The Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head is a Fender amplifier, currently around $1532.70. Close alternatives include the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 and the Fender Super-Sonic Head 2-Channel 22-Watt. It pairs well with the Greer Tomahawk and the Vemuram Jan Ray.
Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head
Fender · amplifier
The Fender Super-Sonic 22 is a 22-watt all-tube 2-channel guitar amplifier head from Fender, featuring EL84 output tubes and two independent channels — Vintage and Burn. The Vintage channel delivers the open, sparkling Fender clean tone inspired by early Vibrasonic and Vibroverb designs. The Burn channel provides modern high-gain saturation, making the Super-Sonic an unusual Fender offering that covers vintage American clean and aggressive high-gain lead in a single amp. Available as a head or combo.
- modern
- high gain
- saturation
- open
- clean
- tube
- vintage
- hard rock
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
- Practice
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Rock
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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. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head
Greer Tomahawk
Greer
24% matchGreer Tomahawk takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Vemuram Jan Ray
Vemuram
19% matchStack Vemuram Jan Ray on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
19% matchTC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
16% matchKeep Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head's high gain voice out front: Boss TR-2 Tremolo goes after Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
11% matchTC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay's analog warmth voice goes in Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
11% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
11% matchWalrus Audio Fathom's ambient voice goes in Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Amptweaker Tight Drive
Amptweaker
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Cheaper alternatives
Tone King Imperial Preamp
Tone King
72% similarityTone King Imperial 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
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
Blackstar HT Studio 20H
Blackstar
61% similarityShared character: studio, head, hard_rock
PRS MT 15 V1 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head
PRS
60% similarityShared character: amp, hard_rock, studio
Blackstar HT Stage 60 MKII
Blackstar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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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
Fender Super-Sonic Head 2-Channel 22-Watt
Fender
62% similarityShared character: definition, touch, high_gain_settings
Fryette Deliverance II
Fryette
61% similarityShared character: amp, definition, high_gain_settings
Diezel Herbert MkIII
Diezel
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head
Suhr
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman Little Sister Combo
Friedman
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head?+
The closest matches in character are the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8, the Fender Super-Sonic Head 2-Channel 22-Watt, the Fryette Deliverance II. Budget picks: Tone King Imperial Preamp, Catalinbread Dreamcoat Skewer Special Edition Box, Universal Audio Uafx Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier Preamp. Boutique upgrades: Bad Cat Pre-Sale! Hot Cat Head.
What pairs well with the Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Greer Tomahawk, Vemuram Jan Ray, TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive — Greer Tomahawk takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight.
How much does the Fender Super-Sonic 22 Head cost?+
Around $1532.70 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).