Knob, fender style chicken head, 14 set screw, cream. Replacing the speaker has become a common mod for hot rods, so fender has chosen to change it to a 12inch called the g12p80. Is it possible to have an updated hot rod deluxe schematic. View and download fender hot rod deluxe service manual online. Hot rod deluxe musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Bias setting for 6l6gc power tubes in a fender hot rod deluxe. I felt i could offer affordable solutions to those who are cash poor and am happy to trade technical services for musicianship. The hot rod deluxe iii is a scorching 40 watt 1x12 combo decked out with hot rodded power and. Original 1x12 celestion speaker, original footswitch.
The hot rod deluxe is the best selling tube amp of all time, it sounds good and is pretty reliable, other than a couple common problems. Fender hot rod deluxe iii 3channel 40watt 1x12 guitar combo 2010 2017. My tonequest, modding a fender hot rod deluxe ryan t. 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. Working guitarists everywhere prize hot rod amps for their great volume, reliability, responsiveness to effects pedals, and affordability. I thought i would use it but not being a musician, i never learned how to set it up. The flabby bottom darkness is gone, what you get is ful. Big improvements in how volume knobs function, cleaned up some of the background buzz, huge improvement to the gain channel. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. Fender 2button footswitch hot rod deluxe iii deville iii 0079606000. Power tube substitutions in a fender hot rod deluxe.
The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. Plus, i could crank some gain on my pres without volume issues. As previously stated, the two amps are definitely apples and oranges. The hot rod deluxe iv features the classic fender look of sparkling silver grille cloth, lightly aged to give it even more mojo. Fender hot rod deluxe iii, blues deluxe, hot rod deluxe, hot rod deluxe 112 enclosure. Fender forums view topic hot rod deluxe schematics. I love the way it sounds, but its just a little too darn loud when properly driven. Fender blues deluxe vs fender hot rod deluxe iii amplifier duration. With bottomend headroom characteristic of 6l6 tubes and a versatile all12ax7 tube preamp, the hot rod deluxe iii amp offers luscious fender spring reverb, an effects loop and more. Fender hot rod iv series amps with rick heins youtube. Fender s hot rod deluxe and hot rod deluxe iii go headtohead much as a motoring magazine might put a welltraveled vintage ford mustang up against detroits latest rendition of the model in a headtohead road test, we thought it would be fun to pit a modern classic club combo with tons of gigs under its belt against a newly. Used on certain versions of the hot rod deluxe iii, hot rod deville iii, blues junior iii, 59 bassman, blues deluxe, blues deville, prosonic, 57 twin, 57 bandmaster, ec series, and bassman tv series.
Hot rod deluxe version iv fender stratocaster guitar forum. 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. A legendary amplifier thats been the heart of many guitarists rigs, the updated hot rod deluxe iv is a 40 watt combo amp featuring smoothersounding spring reverb and modified preamp circuitry for smoother overdrive and increased note definition. Fender hot rod deluxe sounds like a fuzz 2mv bias weird. Fender hot rod deluxe iv blonde oxblood weminence cannabis rex. Fender hot rod deluxe iii 40w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp. Get the guaranteed best price on tube combo guitar amplifiers like the fender hot rod series pro junior iii 15w 1x10 tube guitar combo amp at musicians. Fender hot rod deluxe modifications fromel electronics. Hi does anyone have the schematics for the new hot rod deluxe iii. Hi tessicar, that is not a problem, its part of the mods, and it gives you more control of the tone of your amp. But take a close look at the schematics from the old hot rod deluxe or the newer version iii and youll see, in very small writing which you may need to magnify a few hundred percent, the following. Does not include the hot rod deluxe iii or hot rod deville iii with black control panel. Fender 2button footswitch hot rod deluxe deville 0994062000. These nofrills amps are affordable, reliable and loud, and they pair extremely well with stomp boxes.
The hot rod deluxe iii is a scorching 40watt 1x12 in. I am just curious to see whether the advertised changes to the tone circuit, correspond to suggested modifications on various sites. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly footswitch assembly miscellaneous schematics diagrams fender. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Fender hot rod deville schematic diagram pdf download. Musical instrument amplifier fender hot rod iii series training manual. A dual triode that can be used in place of most 12ax7 circuits. Will the different tubes screw up the output impedance or mismatch with the output transformer. The everpopular 40w fender hot rod deluxe iii, equipped with a 12 celestion speaker, may be the world standard for gigging guitarists. In 2002, production switched to mexico, and the current iteration the hot rod deluxe iii began production in 2010. I know it is a bit early to be asking, but has anyone found out what schematic changes have been made to the new hr deluxe iv. About 10 years ago had a hr deville 410 that i had modded by jim priceomega, the results were quite good to excellent.
The rugged build of this tube and reduced gain 30% less than a 12ax7 can improve headroom and give better control in high gain stages allowing users to more easily dial in sweet spots. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Hot rod amps deliver unmistakable fender tone and are the perfect platform for musicians to craft their own signature sound. They have actually copied one of my cosmetic mods white chicken head knobs. Fender hot rod deluxe lacquered tweed, 40watt 1x12 tube. The problem is that many sources cite fender as recommending this, that or the other particular bias level. Fender hot rod deluxe blues deluxe amplifier cover, brown. Hot rod deluxe this is the model name for warranty claims service manual september 1996 important notice. I started by comparing the hot rod deluxe schematic to classic fender schematics and realized that the power amp was exactly the same as an early 60s bassman with the solid state rectifier, an iconic power amp, no need to mess with that. Best volume attenuator for a fender hot rod deluxe 40w.
Rick heins from fender demonstrates the hot rod iv series amps at kraft music. Fender hot rod deluxe repair no power, wont turn on duration. Inside, it features a 12 celestion atype speaker, plus a lightweight pine cabinet to. Save fender hot rod deluxe tweed to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The only thing that holds a candle to a fender branded guitar, is a fender branded amp, and the hot rod deluxe is right up there with the best of those. The amp in question fender s hot rod deluxe hrd was chosen because several students have complained of the same problem excessive gain and insufficient tone control range, making it an unruly recording amp. The hot rod deluxe iii is a 40watt single 12 combo the standard for gigging guitarists worldwide. Just that i have done a lot of mods to mine and it sounds fantastic now. Fender hot rod series pro junior iii 15w 1x10 tube guitar. Lightweight pine cabinet lightweight, yet strong, pine was used to craft fender amps in the 1950s and 60s, making for more.
The classic fender tone is released through these changes. Fender forums view topic hot rod deluxe iii schematic. Tubes for the fender hot rod deluxe amplified parts. Id like to try substituting kt66, 6550 or similar power tubes for the 6l6s in my fender hot rod deluxe in matched pairs of course. The hot rod deluxe iv is a scorching 40watt 1x12 tube combo decked out with power and performance. How to date older fender hot rod deluxe amps sweetwater. Working guitarists everywhere prize nofrills fender hot rod amps for their great volume, reliability, responsiveness to effects pedals, and affordability.
Not a million miles from celestions current seventy. The fender hot rod deluxe tube guitar combo can be found on stages around the world. Fender limited edition hot rod deluxe iii 1x12 two tone. Theres even a new and updated name plate for the version iii of the hot rod deluxe.
Contains all 8 control pots as found in the hot rod deluxe and hot rod deville models, from 1996 to 2010. Based on your comment about the schematic being older than the amp, i think you should be using this schematic. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Introduced in 1996, fender s hot rod series amplifiers have been an industry standard and a. I also owned a hot rod deville 2x12 for two years and currently own a beat up hot rod deluxe that im fixing up. The hot rod deluxe is possibly the bestselling fender guitar amplifier of all time. The original hot rod deluxe s bias supply was only about 50 vdc. 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.
Originally released in 1995 it was an americanmade valve amp. Players love the hot rod amps because they deliver unmistakable fender tone and are a great foundation to. Working guitarists everywhere prize nofrills hot rod amps for their great volume, reliability, responsiveness to effects pedals, and affordability. After these mods your amp will sound fantastic and be more reliable. View and download fender hot rod deville schematic diagram online. A segment of the hot rod s schematic has been simplied for clarity, but not altered.
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