Fender [Hot Rod Series] Hot Rod DeVille 410 user reviews ( 10/10) - 5 user reviews

• 10/31/11

  King Loudness's review "Good gigging amp"

  Characteristics

  The Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10 is a great sounding dual channel amp that offers the same setup as the classic Fender amps like the 4x10 Bassman or 4x10 Super Reverb. There is a clean channel and a drive channel with footswitchable boost. It puts out a LOUD 40 watts of tube power and is driven by 6L6s in the power section. It has onboard reverb as well to provide a bit of ambiance. It's a pretty common backline amp like the HR Deluxe and I've used a few of them at jams and festivals over the years.

  Utilization

  Getting a good sound out of this rig is pretty simple. The controls are pretty intuitive and it sounds good. Truth be told I've mostly used this amp with pedals providing the core tones, but even so, the EQ is good to dial in and the amp is quite dynamic and clear sounding even at high volumes. I particularly like the tone when in a band mix and using pedals such as my Diamond Compressor to enhance the tones. The EQ controls are easy to use, the reverb is fairly lush and the gain controls have a good smooth taper to them.

  Sounds

  I've tried this amp with various guitars, mostly all humbucker loaded solidbodies of various brands. It seems to sound best on the clean channel driving pedals. The clean channel is a nice clear and open sounding Fender clean that has a great open quality enhanced by the 4 10" speakers, which gives a thicker/fuller sound than the 1x12 Hot Rod Deluxe in my opinion. The drive channel is not bad but I find it to be a bit brittle sounding and not nearly as smooth as I'd like for fusion/shred lead work, but also not thick or high gain enough for hard rock rhythms. It's got a nice character, but even so I found myself using a dirt box into the clean channel or boosting the overdrive channel with a smoother overdrive for leads.

  Overall Opinion

  All in all I think the Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10 is a good buy for anyone looking for a loud and good sounding gigging amp that won't cost a fortune. They can be had for about $500 used which is a pretty good price considering the quality of tone. The drive channel isn't my favourite but the clean tones work well enough with pedals in front to be more than adequate for sure. Even considering the fact that I don't care for the drive channel, I still think this amp is definitely worth a look for sure.
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• 07/10/11

  iamqman's review "Nice and tight"

  Characteristics

  These amps have been one of the most if not the most popular amp Fender has ever built. They have three channels or two with a boost on the second and a fantastic tone. These amps stay tighter on the low end than the 2x12 or Deluxe because of the 10 in speakers. These speakers help keep the low end together better which makes it ideal for single coil guitars.
  
  
  
  These amps sound great and take great orders from its users. They obey when instructed to do so for gigs and practicing. They have a great tone and a take pedals extremely well. These amps will travel the distance with you night after night of gigging. You can rely on them except for the light indicator that tells you if the amp is o or not. These little bulbs are notorious for going out on these amps.

  Utilization

  Details
  
  Type Tube
  
  Number of Channels Three
  
  Power 60W
  
  Speakers 4 x 10" Special Design Eminence
  
  No Effects
  
  Reverb Yes
  
  EQ Treble, Bass, Middle
  
  No Modeling
  
  Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
  
  Power Tubes 2 x 6L6
  
  Inputs 2 x Instrument
  
  Outputs 1 x Speaker
  
  Footswitch I/O Yes
  
  Effects Loop Yes
  
  Height 23.5"
  
  Width 23.5"
  
  Depth 10.75"
  
  Weight 50 lbs.

  Sounds

  Now that they have a usable gain channel then this amp has much more flexibility that before. The old amps were just outright sloppy. The bad thing is that these amps are made in Mexico. Only if the Hot Rod lll were made in the USA would I buy this amp. So they are going to be cheaper made and will break down on you a lot quicker. I'm not sure if they fixed the jewel light from going out on this model. Everyone who owned this amp knows that the light always goes out on these things.
  
  
  
  Anyway, use this amp with any nice guitar. I like this amp with a solid Gibson Les Paul. I used it with a Line 6 Dl4 and a Ibanez Ts9 and I had some great tones that cut through the band quite well. The distortion is a bit muddy on these and I generally would use a pedal.

  Overall Opinion

  If you are on the market for a good tube amp that has two moderate low gain but usable gain then this might be the amp for you. However I would never buy this amp since its made in Mexico. Too bad to because this is a great amp and the Hot Rod lll's are even better as far as distortion wise For the price of this amp I would buy a used Marshall JCM2000. At new these amps come in at around $899. You can even pick up a Peavey 5150 for the price of this thing.
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• 07/18/08

  Dunsen Small's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - What type of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
  
  Combo 60W Class A all-tube.
  
  - What is the power delivered?
  
  60W Class A, very, very, very, very hard :-)
  
  - What connection?
  
  Jack.
  
  - What are the settings, effects ...?
  
  Two channels (clean, drive), an EQ, reverb, an effects loop. All we can expect from a modern amp side config.

  Utilization

  - The configuration is simple?
  
  The configuration is particularly simple as equalization is relatively inefficient. Especially do not hope its not carve your way Mesa Boogie. Here it is very flat, one branch, we like it or not! It may possibly correct some aspects slightly by the equalizer, but nothing very surprising. Before you buy any sound!
  
  - Do you get easily a good sound?
  
  Readily obtained Fender sound, full stop :-)
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  Useless, but clear enough!

  Sounds

  - Will it fit your style of music?
  
  Blues, Jazz, Rock 60's ... The American class! The sound is warm, slamming the microphone used by rich bass, full. A marvel.
  
  - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  In my opinion, best used on a Start, or a TV ... and there is simply awesome. I went to see The Do in concert, and played on a nénette Deville 410 and a Start. Go see if you have one day OCCAZ ', it is not laugh!
  
  - What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
  
  The amp defends really well for jazz. Obviously I prefer the clean sound (which is the one that bought it). Coupled with effects (delay, flanger, phaser, distos ...) it's all good. The Drive channel divides users ... For my part, I do not use it too because it is not especially suited to my style. Sometimes I use it as it said overdrive (do you an idea here: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=-bgf2JYuGpM ). The switch "More Drive" is about to banish him ... But that everyone has understood :-)

  Overall Opinion

  - For how long have you been using it?
  
  4 years.
  
  - What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  The most: clean Fender ... with the characteristics of a modern amp (effects loop, absent in the Twin), the 4 HP that offer unparalleled audio broadcast (even better than the 212). Minimum: apart from the "more drive", I see it!
  
  - Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  Oulah ... the list is too long.
  
  - What is your opinion about the value for the price?
  
  Very good.
  
  - Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
  
  Yes, this is the last amp in my guitar life!
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• 12/13/05

  Lolo Guitar's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  60W all-tube-amp, 2 inputs, power in / power out pr effects
  
  -Low, Medium, Treble, Gain, reverb and presence
  
  Stable joint-clear and saturated (it simplifies setting!)

  Utilization

  -Very easy to use, no need to have a higher education.
  
  A manual?? Why!

  Sounds

  Well-suited to the styles I play: blues, rock'n'roll, rock.
  
  "It's crazy but with this amp you can go out almost every sound you want ... the sound is really amazing ... of course not going to do with metal ...
  
  "I played it with an Ibanez Musician MC300 1978 and both with double coils or splitted into single ... the sound is simply magnificent. I put in the loop a chorus Boss volume pedal Ibanez, Boss tuner, a wha-wha CryBaby Limited Edition and Ibanez up a little delay but he Laché :-(
  
  -JA-RE-DO all the sounds coming out of this beast!

  Overall Opinion

  -It's been almost 2 years and I have for anything I do without them.
  
  4hp-rendering ... Although it weighs heavy, and it hurts worse back kess but it's beautiful! It is "round", it's hot .... words fail me!
  
  "I have tried these little brothers, very nice sound but not in level one.
  
  It is perhaps a bit expensive but the quality will pay ...
  
  I would do the same choice and I recommend it to every eye closed ... go ahead it's really, in my opinion, the best of what is happening right now.
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• 02/17/05

  Kfb's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  All tube combo amp (2 for 3 for amplification and preamplification)
  
  power 60 W rms
  
  4 HP 10 inches
  
  3 channels
  
  spring reverb
  
  preamp and power amp input for effects loop.
  
  a bit heavy but that's the price to pay for a sound with potato and grain.

  Utilization

  Nothing could be easier
  
  3 channels: 1 clear, 1 drive and 1 more drive
  
  Equalizer 3-band fixed
  
  presence control works rather
  
  pity there ais no EQ per channel ....

  Sounds

  Super warm, dynamic but very distinctive Fender All Tube (we like it or not)
  
  not to be used with a multi-effects which makes it lose its characteristics quite typical.
  
  an old crybaby and an old vintage phaser and go!
  
  namely the more we get into it and you put it it sounds more high.
  
  is better now to have a separate room for the power saved!

  Overall Opinion

  I have 6 years and I'm not disappointed.
  
  it is often used to the detriment of the guitar amp that I record.
  
  ample power for the stage and repeats amplified.
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