Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe is one of the world’s most widely used 1×12 valve combo amplifiers, renowned for its unmistakable Fender clean tones, high headroom, and incredible pedal-platform versatility. Designed to excel in gigging, rehearsal, and recording environments, it delivers classic tube warmth with enough volume to easily cut through any live mix.

Featuring three selectable channels—Clean, Drive, and More Drive—the Hot Rod Deluxe provides everything from sparkling glass-like cleans to rich, overdriven lead tones. It includes an integrated real spring reverb, a dedicated FX loop, a shared 3-band EQ, and a Bright switch for enhanced high-end clarity. Built into a durable road-worthy cabinet, it remains an essential standard for guitarists across all genres.

Technical Specifications

  • Amplifier Type: All-Valve / Tube Combo Amplifier
  • Power Output: 40 W RMS
  • Preamp Valves: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Amp Valves: 2 x 6L6
  • Speaker: 1 x 12″ Celestion A-Type (or Eminence Special Design depending on generation)
  • Impedance: 8 Ω (internal speaker)
  • Channels: 3 (Clean, Drive, More Drive)
  • Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 597 mm x 476 mm x 267 mm (23.5 in x 18.75 in x 10.5 in)
  • Weight: 18.6 kg (41 lbs)
  • Outputs: Internal speaker jack, parallel external speaker jack (8 Ω total minimum)

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