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Fender Vibro-King

A high-end, hand-wired Fender combo with three 10-inch speakers and a fat, warm clean tone. The Vibro-King combines Fender sparkle with extra midrange warmth and a lush vibrato circuit. Gary Clark Jr.'s primary amp, delivering the foundation for his modern blues tone.

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Recipes using this gear

Blak and Blu cover8 blocks
Bright LightsGary Clark Jr.Blak and Blu · 2012See the chain →

Field notes on the Fender Vibro-King

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Gear Lab9 min read

Fender Deluxe Reverb vs. Fender ToneMaster: Do the Same Settings Sound the Same?

The ToneMaster Deluxe Reverb costs $200 less than the tube original. We put both on the same amp stand, dialed in identical settings, and listened. Here's where they agree — and where they don't.

By Hank Presswood
Gear Lab9 min read

PRS Silver Sky vs. Fender Strat: Which Gets Closer to the Mayer Clean Tone?

A side-by-side tone comparison of the PRS Silver Sky and Fender American Professional II Strat through a clean amp, specifically for John Mayer-style clean tones.

By Margot Thiessen
Settings Guides18 min read

Fender Deluxe Reverb Settings: Finding Every Sweet Spot on a 22-Watt Legend

The essential Fender Deluxe Reverb settings for clean tones, edge-of-breakup, crunch, and pedal platform — plus the differences between the original and the '65 reissue, and how settings translate to modelers.

By Hank Presswood