What tubes does the Fender Blues Deluxe - Normal use?

The Fender Blues Deluxe - Normal uses 3× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6L6GC power tubes.

When was the Fender Blues Deluxe - Normal produced?

The Fender Blues Deluxe - Normal was produced 1993–present.

Fender Blues Deluxe - Normal preset

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The Fender Blues Deluxe is a modern all-tube combo that brought accessible American tube tone to the masses when it was introduced in the early 1990s. Running 40 watts through two 6L6GC output tubes, it offers a clean channel and a 'drive' channel capable of warm bluesy crunch — a departure from purely clean vintage Fenders. The Blues Deluxe became one of Fender's most commercially successful modern tube amplifiers, popular with blues, country, and classic rock players who want authentic tube warmth at a reasonable price point.

Years produced: 1993–present
Made in: USA
Wattage: 40W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6L6GC

Tags: american, vintage, clean, crunch.

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