The Fender Dual Showman Reverb is an amplifier, currently around $1100. Close alternatives include the Orange Matamp and the Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Camel). It pairs well with the Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 and the Carl Martin PlexiTone.
Fender Dual Showman Reverb
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The Fender Dual Showman Reverb is a classic tube combo amplifier delivering warm tone with signature Fender reverb. Its dual channels and EL84 power tubes provide responsive character for blues and rock. The Dual Showman Reverb appeals to vintage enthusiasts.
- tube
- fuller sound
- reverb
- responsive
- warm
- fizzy
- headroom
- crunch
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Dual Showman Reverb is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
Pedals that stack with the Fender Dual Showman Reverb
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
34% matchThe Model B's modern, EQ'd crunch pushes the Dual Showman's own warm tube headroom into real drive.
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
33% matchPush the Dual Showman's big clean headroom with the PlexiTone's British crunch and the amp finally breaks up on command instead of staying pristine.
Catalinbread Formula 5F6
Catalinbread
32% matchThe Dual Showman's warm, responsive clean tone gives the Formula 5F6's natural, harmonic saturation somewhere fuller to push into.
Ibanez TS9 40th Anniversary
Ibanez
28% matchFender Dual Showman Reverb leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Subdecay Blackstar Distortion
Subdecay
27% matchRun Fender Dual Showman Reverb after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
DigiTech Whammy MN Mono Neon
Digitech
25% matchFender Dual Showman Reverb leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Dunlop Rockma Rockman Metal Ace
Dunlop
24% matchWhat Fender Dual Showman Reverb brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive
Origin Effects
22% matchAdd the MAGMA57's vintage pitch vibrato on top of the Dual Showman's own warm, responsive clean for period wobble.
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Orange Matamp
Orange
70% similarity“Green later moved on to Fender amps including a Dual Showman Reverb, Twin Reverb, and Deluxe Reverb”
Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Camel)
Magnatone
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)
Fender
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Marshall DSL5CR
Marshall
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender '65 Twin Reverb
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92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Dual Showman Reverb?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Matamp, the Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Camel), the Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967). Budget picks: Peavey Valveking Combo 50, DV Mark Raw Dawg EG. Boutique upgrades: Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Spanish Mission).
What pairs well with the Fender Dual Showman Reverb?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31, Carl Martin PlexiTone, Catalinbread Formula 5F6 — The Model B's modern, EQ'd crunch pushes the Dual Showman's own warm tube headroom into real drive..
How much does the Fender Dual Showman Reverb cost?+
Around $1100 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Peavey Valveking Combo 50
- vs Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Camel)
- vs Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)