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[@fenderstinger1499]

Please make it into a head! Sales will skyrocket, and customers will be pleased. Thank you.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

THIS

[@valle4483]

Too bad Fender doesn't like heads for some reason

[@enriquedelima396]

You could actually easily remover de chassis from the cabinet and easily make it into your own head, to which you could add any cabinet of your pleasing. You'd only have to create an amp output for the amp to go to the speaker.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I typed in Fender Hot Rod Deluxe to make the same comment

[@Paul-dw2cl]

a low-wattage mini amp head & cab

[@chriswallace9387]

There are some hot rod deluxe negative vids out there. You guys show how seasoned players make this amp shine. Well done!

[@nathaninostroza7655]

My man, Eugene Edwards. Great player! Nice amp.

[@Walks-With-Pride]

All Fender amps kick ass. That's why it's hard to pick just one. My personal favorite is the '65 Twin Reverb.....

[@theblytonian3906]

I'd have to agree. I'm a fan of their amps.

[@juantovar5084]

Have you tried the fender frontman 10G it sucks

[@Walks-With-Pride]

@@juantovar5084 I don't exactly think of that as a serious amp by anyone's standards. I was referring to Fenders list of famous amps that are legendary.

[@rrguitar1]

Super Reverb is the GOAT

[@Chilinoploppy]

59' Bassman the goat

[@kassandjohnbolles3522]

"players' tastes change over time" = the old overdrive channel SUUUUUUUUUUCKED.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

I guess it shines better in a live band context- I have a mid 90s made in USA Hot Rod Deluxe that I threw a Jensen p12q speaker in, and I'm about to pull the distortion (Joe Satriani Satchurator) and overdrive (Bad Monkey) pedals off my pedalboard for good- neither one sounds as good as the drive channel, and they don't even come close to the "more drive" setting... although my amp is EQd totally crazy... bass and treble all the way down, mids all the way up, and presence all the way up (if using humbuckers) or presence at noon (for single coils) ....but I suppose a lot of players are more concerned with how an amp sounds alone, without an entire band playing at full concert volume lol

[@kassandjohnbolles3522]

@@HamzaVLOGs Yeah, I have tried it live, but not much. You might have a point. Mine is from around the same era as yours more or less (I don't keep track of stuff like that). Maybe I will give it another shot. I bought it, though, because I was in love with the clean sound. Still am.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

@@kassandjohnbolles3522 I play lead, so my impressions are based on mostly single note runs... there are some vids on my channel of me using the amp, if you watch "in space with artimus pyle" you can hear some drive channel clips during the solos, with the drive all the way up... but man the clean channel grows on me... I used to hate playing clean, but I guess I'm maturing! Rock on!

[@middle_pickup]

It's the same channel in this one. Same basic sound.

[@Dannys.channel]

The guitarist sucked but not the amp and people do want more out of their amps these days that’s why they’re making digital ones

[@paulwitt1985]

Just got mine delivered and my Strat also. Both sound GREAT!

[@dmitriyrazorenov]

Today this combo came to me from UK no Nairobi and it's supercool. Really glad that I have chosen this model, and this particular video helped me a lot. For many years have been playing through Peavey Classic 30 (but with a Greenback), couldn't bring it here, thought about some other tube 15-25W Fender amps at first, but then wanted something with more fuller tone and ability to have less distorted clean sound like what I'm used to. So in the end it feels like I have some more flexibility, more detail and it's really a pleasure to play guitar with it (playing HH Shawbucker Pro Strat)

[@kathrynhobbs1082]

I got the fsr model with the creamback celestion and love the combo of a more British style speaker with the Fender tone. It still has that beautiful clean sound but more mids and bottom end! Great amps!

[@jakestadium]

Rick- your suggested settings sound really great on my hot rod 4! Also a tip for anyone who's recently purchased one... they often come biased colder from the factory (around 60mv). If you find the overdrive channel lacking in tone, have it re-biased to around 68mv. Thats the sweet spot for these amps, achieving the right balance between clean headroom and good drive.

[@sixslinger9951]

why wouldn't Fender bias them to 68mv then? they should know this right?

[@pugforce8315]

@@sixslinger9951 having a higher bias can also shorten tube life, they want to make a product that will last at least until warranty

[@klapaucjusz1]

I put a Celestion A-Type speaker in my HRDx III, which makes it very similar to a HRDx IV. I like this speaker.

[@randomchannel4886]

12AT7 tube and a celestion cream back in mine makes it sound so good

[@jacobmcvay123]

Found one on marketplace in pretty solid condition. Not quite mint but still very solid and he wanted $300 OBO! These things go for $1000! I told him $200 just to see and he accepted! Best amp I’ve ever owned.

[@andyleotell]

He’s probably a smack addict! Great score!!

[@millershane71]

I have a "Buggy whip" model I got about a year ago with I think an Eminence speaker?? I've never really been a Fender amp guy but I played this one at Mass Street Music in Lawrence, KS and I was in love! The dirty channel is soooo killer for that sound it does! Very unique dirt, so much clarity but so raunchy and harmonic. I love matching it with my Friedman and my Mark V. I highly recommend it to every one!

[@hectorheath]

Fender should make the control knobs and writing glow in the dark.

[@electricgypsyblues4761]

I have the HR 3 and am perfectly happy with it. as long as its on the clean ch

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

I don’t think I’ve turned on the drive channel of an hrd in 15 yrs. Why ?? Run some of the magnificent dirt pedal options through it and watch it shine on!!

[@electricgypsyblues4761]

@@bigtsshackfestival9563 you got that right Big T

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

"Now let's see how it sounds with this Les Paul..."

[@chrisdee5032]

Damn man, I watched the whole thing actually waiting for that to happen 🤣

[@parrottsquawk975]

as freaking if. I have the 60th anniversary version, and it sounds great with my '57 Les Paul reissue.

[@randomchannel4886]

My PRS and this amp dont mix lol

[@marcusstrymon693]

@@randomchannel4886 Is it a humbucking prs? I have a p90 baritone prs, i am thinking to get this amp for cleans in my stereo rig

[@nicolasgibbons4683]

Marcus Strymon 69 honestly I recommend trying it in person if that is possible. If not, I’d say it works really well with cleans and especially with my danelectro baritone but that’s dual lipsticks, not p90s. The only place I think it might suffer is it’s built in dirt, you’ve really got to get it cooking if you want real pure amp distortion out of it! Great amp overall and it’ll take whatever you throw at it!

[@TheBrunoRK]

I 🖤 my Hot Rod Deluxe!

[@lukepace8546]

I need one!

[@endezeichengrimm]

Can you plug in 2 guitars at the same time into input 1 and 2?

[@jasong546]

I had a deluxe 3, and it was great but a bit too big and powerful for my needs. But a year ago I bought a 65 Princeton RI. After 20 years of spending so much money, I finally found the tube amp that’s right for me. I will not be changing tubes or anything. Just love it. But jeez the HR Deluxe sounds so incredible, good job guys.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

a low efficiency speaker like a Jensen p12q is a miracle for these amps... lets you turn up quite a bit more before the deafening volume hits, plus alnico improves any tube amp IMO, but the ceramic MOD series also is a much lower efficiency, or sensitivty as they call it, SPL or whatever, just semantics... 12ay7 in V1 is great too, but I like to keep all the drive there for when I want it, so I put the 12ax7 back and the Jensen speaker transformed the amp... I'm still shocked almost a year later! Congrats on the Princeton, btw!

[@jasong546]

Hamza VLOGs thanks! Maybe I will be able to try that sometime. You mean you put the Jensen in the hot rod 4? Thanks for the tip!

[@HamzaVLOGs]

@@jasong546 I had a HRD 1st run but practically the same effect- the stock speakers might be 100 db spl (efficiency) and the Jensen P12q is like...93! Fender had a limited edition "cream of wheat" Hot Rod Deluxe that had that exact speaker- I think it's the best HRD ever!

[@frednance3988]

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe has been around since the early 1990's.

[@PauloNunoTeixeira]

Nice work and sound :))

[@1willywonker]

Brilliant jam at the end

[@fiftypeehead]

I dont like the knobs so I'll change them one day and the footswitch is ugly. I doubt theres a better pedal platform out there though. With the bass and mid on about 2 or 3 with the treble at noonish is my sweet spot. Sounds great. I also put a passive volume pedal in the effects loop sometimes so i can crank the gain at home. That sounds amazing

[@Zeal808]

Eugene edwards babyyy

[@mwelsh2]

I just bought one yesterday. I'm so happy.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Mark Welsh I have a '98 model, first or second year, and it still is a great amp. The new ones sound great too. Congrats.

[@thatmanonapedal]

@@jonathanhandsmusic confirm. I have a Pro Strat HSS with roasted maple neck and still it sounds (the amp) hot at a decent setting. Fender is the invictus in amps.

[@AntonP99]

Mark Welsh how do you like it so far?

[@mwelsh2]

@@AntonP99 I absolutely love it.

[@ak2112]

Best thing I heard in this video was those Fender pedals. Dang.

[@garrygarza4029]

Do one for the blues deluxe!

[@akshaydhawan8785]

I don't get how they're not getting blown away with the volume on 2.5. My ears start hurting with this amp on that setting.

[@jamesfetherston1190]

Maybe they swapped the pots to audio tapers instead of linear?

[@blizzbee]

If played in a large enough space or room, 2.5 can be good and not too much. (Ofcourse point speaker away from you)

[@bobbrossify]

Mine doesn’t. Although I swapped in a 12AT7 in the first slot from an AX7 and that linearizes the volume to the back half of the scale a bit better. Recommend it from everyone. Phillip McKnight recommended it and has a few other mods you can do pretty easily. I keep mine in my house on almost 5-ish.

[@friarbud]

If you want that extra girth, deepness, and thump to your tone, this is the cheapest Fender amp that has it. This amp is where quality Fender tube clarity starts.

[@KountryCuz1]

This is A Great Sounding Amp I Wish The Knobs Were in The Front of the Amp !!!!!

[@HamzaVLOGs]

Ever played a Fender Concert amp? Very similar to Hot Rod Deluxe... from 1993... controls on front! Just like the Fender 75 I have, same size as Hot Rod Deluxe if you get the 1x12 variant...

[@ghostmanonearth6083]

Make this into a head and also make the gt amps in a head please!

[@continentalaquatics2725]

I might have guessed that the Strat was possibly a Les Paul based on the cleans (the sound was really robust...in a good way!). In regard to the Tele, I feel like I can always hear a Tele unless it’s through an esoteric amp with a ton of effects.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

kind of wished they'd've played a 72 thinline deluxe tele or something with 'buckers, just for some contrast... but neat how different the tele and strat sounded, even with similar types of pickups

[@bobdeluxeandtheideals1356]

🔥🔥🔥

[@89vette1]

They need a house mode where a volume knob adjusts between 0 and 2. Also better caps.

[@jasong546]

Hard to argue with that.

[@bretthackett4124]

I own a champion 100 and absolutely love the clean channel. Takes pedals great as well.

[@mikepj1025]

Brett Hackett probably the most underrated And least talked about amp out there is the CHAMPION 100. That things is incredible.

[@theblytonian3906]

@Brett Hackett Can I say "me too"?!

[@theblytonian3906]

@@mikepj1025 Agreed.

[@theblytonian3906]

@@mikepj1025 Agreed

[@iehen]

i tried the Champion 100 in a shop, sadly i was not impressed. There was a Roland close to it, that was much better and warmer (i don't remember the name, i think Roland Chorus..). here is a nice comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCnnYuYn7FokKc

[@electrolytics]

Thank God they fixed the volume pot on this amp because I couldn't find the volume pot on my guitar.

[@alfredoabrego3474]

I love the tones I get with my hrdx on both clean and drive channels but the only thing I cannot stand is the rattling, I've already tightened all the screws and removed the reverb tank and I cannot get rid of it, also had to replace the capacitors after nearly 3 years since they went bad an my amp stared to sound like a ring modulator

[@rrguitar1]

So did they fix the volume taper in this model??

[@musicman843]

This amp is better than the Deluxe 3, great for funk

[@HamzaVLOGs]

I think the newer speaker is more ideal for that crisp top end for great funk rhythms!

[@javierf55]

Love my Hotrod Deluxe III, nothing else to say, but I would like to ask if there is any way to send a signal from a PC through an audio interface such as MOTU M2 to the Amp? not from the Amp to the interface as that's made with a Mic but the way around??

[@CheloWiiU]

You say you want to send an effect from a Plugin to your amp???

[@phillippitts6294]

I’ve got a little mustang v 2 . It sounds awesome for a small amp

[@continentalaquatics2725]

Phillip Pitts Is that the one that can simulate sounds or am I thinking of something else?

[@charliezimmerman2114]

Is fender ever going to fix the over heating issues and the leaking cap?

[@shawnbrown8781]

Dear Fender, Please let me know the Teli color and model. Thanks in advance for your support. Happy Holidays!!

[@josephlarson4643]

I’d like to hear it with humbuckers.

[@davemis40]

I have an original one, it’s f’ing loud .. great gigging amp.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Me too. Got it 20 years ago, in tweed, with a cover. Still my main amp.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

also still using a USA HRD from the 90s... I put a Jensen p12q speaker in it, now I have to crank it to get the sweet spot, which is soooo much sweeter with this speaker! Best decision ever for this amp... I took the 12ay7 back out so I can still have maximum gain on tap when I want it, and in this video they give a great hint to tame the amp some- back off the EQ... I keep the bass and treble all the way down, mids all the way up, and use the prenence as my only variable tone knob... however I play with a loud drummer, another guitarist, and a bass player... I play lead, and that amp cannot be beaten for versatility and beautiful tone, or gnarly grit when you want it! I agree, great gigging amp!

[@rrguitar1]

@Joe Paul And all they had to do was adjust the volume taper a bit. The V1 option is cool though

[@klapaucjusz1]

I actually like the drive channel on my HRD III better than the drive channel on the HRD IV in this demo.

[@IamtheFerryMan]

I've had a III since last year. Great amp and it's now my daily player. I run a Helix 4CM with it and it's a pretty amazing combination

[@dkdofkfkfk]

와 지긴다 와이프가 이거 사준다고 하는데 너무 행복합ㄴ디ㅏ

[@elabismoylaluna6981]

07:25 wooow!!

[@nuttavut2528]

🖤

[@OASISBLISS]

What are the overdrive settings you are using at the end solo?

[@30smsuperstrat]

I really wish they would do a 6v6 version of this with the headroom of a Deluxe Reverb. Just to difficult to get a Fender 40 watt Amp into the sweet spot in a club.

[@josephcebula2983]

I have a Hot Rod amp but it is heavy and it must be very loud to sound good. I am going to share something surprising. I have a zoom pedal and a 100 watt solid state fender bass amo. I actually think that the solid state amp sounds better unless you can crank the hot rod up to 9. How many places can you do that? The 100 watt ss fender weighs only 20 pounds. I roll off the very low bass control. With the zoom all my guitars, fender and gibson clone sound dreamy at nearly any volume. I think that the sealed cabinet enhances the body of the sound. Try it. You will be amazed.

[@Santaheckler]

Plus you have a DI out on that amp which is something modern tube amps need to actually “be modern” right?

[@eocha24]

1 watt setting is what most want

[@Dannys.channel]

Like the micro terror from orange. The idea of it. Don’t make the same thing. Just something easy to pack up carry and plug in

[@BreauxBobby]

Sold.

[@supremeweezer4o8]

does this amp make a loud buzzing noise when its on distortion like the previous ones ? because i was in guitar center and i tested out this amp , i was on master volume of 9 and there were no humming or buzzing at all so im just confused

[@jwmcmillenii]

I had this experience, as well. I tightened all the screws, replaced seals, etc. Turns out, in my case, that it wasn't the amp rattling. It was my room. Specifically, the items on my TV stand and shelves. Make sure you park the amp on carpet, and be mindful of any game cases, game systems, or other items that might be loose on your furniture and shelving. This thing moves a LOT of sound. Even at lower volume, I had stuff rattling. I secured all that stuff, and the rattling stopped. More importantly, I had peace of mind that my amp was fine. Good luck. I hope this helps you.

[@StratmanJerry]

My amp buzzes when clean, it's an old amp though and only when I hit a low chord

[@march228103]

Is there any difference between this amp and it’s tweed counterpart circuit wise?

[@StormKingPNW]

Just picked one up, love the clean tones even at low volume. My only issue is that on the drive channel (even more drive) it sounds really clean, and nothing like the great tone in the video. I’ve tried cranking the drive and volume up but it stays pretty clean… is there something I’m missing perhaps? Wondering if the amp needs to be on and being played through for a certain amount of time before the drive gets good. Any tips are appreciated!

[@gunkanjima3408]

There should be tons of drive if your cranking the drive knob

[@Sperzel]

Bad tube(s)

[@StormKingPNW]

@Far Stox I'm not sure if this makes sense at all, but as I've had the amp longer and continued to play through it the drive has cranked up. Seems like I just hadn't ever let the tubes get rolling hard enough yet, but it sounds great now.

[@continentalaquatics2725]

What’s the difference between this and the Hot Rod DeVille? When I would try out a guitar at Norman’s Rare Guitars in the valley, Mark would always put it through a Hot Rod DeVille.

[@PSNakinmericPSN]

Deville is 60 watts and has two 12 inch speakers while deluxe is 40 watts and has one 12 inch speaker

[@tomaszmikinka8681]

@@PSNakinmericPSN OR 60 watts and 4 10'' speakers - depends of the DeVille model.

[@RDEL54]

I just bought a used version 4 the overall volume is not near as loud as my USA model. Don't know if there's something wrong with the amp or this new model is just quieter.

[@klapaucjusz1]

Maybe the new A-Type speaker, which comes in the IV, is less efficient?

[@HamzaVLOGs]

@@klapaucjusz1 good point, and the EQ might need some tweeking, plus the bias on the power tubes may be a different level... tried swapping the tubes back and forth between amps? like, all 5 tubes at once? I have the USA Hot Rod Deluxe and there is no way to adjust the bias, so sometimes power tube pair swapping makes a very noticeable difference! Treble and Presence may need to be boosted on the newer ones to compensate for different types of pots, perhaps.... so many factors lol

[@Gummmibaer]

They say the listen to their customers but still dont have a small head version of this? Yeah I know there is the bassbreaker 15, but its a completely different thing.

[@joseceraia]

which guitars ( model ) are you playing.

[@mattmanley7118]

These have been out for quite a while I'm a bit surprised a video is coming out now.. I have always wanted one of these however I found the Princeton was a better fit. Not as loud however I live in an apartment and I can barely get away with my Princeton luckily my neighbor also plays guitar so that helps. But I can't help but feel that these would benefit from an onboard attenuator. I really don't know why nobody seems to put attenuation in their tube amps. I understand the whole purists thing but times are moving forward gigs are getting quieter there's no reason to have even a 40 watt amplifier cranked. If I were to assume I guess would be that for some reason only digital amplifiers get built in attenuation some of the time whereas with tube amps maybe it's just too difficult? I'm not sure. Perhaps it's due to the electronics?

[@thesphericalguy9018]

Purists and price.

[@XneverstopfightingX]

Probably because attenuators can be had on the used market fairly cheap and with a range of features and tones to be had it would feel more like a cheap addition rather than a viable feature. Same reason new tube amps don’t come with a bunch of effects built in.

[@mattmanley7118]

@@XneverstopfightingX I see your point however it's my understanding that you don't want to just buy the cheapest attenuator on the market because it can literally blow your amp up You need a quality attenuator and those I think are anywhere in the sub 600 range and for most people myself included that's pretty expensive. I do a lot of reading and I have considered getting an attenuator even for my Princeton and the one thing that people echo is to not cheap out because it can risk your gear.

[@TheBenb1999]

It’s just Fender that can’t seem to figure out the market wants built in attenuators. Lots of other amp companies have them built in and if you need a Fender type sound there are boutique amps that have Fender-style circuits with power scaling or attenuators.

[@mattmanley7118]

@@TheBenb1999 That's part of the problem the boutique I am not a fan of that market at all more so than the mass produced market. I'm sorry but just because something is handmade doesn't mean it costs 80% more some of these boutique amplifiers and guitars cost the payments of a house. I want built-in attenuation on tube amps but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg and a kidney either.

[@kleniodaniel9663]

Finalmente tiraram o cromado do painel...

[@jayhughes5396]

Tell us again how pine cabinets resonate better as they age

[@timg7942]

I couldn't stop laughing when they said that. Biggest load of bs I have ever heard.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

All wood does. Pine especially.

[@DieStimmeVomDach]

That was BS really.

[@michaeldstern]

Do they still hiss at really low volumes like the old ones? I like my amps dead silent. The blues JR and blues deluxe are silent.

[@austinblakegaming2847]

It depends on the guitar if u want silent don’t use single coil

[@rullya11]

So, real amp sound

[@TMillsMusic]

Love the sound! What model of guitars were being used here?

[@Hi-pk3nq]

Clearly Squier bullet. clearly.

[@TMillsMusic]

Clearly...

[@clamus68]

I would say Players Series Telecaster by the looks of it. The Stratocaster maybe the Professional Series though it also could be a Players series as that color appears in the Players Series range.

[@asehauDLM]

The Telecaster is from the Fender American Professional series and the Strat is a recently released Fender Vintera 50's Modified (Made in Mexico).

[@bealzibub4002]

The tele is an American professional, I picked one up a couple of weeks ago in that exact colour it’s sonic grey.

[@giovanni783]

Interesting. I see here master and volume at around 4. When I put mine at around 2 and a half it blows my ears off…how is it possible? Great amp but really hard to regulate volume

[@andyleotell]

Use an attenuator in the effects loop to control volume

[@jbognap]

So I guess no HRD V around the corner... The amp already has cleans nailed. Please focus on drive side tone for channel switchers. Even a dedicated drive channel high cut control would be helpful. Or perhaps a drive channel mini graphic EQ.

[@moimeme7839]

What wood are made the guitar, what was the height of the pickups, on what pickup where you playin', what effects did you use, what microphone and at what angle and placement, post recording software, playin with fingers or plectre?

[@HamzaVLOGs]

& What voltage was the power supply? what are the cap values and are there any diodes in the preamp circuitry? What gauge of strings? And was the speaker broken in or brand new? lol

[@latanezimbardo7129]

mine goes up to 13

[@abetteryou2025]

10? How are they not dead?

[@grooverstone9553]

Does anyone know what model of Tele Eugene is playing?

[@brtkm12]

looks like the american professional series. not sure, but the finish looks like sonic gray and I believe it's only available in this series. not sure but probably.

[@Bret_Sanor]

It would be great if you updated the circuit instead of the cosmetics. Fender, you know the inherent problems of the zenner diodes right on the board, the big cement resistors against the board and other things that burn up and ruin the traces. Just put the right parts in and elevate them off the board from the factory. It's not that difficult. And please put reliable filter caps in instead of those junk cheap IC brand caps that notoriously fail. Make this amp great from the factory so we actually get what we're paying for.

[@phillippitts6294]

To continental aquatics. Yes it is

[@joebarkan]

I have one of these amps. It sounds pretty great -- even the drive channel sounds good, for what it is. BUT, using the effects loop (as you would want to with the drive channel) adds unacceptable noise. Fender, fix that in the HRD V! But enough about the amp, let's talk about Rick's hairline: Incredible for a guy his age! He's one of the rare lucky ones, for sure.

[@HamzaVLOGs]

cant believe he cut his hair! "if a 6, turned out to be 9, I don't mind, I don't mind"

[@rickslespaul]

Hey there, I'm not that old! I did start to go gray early but nonetheless, I appreciate your hairline compliments. ;)

[@frankkelleyjr9146]

Nice cut,Rick.

[@brtkm12]

how loud is this amp? i'm new to the tube world and I'd love to buy one, but i live in a flat.. is it possible to turn the vol down to the bedroom level or is it stage loud only? thank's for the answers!

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Bartek Mateja dude! This is an extremely loud amp. I doubt you will be able to keep it at a low and squirt volume for your flat.

[@brtkm12]

@@alwaysrockn2009 sad.. I guess I have to keep searching

[@alwaysrockn2009]

This amp is not for the bedroom. It is seriously loud and has no headphone jack in case you wanted to go that route. I love this amp and would consider getting one but it is just too loud. Past versions were really touchy on the volume but supposedly has improved.

[@brtkm12]

@@alwaysrockn2009 could you recommend me a different one? I'm searching for one with nice full clean tone that takes pedals well. And you know, bed room-small stage loudness.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Bartek Mateja that’s a hard one. If you want the same sound the Blues jr does a good job and is 15 watt instead of 40 but it still does not have a headphone jack nor an effects loop. I am in the same dilemma. Need a nice clean amp but with an effects loop and a headphone jack. I’ve been looking more at a used Blackstar Artist 15 which has a very nice clean and has the options I’ve been looking for. Used prices are about the same for each. I will probably end up with either the Artist and perhaps the HT20 by Blackstar.

[@yestoES355]

They sound great but not as great as the Princeton reverbs especially the 65 or the 65 deluxe. For the price, the hot rods are great, but why not save up a little more of a better all around amp?

[@HamzaVLOGs]

Versatility, and power.

[@davemanone3661]

Put some dirt in there, that's the amp is made for!

[@tunnelportterror]

having used a vintage original '55 Tremolux 5E9-A for 10 years, I can tell these new amps don't have a tube rectifier ? while they do simulate the natural distortion somewhat, there is still the underlying tone of a sterile solid state rectifier, rather than the more musical, ringing tones of a tube rectifier. solid state rectifier makes the sound more linear. when someone says "takes pedals well" that tells me it NEEDS PEDALS. i.e. scooped mid frequencies. whereas the original '55 Tremolux 5E9-A didn't need pedals other than a wahwah, and original tremolo foot switch button. When I'd put distortion or phase on the Tremolux, it would sound muddy, and take away from the oem vintage sound tone. the original pleasing musical distortion was in the circuit itself, the caps used, transformers, and volume knob.

[@geoguitar1950]

Hands up who uses the drive channel then? I'll wait.

[@videoday-at]

i wish i had that guitar ... please send me one

[@michaelivey2294]

No... I need that guitar lol

[@michaelivey2294]

james crowe no as a matter of fact i am a 15 year old conservative raised by in a Christian household, and I know about earning things for myself, I spent 5 years mowing lawns so I could by a classic car, and now I have one and the satisfaction I get from it is waaaaaay more than if I just got it for free, but anyways it’s just a joke dude, chill

[@michaelivey2294]

james crowe Bro this was a joke, I have the guitars I need and I’m thankful for them, you apparently have no sense of humor I guess.

[@szurovagodarabolo7617]

@james crowe ok boomer

[@SuckSmoothie]

james crowe Old Man Yells At Clouds

[@sugarlife485]

saw this used for 500 in a shop nice amp killed the terrible Toastmaster garbage for 900!!

[@patrickromero5365]

I just bought a Fender tone master twin I am so bummed out they sound terrible I paid a grand and it's going back the day after New year's I just bought a version 4 Deluxe used for $450 bucks and I like it better then the tone master I think I am going to buy a DeVille next.

[@sugarlife485]

@@patrickromero5365 smart man! these tmasters are so overrated and hyped...I played the twin tonemaster last week vs a regular princeton and delux reverb.--both tube....KILLED The tonemasters NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO THE SOUND THE FEEL OF A REAL TUBE AMP

[@patrickromero5365]

Sugar Life I have to agree with you mine is going back after New year's I love my used Deluxe IV I had it with these modeling amps I also bought a Boss Katana and the same thing I could not get a good clean tone the distortion channels we're not bad but the clean channel was like the tone master thin sounding I still love Fender amps but I am going back to my tube amps again ☮️ Peace.

[@sugarlife485]

@@patrickromero5365 yeah agreed.. I had the Katana 100 and could not get a pristine clean tone Im currently shopping for a Carr rambler..Fender deluxe reverb 64 custom or maybe a tone king...I know alot of guys who, like you tried the modelers and sold em all...very disappointing especially when a player starts getting good and develops ears to know the difference! Happy new year from nyc!

[@jed1mindtricks857]

@@sugarlife485 Sure mate, thats why so many good players i know say it sounds amazing, i have the tm deluxe reverb and it is.

[@francojosemuertes4273]

"yeah, but this one goes to 12"

[@j.franciscoarroba2453]

is it still a tube amplifier??

[@nekkon1989]

Only the clean channel

[@kwarkvikernes]

7:20

[@jimhoeppner7132]

When would a person choose the Hot Rod Deluxe and when the Tone Master?

[@Sir_Dickbag]

Jim Hoeppner FX loop, smaller, far better pedal platform, cheaper to name a few.

[@supernatural6501]

tone master does not have the rel sound..but exceleent for playing out

[@jimhoeppner7132]

I ended up getting the Blues Deluxe Reissue!

[@Fugettaboutit]

I feel like I should be watching this vid on my TV at 3AM.....like it's a set of swords....

[@wozabrown]

If you like listening to the customer put in a built in attenuator for home use !! The volume is forcing people to look elsewhere !!

[@javierdelareta6798]

It’s a gigging amp, not bedroom.. could be great a feature though..

[@larrys009]

Rick is super awkward....again. How about just having Danish Pete do all your demos? :)

[@HamzaVLOGs]

Pickle Rick is even more awkward, just ask Morty... ;)

[@rickslespaul]

Pete was busy so you'll have to settle for little, old, awkward me. :)

[@larrys009]

@@rickslespaul Keep Swinging Rick :) Since Pete's busy....Smile....Have some fun with the videos. Just think to yourself.....I work for the most awesome guitar company in the world, playing with the coolest toys and that sucker Larry works in a damn cube ;)

[@gunkanjima3408]

@@rickslespaul The comment he made was out of pocket. Everyone loves you, Rick. You’re all business and you’re respected in the community.

[@jean-philippejason6537]

I wish they talked more...

[@sixslinger9951]

I was going to buy this amp till I heard how horrible the distortion sounds in it. Yeah, I know you can use pedals but you can do that with any amp with clean setting.

[@WhiteTurtleDiver]

To your point…

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

You know who demos Fenders better than Fender? Almost anyone. Ironic since they could use CBS production.

[@sohar146]

A great and maybe the best sounding Fender Amp, but things like tubesockets and pots soldered to the PCB: no Way. So i won't buy one. It will not last long.... A handwired or maybe parthandwired Version would be the best ...

[@rockmistr]

A lot of words and nice picture without sound's demonstartion... Чувки хватит трындеть, давайте играйте :-)

[@hillbilly224]

lol hotrod