Fender G-DEC 30

[beachjammer]

So I've been looking for a new little practice combo. I currently have a Roland Cube XL but was wanting something with that Fender jangle to it. I was seriously looking at the Fender Vibro Champ XD when I ran across the Fender G-DEC 30 watt combo. I listened to some clips, did some reading, found a good deal on one and ordered it. Should be here next week. Anybody here use one or have any comments/suggestions on them?

[charvelguy]

I think they're cool amps. I've not demo one myself, but, like you, after listening and watching, Ive been kinda on the edge of purchasing. This or a soldano super champ. Two similar but different animals. Last thing I need though at this moment.

[beachjammer]

What sold me was the recording capabilities and jam tracks all within the amp. My singer and I have been talking about doing some duo type stuff and this seems like it'd work well for that. Plus you can get them for $168 off evilbay brand new! The Vibro Champ I was looking at was $149 which is also a steal. Honestly thought about getting them both but I'm amp poor if you know what I mean. This just seemed like it'd be a really cool practice tool not to mention that the video of Eric Johnson playing through one sold me hook, line and sinker!

[DonP]

I have the smaller one and I agree it seems like a great practice tool. My old one has a known issue with the dial wheel that many say Fender should recall.

[RacerX]

These are made in China and are fairly cheap and I've heard lots about reliability issues. These factors have made me keep my Benjamins, however I really like the jam track aspect of the G-DECs. beachjammer, please keep us informed on your new amp - I'll be very interested in reading of your experiences.

[beachjammer]

Will do! I'll give a review once I get it and have messed with it some.

[Twitch]

Dont know about the GDecs, but IMHO, avoid the Mustang series, eww.

[beachjammer]

I got my G-Dec in and love it! This little amp is so fun! The tones are really good but you can tell they are modeled. Not a big deal. Digital sounding tone is to be expected. The jam tracks are great as are the tones they assign to the tracks. There's loads of options that I haven't even touched yet. Probably the best $168 I ever spent as far as gear goes.