Reverb gone out on Hot Rod Deluxe

GoldGTR · May 11th, 2004, 05:46 PM

I have a relatively new (less than 1 year) old Hot Rod Deluxe. I got all set up at a gig about a month ago and noticed the reverb was on like....7, which is CRAZY. (I've only ever had it on like...'2', because it gets so well....reverby.)

Anyways...I pulled it down to '2' or so, but didn't notice any difference from '7' to '2' or anywhere in between. I'm like...what gives? So, this is the first chance I've had to address it.

Anyone heard of this before? I was just posting this to see if it's a common issue or not. It may easily be something just happening to me, but I thought I'd check if it's a known problem with that amp. I love the amp, and I have a pedal for reverb, so I'm not SOL, but I'd like to fix it while under warranty.

Any ideas?
Thanks!

bagpipe · May 11th, 2004, 05:56 PM

You may want to check at the following website:

http://studentweb.eku.edu/justin_holton/

It is a website devoted to fixing and moding the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp - its very useful. If you look under "Repairs", there is a description of a problem where Reverb drops in and out. You might want to be carefull however if your amp is still under Fender warranty.

Tremo · May 11th, 2004, 07:21 PM

If the amp is still under warranty, take it to the nearest Fender repair guy and let him worry about it.

I guess reverb problems are not uncommon on those amps. They are not particularly well made, after all.

stantheman · May 11th, 2004, 09:23 PM

I'd buy a used Holy Grail especially if the piece is out of
warranty. If the store plans on charging you, go for The Grail.

Caper · May 11th, 2004, 11:35 PM

Could be just a tube and nothing serious at all. I used to own a HRD, never had a problem with it.

GoldGTR · May 12th, 2004, 09:02 AM

Thanks for all of the advice. 'Preciate it.

Big Cookie · May 12th, 2004, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caper

Could be just a tube and nothing serious at all. I used to own a HRD, never had a problem with it.

The verb in that amp is not tube driven, take it to a Fender Service Tech and get it handled free.

Caper · May 12th, 2004, 07:48 PM

Big Cookie I forgot about the reverb being ss. You are correct, if still under warranty take it back to the dealer.

Jakedog · May 13th, 2004, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tremo

I guess reverb problems are not uncommon on those amps. They are not particularly well made, after all.

Well, I have to disagree there. They may not sound as cool as a lot of more expensive amps, but I can't say anything bad about the durability. Mine lives in the trunk of my car, gets bounced around somthing fierce. Between all the trunk bouncing, extreme tempertures, and 400 plus gigs in the last two years, (not to mention rehearsals and sessions) I would expect any amp to go to pieces. Not the Hot Rod. It's still going as strong as the day I bought it. The only work it has ever needed was a re-tube and bias about a year ago.

If that's how a poorly built amp holds up, those boutique jobs must be able to withstand nuclear blasts.

Jake

May 11th, 2004, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoldGTR TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MI Posts: 74	Reverb gone out on Hot Rod Deluxe I have a relatively new (less than 1 year) old Hot Rod Deluxe. I got all set up at a gig about a month ago and noticed the reverb was on like....7, which is CRAZY. (I've only ever had it on like...'2', because it gets so well....reverby.) Anyways...I pulled it down to '2' or so, but didn't notice any difference from '7' to '2' or anywhere in between. I'm like...what gives? So, this is the first chance I've had to address it. Anyone heard of this before? I was just posting this to see if it's a common issue or not. It may easily be something just happening to me, but I thought I'd check if it's a known problem with that amp. I love the amp, and I have a pedal for reverb, so I'm not SOL, but I'd like to fix it while under warranty. Any ideas? Thanks!

May 11th, 2004, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	I'd buy a used Holy Grail especially if the piece is out of warranty. If the store plans on charging you, go for The Grail. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

May 11th, 2004, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
bagpipe Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 235	You may want to check at the following website: http://studentweb.eku.edu/justin_holton/ It is a website devoted to fixing and moding the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp - its very useful. If you look under "Repairs", there is a description of a problem where Reverb drops in and out. You might want to be carefull however if your amp is still under Fender warranty.

May 11th, 2004, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tremo Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,803	If the amp is still under warranty, take it to the nearest Fender repair guy and let him worry about it. I guess reverb problems are not uncommon on those amps. They are not particularly well made, after all.

May 11th, 2004, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,169 7 Photos	Could be just a tube and nothing serious at all. I used to own a HRD, never had a problem with it.

May 12th, 2004, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
GoldGTR TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MI Posts: 74	Thanks for all of the advice. 'Preciate it.

May 12th, 2004, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,169 7 Photos	Big Cookie I forgot about the reverb being ss. You are correct, if still under warranty take it back to the dealer.