The 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet is a Fender cabinet, currently around $1200. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Ceriatone 2202H.
1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet
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The Fender Dual Showman, introduced in the mid-1960s, was Fenders top output solid-state-rectified tube head, typically paired with a 2x15 cabinet of the kind catalogued here, built for bass-heavy headroom well beyond the smaller Fender combos. This 1968 example carries the silverface cosmetic era, identified by the drip-edge grille surround Fender used briefly before switching to the later aluminium trim, and post-dates the black-panel period collectors generally prize most, though silverface examples remain sought after in their own right. It is associated in this catalogue with Peter Green.
What stands out
“The Fender Dual Showman, introduced in the mid-1960s, was Fenders top output solid-state-rectified tube head, typically paired with a 2x15 cabinet of the kind catalogued here, built for bass-heavy headroom well beyond the smaller Fender com…”
— from the listing
“• [Con] Heavy and bulky — the 2x15 is physically demanding to transport; thumpy low-end can muddy small rooms or bass-heavy guitars”
— from the community notes
“• [Sound] Deep, thumpy, full-bodied bass response — two 15" speakers deliver a smooth, dark tone that naturally”
— from the community notes
“• [Rig] Best paired with the matching Dual Showman head; also works with high-powered bass amplifiers seeking vintage low-end depth”
— from the community notes
“[Pros] ✓ Two 15" speakers produce smooth, full-bodied low end with extended bass response that smaller cabs cannot replicate ✓ Natural high-end rolloff — the cabinet tonally complements bright Fender amp heads by warmi…”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“the cabinet tonally complements bright fender amp heads by warming the overall signature ✓ built for high-powered amplification”
— from the reviews
- bass
- low end
- full
- response
- muddy
- smooth
- high end
- headroom
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet is commonly used in
- Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Surf Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchWhat Ceriatone 2202H brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchWhat Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall Studio JCM900 SN20H's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Marshall DSL1CR 1x8 1-Watt Combo
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall DSL1CR 1x8 1-Watt Combo's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchWhat Donner Big Mouth Distortion brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWhat Warm Audio Jet Phaser brings here leans toward shimmer — that's worth building a pairing around
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Source Audio L.A. Lady
Source Audio
tonal matchSource Audio L.A. Lady leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchDemon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchWhat Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Ibanez WH10V3
Ibanez
tonal matchWhat Ibanez WH10V3 brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Ceriatone 2202H, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Synergy SL2 Module's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the 1968 Fender Dual Showman 2x15 Silverface Drip Edge Cabinet cost?+
Around $1200 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).