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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III (Standard)

Item ID: HRDlx3

3-channel, 40-watt Tube Amplifier with 1 x 12" Celestion G12P-80 Speaker, Fender Spring Reverb, and Bright Switch

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A Cornerstone of Modern Music!

The FENDER® Hot Rod Deluxe™ III carries on one of the world's most popular lines of guitar amplifiers. Armed with a pair of 6L6 power tubes, this amplifier gives you the deep and soulful sound that has formed the backdrop of modern guitar-based music. Another part of the Hot Rod Deluxe III's classic sound is the rich and brilliant Fender spring reverb - a sound characteristic of rock, blues, and country. Need some extra coverage onstage? Add a 4-ohm or an 8-ohm extension cabinet to your Hot Rod Deluxe III.



This updated model also adds some excellent new features to the Hot Rod Deluxe line. One of the most noticeable is the front-reading text, which makes dialing in settings much easier than before. A streamlined footswitch and graduated volume and treble pot tapers are also nice touches. But the thing that will absolutely blow you away about the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III is the Celestion G12P-80 speaker, which features an impressively clear and tight sound - perfect for the Hot Rod Deluxe III's improved overdrive response!

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III Combo Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:
  • Amplifier type: Tube
  • Output power: 40W
  • Speaker: 1 x 12" Celestion G12P-80, 8-ohm speaker
  • Output impedance: 4 ohms or 8 ohms
  • Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power tubes: 2 x 6L6
  • Rectifier: Solid state
  • Inputs: 2
  • Channels: 3 selectable channels (Normal, Drive, and More Drive)
  • Controls: Presence, Reverb, Master Volume, Middle, Bass, Treble, Drive select switch, Drive Volume, Bright switch
  • Effects: Spring reverb
  • Effects loop: Preamp output/power amp input
  • Speaker jack: Extension speaker jack
  • Covering/grille cloth: Black textured-vinyl covering with Blackface-style black/silver grille cloth
  • Height: 18.75"
  • Width: 23.5"
  • Depth: 10.5"
  • Weight: 45 lbs.
  • Footswitch: 2-button, 3-function footswitch included
  • Cover: Amplifier cover included

Take home a classic-style Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III combo guitar amplifier today!
Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels Three
Power 40W
Speakers 1 x Celestion G12P-80
Effects No Effects
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Bass, Middle
Amp Modeling No Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x 6L6
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 18.75"
Width 23.5"
Depth 10.5"
Weight 45 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 2230200000

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Reviews

based on 9 reviews

Wonderful sounding amp,...I love it!

by Dewey Jacks from Bluffton,In.
May 21, 2013
Music Background: beginner/amateur
I'm at a loss for the right words to describe this amp,....maybe my review title says it all. Anyway,...I do love the amp and yes,it does sound wonderful. It's also easy to use,...not complicated at a... read more [+]ll,and though slightly heavier than a Blues Junior,still easy to move around. The "clean" channel is beautiful on this amp. I wanted a Deluxe Reverb amp,but that was out of my budget as was the Blues Deluxe Re-issue amp,so I went with this one,...glad i did. I bought this amp to go along with my brown sunburst MIM Standard Stratocaster guitar. I can practice comfortably at home with this amp and I don't need to go above 3 or 4 on the volume at all. I would buy a second one to use at church and keep this one at home for practice,but my budget won't allow that at this time,so I will use this one at home and at church. I also like the fact that the amp came with a cover,...thanks,Fender,...as I want to keep it covered when not in use. close [-]

Lovin the Sound

by Joe from Parkersburg, West Virginia
April 8, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
This amp is everything I expected it to be. After watching the Sweetwater review on it, I had to have this tube amp sound. It has more power than I will ever need, and the Clean channel is amasing. I ... read more [+]personally like the Drive channels. It has a great sound. If you need more dirty drive, there are pedals to create anything else you need. I had a small issue with the Reverb tank, that probably happened during shipping. It was a month after I received the amp that I was able to crank it up, and heard the reverb spring buzzing. Sweetwater sent me a shipping label, and sent me a brand new amp when I returned the original one. Sweetwater is Top Rate with customer service, from your first phone call, to resolving any issues that might arise. Thanks Sweetwater!! close [-]

Loves Stomp Boxes!

by Don Presnell from Stephens City, VA
December 23, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
I purchased this amp a couple weeks ago and have been logging several hours/day on it- and yes I have a full-time job- I just can't get enough of this great amp after hours at home, (and the variety o... read more [+]f awesome sounds that I get with a few different effects boxes

I had another amp that hummed and complained with the boxes, but this baby is quiet and makes the most of any effect/combo of effects that I choose.

The pedal included makes it quick & easy to go from clean to dirty- but I prefer to get my heavier drive and gain from my boxes while running it on the clean channel. The Boss Blues box sounds incredible on this amp as does the Tattoo and Holy Stain.

The cleans are incredible and this amp can get LOUD if you need to.
Excellent value with the new Celestion Speaker- Highly Recommended!! close [-]

Fender Hot Rod review

by William S from Florida
October 16, 2012
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer, Acustic Guitar and now Electric Guitar
I had purchased a 75 watt modeling amp, when I made the transition from acustic guitar to electric guitar. I was not happy. i decided to try this amp. I cannot believe how awesome the different guitar... read more [+]s sound through this amp, the spring reverb is great also. It really brought out the sound of my Gretsch, Dot , and Am telecaster. i am even running my Taylor 814 through this amp. I can't say enough good things about the Fender Hot Rod Delus III! Thank you Ryan S from sweetwated for making this happen for me. close [-]

Great, Clean, LOUD amp

by R H from Bolingbrook, IL
October 8, 2012
Music Background: Musician
I've owned this amp for about a month and I'm having a blast getting used to it. As you have probably heard in other reviews, "the clean channel is absolutely great", as well as the spring reverb. The... read more [+] 2 gain channels are also great, although I would only use the regular gain for the types of music I play (Blues, Jazz). The amp is very loud, so you don't really have to set your volumes very high. I've found that I'm able to better control the volume of the amp with the volume knob on my guitar. The Hot Rod Deluxe is a perfect match for my Big Apple Strat, as I'm pretty sure it would be with any other guitar. I'm very pleased with my purchase. The staff at Sweetwater was very helpful and provided top notch service. I am your customer for LIFE. close [-]
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