What tubes does the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Drive use?

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Drive uses 3× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6L6GC power tubes.

When was the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Drive produced?

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Drive was produced 1996–2010.

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Drive preset

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The Hot Rod Deluxe is Fender's 40-watt 1×12 tube combo with a Normal channel, a Drive channel and a More Drive switch, plus spring reverb and an effects loop. Three 12AX7s drive a pair of 6L6GCs. It pairs bright Fender cleans with a cascaded-gain lead channel, and it is one of the most common gigging tube amps.

Years produced: 1996–2010
Wattage: 40W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6L6GC

Tags: reverb, 6l6, clean, crunch, mid-wattage, two-channel.

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