Fender FR-10 or FR-12?

DiscoStu

This is a common question on other forums but I value the opinions on here, so:

FR-10 or FR-12?

I've just bought a Tonex Pedal and need to amplify it for jamming and live use. I play rhythm in a 5 piece grunge/rock/alt band so going to be veering more towards Rectifier tones.
I want to have the option of Metallica/Tool/Mastodon type tones as well.

Will the FR-10 cut it or do I need the FR-12?

DiscoStu

Should this be in the Amps section? 

*Scratches head*

Beexter

I've got the FR-10 and can't imagine needing any more bass. I use it with an HX Stomp or Fractal FM9.
I used to use a DXR10 and have found a 10 inch FRFR speaker to be my preference when using a modeller. It also has the advantage (to me) of being lighter and more compact. When using regular amps, I've always used 12 inch speakers but don't feel I'm missing out.

DiscoStu

Good to know. So you think there's enough low end thump with the 10? Yeah weight and size are a boost but if the 12 sounds better then it's still light enough compared to my current 2x12 combo!

Beexter

DiscoStu said:

Good to know. So you think there's enough low end thump with the 10? Yeah weight and size are a boost but if the 12 sounds better then it's still light enough compared to my current 2x12 combo!

To my ears, plenty of bass. I typically need to shave some off. Mind you, the band I'm in doesn't do metal. A bit of classic rock now and again so couldn't comment regarding really heavy tones..

Nerine

I’ve also found myself preferring a 10” driver in an FRFR setup. I too have a Yamaha DXR10 MkII and I preferred it to the DZR12 (which is also the series above the DXR line.) 

Whilst I have that, I’ve found my best sounds come from a valve power amp into a guitar cab, though. 

It kinda removes the IR headache, too. 

John_P

I'm looking for one and would prefer the fr-10 but would be happy with an fr-12.   I suspect it might come down to which one you see first as there aren't many available at the moment. 

Stinkfoot

If it's any help, I've had the FR10 for about 9 months or so now and out of all the various monitoring options I've tried for modellers (Yamaha DXR10, Redsound, Headrush) it's easily my favourite.
I use it with a Quad Cortex which goes direct to FoH, and I angle the FR10 on it's tilt-back legs towards me usually from the side of the stage pointing across.
I find the sounds translate really well to the FR10, it has all the 'oomph' and bottom end I need, plus the on board tone controls are really handy if, for example,you want to tame the bass on a boomy stage without messing with presets or global eq etc.

For transparency, my first FR10 developed a fault where the input became really noisy and had to be returned. But Andertons were superb and got me a new replacement within days with no hassle at all. Fingers crossed, this one seems fine so far.

Obviously it's all personal preference but for me this has been the best addition to my gear for quite some time.

John_P

I bought an fr-10 this week.    Haven't gigged it yet but I'm very impressed,  sounds great, tons of volume and I can see the tone controls being very handy on stage.  It's a lot more practical than using a PA speaker.