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Published on 04/23/11 at 16:42If you are into blues rock or mild rock tones then this is the amp for you. If you play pop music or something similar to Coldplay then this amp will be right up your alley.
If you enjoy the tones and voicing of the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp but want a warmer for vintage style tone then this is the amp for you. I have been a fan of the Hot Rod deluxes for quite some time now. This amp is on par with that amp with the full rich bodied tone that is so reminiscent of records of old
Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amp Features:
* 40-watt tube amp
* All-tube preamp and power amp
* Tube Complement: 3 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6, solid-state rectifier
* Dual selectable channels (Vintage and Drive)
* Independent Gain and Master Controls in the Drive channel
* Bright Switch in Vintage channel
* Effects loop
* Fender Spring Reverb
* 2-Button footswitch for Drive select and Reverb on/off
* Chrome panel and Vintage chicken-head pointer knobs
* Controls: Presence, Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, Drive Select Switch, Drive, Volume, Bright Switch, Standby Switch
* Genuine cloth tweed covering
UTILIZATION
Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 40W
Speakers z x 12" Special Design by Eminence
Effects No Effects
Reverb Yes
EQ Middle, Bass, Treble
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 5
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x 6L6
Inputs 2 x Instrument, 1 x Power Amp In
Outputs 1 x Preamp Out
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 18.75"
Width 23.5"
Depth 10.85"
Weight 45 lbs.
SOUNDS
The tone you get get with this amp is remarkable! It is jangly and dirty but will never play something out side of your guitar's natural tone. It compliment the tone of your guitar and doesn't take on a new character. The ultimate tone for this amp is a Fender Stratocaster and maybe a Ibanez TS9 or some other tubescreamer. This will get you a solid driving tone that just slams the front end of the band mix. Plus with with the extra dirty channel you can get even dirtier than that. Although I must say that the crunch channel of this amp is fair weak and sterile sounding. So my recommendation is to use a overdrive pedal slamming the front of the amp.
OVERALL OPINION
If you are into the blues style tone and voicing and want a solid durable gigging amp then this is about the best you can get aside form some boutique builder. The tone is warm and full of driving blues tones that will get you excited to come home from work just to play the thing.
At new these amps come in at around $750 which isn't a bad price. I am not sure if these units are made in Mexican or America. They used me American but at some point I know the Hot Rods switched toe Mexico.
If you enjoy the tones and voicing of the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp but want a warmer for vintage style tone then this is the amp for you. I have been a fan of the Hot Rod deluxes for quite some time now. This amp is on par with that amp with the full rich bodied tone that is so reminiscent of records of old
Fender Blues Deluxe Guitar Amp Features:
* 40-watt tube amp
* All-tube preamp and power amp
* Tube Complement: 3 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6, solid-state rectifier
* Dual selectable channels (Vintage and Drive)
* Independent Gain and Master Controls in the Drive channel
* Bright Switch in Vintage channel
* Effects loop
* Fender Spring Reverb
* 2-Button footswitch for Drive select and Reverb on/off
* Chrome panel and Vintage chicken-head pointer knobs
* Controls: Presence, Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, Drive Select Switch, Drive, Volume, Bright Switch, Standby Switch
* Genuine cloth tweed covering
UTILIZATION
Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 40W
Speakers z x 12" Special Design by Eminence
Effects No Effects
Reverb Yes
EQ Middle, Bass, Treble
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 5
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x 6L6
Inputs 2 x Instrument, 1 x Power Amp In
Outputs 1 x Preamp Out
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 18.75"
Width 23.5"
Depth 10.85"
Weight 45 lbs.
SOUNDS
The tone you get get with this amp is remarkable! It is jangly and dirty but will never play something out side of your guitar's natural tone. It compliment the tone of your guitar and doesn't take on a new character. The ultimate tone for this amp is a Fender Stratocaster and maybe a Ibanez TS9 or some other tubescreamer. This will get you a solid driving tone that just slams the front end of the band mix. Plus with with the extra dirty channel you can get even dirtier than that. Although I must say that the crunch channel of this amp is fair weak and sterile sounding. So my recommendation is to use a overdrive pedal slamming the front of the amp.
OVERALL OPINION
If you are into the blues style tone and voicing and want a solid durable gigging amp then this is about the best you can get aside form some boutique builder. The tone is warm and full of driving blues tones that will get you excited to come home from work just to play the thing.
At new these amps come in at around $750 which isn't a bad price. I am not sure if these units are made in Mexican or America. They used me American but at some point I know the Hot Rods switched toe Mexico.