium powered amp that acts a lot bigger than it looks!

Features and specifications for the Princeton 65 are: 65 Watts with one (1) 12" Fender Special Design speaker; volume, treble and bass controls for the Normal and Lead channels; Fender Reverb; EFX loop; dual inputs; and external speaker jack. The 1 -button footswitch is optional. Dimensions are: 16.5"H x 18.75"W x 9"D. Weight is 28 lbs. United States MSRP is $399.99.

In the small amplifier range is the Champion 30. If the formula calls for a powerful, toneful portable amplifier, the Champion 30 is the key ingredient. For rehearsal, home recording, or jamming with your buddies, the Champion 30 gives you that always classic, cool Fender Tone in a smaller package.

Features and specifications for the Champion 30 are: 30 Watts RMS through a 10" Fender Special Design speaker-, Dual footswitch selectable channels; Fender Reverb; dual inputs; and external speaker jack. Dimensions are: 15.5"H x 17"W x 8.25"H. Weight is 25 lbs. United States MSRP is $299.99.

And finally, Fender offers the Bullet Reverb(TM). Classic Fender tone and style come in this new 15 Watt practice amp. A small amp with a big sound, the Bullet Reverb's external speaker-out line will work with any 8ohm enclosure, giving you the ease of portability.

Features and specifications of the Bullet reverb are: 15 Watts through an 8" Fender Special Design speaker; dual selectable channels; global treble, mid, bass and reverb controls; Normal volume; independent Drive channel with volume and gain controls; and an external speaker-out jack. Dimensions are: 12.4"H x 13.3"W x 7.1 "D. Weight is 15 lbs. United States MSRP is $199.99.

For more information, visit Fender's web site at www.fender.com.