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(More customer reviews)I got my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe about 5 years ago, and it's been going strong straight out of the box ever since. The only complaint I had was the Master Volume (drive volume) pot, which on the older models before this one would increase to about 90% by the time you hit 4 out of 12 on the knob. Fender's saying they updated for a graduated volume increase, and that's all this amp needed. The stock tubes are a great set and they're still working great --- I tried buying some different ones from Eurotubes and it really cut the tone and power of the amp.
I play mostly rock and roll, independent, garage, whatever you want to call it. I use a Mexican Telecaster with this, and the clean sound is awesome. The drive sounds are harder to tame (because of the volume problem I mentioned) but I'm going to have the amp modified to get the gradual volume increase. You can also just use distortion, overdrive, or fuzz pedals (I've used one of each kind with this) and they work great. The amp reverb is robust, but also kind of quick to increase on the pot.
If you're looking for more sound, there's a speaker line out where you can add an extension cabinet. I have an extra 1x12 speaker cab handy for big (or outdoor) performances, although you don't really need it with the output this amp does. In my opinion, the Hot Rod Devilles are overkill, and even adding another 12 onto this amp is overkill. The Hot Rod Deluxe is certainly powerful enough for anyone (unless you're doing a stadium tour, I guess).
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Fender HotRod series amplifiers are employed on every stage in the world, large and small, by guitarists from all walks of life. Whether rockers, punkers, pop stars or cowboys, they can all agree that Hot Rod amps deliver unmistakable Fender tone, a perfect platform forcrafting your own sound. These no-frills amps are affordable, reliable, loud & proud!They respond extremely well to your favorite stomp boxes.The Hot Rod Deluxe III is a 40-Watt single 12 combo, the world standard for gigging guitarists everywhere. Its got the bottom end headroom characteristic of 6L6 tubes and a versatile all-12AX7 tube preamp, with luscious Fender spring reverb, effects loop, and more. If you want to add a little output, fullness, and stage coverage, you can even add a matching 112 extension enclosure. (P/N 223-1010-000). The new Hot Rod Deluxe III alsoincludes these upgrades: Easier reading black control panel with front reading text; New badge; Streamlined footswitch; Graduated volume and treble pot tapers; "Tighter" overdrive; Celestion G12P-80 speaker. Includes a 2-button footswitch, amp cover and manual.
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