The Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 is a Fender amplifier, currently around $602.34. Close alternatives include the Tone King Imperial Preamp and the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8. It pairs well with the Xotic BB Preamp and the JHS PackRat 9-Way Rodent Distortion.
Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Fender · amplifier
The Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 is an all-tube guitar combo amplifier from Fender with switchable 18-watt and 30-watt output, part of the Bassbreaker series. EL84 output tubes provide the Bassbreaker characteristic chimey clean and smooth breakup. Two channels with switchable wattage modes allow adjustment between more intimate recording volumes at 18W and stage-appropriate headroom at 30W. A versatile Bassbreaker format suited to players who need the Fender tube character adaptable across different performance contexts.
- tube
- stage
- chimey
- headroom
- touch
- responsive
- saturation
- studio
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
- Practice
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 is commonly used in
- Indie Rock
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
24% matchXotic BB Preamp pushes a saturated tone toward clean boost
JHS PackRat 9-Way Rodent Distortion
JHS Pedals
24% matchJHS PackRat 9-Way Rodent Distortion is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 gives it exactly that
Greer Tomahawk
Greer
24% matchFeed a saturated signal into Greer Tomahawk and it comes out closer to tight
MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
MXR
20% matchFender Bassbreaker 18/30 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe wants
Death By Audio Moonbeam
Death By Audio
19% matchDeath By Audio Moonbeam is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 gives it exactly that
Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb
Crazy Tube Circuits
18% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 delivers it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2
EarthQuaker Devices
18% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR double-double overdrive
MXR
tonal matchMXR double-double overdrive is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp
Universal Audio
72% similarityUniversal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box
Catalinbread
72% similarityCatalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Blackstar TV-10
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo
Bad Cat
62% similarityShared character: amp, two_channels, headroom
3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo
3rd Power
60% similarityShared character: lower_volumes, amp, headroom
Egnater Tweaker 40 112 Combo 40 Watt Two Channel 1x12"
Egnater
60% similarityShared character: two_channels, headroom, crunch
Bad Cat Cub V EL34
Bad Cat
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Ocelot 20 Watt Tube
Bad Cat
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Cub V Hand-Wired 112 Combo
Bad Cat
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Tone King Imperial Preamp
Tone King
72% similarityTone King Imperial Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8
Electronic Audio Experiments
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fuchs Blackjack21 MKII 112
Fuchs
66% similarityShared character: touch, studio, crunch
Fender Bassbreaker 15
Fender
62% similarityShared character: headroom, touch, studio
Blackstar 1RH MKII
Blackstar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Divided by 13 CJ11 Tube 1x12
Divided By 13
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30?+
The closest matches in character are the Tone King Imperial Preamp, the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8, the Fuchs Blackjack21 MKII 112. Budget picks: Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp, Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box, Blackstar TV-10. Boutique upgrades: Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo, 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo, Egnater Tweaker 40 112 Combo 40 Watt Two Channel 1x12".
What pairs well with the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Xotic BB Preamp, JHS PackRat 9-Way Rodent Distortion, Greer Tomahawk — Xotic BB Preamp pushes a saturated tone toward clean boost.
How much does the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 cost?+
Around $602.34 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).