Settings for my hot rod deluxe iii fender stratocaster. The deluxe and deville range have the same channel and switch arrangements. The caveat is that the hot rod deluxe iii requires that you interact with it as an instrument, rather than simply treating it as a noise box. The hot rod deluxe iv is a scorching 40watt 1x12 tube combo decked out with power and performance to spare, great features and a classic look. Most not all fender guitar amps offer a warm, smooth tone and give you a nice low end crunch.
The hot rod deluxe comes stock with a pair of 6l6 power amp tubes. Its not hard to pull out the stock tubes and swap in some different 6l6s to see what the result might be you wont hurt the amp in doing so. Try the settings above on either your hot rod deluxe or deville amplifier. Hi all ive purchased the fender hot rod deluxe 3 to plug my gretsch electromatic 5120 into, im a psychobilly enthusiast and i would love to get some pointers at what kind.
The edge deluxe based on the 57 deluxe, with artist modifications gb hot rod deluxe based on the hot rod deluxe iii, with artist modifications gb hot rod deluxe 112 enclosure. Find out how to get your instrument serviced or repaired at an authorized service center in the us or canada. We have 2 fender hot rod deluxe iii manuals available for free pdf download. Settings for fender hot rod deluxe and deville amplifiers. With neither independent eq for each channel, nor dual gain pots in the overdrive modes, the true extent of this amps versatility lies in your guitars controls, and your fingers of course. Fender 40w hot rod deluxe style transformers by classictone.
It was introduced in 1996 as part of the hot rod line of guitar amplifiers and has been in continuous production since. An updated version of the legendary amplifier thats been the heart of many guitarists rigs, the hot rod deluxe iv features modified preamp circuitry, smoothersounding spring reverb and updated aesthetics that any player is sure to appreciate. Settings for fender hot rod deluxe and deville amplifiers with. Hot rod deluxe, blues deluxe, 022707 original version disclaimer. Fender hot rod deluxe operating instructions manual pdf. Hot rod deluxe this is the model name for warranty claims service manual september 1996 important notice. For great blues tone with a hot rod deluxe or deville, heins suggests trying these settings while playing through the neck pickup of a telecaster or the middle. Hot rod deluxe featured in june 1967, nickeysponsored ron colson won top gastwiceat ahra grand national drag race championships drew hardin july 11, 2019. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Hot rod deluxe archives page 10 of 30 hot rod network. Settings for fender hot rod deluxe and deville amplifiers larger image the old manuals for the. It is recommended that you mount the tie rod ends with the threads pointing up. In every issue, hot rod deluxe delivers vintage photography from the hot rod magazine archives that you just cant get anywhere else, ever. The fender hot rod deluxe is a guitar amplifier manufactured and sold by the fender musical instruments corporation.
Bias setting for 6l6gc power tubes in a fender hot rod deluxe. Hiya guys, im a student at the academy of contemporary music in guildford and i have a big ass gig tomorrow. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert. Hot rod deluxe is the magazine that brings you nothing but traditional hot rodding. Mount the tie rod in the front most holes of the steering arms. The hot rod deluxe is a versatile musical instrument that features extensive tone shaping abilities and virtually unlimited gain defining the next generation of fat fender tone. Support for fender instruments, amplifiers, audio, and accessories.
For what its worth, ive used this setting frequently, since i used to own the fender hot rod deluxe. Discussion in amp central station started by thetransient, aug 10, 2009. If you have a valid post that contains useful information, by all means post it. Adjusting the truss rod involves loosen the strings, tighten or loosen the truss rod, tune back the strings and measure the neck curve by looking upwards from the bridge. Help with hot rod deluxe preamp tubes the steel guitar forum. It worked great, especially for lead guitar segments and. If you cant remember your guitars amp settings, why not just write them down. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Fender hot rod deluxe iii guitar amplifier demo youtube. Gb twin reverb based on the 65 twin reverb, with artist modifications hot rod deville ml 212 based on the hot rod deville iii, with artist modifications bassbreaker series. Fender hot rod deluxe iv sound demo no talking youtube. Mount jam nuts onto the tie rod ends half way, and thread the tie rod ends onto both ends of the tie rod. Spin the tone controls and see what happens patch in the footswitch and give the reverb a twist roll.
With each issue, our staff shares their deep knowledge of the people, the history and the business of cars through innovative writing and spectacular photography. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use. Im looking into a fender hotrod deluxe, and i need to know if boss pedals can be inserted into the effects loop without any problems it would be a dd3 and ce3 the issue is that the boss pedals are intended for a guitarlevel input signal, yet the hotrod deluxe effects loop seems to be line leve. The hot rod deluxe is a modified version of the fender blues deluxe from the earlier blues line of amplifiers, and has a higher level of gain in its. Some users have even found special 6v6 power tubes that will work in the hot rod deluxe, though rebiasing is absolutely required.
Here at deluxe, we are professionals at making your dream car, we build cars from start to finish, all the way down to programming car systems. There have been a number of incarnations including a current ltd lacqueredtweed limited edition, with a run of just 250 units, but if you have an older amp pre2003, the easiest way to determine the production date is to look at the chart below. The may 2017 print edition of hot rod deluxe has gassers as its cover theme read more. You can add the jj 6v6 tubes in the amp as they take the high voltages in the amp but use a value of 1415w max plate dissipation pr tube when you adjust the bias the jj6v6 will need more negative grid bias to be biased correctly in the hot rod deluxe, especially as the primary impedance is 4.
Thus a discussion about settings and tone, in the context of fender amplifiers, would be appropriate and helpful. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender. You can also press and hold down the high e string on the first and last fret to measure the distance between the string and the 812 fret. Check out the sound settings and experiment with them. Discussion in amps and cabs started by andrewnielson, nov 3, 2007. This is the exact pot that fender uses for the volume control of the clean channel. Hot rod deluxe, blues deluxe, 63 vibroverb reissue, custom vibrolux 036958 original 120v version choke. Working guitarists everywhere prize hot rod amps for their great volume, reliability, responsiveness to effects pedals, and affordability. If you didnt get the manual that came with it, there should be one that you can download from the fender site. Kindle magazines are fully downloaded onto your kindle so you can read them even when youre not wirelessly connected. It is disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. But the new manuals dont include this helpful information. The hot rod deluxe iii is a 40watt single 12 combo, the world standard for gigging guitarists.
Hot rod deluxe featured this historic 1962 studebaker lark gasser was a different kind of fatherson project. Hot rod deluxe settings i lower the drive way down to like 2 on the drive channel adust vol. Hot rod deluxe sound settings in in congratulations on your purchase of a fender hot rod deluxe, the next step in the evolution of fender american tube amplifiers. As it turns out, the tone control settings on the hrd for this type of sound are. However, the local amp guru had me bring my hrd over to his place to put it on his scope and get the magic numbers for these amps. Page 2 english pages 67 espanol paginas 89 francais pages 1011 italiano pagine 12 deutsch seiten 1415. They have released quite the number over the years, and were one of the earliest manufacturers they needed to make them for people to play their new fender guitars through. Provides essential info for creating memorable chord progressions. The one thing that fender are best known for doing exceptionally well, after their guitars, is making amps. Im considering buying a 2008 fender hot rod deluxe, its the 1x12 40 watt combo version. In 2002, production switched to mexico, and the current iteration the hot rod deluxe iii began production in 2010. How to date older fender hot rod deluxe amps sweetwater. Boss pedals and the hotrod deluxe effects loop effects. The only thing that holds a candle to a fenderbranded guitar, is a fenderbranded amp, and the hot rod deluxe is right up there with the best of those.
Discussion in ampage area started by jonwalkers, may 18, 2011. For continued optimum performance from your amplifier, these tubes should only be replaced with tubes of the same type and specification. I have a fender hot rod deluxe and want to decrease the gain on the preamp tubes to give more head room. Subscribe to hot rod deluxe at the lowest magazine. The old manuals for the fender hot rod series used to include recommended settings. A friend once told me this as i sat, frustrated as ever, trying to remember how i had gotten a certain tone out of my amp and my chorus pedal. Hot rod 65 anniversary 20 automobile understands your passion for all things automotive. Hot rod deluxe can also be purchased in the following package deals. View online or download fender hot rod deluxe owners manual, parts list. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source.
It was a sensible business decision when a lot of people were probably still claiming the whole thing was just a. The hot rod deville is the standard for gigging guitarists worldwide and the ideal amp for crafting your own signature sound. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels francais pages. Originally released in 1995 it was an americanmade valve amp.
Perfect fender amp settings and the magic six guitar chalk. But fender amps are popular in their own right and widely used. Electronic supply offers a 250k audiotaper pot exclusively for the hot rod deluxedeville amps. The fella that owns the amp now suspects the amp needs new tubes since the amp turns on but is barley producing a sound, beyond this issue the amp is cosmetically sound.
Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Hot rod deluxe portable speakers pdf manual download. The factory spec for the hot rod deluxe is 60 mv measured at the bias test point to ground approximately 30 mvtube. Advice please on hot rod deluxe iii settings for tele telecaster.
Larger image the old manuals for the fender hot rod series used to include recommended settings. The hot rod deluxe is possibly the bestselling fender guitar amplifier of all time. Fender hot rod deluxe iii manuals manuals and user guides for fender hot rod deluxe iii. What mods are worth doing to a fender hot rod deluxe. If we were to do a neat job one might not even be able to tell the amp was modded at all.
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