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FenderSuper-Sonic 22 22W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

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Fender Super-Sonic 22 22W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

22-watt 6V6 tube combo with separate clean and high-gain voices in black. For players wanting two usable channels in one amp.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Small to mid-size club gigs without micing the cab
  • Recording where early power-tube breakup is the goal
  • Players who want gain onboard rather than from pedals

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone needing a light amp to carry solo to gigs
  • Apartment players who can't push 22 watts
  • Shoppers looking for an inexpensive first tube amp

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Fender Super-Sonic 22 22W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black construction detail

Detail 01

Two 6V6 power tubes

6V6s saturate earlier and softer than 6L6s, so you get drive without stadium volume.

Detail 02

22 watts through one 12-inch speaker

Enough for a live drummer up close; not a lot of clean headroom on a loud stage.

Detail 03

Three 12AX7 and two 12AT7 preamp tubes

Enough gain stages for two independent channels plus reverb and the driver section.

Detail 04

40 lbs

Solidly in two-hand carry territory. Plan for a dolly or a helper on stairs.

Detail 05

24 inches wide, 8.5 inches deep

Shallow cabinet, so it throws forward rather than filling the room from behind you.

Detail 06

Black covering

Cosmetic. Identical amp and price to the blonde version.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Plan for a replacement tube set and bias service over the amp's life
  2. 02Confirm whether a footswitch is included before relying on channel switching
  3. 03Let the amp cool before transport; hot tubes are fragile
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it cover clean and dirty in one amp?

Yes, that's the design — a clean Fender voice and a separate higher-gain voice, so you don't need an overdrive pedal for basic dirt.

02Will 22 watts keep up with a drummer?

In a club or rehearsal room, yes. On a loud outdoor stage without PA support you'll run out of clean headroom.

03Black or blonde — is there any difference?

Only the covering. Same circuit, same speaker, same 40-pound weight, same price.

04Is this a good first tube amp?

It's capable but priced at the professional end. A cheaper tube combo will teach you the same lessons for less money.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
40
Dimensions
17-1/3 inchH x 24 inchW x 8-1/2 inchD
1 detailsOther
Tubes
2 - 6V6, 3 - 12AX7, 2 - 12AT7

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