Automatic SE & GT Amps
July 11, 1997
Meet the Automatic SE and Automatic GT, two unique new amplifier
personalities from Fender. Both of these 25-watt amplifiers are similarly Fender in
design and reliability, but can display radically different tonal personalities
depending on the style of music.
Featuring classic Fender tones from clean to overdrive, the SE's tonal
range responds to fit into a number of musical environments, while the GT grinds
and wails with extended high and low frequencies wherever it goes. The SE retains
the classic look of its predecessors while the GT rebels with a different look from
previous era models.
Both amplifiers feature five push button selectable channels, with tone
choices ranging from "Fender clean" to "Mega-apocalypse" at the touch of a
button. Five preset tones are standard: Fender Clean, Studio Clean, Crunch,
Overdrive and Solo Lead. An optional footswitch allows players to flow easily
from any preset tone to Solo Lead.
In line with their non-traditional characteristics, hieroglyphics were
chosen to denote each channel selection rather than numbers. Additionally, both
amps boast chorus, Fender reverb, pickup compensation switches that
accommodate single coil pickups and humbuckers, CD/tape inputs and
headphone jacks.
"Five distinct timbres created by the Fender Tone team at the touch of a
push button, plus Chorus and Fender Reverb for around $300.00 MSRP -- the
Automatics are two of the coolest, most versatile amps going for practice or
small gigs," noted Shane Nicholas, Fender amp product specialist.
For more information, visit their web site at www.fender.com. | 
