FENDER RED KNOB TWIN (THE TWIN)
1987-1994
Configuration: Combo
Power: Low: 25 Watts, High: 100 Watts
Effects: Reverb, Effects Loop
SCHEMATIC
LAYOUT
- Front Panel: Volume, Treble/Boost, Middle/Cut, Bass - In, In - In, In - Gain, Treble/Boost, Middle/Boost, Bass/Boost, Presence/Notch, Volume/Channel, Reverb Select Switch, Reverb - Hi-Lo Power Switch, Standby Switch, Power Switch, Pilot Light
- Back Panel: Fuse, Effect Out, Effect In, Power Amp Thru, Loop Level Switch, Output Bias Adjust, Output Balance Adjust, Foot Sw, XLR Line Out, External Speaker Series, External Speaker Parallel, Impedance Switch
CABINET
- Dimensions: 22 x 26 x 12
- Tolex: Black, Snakeskin, White Snakeskin, and Red Cobra
- Grill Cloth: Dark Gray
- Logo: Chrome & Black Script
- Hardware: Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8''
- Handle: Black Strap
- Feet: Chrome Glides
- Corners: Chrome Corners w/ Lip
- Knobs: Red or Black (90-94) Unnumbered
SPEAKERS
- Size: 2 x 12
- Impedance: 16 ohms (Two 8 ohm speakers wired in series)
- Model: 8 ohm Eminence Made Fender Special Design Blue Label Speakers
54 comments
What a great amp. The clean channel can get close to a blackface, but can honk too. The drive channel is very versatile with broad ranging tone controls – maybe too broad, leading folks to over-correct and bypass the sweet spots, especially with the SIX pull-push pots. The speakers supplied are ok, favoring the clean channel. With the right speakers, The drive channel really stands out. It is quite loud – removing two tubes as described in the manual, and flipping the 1/4 power switch reduces this 100W beast to a more manageable 12W workhorse.
I have a red knob twin. Thinking of wiring two ten inch speakers (4 ohms ea.) as an extension cab. How should I wire these speakers and which ohm setting should I use on the amp? Thanks, jim
I used to have an Evil twin red knob. In a flight case. It fitted into the car but was a four man lift. Now the car’s suspension has gone. Along with my back. So I now have the red knob Super 60 valve amp. 1×12 half the watts just as loud and clean. But 2/3 the weight and same quality build and sound. Perfect. I would recommend the Super 60 if you value your bones.