Feature:
Doesnt have any built in effects, though it does have two channels. Its got the great tweed cover, which in my opinion is the classiest.

Quality:
It will last longer than you will.

Value:
Probably the best sounding amp out there for this price.

Sound:
This is a great amp to build a guitar setup around. The clean sound is about the best out there. Loads of bass. I really like this amp becuase it comes stock with about one of the best speakers you can get. It has great response to your feel. At first I thought only 40 watts and one speaker...it cant be that loud, but I was wrong. This amp can sing. Get this amp and get a few pedals and you have a top of the line setup.

Ease of Use:
Turn it on and plug in and your in heaven. This amp is sort of like your BOSE wave amp. Its small but it packs a punch. Dont need a huge cabinet. It meshes will with the level of the acoustic drums without needing to mic it. Gig or practice its great.

Support:
You shouldnt ever need it.

Overall:
If you thinking about buying a super reverb, I would really consider buying this over it. Its about the same loudness and maybe even better sound quality. I'm telling you this is a great amp.

• User: a customer from msstate.edu
• Submitted: 6/6/2008
• Style of Music: Blues, Classis Rock

Feature:
The amp came with a dust cover and a remote two button foot switch. The dust cover is heavy, olive-brown colored, tightly-woven nylon material with sewn-on, woven nylon edging. Nice looking, with the Fender logo silk-screened on it. The foot switch (stows inside the amp with a velcro strap) has reverb and channel select buttons, is made of heavy duty aluminum with hard plastic sides, and an included extension cord. All work perfectly and are made to last. The foot switch needs rubber feet, though.

Quality:
My Blues Deluxe has been in action for about a year as of this writing and is working perfectly, exactly as expected. I do not, however, beat-up, pound, gash, thrash or throw-about my equipment. The Blues Deluxe is not intended to be a "roadie-proof" amp, for it is covered in beautiful lacquered, woven-tweed-cloth material (just like the vintage Fender deluxe guitar cases, straps and gig bags), which is not bullet-proof stuff. It doesn't even have metal corner protectors, so expect to be a little more diligent in the "take care" department, that is, if one doesn't want it to become stained, frayed, scratched or damaged from "stooge-boy" rough handling. This amp is very well put together with no sloppy workmanship. Fender's quality control is as auspicious here as ever. I would not have purchased it had it been otherwise.

Value:
I give this amp an eleven on the value scale. One doesn't have to look too hard at the "other" amplifier manufacturer's prices to be convinced otherwise. Fender has achieved excellent value-to-pricing on this amp. There is no way I could build this amp for anywhere near it. Oh sure, it is now made in old Mejico, but that is to be expected these days. it proves not an issue with this amp though, and as stated earlier, this one is very well made, very cleanly put-together.

Desirability:
Hey it's tweed cloth! You know, like the ones they made in the fifties. It oozes cool. Y'all can have yer tolex. Give me tweed, or give me . . . nothing!

Sound:
What does an amp gotta have? Tone. I bought the Fender Blues Deluxe reissue because it sounds good, looks good, is priced good and is in no way a pretentious amplifier! Use of a Fender Strat or Tele with this amp is a no brainer if one wants to get out of it what it was designed for: clean, crisp and clear sound on the normal channel, and a slight yet distinct distortion on the drive channel. Tone. It's called a Blues Deluxe because . . . anyone?. . . it's for blues and vintage rock style music! Hey. It's not voiced for metal or any other style which requires extreme distortion or tons of knobs and switches and buttons and lights and stuff. Use an effects pedal if that's your cup of meat. I personally dig a DigiTech RP-350 pedal to achieve the effects which are NOT included in this amp, and I gotta tell yas, it sounds great coming outa this amp. The built-in, adjustable reverb is actual and physical vintage Fender long-spring reverb. It's one of the things that made Fender amps so popular. It has its very own distinct sound. This amp has a fantastic overall tone, which can only be described as "Whole Wheat." It has all the sharp, jagged edges nicely rounded off and still has plenty of color, but the kind color one WANTS in amplified sound. Not flat or dull or one dimensional, it exudes spacial flavors and intricacies not found in most amps in its class. It can be throaty and raw, but still the mids and highs come through nicely. And volume? Whaa? Here let me remove my earplugs so I can hear you. This thing can SPEAK when it needs to. I keep the volume knob at about 2 most times so as not to cause a nosebleed. This one goes beyond ten, or even eleven. This one goes to TWELVE! I have read in some reviews of this amp that a different speaker can be put in to achieve sudden nirvana. So why didn't Fender put in said different speaker? Why did anyone buy an amp that needed a different speaker? I dunno, maybe some people just can't be made happy with what they have. You gotta hear one of these amps though, to really appreciate the great, smooth, rich sound. Suffice to say, I got one.

Ease of Use:
As amplifiers go, this one is a fairly easy to use. I mean, it has On and Standby switches, the ever-so-cool Fender gem light, enough Bakelite chicken-head knobs to keep it interesting (8 of 'em) and to dial-in the tone, 1/4 inch pre-amp out, power-amp in, foot switch and external speaker jacks. Not too hard for the average rocket scientist.

Support:
As expected, Fender has ubiquitous factory-approved dealers to handle and take care of its valued customers. It has always been that way, as it should. I don't understand why anyone thinks it necessary to call Fender on the phone or email them for assistance. "Hello, is this Fender? Can I talk to Fender?" Why, if that were the case, Fender would be swamped with all manner of not only valid, but largely nonsensical and imbecilic queries that require an expensive, unnecessary army of people to do nothing but answer phones and emails. Not very productive, and certainly drives the cost of doing business through the roof. The army of existing Fender dealers are more than capable of solving problems, I know, as I actually had a small one, once.

Overall:
I invested some serious investigative time prior to my decision to purchase this particular amplifier, so as to make sure I made the right choice. I did. This amp is beautiful, in sound, in looks, in smell. That's right, it smells good too. All tuby and warm. You think that's weird? Well, I bet most people like that smell. Anyway, after playing many, many amps, this one had the vintage vibe I was after. It was not a hard decision. I also liked its cousin, the Hot Rod Deluxe, but at the time, the "Rod" didn't come in tweed, so, even though I don't get the third "more drive" channel the "Rod" has to offer, I do gots the tweed, and I have not looked back. Now, if this here amp ever decides to blow-up, or burn-down, or burn-up, I would get another just like it, or, I would go broke and get the hand-wired version; the '57 amp or the Twin Amp to go along with my '57 Strat. Whooee!

• User: a customer from blackfoot.net
• Submitted: 3/11/2008
• Style of Music: Uh, Blues, vintage rot and role
• Location: Lincoln County

Feature:
Very limited on features to say the least. You have a channel select switch, and a pseudo reverb that doesn't work 3/4 of the time. When I bought this amp, I had to go through 4 units before I got one that actually worked with the footswitch (reverb). In my opinion, there is something wrong with the reverb portion of this amp. QA on Fender's part is horrendous.

Quality:
Tweed material is low-grade made-in-Mexico straw in my opinion. The thing is getting frayed everywhere in terms of the tweed thread breaking leaving portions of it sticking out all over the enclosure. The backplate (tweed also) doesn't fit the unit correctly, so there's a visible gap both in front and back of the control section on top. Again, Fender's QA needs to be addressed.

Value:
Not really worth the asking price of 650.00 plus USD. Should be more in the range of $350.00 tops.

Desirability:
The yellow tweed look is getting old. Vintage is nice and all, but the qualit of the pseudo-tweed material (made in Mexico) is low grade cheap stuff. Almost like those cheap straw hats you can buy at flea markets. No kidding, the construction of this unit is crap. Not to mention the white paint on the top to identify controls will rub off within 3 to 4 months of use. Seriously, this is a garbage made unit. I wonder if it would be higher quality if they quit outsourcing to Mexico?

Sound:
Excellent clean tones, but the distortion end is garbage. The reason I gave it a 10 is that it does replicate the true-to-form Vintage Fender bell tones and chimes with the wind.

Ease of Use:
Easy contols (due to not having many to deal with in the first place). In other words, don't expect much in terms of controls. It has the basics if you get my drift.

Support:
Called on this one several times and e-mailed. Only response I would get is "take it back to the dealer." No real technial savvy person available to answer REAL questions. The bottom line, Fender's support team is subpar in my humble opinion. If I were basing the purchase on technical support, I wouldn't buy Fender products.

Overall:
It's really crap, but I figure I would give it a 5 based on the good tone on clean channel. The drive channel is virtually worthless, so if you're going to use a Gibson Les Paul (or other LP brand) to play rock or heavy metal, steer clear of this wreck waiting to happen. If you're into the Blues, then it's worth purchasing, but not at the price it sells for currently. More along the lines of $350.00 tops would be reasonable. I would say go to eBay and buy a used one there. You'll see how many are available which should speak for itself. People don't sell good gear for cheap that they've only have for a few months. Rather than eat restocking fees from vendors, they're opting to list them on eBay. (IMHO)

• User: a customer from gmail.com
• Submitted: 11/4/2007
• Style of Music: Blues, Classic Rock, & Jazz
• Location: California, USA

Feature:
I am not big on amps with built in effects so for Clean or Heavy blues and Classic Rock sounds - It's great

Quality:
The only problem I had with the amp is with the 1/4in input jacks. The bottom part of the 1/4in input jacks is plastic and over time as you plug and unplug the cable, they break off. I replaced them all with metal ones.

Value:
I bought the Amp in 1995 and it’s been solid. I would not trade this amp for anything (may have to do some tube work at some point).

Desirability:
The 60 look is ok, but only if you like it - I love the sound, but could do without the yellow covering

Sound:
I bought the Amp in 1995 and it’s been solid. Great tone! I love the amp and will never get rid of it. After all these years it still produces the same warm tone. For a 40W Amp, it gets very loud and the sound is crystal clean. I use a Start-plus and a Boss GT6 for my as my effects pedal and the sound range is fantastic. You can do clean jazzy stuff and also push it to a real heavy metal sound. I would not trade this amp for anything (may have to do some tube work at some point).

Ease of Use:
Not much to it - just a few knobs

Support:
Neber used it

• User: a customer from yahoo.com
• Submitted: 7/18/2007
• Style of Music: Blues, Classic Rock
• Location: San Jose, CA

Feature:
Has all the good stuff, but not tremolo. Don't knw why. I like a little tremolo with my morning donuts and tea. But still, what do you want, power steering?

Quality:
Fender is still 'king o' the heap' when it comes to plain and simple well made stuff. Like always. I said it. Don't you forget it.

Value:
I am very happy to have spent the cash to get this amp. It's not too cheap though, you know, like 'did I really get my money's worth?' Spend enough to know you got something good.

Desirability:
Now this amp has the look that, well, has been copied over the years by numerous big-name amp makers. But who started it?

Sound:
I am SERIOUS! This is what ALL amplifiers try to grow up to be! The legendary Fender amp tube vibe. Ahhh. I could listen all day and all night and all afternoon . . .

Ease of Use:
Gots the knobs of the knobs, wid the chicken heads on 'em so's you can really yank and crank. Simple. Has a power cord. Has a two button foot switch that just plugs right in. Even a very, very not so bright type could do it.

Support:
Dealer. Think dealer. That's where you get Fender support. It works.

Overall:
This amp is going to go and go and go, I know. I did research and tried a bunch of amps (mostly Fender) before I bought this one. It's a no-brainer; when you hear it, you know it. Don't mess around wasting your time with others. This is a case of Fender made it, good enough.

• User: a customer from guitarman.com
• Submitted: 5/11/2007
• Style of Music: I like to Rock
• Location: Very near here

Feature:
I like the overdrive of the Hot Rod Deluxe a little better...But...This can get a little muddy also...

Quality:
It appears to be really well made...BUT...I'm still afraid of the Mexican stuff...Though the quality does seem to have gotten better lately...

Value:
A 40 Watt tube machine in the $600-$700 range...With the balls of this thing ?...Can't go wrong...

Desirability:
Nice tweed...brings back the deja vu...As Yogi Berra would say... "All over again"...

Sound:
Absolutely amazed by the power...I have a 100 Watt Carvin...ANd needed something smaller...Well...It's only smaller in size...

Ease of Use:
One of the reasons I stick to Fender & Carvin...Straight forward design & simplicity...Easy to use...

Support:
Would like a little more comprehensive manual...

Overall:
I'm always searching...But...This is tubed...And...Not too heavy...The 2-12 Hot Rod Deville...&...The 4-10 Blues Deville next to it needed a fork lift...&...It takes an extension speaker if needed...It's got balls of brass...And...A nice vintage tone...Reverb could be a little stronger...

• User: a customer from stny.rr.com
• Submitted: 10/31/2006
• Style of Music: Blues, Southern Rock, Classic Stuff...Even bluegrass & Country...
• Location: Odessa, NY 14869-USA

Feature:
Why not have more drive? Anyway, I can get all the range I need from this amp.

Quality:
I, too, had a tube go bad right off (the smaller tube). But the dealer gave me a new one. I now works perfectly.

Value:
Others here have said it. No better amp under a thousand smackers.

Desirability:
It's tweed, man. It's classic tube Fender all the way.

Sound:
Better than a Vox AC 30

Support:
Like I said.

• Submitted: 8/22/2006
• Style of Music: Many, many styles
• Location: 1056 (near outer detroit)

Feature:
There isn't really that many features. I like the drive on it but it really isn't that different from the clean channel (which is top class). Sometimes you want it to be slightly more overdriven but in its defence it is a replica of 50's style. If you want to get a great wide ranging distortion, buy an Ibanez Tube Screamer. The range in tone is great.

Quality:
I bought one and within two days I started noticing a sporadic popping noise, a random squeal, and a drop in volume. It is being fixed with Fender now. Their U.K support is reportedly quite good but that said I haven't got it back just yet. I also tried a hot rod deluxe (essentially a hot rodded blues deluxe)in the shop and I noticed it wasn't working properly. Again could have been a faulty tube and not the end of the world but it's really annoying to have to send a new amp back to be fixed when you've just got it. Trust me. The amp is made in Mexico, something that Fender don't boast.

Value:
I paid 800 euro. Bit pricey

Desirability:
It looks great

Sound:
The sound is fantastic. This amp really fits with the blues Rory Gallagher style I play. It sounds best using the neck pickup on my U.S standard strat but can really get the best from my guitar.

Ease of Use:
If you are facing the amp the dials seem to be the wrong way round. I find this unusual but not a big problem.

• Submitted: 8/14/2006

Feature:
Just your basic class B tube amp features here. 2 channels Clean and just a lil' bit of dirtiness. You also get two inputs one of them (#2) helps in giving you a bit more clean room. Good for humbuckers and what not. I prefer plugging my single coil Strat into input #1. The accutronics reverb is descent if you keep it on a lower level. The prescense knob also works to my surprise! The BDRI is a solidly built tank, similar in build quality to a Peavey Classic. But thats where the similarities end! This Fender will kick a Classic to the curb anytime!

Quality:
The BDRI is made well. The tweed used is quality and properly finished. I am a weekend jammer and can honestly say that after a year of ownership it has never ever gave me any problems. If you take care of it, this amp will last you a lifetime!

Value:
Best value on the market at the moment! You can not get a better tube amp for the money. Shoot! you can't get a better tube amp for under $1000 period!

Desirability:
I love the tweed look, very classic looking!

Sound:
what can I say......how about LOUD! This is 40 watts of pure Fender bliss in my opinion. For the price, you can't get a better sounding amp.

Ease of Use:
Cmon man! it has Bass, Treble, and Mid knobs. If you don't know how to use them by know, then take up drums!

Support:
I have never had to deal with Fender customer service!

Overall:
Get the BDRI you will have made the right decision!

• User: a customer from hotmail.com
• Submitted: 8/10/2006
• Style of Music: Classic Rock, Grunge, Heavy
• Location: Maryland

Feature:
This amp has 2 channels, Clear, and tube overdrive. This is one of the reasons i picked this amp over the Hot Rod, it also has a footswitch that i dont really understand how it works because i cant get it to Turn the Drive off.

Quality:
Made In Mexico... i dont really think it matters seems very sturdy.. im not worried about it breaking.

Value:
i got it for 20 bucks cheaper but it deffintly is worth the buy.

Desirability:
This amp is pretty ugly, but who cares?? it sounds awesome.

Sound:
This Amp is a Tone MONSTER!!! I have never heard a better sounding amp in my life... i tryed a Hot Rod or whatever... not even close just pay the damn extra $20,i also tryed pevey's new "valve" Amps and they also dont even come close to this.

Support:
havent Dealt with the company yet... hopefully never will have to.

Overall:
I really like this Amp... i might traid it for a Double Reverb if possible though.

• Submitted: 2/12/2006
• Style of Music: What ever sounds good.
• Location: Windham, Maine

Value:
Hot Rod amps are still made in the usa and about 75 bucks cheaper

Desirability:
i was sold on the amp until i realized the quality of the craftsmanship

Sound:
The amp is a great amp. I liked the sound, however the problem is this. Fender has reissued this amp with a high price tag and i was convinced at first it was a good deal. until i seen the "made in mexico" on the back. Nobody is advertising this fact in the magazines. and it's not fair!

Support:
Fender's home page has no "contact fender" to ask about the product only reference pages to ask a certified fender dealer

Overall:
If i would have purchased this item for the going rate. I would have kept it forever. cause you'll never re-sale a non-usa fender product for half of what u pay for it...

• User: a customer from hotmail.com
• Submitted: 1/10/2006
• Style of Music: country
• Location: Charleston, WV. USA