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Post subject: Fender amp deluxe blues (40W) appreciation
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:39 pm
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Hi everyone,

I've recently bought a fender american standard strat (ol white, RW for those who are interested) and now im looking for a matching amp.
In the store i've been playing on the blues deluxe (40W) amp and loved the sound, but i'm not that experienced so i was wondering of anyone could help me out here. Whats your experience with this amp or do you have any other options for me ? style im playing is mostly funk (in the style of the RHCP) and classical rock and everything under $1000 is possible. Also, its mostly for playing at home, but i'd like it to last several years so by then i might do some gigs once in a while :P
thx in advance,

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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:01 pm
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I have one .I really like the tone, but they are one loud amp for home use.There are some people that have had reliability issues with heavy use.I have had a hotrod deluxe and a blues deluxe with no problem.Maybe a more suitable at home amp may be a pro or blues jr , but i would check it out.Like i said they are really loud.Also check into the Deluxe reverb. Awesome amp, might be a little more than you can afford.


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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:10 pm
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The Super Champ XD and and Princeton Reverb match your desires exactly.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-SuperChamp-XD-120V-Guitar-Combo?sku=483075

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-65-Princeton-Reverb-15W-1x10-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=482325



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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:42 pm
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I liked my Blues Deluxe Reissue, but it was way too loud for playing at home. This is what lead to it finding a new home and me buying a Deluxe Reverb Reissue, which is perfect for my needs. Someone else mentioned a Blues Junior, I think many would agree that such might be perfect. And of course, if you will be playing with others, then the Blues Deluxe might fit the bill.


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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:46 am
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wow, thx for helping me out every1
I'll definitly check out the Blues Junior (NOS i guess, probably a little better) and probably also the Princeton Reverb
I don't want my parents complaining about too loud music (even thought they have suggested buying that amp :P )

thx all :!:


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For the money,they are good but not great.They are not the holy grail of tone but I could definetely work mine when playing live.They give you a ballpark 50s tweed like tone.The clean channel breaks up at around 4-5 which is great for bluesy tones.The overdrive channel is a little harsh sounding due to the pre amp distortion(as opposed to power tube distortion).I've played mine for a while but it now serves as a backup amp for my 57 tweed twin reissue.Playing through that made me realise what great tone is all about.The blues deluxe is fine but it does not compare when it comes to tonal richness,sustain,balance and purity.This is due to the use of cheap components and P.C. board construction.I will say that it is probably one of the best sounding tube amps in it's price range.Unfortunatly,they also break down easily when used on the road.I've owned a few deluxes and devilles and everyone of them broke down soon after purchase!I think the p.c. board construction is too fragile when the amp vibrates from being moved and driven in a vehicle and soon enough things start to loosen up inside.A point to point wired amp is a lot more solid and reliable.


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As mentioned in other threads we have 2 blues deluxes.
Bought them because we liked the sound, they are not bad for use at home, too unreliable for gigging.

If I had to do it again I'd now buy an Egnator Rebel 20 or Renagade.
Or Fender black/silver face amp.

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For the money,they are good but not great.They are not the holy grail of tone but I could definetely work mine when playing live.They give you a ballpark 50s tweed like tone.The clean channel breaks up at around 4-5 which is great for bluesy tones.The overdrive channel is a little harsh sounding due to the pre amp distortion(as opposed to power tube distortion).I've played mine for a while but it now serves as a backup amp for my 57 tweed twin reissue.Playing through that made me realise what great tone is all about.The blues deluxe is fine but it does not compare when it comes to tonal richness,sustain,balance and purity.This is due to the use of cheap components and P.C. board construction.I will say that it is probably one of the best sounding tube amps in it's price range.Unfortunatly,they also break down easily when used on the road.I've owned a few deluxes and devilles and everyone of them broke down soon after purchase!I think the p.c. board construction is too fragile when the amp vibrates from being moved and driven in a vehicle and soon enough things start to loosen up inside.A point to point wired amp is a lot more solid and reliable.

I have the same two amps and definitely agree with you! :wink:


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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:27 pm
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If you are going for RHCP tone, which is what I go for and totally love, I suggest either the Deluxe Reverb Reissue or the Princeton Reverb Reissue. Don't go for anything else. Trust me. Go to your local music store and try one for yourself. Either one of these amps totally nails John Frusciante's tone.

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Actually ,there is nothing wrong with pcb constructed amps.After doing some research, it appears the big problem with the hr line (and i have a blues deluxe and a blues jr) is the boards they use are a little flimsy.I have a 59 bassman ri which is also pcb construction and it is a total workhorse and very reliable.Tonewise it can hold its own.You cant go wrong with any of the reissue series amps.Some people gig with the blues deluxes with no problems, but now when i play out , i use my bassman when i can and my blues jr when ihave to with plan "b" and my lucky rabbits foot. :wink:


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Ive had my HTRDLX for over five years now and never a problem, just tube's. I do keep a small fan blowing in the back of it. But thats for all my tube amp's.


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If you are going for RHCP tone, which is what I go for and totally love, I suggest either the Deluxe Reverb Reissue or the Princeton Reverb Reissue. Don't go for anything else. Trust me. Go to your local music store and try one for yourself. Either one of these amps totally nails John Frusciante's tone.

+1 on that, DRRI would give you that fender clean, then you could dirty it up with a vintage style fuzz or something like that. Also nice choice on the white/rosewood ^^

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Yes agree, the Super-Sonics also use PCB, but don't seem to have the issues of the HDR line.
Another issue may be the HRD tube sockets are mounded directly to the pcb instead of the chaise

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Actually ,there is nothing wrong with pcb constructed amps.After doing some research, it appears the big problem with the hr line (and i have a blues deluxe and a blues jr) is the boards they use are a little flimsy.

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I would agree, my Bassmans tubes are not mounted on the board and they havent the reliability issues of the hr.The egnaters tubes are mounted on the board,but are mounted pointing up instead of down.Time will tell if this is a good design or not.


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budglo wrote:
I would agree, my Bassmans tubes are not mounted on the board and they havent the reliability issues of the hr.The egnaters tubes are mounted on the board,but are mounted pointing up instead of down.Time will tell if this is a good design or not.


Also, the Egnater boards are heavy, thick, laminated boards that do not flex when replacing tubes, and the amp circuit is mounted on a tiered set of three PCB boards, so the board holding the tubes is not the entire circuit. I've swapped out the preamp tubes (which pretty much requires removing the power tubes as well) several times since buying my Rebel, and the sockets are very solid.

Of course, mounting the tubes above the circuits means that rising heat from the tubes doesn't cook the guts of the amp... isn't this typical of heads vs. combos, and one of the features that makes them desirable?


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