Main Menu. Fender Hot Rod series amplifiers are found on every stage in the world, large and small, and are used by guitarists from all walks of life. Hot Rod amps deliver unmistakable Fender tone and are the perfect platform for musicians to craft their own signature sound. These no-frills amps are affordable, reliable and loud, and they pair extremely well with stomp boxes. The Hot Rod Deluxe III is a 40-watt single 12 combo - the standard for gigging guitarists worldwide. Famous for the low-end headroom characteristic of 6L6 tubes and a versatile all-12AX7 tube preamp, it also boasts luscious Fender spring reverb, an effects loop and more. Players wanting to add a little more output, fullness and stage coverage can even add a matching 112 extension enclosure (P/N 223-1010-000).
Oct 21, 2018 Hi guys, Yesterday I came across a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp, with a serial number B-141631 it says made in U.S.A. And on the tube chart it says Fender Musical Instruments CORP. With a hand written GS letters. Fender hot rod deluxe serial number dating al instruments lifiers pa effects 1961 fender concert brown guitar lifier yes this could be the serial number under fuse holder fender princeton 112 solid state serial numbers no nonsense. Fender 65 Reissue Twin Reverb Guitar Lifier M Street.
Additional Hot Rod Deluxe III upgrades include an easier-to-read black control panel with front-reading text, new badge, streamlined footswitch, graduated volume and treble pot tapers, tighter overdrive and a Celestion G12P-80 speaker. Celestion G12P-80 12' speakers tighten bass response and offer harmonically enhanced character when pushing hard in the Drive channel. I got great advice from one of the staff when I asked which amp to get for gigging small clubs and venues. It's got a lot of power for such a small package. The amp plays really well with effects. I like to run everything in front of the amp on a clean channel.
The clean tone is gorgeous and I never understood it when people talked about the 'Fender clean tone' until I got this. It has great bite when I hit the front end with a great distortion. My only concern is that dog collar handle as it just breaks off like nothing.
I've gotten mine replaced and no issues from here on in. I play both an acoustic electric and a Gibson SG.
I wanted an upgrade in my overall sound. Not all amps sound great with both types of guitars. My Acoustasonic 150 was in for repairs so I rented a Hot Rod Deluxe III, 40 watts, 1 Celestion speaker. This amp sounded so good and was two steps up from the Acoustasonic 150 I had to buy a new Hot Rod Deluxe. There is such a bump in quality from the long to mid range I attribute to the 12' speaker.
Very satisfied with the new amp. It could use a better handle for its 50 lbs of weight.
The Acoustasonic is a wonderful sounding amp with so little feed-back. The only way I knew about this upgrade was because I had to take my amp in for a minor switch repair. Rented the Hot Rod Delux and knew shortly after plugging it in that it was the sound for me.It sounds great for classic rock, some jazz, softer rock and middle of the road songs. The key here is that this amp is the very best sounding amp for both an acoustic electric and an electric guitar. Low end response is just great to listen to. I picked up my HotRod Deluxe used over a year ago.
It is LOUD, and very versatile in both practice and gig situations. Being a Fender, it's tough and reliable, plus I like the large chicken head knobs. The drive channels are useful, but the overdrive can get muddy and too diluted for those who like crisper sound. Add stomp boxes for precise tones. While it's portable and one piece, it is heavy (about 45 lbs). I use this amp every week and can rely on it. Very happy with this amp, and for the price, it delivers that throaty tube crunch and breaks up nicely when driven.
I bought a limited edition one with a vintage 30 in it. Going in for it's second set of preamp tubes in less than six months.First set of tubes popped loudly when it was turned on (after sitting on standby for at least 30 seconds) and then volume would fluctuate. With the new preamp tubes, it has worked great for a couple months and is now experiencing volume and tone fluctuations again. I use this amp primarily at home with the master volume on both channels set around 2. When jamming, it gets up to around 6. I'm very careful with it when transporting as well.
L&M have been very good so far of taking care of things under warranty. Let's hope we can get this thing repaired or replaced with something of equal value ($900.00 after taxes).
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