Fender has introduced its Bandmaster VM and Deluxe VM amps, and Bandmaster VM 212 enclosure. These models are designed after such previous tube amps as the Showman, Bandmaster and Deluxe Reverb.

The 40 watt Bandmaster VM amp, combined with the Bandmaster VM 212 enclosure, is a head/cabinet rig designed foronstage versatility. The amp combines the mid-powered tube-head concept with vintage modified performance by pairing a real tube amp with several effects.

The amp includes two 6L6 power tubes and two 12AX7 preamp tubes (one for preamp distortion, one for phase inversion), a Celestion G12P80 speaker, digital reverb with level control, and chorus/vibrato with controls for rate, depth and mix.

The Bandmaster VM amp's companion Bandmaster VM 212 enclosure is rated at 160 watts (8 ohms) and features two Celestion G12P80 speakers with birch-ply construction.

Fender's new Deluxe VM amp has the same features as the earlier Deluxe model, only it's available in combo-amp form.