George Benson Hot Rod Deluxe | Fender

Fender is proud to honor world-famous jazz guitarist and pop artist George Benson with his very own signature amp. In this video clip, Benson shares his long history with Fender amps and explains what he was looking for in his signature Hot Rod Deluxe amp. Visit www.fender.com/benson for more product details.
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[@jakestewartmusic]

"And boy, I sounded like, uh, Eddie Van Halen!" "Isn't that nice? Take this to the gig and come on back with some money." George Benson is just the coolest dude.

[@pierceedwin5273]

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[@kevinquincy4638]

@Pierce Edwin instablaster ;)

[@Zeal808]

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[@Turboy65]

George is probably the best guitarist in the world. That doesn't mean he necessarily plays the music YOU like best, but when it comes to outright skill, he is the man to beat.

[@TimNelson]

johnsoncm65: I would agree. Blues legend Chris Cain points to George Benson as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Saying something.

[@dspencer1201]

"Somebody left the overdrive on. I sounded like Eddie Van Halen!" GB and EVH, two greats.

[@JC-DC]

His personality is nice and pleasing like his playing and his sound. A humble man that is grateful for his blessings 🙏

[@TysonFisher]

his own fender amp and his own ibanez guitar = LEGEND

[@TheStrataminor]

2 signature Fender amps...now that's LEGEND!! lol

[@lpgoog]

Oh my God. What guitarist doesn't love George Benson? I've seen him live. What a master. Most can't even come close.

[@rbenm]

oh my god why doesn't EVERYBODY love the music i love? i've seen him live! that means he is fucking good cause i say so.

[@note_finger]

I haven't heard of George Benson but I am familiar with Emily Remler

[@swagatron1000]

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[@TimNelson]

An absolute American treasure -- George Benson!

[@boreed5734]

He found out very early on at 9 years old what he was meant to do and no one has done it better.

[@ZeekDuff]

Serious props to Fender for letting the man use his Ibanez sig ax for their amp promo. Serious props! (Ibanez makes amps, too.)

[@gopeace4797]

Zeek Duff they also let them use the GB logo that is owned by Hoshino Gakki (Ibanez's parent company)

[@ZeekDuff]

Ah, then it was probably a straight-up swap, they used to call those "integrated commercials" back in the '60s. I worked for a large ad company back then. 😎

[@auntjenifer7774]

What ELSE would he use ? I mean what guitar would fender make him play for their advertisement ? A 12 string jagmaster ?

[@rbenm]

aunt is dumb

[@iantaylor917]

I've seen a number of guys who are endorsed by a different amp company than the guitars they use, and you'll see them demoing the amp with a guitar by that brand. I've heard/read that this is part of what led to the falling out between Fender and John Mayer: he wanted to use different amps on stage and Fender wanted him to basically cover them up lol.

[@WhizMitchell]

Jazz guitar Icon. Bar none. Blew me away when I first heard Breezin' as a kid. And after all these years, GB still inspires me today with his smooth, fluid playing. Great to see him with signature amps now. Well deserved!

[@billybobhammer]

Taught him everything he knows. Good kid.

[@rbenm]

well done man

[@mamokosazamtro4418]

XD

[@Moose_Hawkins]

I could listen to this man talk for days. Years, even.

[@Dardagan11]

nice amp, but he could make my fridge sound divine........ make no mistake. It's ALL in his fingers.

[@berserkerfunestus]

+Dardagan11 all but tone.

[@ryancrawford945]

Dardagan11 the playing is but you couldn’t get that tone with a crappy amp

[@charleswilson9654]

Agreed all in fingers. And Mr. Benson could make Eddie Van Halen look like a beginner too, lol. Great, clean amp that sounds great with just a bite of grit.

[@stevebirks2186]

So true - George has Golden Fingers - What a guy !

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Man both he and Ed are influential...but Mr Benson..is Beyond Ridiculous as a musician...👑

[@TimNelson]

One of the most amazing musicians you will ever have a chance to listen to.

[@MusicFed]

what a fantastic guy. met him ages ago in NY and he was super nice and happy to chat for a bit

[@firemarshal2629]

Stumbled upon this while looking at amps. I'm a punk rocker through and through but this guy is fkn awesome. I could listen to him shoot the breeze for hours.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

He's cool. I love his story telling ability. I would love to hear him tell more stories.

[@mhanley7]

This man revolutionized Jazz guitar!! Ibanez recognized this early and now Fender honors his legacy! Gotta have one!

[@AllenPinchloaf]

George you are a master and pioneer..and that's just in your spare time.

[@sargentppeper]

Just came back home from trying this GB Fender model out at a music store now enclosed with a watt Jenson speaker! It allows more clean headroom, warmer tones and a smooth blues overdrive thats awesome!

[@jimyoung9262]

I could listen to this guy talk about different kinds of dirt and he would keep my attention. Of course him playing in the background wouldn't hurt...

[@MrPrytania1]

I forgot this was an ad. Such a great personality!

[@acledfloyd]

I love this guys playing, but he also has a great voice. I love to hear him talk.

[@lastdaysguitar]

A genuine living legend and one of the nicest sounding singer guitar players on the planet. Breezin!

[@jefffos75]

I have to admit, I haven't listened to a lot of George Benson's music but I definitely will now!!! Classy, classy guy! I wish more players and musicians were like this gentleman. And he can play too!!! Bravo Mr. Benson and great amp...

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Got to see GB in 1975/76 with Minnie Ripperton. What a show! This was at the SIUE campus in Illinois-an outdoor gig. Great seats ‘under the tent’. Before the show we walked behind the stage where there was a small bridge about four or five feet off the ground that connected the back stage area with the dressing rooms. The guard on duty said GB was already on stage … but we knew better. When we saw the dressing room doors open we jumped up on the bridge and got in line to shake hands with ‘da man’. Big smile. Big hands. Big heart. Big impression on a 15 year-old. GB and Ms. Ripperton played individually … and then joined forces at the end of the show. I practiced Breezin’ the next few days til my fingers bled.

[@Daft69Punk]

I like people like him. Humble, honest, and admirable.

[@veerchasm1]

What a player, what a sound

[@MichaelJohnson-fr5su]

GB! What a talent. Now if I could afford one of these, we would both be grinning like a opossum eating persimmons.

[@gobbohunter]

I could listen to him tell these stories forever

[@TheJofrica]

Wow such a humble, down to earth person!

[@paulwbranner6609]

I've seen Mr Benson a few times in concert, certainly a top tier musician! His own signature Fender, It's way overdue!!!!

[@Thebigdoublek]

hes got so much CHARISMA! In his playing and his personality.

[@Housesider]

Complete legend right here. Very humble too.

[@michaeliii6250]

That man is the fucking boss.

[@ThatFreikugel]

I'm not a blues player, but man I love watching him play.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

George is a Natural Jazzy / Blues Improvisational Player Just Happy to Play for the Audience, God Bless Him . 🎷🎸🎺🎹🥁🎼🎤🎬

[@GNeuman]

What a humble, nice guy.

[@mygad]

Love George Benson, love my Fender guitars and amps. Nice to see them working together and thanks for not hiding the Ibanez cause if you know George Benson you know he plays an Ibanez and has forever. Must resist the urge to buy a Fender George Benson amp, at least until Christmas I mean. :)

[@pickandstring]

Such a nice humble person! Ur awesome GB!

[@stratoreverb]

George schools everybody on the finer art of guitar playing and also how to show class and humility. Great amp Brother.

[@beeastman1235]

Monster player and singer - respec

[@hochbob]

One of the finest people and players on the planet!!

[@pozzthanapat]

such a humble guy

[@jackieg1518]

George Benson: LEGEND

[@juangenesyjazz]

George tiene Magia en su dedos Lo que toque y donde sea Suena bien! Es el !!

[@luit13]

Totally agreed! And what a good idea from Fender to honor this guitar master with a signature amp!

[@j.f.6465]

That man is just one of the best ! Mmm mmm boy! Yeah..Sweet!

[@MarkPapamusic]

An American treasure! God Bless Mr.Benson!

[@ia5662]

what a great dude! great tone, beautiful cleans

[@NeilRaouf]

yeah george! your music only deserves the best equipment!

[@thomasraven]

What a class act. The amp is awesome too.

[@DogCatchersBand]

Classy gentleman,badass player.Props!

[@arniestube1]

Fender & Benson , great amp , great player !!

[@bobsaver501]

Got one last week, totally superb.

[@greenturnsblue45]

Meticulously engineered, the GB Hot Rod Deluxe is a 40-watt 1x12 combo outfitted in a gray-black vinyl covering, silver-strand grille cloth and a GB logo badge. It has the full bottom-end characteristic of 6L6 tubes and a versatile all-tube preamp including a 12AT7 up front for cleaner tone, especially with humbucking pickups.

[@TheHungryGnome]

Wow. Amazing sound

[@charvelguy]

What a wonderful history, memories relived and stories to be told, esp @ 2:10.

[@stratquebec]

Whatever amp GB plays, it plays great.

[@tomkozic8505]

Just the best ever. Period

[@gRosh08]

George Benson... Thank You sir!

[@azmike3572]

He mentioned he's from Pittsburgh...and he's right up there with Maz and Bruno!

[@TheBluesine]

he seems like a lovely guy!

[@greenturnsblue45]

The GB Hot Rod Deluxe 112 Enclosure mates perfectly with the GB Hot Rod Deluxe combo, and adds fullness bass response and wider stage coverage. It is a closed-back cab neatly dressed in gray-black vinyl covering and silver-strand grille cloth with a GB logo badge, and is equipped with a Jensen C12K 100-watt speaker and solid pine construction for lighter weight.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Great musician. Great amp.

[@RICHARDCARPENTER7]

SOUNDS GOOD

[@slimjimmypage]

I want to give him a big hug.

[@sargentppeper]

Both Deluxe lll amps are great! The difference with the GB Deluxe lll has a 12AT7 preamp tube in place of a 12AX7 which produces a more clean tone at louder volume and a 100 watt Jensen C12K speaker for more clean sound at louder volume instead of the Celestion in the regular Deluxe lll. Lastly the wood on the GB lll is made of solid pine which makes the amp resonate more and it's much lighter in weight! This allows George to play the amp loud and clean with his band. :)

[@yobhsiFehT]

lol I love the last line!

[@holmes1978]

Legend !!!

[@NintendoSinceBirth1]

so george played a whole show with distortion? i wouldve liked to hear that!

[@texasflood3165]

George you are the best….

[@tvorchestvo2008]

The Sound!

[@andy25794]

God, He's such a nice guy!

[@TetsuyaIT]

The man is having fun. Enough said.

[@Minor7thb5]

It should be illegal to (1) play that good with your hands (2) play that good with a pick (3) look so young at (69/70)....Benson and Pat Martino are my heroes and the reason I even attempt to play jazz guitar!

[@aceman42]

i think so too. i can see the trademark logo on the amp's tolex and the headstock of the ibanez

[@lauriedepaurie]

It really works to put a low-output tube in V1 on the hotrod and blues DLX. I put one 12ay7 in V1 and a 12at7 in V3 of my '93 USA Blues DLX and I eventually sold it to a guy who paid extra because it was the best sounding Blues DLX he ever heard. It's a Stevie Ray Vaughn trick that really works. 12ay7's are very sensitive and quiet with lots of headroom and little output. 12at7's tend to have a flat character, low output and can handle the beating a phase inverter gets, and giving the amp the blooming tones of being cranked, without blowing eardrums.

[@rafasounds2010]

+laurens b I might try that in my blues deluxe someday. It tends to sound very bright, especially with fender guitars. If you have any more tips/comments on this matter that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@jakemf1]

You sure you can mix match different preamp tubes and have no issues?

[@lauriedepaurie]

Yep, 12AX7/12AT7/12AY7 and I believe some other ones are very similar in spec and interchangeable. When in doubt, contact a tech, but preamp tubes will be fine.

[@lauriedepaurie]

rafasounds2010 Mostly tubes, but the brightness and lack of bottom end is why I got rid of it. Now play a dumble clone, so no lack of both now.

[@trevinor3]

george is the IT, no doubt! long overdue Fender!

[@heety532417taytay]

George Benson , has a great amplifier made by fender ,WOW he's one of my Idles got to know that it sounds great if George help design it .

[@geoguitar1950]

Love a vendor amp.

[@tralalalashalalal]

i love that he's playing a ibanez:D

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yes indeed the George Benson Ibanez nodel

[@pauloamw]

My god he is so good.

[@timo1947]

I HAVE ONE. jUST awesome!!!!!!!!!! So happy!

[@einar-magnustveit9900]

oh my god, he is so cool!

[@ARom16]

George Benson is just so damn likeable

[@ChristianFS1]

wow, he seems like a really nice guy ! :D

[@greenturnsblue45]

A 100-watt Jensen C12K speaker handles the immediacy of Benson’s singing soloing style with clarity and range, and the solid-pine cabinet increases tonal resonance while reducing weight.

[@TheTranslator100]

I remember when Benson was playing with the Boston Pops, and his Polytone was accidentally set with the distortion on. He played part of the intro to Affirmation, before walking over to the amp to switch channels. Freak accident.

[@kevinpaul1719]

I have the older version Hot Rod Deluxe made in America. I put a Cestion 30 Vintage 60 watt and it makes the amp. He has the tube mod, a 12AT7. Lose gain but controllable volume

[@leventopoulos]

best of the best

[@zarijes]

Jiiiz...... Great stuff!

[@creativemees]

Lovely!! When comes a new Jazz guitar out from fender for Benson? I miss the Jazzy Fenders those days.

[@PlaneCrashClub]

very nice supro/silvertone/danelectro tolex

[@MuscleDad420]

That's odd that a jazz guitarist cat like George Benson would go for a Fender tube amp. A lot tend to prefer solid state amps for their even response and clean headroom. All the artists Fender taps for signature instruments, amps and what have you are deserving in their own right but George Benson is in a league of his own. Great job!

[@Jalpow]

Those are very common mods for the hrd, plus fender always puts out limited editions with different speakers anyway. The solid-pine cab is nice though.

[@klaustand]

The guitar most definitely is an Ibanez GB 10 Signature. I have one myself (but I prefer my Gibsons) I am convinced that GB can make any guitar sound like him. Hank Marvin would make an LP sound like his Strat if he tried. These guys have it in their fingers. Unfortunately we shall have to wait another 4 months before this amp hits Denmark. Kind greetings

[@coffeewaldo]

Its about time don't you think. They give pretty much anyone these days their own guitar line and amp. What about a legend like george who has been around for years and has been a class act unlike someone specific say um john mayer.

[@TheAlbiCollier]

That thumb technique is ridiculous!

[@DocBrownGuitar]

I think it's Benson's own signature ibanez model

[@armanilehmann6537]

nice!