The Tone Master Princeton Reverb captures the sound and feel of one of the most recorded amps in history -- without the weight, maintenance, or volume constraints of a tube amp. Fender's digital modeling is so convincing here that even experienced tube snobs do a double-take. The spring reverb and vibrato sound lush and authentic, and the amp responds dynamically to your pick attack and volume knob just like a real tube Princeton.

What really sets the Tone Master apart is the built-in power attenuator. You can dial the output down to a fraction of a watt for bedroom playing while keeping that pushed, harmonically rich tone. At full tilt, it has the volume and presence to hold its own on stage. The lightweight design makes load-in painless, and the XLR output sends a speaker-emulated signal straight to the board. For players who want that Princeton magic in a practical, modern package, this is remarkably well done.