https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:24:03 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/paged/2/#post-105405 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 06:20:38 +0000
It came to $303 total (that includes shipping). I like it. It is closed back but you can remove it if you want. It weighs about 40 lbs., not too bad at all. The color is a perfect match if you have the black tolex with silver grille. The construction seems very sturdy to me. So I am very happy with it. The Vintage 30's have a tighter bass than the stock Eminence 125 speaker. They sound good together.

I still use the Load Dump but not in the band. We are so loud I get into saturation anyway. But I use it at home with the Marshall DSL401 to get saturation at low volume.

Just my 2 cents, but I think it is good to turn your amp up to maximum clean without overdrive. Then back it down just a little. Then from there use the attenuator to bring the volume down to the level you need. This way you can still have a good clean, and then just step on an boost, overdrive or distortion pedal. The amp will SCREAM. Even an EQ pedal set flat can be used for a good boost pedal.

Anyway, once again Congrats to Moonrider. I think with time you will love your HRD. It is a great amp.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/paged/2/#post-105405 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/paged/2/#post-105400 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 04:52:44 +0000
Thanks for the link, I put it in my "Favorites" till I get the money. How much did you pay after shipping?

Speaking of, how's that Weber Load Dump holding out for you? Are you still happy with it?]]> Live Sound Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/paged/2/#post-105400 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105396 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 04:20:59 +0000
Oh yeah. The HRD can hang with ANY amp. No problem.

I forgot to add that I recently purchased a 2 X 12 extension cab from Avatar Speakers. I got the G212H Special with 2 Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. I also got it with the Fender silver grille, so it is a perfect match to my HRD. It is about 4 inches wider on each side, but it makes a very attractive stack. Only had it a few weeks but it sounds great to me. The Vintage 30's have very tight bass. It is very full sounding.

Avatar G212H Special

With this new cab the amp does not seem so Volume sensitive now. But it is still LOUD.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105396 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105394 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 03:47:45 +0000
We start to jam.

He set his to 4,…. HAHA!.... then 8….. HAHAHAHA! He said, “Turn yours down” I said, “Mines only at 4!!! :oops: ”. He said, “What's the name of that again”. I said, “They call it the HotRod”. :D

He never had a chance.

Wes,

What's the toll now? I think at least 7 or 8 of us have it now.


Moonrider,

Congrats!!! I completely understand what you are saying about the differences in what guitar you use. I can use one setting for my Strat and have it bluesy clean with a little break up, then hook up my 82' Epi Spirit with the same settings and get down to the bone with metal and/or …….. Some nasty as- blues screamin' solos.

I'll never regret the day I bought mine. I wish I could say the same for my friend! :P]]> Live Sound Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105394 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105389 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 03:22:39 +0000
Yeah, try the 2nd input. It's still amazingly loud, but not so quickly. You can get it up to 3 or 4 at home and 6 or 7 at a gig.

Moonrider

Try this. Run the Volume Pedal only through the effects loop. Then you can crank Volume and Master up to 6-8. You will then get tube saturation at lower volumes. Some say this is no different from just turning your guitar's volume down, but I disagree. With this method you are getting the full signal from your pickups. When you turn your guitar down you are not.
Try it for yourself and tell us what you think. Just go out of the PreAmp Out into the Volume Pedal, and then out of the pedal into PowerAmp In.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105389 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105382 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 01:40:55 +0000
Ok - here goes:

1) Did you say this amp was loud? It's more like LOUD. The second input is a bit more managable, but it's a good thing I've got a volume pedal.

2) I looooooove the clean channel on this puppy! Works really well with all my guitars, but reacts to them differently. The strat and the Ibanez like the volume about 4, with Ibanez overdriving the preamp stage to a juicy crunch when you dig in with the pick. The Paul with it's hot p-90's pushes it into OD anytime you thump the strings hard - no matter what the volume.

more later - got company]]> Live Sound Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105382 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105346 Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:16:08 +0000
Congrats on the new amp.]]> Live Sound Taso https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105346 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105284 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 20:26:12 +0000
Yes, the HRD IS taking over the world. According to Fender, it is the #1 selling tube amp of all time. Is this because it is the greatest amp ever??

NO.

But it is a VERY GOOD amp for a great price. It has the power and tone to play just about anywhere.

You are right. The HRD is a great blues amp. But it is very pedal friendly. It has a great clean channel. With a good pedal you can play Metal easy.

Here's a tip. Use the 2nd instrument input instead of the 1st. You will find the Volume control much less sensitive. The 1st input goes from quiet at 1/2 to super loud at 2. With the 2nd input you can get it up to 3 or 4 before it gets super loud.

Have fun!! 8)]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105284 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105074 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 23:56:42 +0000 Live Sound hotrod deluxe09 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-105074 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-102576 Mon, 16 May 2005 14:18:57 +0000
Warning: The Hot Rod Deluxe is slowly taking over the world...



Happy Early Birthday!

G]]> Live Sound gjbrake https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/ok-i-now-have-a-hot-rod/#post-102576