Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III - Drive preset

Verified · 90/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The Hot Rod Deluxe III is the 2010s update of the Hot Rod Deluxe: 40 watts, 1×12, three 12AX7As and a pair of 6L6GCs on a solid-state rectifier. It has a Normal channel with a bright switch, Drive with a More Drive switch, presence, and op-amp driven spring reverb. The update brought a smoother drive voice and quieter operation.

• Years produced: 2010–2018
• Wattage: 40W
• Channels: 2
• Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 2× 6L6GC

Known for: Jason Narducy, Josh Katz.

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

Schematic-derived preset files for 16 Fractal and Line 6 modelers: Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9, and the full Helix family (Floor, LT, Rack, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, Native).

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