https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:42:32 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77682 Tue, 30 Nov 2004 09:11:30 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion paul donnelly https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77682 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77672 Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:39:19 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77672 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77610 Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:16:55 +0000
You're a real resource!! As I become more acquainted with the amp, I certainly hope I can pick your brain some more.

Thanks Again Yes he is!!! He helped me with chosing and installing my new pre-amp tubes that I ordered from Bob @ Eurotubes.

Just like you guys said earlier, I liked the way my amp sounded naturally but, after the up-grade....I love it even more. It's all about getting that certain sound that you are looking for.....and I'm getting closer.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77610 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77572 Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:56:59 +0000
Thanks for the owner's resource site info.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Qrious https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77572 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77140 Thu, 25 Nov 2004 02:32:06 +0000
I have lost count but there are 4 or 5 regulars here who own HRD's. I know Tracker has one. Dennis (Corbind) has a real souped up model with Jensen? speaker and modifications inside as well. It has a wood cabinet that is beautiful. There are several others (forgive me for forgetting) as well.

I am not sure, but I can't think of anyone who has the DeVille. I was going to say though, DeVille owners say the 4 X 10 has the better tone over the 2 X 12. I know thousands of gigging musicians swear by this amp. Many compare it to the famous Fender Bassman "The Rock Amp" of all time. But the Hot Rod series has the Drive channels, which is a nice addition. I actually like Drive more than More Drive myself. You can get some great rhythm guitar crunch. But when you want to solo, go to More Drive. It will sing.


The best feature of these amps is the louder you crank them, the better they sound.

I don't want to make these amps sound like the greatest amp ever. They are not. But for the price they are exceptional.

Oh yeah, before I forget, here is the Unofficial Hot Rod Deluxe site. This will tell you loads about your DeVille. The Hot Rod Deluxe and DeVille are really the same amp, you just got more speakers!

The Unofficial Hot Rod Deluxe Owner's Guide]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77140 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77114 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 22:35:51 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Metaellihead https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77114 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77096 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:55:57 +0000
You're a real resource!! As I become more acquainted with the amp, I certainly hope I can pick your brain some more.

Thanks Again]]> Guitar Players Discussion Qrious https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77096 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77082 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:59:02 +0000
Oh yeah, I was never dissatisfied with the sound of my amp. I am not the type to swap out speakers, tubes etc... the first day I get an amp like some. I have always believed in spending time tweaking an amp. Even the same amp will sound different with different guitars and pickups. Even a great amp has to be tweaked to get the best tone. I say just turn those knobs all over and listen till you find the sound you love. You'll find it. But I read so many great reviews I tried it out of curiosity. I like it.

Another easy trick I like is to simply run a Volume Pedal through the effects loop. You still run your guitar into the normal guitar input. Now you can crank Volume and Master way up to 6-8. You can still have your guitar volume to 10. But you can bring the volume down using the pedal. This is not the same as simply turning your guitar volume down as some say. Now you are getting full output from your guitar's pickups. You can get some nice dirty overdrive distortion on the clean channel this way. I have compared the sounds. It is warmer and a little hotter. You can back off your guitar volume a little to clean it up.

Have fun with your DeVille! :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77082 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77070 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:26:07 +0000
I appreciate the info. Especially the $2 auto store trick.

At this point, I'm afraid to have the tubes touched. The tone is so sweet the way it is, I'd be highly disappointed if the change in tubes produced anything less than what I'm currently getting.

At some point I'm sure I'll get "Qrious," now that you've mentioned it. As for right now.............WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Qrious https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77070 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77063 Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:57:04 +0000
The clean sound of the Hot Rod series is excellent. Probably the only better amp is the Twin. It is also very effects friendly.

The Drive and More Drive channels is where this series suffers a little. They are not Metal amps. They are a Blues or Classic Rock amp. You can get that 60's-70's sound. If you want modern Grunge or Metal distortion you just need a good pedal. I use a Danelectro Fab Tone and I can almost get the Marshall tone... close enough.

Some people complain about the reverb. They say if you turn it over 3 it is just too much. WELL, DON'T TURN IT OVER 3!! I know what people mean, but I like to crank up the reverb sometimes, you can get a great Surf tone.

One simple and inexpensive upgrade you can do is replace the stock tubes. After reading many reviews I replaced the 3 preamp tubes with JJ ECC83S tubes from Bob at Eurotubes. These really tighten up the bass. The Hot Rod series can be a little "farty" with the stock tubes. I used to turn bass down below 3. With the JJ's I am able to crank bass to 6 or 7 and it is tight.

Eurotubes

When I first got my HRD I wasn't that thrilled with the looks either. But now I love it. I have the black and silver tweed as well. It is such a classic vintage look. But I know what you mean about looks influencing a buying decision. Who cares? Go for the tone!

I am sure you are going to be happy with your HRDv. It is a great amp. Look into the Weber 50W Load Dump with Volume Control. Then you will be able to crank your amp to saturation at low volumes. You will not believe how these amps sing when they are cranked. It will cut right through the mix with any band. Sweet!

Weber Load Dump

Here's my baby.



Rock On!

Wes]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/not-a-fender-fan-but/#post-77063