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Post subject: Fender PRO 200 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:17 pm
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Does anyone know where these are made?


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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:22 pm
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I couldn't seem to find it on the pics of the amp or google search, but I suspect, judging by where the rest of Fender amps are made, it's China, Indonesia, or Mexico. Probably Indonesia, since that's where the new series of Rumbles are made, I do believe. Mine from the second generation was made in China. It seems mostly the new tube amps are made in Mexico. Bassmans, Twins, and all of that stuff.

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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:48 pm
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I couldn't seem to find it on the pics of the amp or google search, but I suspect, judging by where the rest of Fender amps are made, it's China, Indonesia, or Mexico. Probably Indonesia, since that's where the new series of Rumbles are made, I do believe. Mine from the second generation was made in China. It seems mostly the new tube amps are made in Mexico. Bassmans, Twins, and all of that stuff.

I've heard they are made in Mexico, but have not been able to substantiate this.


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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:31 pm
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I gave it a try but, like you fellows, I was unable to determine country of origin/manufacture/assembly.

What I did find were several review videos, in one of which I caught a very brief glimpse of the bottom of the amp where there appeared to be an information label. I'm thinking the info might be found there. The glimpse occurs at roughly 0:35 in the video but it does not last long enough or show enough detail for me to determine anything significant.

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As a side note, my Genz Benz has the same kick-out tilt-back prop on the bottom and it is very useful on stage.

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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:40 pm
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Went back to that video and took a screen shot and blew it up.
Not much to learn here.


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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
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The lower right corner of the screen shot looks like it could be a serial number. Looks to me like it could start with a "M". Possibly meaning Mexico?


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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:19 am
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Just found a ad on reverb.com for this amp says Made in Mexico in the description. Mystery solved. :lol:


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Minnesotastrats wrote:
Just found a ad on reverb.com for this amp says Made in Mexico in the description. Mystery solved. :lol:


Sherlock "Minnesotastrats" Holmes, well done ! :lol:

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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 7:51 am
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Ordered the Fender Pro 200 acoustic amp, it should arrive Monday August, 1st The foot switch is optional (REALLY FENDER, OPTIONAL?)


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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:11 pm
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UPS delivered the Fender Acoustic Pro 200 late today. Still checking it out. So far I like it. My guitar sounds like a guitar not like a electrified guitar. Turned the amp down so I could here the amp and my guitar at the same time. Sounded identical. I'll post pics tomorrow when I get home from the Doctors, if I have time. :D


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Post subject: Re: Fender PRO 250 Acoustic Amps
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:00 pm
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IMO, that's the sign of a good acoustic guitar amp.
It's the best thing about my Genz Benz amp.
My guitar sounds like my guitar.
The power level you got is a good choice, too.
Shouldn't be any situation you can't play.

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