This is the exact amp I had here . I don't know anything about the 212R, so I can't realy answere your question accurately. If I had to choose between the Ultimate Chorus, or the 212R, I would choose the UC. Or, if your not dead set on Fender, I also had a Marshall AVT275 which you can see here . And I must say, that was one unreal loud amp, with tons of tone. The only thing I didn't like about the amp, was the reverb, but most amps reverbs aren't all that great. I don't thing you would be going wrong with any of the amps. Just depends on if you need the extra effects or not I guess.