Fender Hot Rod Deluxe I (USA) - 2000

Specifications

• Brand: Fender
• Type: Hot Rod Deluxe I (USA)
• Wattage: 40 watts
• Year: 2000
• Tube Types: 2x 6L6, 3x 12AX7
• Speakers: 1x 12" Celestion Classic Lead 80W (UK-made, upgraded)

Description

This American-made Hot Rod Deluxe represents the first generation of Fender's modern take on classic tube tone. With 40 watts of 6L6 power driving a premium Celestion Classic Lead speaker (upgraded from the original Eminence), this amp delivers both pristine Fender cleans and high-gain overdrive capabilities. The dual-channel design features a sparkling clean channel with reverb and a separate drive channel with independent gain and volume controls. The UK-made Celestion speaker upgrade significantly enhances the amp's tonal character, providing better clarity, projection, and that distinctive British midrange warmth.

Speaker Upgrade

Celestion Classic Lead 80W - This UK-made speaker replacement transforms the amp's voice with superior clarity, increased power handling, and professional-grade tone that bridges American and British sonic characteristics.

Fun Fact

The Hot Rod Deluxe was Fender's response to the growing demand for high-gain capabilities in their traditional clean platform amps. Launched in the late 1990s, it became one of Fender's best-selling amplifiers and a stage favorite for countless touring musicians. The first-generation USA models like this 2000 example are particularly sought after for their superior build quality compared to later offshore production. 

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