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Post subject: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:49 am
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Hi there

how old is my Hotrod deluxe?

Sernr B-003467

Electronic Test NL
Sound Test GH

Tube chart: P/N 050419

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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:17 am
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Check for a QC sticker on the inside of the cabinet, it will have some initials and a date.

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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:44 pm
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qc Sticker says:

Electronic Test: NL
Sound Test: GH

no dates


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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:54 pm
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Hi Wolfi,

The sticker with the initials can tell the approx date of manufacture. The initials, or one set of them, indicate the date.

"GH" is actually a date code that means, G=1996, H=August. This amp would say "Made In USA" on the amp emblem on the back.

If it were the "NL", that would mean, N=2002, L=December. This amp would say "Made In Mexico" on the amp emblem on the back.

http://www.fender.com/support/articles/amplifier-product-dating/

I believe that the last set of initials is actually the date code for your amp, so August of 1996 (Check for "Made In....). :idea:

Mine was made in October 1997.

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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:09 am
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Hi shimmilou

yes, Made in USA.

Built 1996 one of the first :D

Thxs for help (sorry, bad english, 60 years old german 8) )


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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:29 am
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No problem. English is fine. :)

How does the amp sound, and how do you like it?

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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:45 pm
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Very,very very smooth Amp with a lot of potential to top. Payed yesterday 400Euro, looks like new, hardly used.

I think I give it to Tonehunter in Cologne to make some mods.

http://www.tonehunter.de/mods/mods-fender.php#hotrod


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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:41 am
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Hi guys,

Yesterday I came across a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp, with a serial number B-141631 it says made in U.S.A.
and on the tube chart it says Fender Musical Instruments CORP. with a hand written GS letters.
and on the the tests sticker it says Electronic Test CK and Sound Test CH also hand written.
Anyone would help me please identifying the production date?
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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:25 am
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http://www.fender.com/support/articles/amplifier-product-dating/

CH = Aug 1992

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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:30 am
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Hi Shimmilou, I have already looked there and that's why I decided asking you guys.
Thank you for trying anyway.


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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:50 am
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I recently purchased an American HRD that has a code of CK. That indicates 1992, didn't this series start in 1996?


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Post subject: Re: date of manufacture my Hotrod deluxe?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:20 am
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Hmmmm, you might be correct. I would check the tranny date codes to be sure.

Is it possible that it is "G" K and not "C" K?

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