I’m sure you’re all well aware of the popularity of hybrid guitar amplifier these days. The term hybrid means that they have solid state 
and/or digital front ends and effects, plus a tube amplifier section. They have become very popular thanks to their great features, awesome sound and incredibly low prices. Many amp makers have their own versions of these. I’m not going to go into them all here as I’m sure you know what they are, I’m going to reserve this entry for the Fender Deluxe VM Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier. The newest release from fender which fits right in to the hybrid guitar amps category but the only thing hybrid about this baby is the addition of digital effects. Other than that, the entire signal chain is all-tube.
This thing features some really great sounding effects and enough power to perform on even the largest stages. After-all, it is a tube amplifier and 40 watts makes for a ton of volume. The effects section includes reverb, chorus and delay and they are all foot-switchable. Fender even thought deeply enough to make sure a control for each was provided just like a stompbox. The channel options are pretty standard for a fender tube amp so you have your clean channel and drive. The effects can be used on either and like I said before, are all accessible using the provided footswitch. An amplifier cover is also included so you need not worry about any dust buildup (as if you would anyway since this thing will knock the dust off anything within a few feet). You may be thinking the same thing I am, time to switch from a stack to a combo…you’re back and your audience will thank you.
-Ryan
