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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
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Published on 06/26/08 at 04:32
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I would add just that the overall finish is very good, that the beast is its weight and that only the footswitch is a little cheap.

UTILIZATION

Simple setup, otherwise I would not have bought.
Three-band EQ efficient, more possibility to refine the audio with the potentiometer "presence" and the mini-switch "bright".
Handy effects loop for modulation.
Amp that is set by feel.

SOUNDS

It suits my style of music, ranging from soft rock to rock to blues and English pop.
I use a U.S. Start and marriage is perfect.
The clean sounds are superb: lots of roundness, of warmth, precision and dynamics.
I never solicits boosted channel because it blows viciously saturation and delivers very ... how to say ?...' must love it but especially me it does not suit me at all (at least not with my gear current)!
Recently, I finally acquired the pedal that allows me to enter him in the bacon and to get well distos "Marshallian" the crunchbox (see review).
I also passes through some modulation pedals to color my sound and this amp cash it all brilliantly without flinching.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2 years and it is happiness, except for my back during transport.
The only problem is that the guy is very powerful and true to the brand reputation in amplification: it is difficult to play at a reasonable volume. Below 2, the amp is under speed (just as if you were driving a Porsche at 40 km / h) and once you cross that threshold, it increases significantly and your playmates have rather interest in balancing the puree if they want to be heard again!
on the other hand, when you leave the room to repeat it and use it in a club, preferably in a room not too small, we are very happy because in this configuration it gives its full potential and we know it are still under the foot in case he should really do it all farting!
Before that, I played one time on a Fender Frontman 65 R shortly after I exchanged against a Marshall Valvestate 8240, which I ended up separating because there is little I needed to Thune.
I have not tested many models before buying, but as a kid, I already had the opportunity to play on the amp of my father, a Hot Rod Deville.
When I saw it in stores for 600 euros, my heart was wrapped, I jumped on it, I tried it and I left immediately.
Value for money very interesting since purchased as new for 600 euros.
With the experience?
I am happy that I made a hole in my budget that day because I believe that this amp will accompany me a good while yet!