https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:41:49 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-241307 Sun, 06 May 2007 04:50:53 +0000 favorite amp i own, have fun and let us know how you like it ok 8)]]> Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-241307 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-241285 Sat, 05 May 2007 23:53:45 +0000 newer HRD! :D

Glad this one does not have any noise issues. The HRD really is a great amp and very reliable. It has probably the best Clean channel in it's price range, you would have to pay double or more to do better. Pedals sound great through this amp.

I know you didn't ask for this, but you probably realize that the HRD gets very LOUD very quick. This is a common complaint with HRD owners, it can be a little difficult to play at home because it goes from almost no volume at 1 to extremely loud at 1-1/2. If you find this to be the case, try plugging your guitar into the 2nd instrument input, the volume will be far more controllable.

Here is a great site devoted to the HRD, you can learn lots about your new amp.

Unofficial Hot Rod Deluxe Owner's Guide

Congrats again.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-241285 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239928 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:12:44 +0000 Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239928 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239910 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:55:42 +0000
I think my HRD made noise for about a week, but after that it performed perfectly. To this day it has been a very dependable amp, the only problems I've ever had is that the jewel light has burned out twice. I found replacements at an auto parts store for about $1 each.

Once at a wedding gig we played in a large room right next to the Inn's kitchen. This was a large Inn and they had big heavy duty equipment in the kitchen. At this gig my HRD made a loud pop and hum. It did this several times and I thought something was wrong with the amp. After about half an hour it quit making these strange noises and has never done so again. I think I was experiencing power surges from the heavy motors kicking on and off in the kitchen. Since then I bought a power conditioner to protect all my gear.

So, perhaps your amp was defective, but don't be surprised if the replacement makes a few noises the first few days. Amps are like anything else, they have a short break-in period.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239910 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239894 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:58:01 +0000 Live Sound causnorign https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239894 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239873 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:30:04 +0000 Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239873 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239852 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:48:22 +0000
Dan]]> Live Sound Dan T. https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-239852 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/i-got-a-new-hot-rod-deluxe/#post-25340 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:10:46 +0000
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