The Fender Dual Showman is an amplifier, currently around $1100. Close alternatives include the Orange Amplifiers AD30HTC 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head and the Supro Royale 1x12 combo. It pairs well with the TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive and the Catalinbread Formula 55.
Fender Dual Showman
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The Fender Dual Showman is a high-powered tube amplifier delivering punchy, warm tone with excellent projection. Its dual channels and EL84 power tubes provide versatile character for rock and blues applications. The Dual Showman appeals to touring and venue players.
- punchy
- versatile character
- warm
- blues
- touring
- high powered tube amplifier
- fender dual showman
- dual showman appeals
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Dual Showman is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
Pedals that stack with the Fender Dual Showman
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
30% matchTC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Catalinbread Formula 55
Catalinbread
28% matchWhere this leans warm, Catalinbread Formula 55 answers back bright
Vemuram Jan Ray
Vemuram
27% matchWhat Vemuram Jan Ray brings here leans toward medium gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo
Artec
19% matchRun the Vintage Tremolo's smooth optical pulse after the Dual Showman's own punchy, warm voice settles, so the modulation chops a defined tone.
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
14% matchOrigin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
7% matchKeep Fender Dual Showman's tight voice out front: Strymon El Capistan goes in Fender Dual Showman's effects loop so its transparent voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
7% matchKeep Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 in Fender Dual Showman's effects loop, clear of Fender Dual Showman's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Catalinbread Wiio
Catalinbread
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Orange Amplifiers AD30HTC 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Supro Royale 1x12 combo
Supro
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall DSL100H 100W All-Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender '59 Bassman LTD
Fender
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Wizard Vintage Modern 100W
Wizard
85% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney Klipp
Laney
84% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Dual Showman?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Amplifiers AD30HTC 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head, the Supro Royale 1x12 combo, the Marshall DSL100H 100W All-Tube Guitar Amp Head.
What pairs well with the Fender Dual Showman?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive, Catalinbread Formula 55, Vemuram Jan Ray — TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Fender Dual Showman cost?+
Around $1100 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Orange Amplifiers AD30HTC 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head
- vs Supro Royale 1x12 combo
- vs Marshall DSL100H 100W All-Tube Guitar Amp Head