Fender Blues Deluxe vs Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III Amplifier

this video is a comparison between the tones (sounds) you can get between the Hot Rod Deluxe III Guitar Amplifier and the Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue amplifier.

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Fender Blues Deluxe vs Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
0:00 - About
0:36 - Clean Tones
1:59 - Drive Channel (lower gain)
3:21 - Higher Gain (Hot Rod Deluxe)

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[waitinwinter]

12 years ago I compared the two amps in a store at gig volume. The BDR had a warmer, softer, richer clean tone compared to the HR which sounded just a tad more brittle to my ears. I didnt compare the dirty tones much since I was looking for a clean pedal platform. Changed the speaker and v1 tube over the years and the BDR is still serving me extremely well.

[dep]

I would love to hear/see an updated video with the Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue vs Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV comparison.

[brandoncarter]

I bought a Blues Deluxe recently. It sounds phenomenal. I got it from a guy that maybe played it a handful of times. Still had the tags on it and the pedal in packaging and cover in the amp. Best $500 I’ve ever spent.

[mrhypnobear]

Yo vi este video hace casi cinco años y me ayudó a decidir cual comprar. En aquel entonces compré el Blues Deluxe porque me ofrecieron un buen trato para llevármelo. Hoy es 2020 y miro otra vez el video y sigo pensando en lo genial que es el canal... obviamente ya junté y tengo ambos amplificadores pero men... los recuerdos afloran al ver el video.

[nicfield]

Blues sounds more compressed while clean. I'd just say buy them both when you can't make up your mind and eat ramon for a bit.

[sidfernandez]

i've played many fender amps over the years and that hot rod deluxe is probably number one on the list. am currently playing one at band practice once a week and i look forward to seeing it every time. sounds great at any level, quiet, lightly driven or cranked. it's solid, has plenty of power and works beautifully with a pedal board in front. there's certain aspects of harmonics, sustain and tone that just can't be described with words.

[naviayork__]

Hot rodd for me, classic 70's tube fender sound

[IPushHard]

Ideally, I like to get my distortion from the amp rather than using pedals. So even though both are great, for what I do I prefer the Hot Rod.
Great video and thanks

[josephfalcone]

The Fender Blues Deluxe (more highs) gives you the true Fender vintage sound. The Hot Rod Deluxe (more mids) is obviously more versatile but you sacrifice your foundational-clean sound. I would get the Blues Deluxe and use an overdrive pedal while in the amps' gain drive and you'll have your own customized "more drive" sound. You can't go wrong; however,  with either amp. Nice demo!

[abeval]

Quick summary: the blues deluxe sounds more bluesy.

You're welcome.

[douglaslegnola]

I have used a blues deluxe for years.  Now I put and Xotic A/C booster  and an EP booster in front and an Carbon Copy delay in the loop and it is absolutely killer.  Just changed the stock speaker to a C. Rex after about 8 years of the stock speaker.  Makes for smoother sound and not as harsh at louder volumes.  Even without all this stuff it is a great amp for the money.  Nice vids Shane!!  I watch'em all.  Keep them coming!

[vicpnut]

Can’t believe this is still the only video comparison still .lucky you did one at least

[joepalope]

The Blues Deluxe is the best amp I've ever plugged into...sounds so SRVish to me.

[koella]

It's very difficult to compare when hotrod has it's reverb on. Makes it sound broader then it is.

[Neverlast]

Blues Deluxe at 3.07mins ... that's the tone right there! It's more open, less compressed and less mid-focused than the HRD iii. Would have loved to have heard the BD with a boost/OD in front of it ... that I suspect would be killer!!

[steffenbrix]

What rail-neck pickup is that? Sounds awesome...

[Punkdebutique]

Blues Deluxe wins in looks but the HR Deluxe III kills it on tones.. Very useful video, made my decision easier, HR Deluxe III all the way!!

[joeybologny]

I liked the hot rod on every example, like the speakers are better or something, they aren't even close.

[wade]

The louder one is better. The quitter one lacks the volume of the louder one.