Fender Bronco? Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 50th Anniversary?

thaus · June 9th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Hello

Can anyone impart any info about these two amps? Specs etc etc......I have a chance to pick up the Bronco for $20 but it apparently doesn't power up. Any info, experience, or pics are greatly appreciated!

eugenedunn · June 9th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Check it out on eBay. There are at least 2 different types of Broncos..... a vintage silverface type that is tube and very similar to a VibroChamp in features. The other is a solid state tweed reissue that is probably what you've got coming to ya.....

Southern ILL · June 9th, 2008, 10:38 PM

Can add much other than the Hot Rod DeLuxe was a little bit of a let down for me.....I just couldn't get it to sound good with single coils..it wasn't bad sounding....But to my ears it lacked warmth.....Hummers it did alright,I guess.

It works for alot people though.Just not for me.

RomanS · June 10th, 2008, 07:34 AM

That solid state tweed reissue has got to be THE brightest, ice-pickiest guitar amp in history - even setting the treble pot on "1" on the scale makes it unbearably bright, you have to actually turn the treble pot completely down to make it only half useable...

thaus · June 10th, 2008, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the info guys........I think I will pass on the little bronco thingy. Haven't heard or read anything good about it. Looks cool but sound trumps looks everytime!!

Steve G · June 10th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Why not buy it for the tweed chassis and building something cool out of it?

RomanS · June 10th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G

Why not buy it for the tweed chassis and building something cool out of it?

Too small to fit a speaker bigger than an 8", closed back cab (not the best option for a tube amp...) - not a good modding project!

Steve G · June 10th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RomanS

Too small to fit a speaker bigger than an 8", closed back cab (not the best option for a tube amp...) - not a good modding project!

But its tweed and will say Fender on it!

For the equivalent of about 15 euros Id go for it!

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thaus Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 479	Fender Bronco? Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 50th Anniversary? Hello Can anyone impart any info about these two amps? Specs etc etc......I have a chance to pick up the Bronco for $20 but it apparently doesn't power up. Any info, experience, or pics are greatly appreciated!

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eugenedunn Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 55 Posts: 801 37 Photos	Check it out on eBay. There are at least 2 different types of Broncos..... a vintage silverface type that is tube and very similar to a VibroChamp in features. The other is a solid state tweed reissue that is probably what you've got coming to ya..... __________________ Ono Boy says "good n' swampy....."

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Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,748 60 Photos	Why not buy it for the tweed chassis and building something cool out of it? __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

June 9th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982	Can add much other than the Hot Rod DeLuxe was a little bit of a let down for me.....I just couldn't get it to sound good with single coils..it wasn't bad sounding....But to my ears it lacked warmth.....Hummers it did alright,I guess. It works for alot people though.Just not for me.

June 10th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
thaus Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 479	Thanks for the info guys........I think I will pass on the little bronco thingy. Haven't heard or read anything good about it. Looks cool but sound trumps looks everytime!!