Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python Guitar Combo Amplifier (40 Watts, 1x12 in.)
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Limited run of 500 units. Textured snakeskin vinyl covering, Celestion Vintage 30 speaker and includes footswitch.
Overview
The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python is a great opportunity to take home a collectible amp at a price that won't break the budget! The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition takes the incredibly popular tube amplifier and adds a textured snakeskin vinyl covering and a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, for even more sonic bite. Limited to just 500 units, the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python gives you that tube tone you're seeking through three different channels. You can switch between the signature Fender clean (normal) channel, the meaty drive channel, and the meatiest more drive channel via the included footswitch. An effects loop, bright switch, reverb, and external speaker jack round out the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python.
The amp's 3-channel Hot Rod Deluxe tube preamp is coupled to a matched pair of Groove Tube 6L6s to deliver 40 watts of tough tone. The Python features a special Celestion Century Vintage 30 speaker, delivering even more punch to whatever you play.
The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition looks as great as it sounds! Fender wrapped it in a textured snakeskin vinyl covering and faced it with a Cyber-Twin grille cloth, so it looks even meaner onstage.
With three selectable channels (Normal, Drive and More Drive), the Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition gives you plenty of tonal options. Controls include independent gain and master controls in the drive channel with a 2-button, 3-function footswitch for channel select, drive select and more drive select. A bright… read more switch, effects loop, reverb, and external speaker jack are also onboard. If you love classic Fender tones but want a decidedly crunchy edge, the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition is your amp! read less
The amp's 3-channel Hot Rod Deluxe tube preamp is coupled to a matched pair of Groove Tube 6L6s to deliver 40 watts of tough tone. The Python features a special Celestion Century Vintage 30 speaker, delivering even more punch to whatever you play.
The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition looks as great as it sounds! Fender wrapped it in a textured snakeskin vinyl covering and faced it with a Cyber-Twin grille cloth, so it looks even meaner onstage.
With three selectable channels (Normal, Drive and More Drive), the Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition gives you plenty of tonal options. Controls include independent gain and master controls in the drive channel with a 2-button, 3-function footswitch for channel select, drive select and more drive select. A bright… read more switch, effects loop, reverb, and external speaker jack are also onboard. If you love classic Fender tones but want a decidedly crunchy edge, the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Python LTD Edition is your amp! read less
Specs
Type: All tube preamp and power amp
Output: 40 watts
Volts: 120
Speakers: 12 in. Celestion Century Vintage 30 speaker
Channels: 3 Selectable Channels (Normal, Drive and More Drive)
Bright Switch
Effects Loop
Reverb
External Speaker Jack
Covering: Vinyl Snakeskin with Cyber Twin SE grille cloth
Included Accessories: Cover, 2 button/3 function Footswitch
Output: 40 watts
Volts: 120
Speakers: 12 in. Celestion Century Vintage 30 speaker
Channels: 3 Selectable Channels (Normal, Drive and More Drive)
Bright Switch
Effects Loop
Reverb
External Speaker Jack
Covering: Vinyl Snakeskin with Cyber Twin SE grille cloth
Included Accessories: Cover, 2 button/3 function Footswitch
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(4 ratings)
Submitted July 26, 2010 by a customer from race2winradio.net
"Looking for an all around great amp for gigging? The Hot Rod Deluxe delivers!!!"
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I expect this amp to last like other Fender amps. I plan to get a few mods done to enrich the tone slightly.
These amps are a great foundation to build your typical arsenal of tones with pedals.
I will keep this amp. I already bought a backup so I don't have any down time if this one goes on the fritz.
If it were stolen, I'd replace it.
I do my homework before buying, so there's nothing I wish I knew before I bought it.
What I like most about this amp besides its performance is the ease of use and load ins/outs and set up. Quick and easy and it doesn't take up a lot of precious stage space.
Sound
The Python Ltd Ed Hot Rod Deluxe is a great amp for gigging. Especially blues players will enjoy the way the amp breaks up when driven. The Vintage 30 speaker does wonders for the tone. This amp is as at home in the studio as it is onstage. It takes pedals very well. With a few simple adjustments, this amp sits well in the mix. It can hold its own. I did add a volume pedal in order to keep the tones of a driven tube amp at bedroom volumes. It works great and helps with tone vs volume situations at gigs. I do plan to do some mods to get the tone as close to perfect as it can get. Out of the box, it still sounds great after speaker break-in time.
Features
The amp comes with reverb. Anything else you might need can be satisfied with your favorite pedals. It also comes with a footswitch for selecting channels and grind… read more and more grind. The reverb tank is covered with vinyl. And it comes with a Fender cover. Fender provides an amp that delivers a range of tones that should satisfy players of all styles except maybe heavy metal. It will take pedals to get the gain needed for heavy metal, so it could be used for that also.
Ease of Use
This is a classic Fender amp and has the same classic ease of use. You won't be doing any deep editing on this amp.
Quality
It's a classic Fender designed amp. Do I really need to say more? Trust it. Gig it. That's what it's made to do. And it's made well.
Value
These amps are a great bang for the buck. I believe that Fender amps hold as good resale value as any other mass produced amps out there today.
Manufacturer Support
I have needed no contact with support. Therefore, I have no experience with them.
The Wow Factor
You can't get much more Rock N Roll attitude than a python covered amp. It has great sex appeal. The Vintage 30 gives it the tone it's looking for. Plus it is extremely practical based on its supreme performance. And the ladies dig it!
Musical Background:
I'm an active musician and band leader
Musical Style:
Blues, R&B, vintage Rock N Roll, country read less
Sound
The Python Ltd Ed Hot Rod Deluxe is a great amp for gigging. Especially blues players will enjoy the way the amp breaks up when driven. The Vintage 30 speaker does wonders for the tone. This amp is as at home in the studio as it is onstage. It takes pedals very well. With a few simple adjustments, this amp sits well in the mix. It can hold its own. I did add a volume pedal in order to keep the tones of a driven tube amp at bedroom volumes. It works great and helps with tone vs volume situations at gigs. I do plan to do some mods to get the tone as close to perfect as it can get. Out of the box, it still sounds great after speaker break-in time.
Features
The amp comes with reverb. Anything else you might need can be satisfied with your favorite pedals. It also comes with a footswitch for selecting channels and grind… read more and more grind. The reverb tank is covered with vinyl. And it comes with a Fender cover. Fender provides an amp that delivers a range of tones that should satisfy players of all styles except maybe heavy metal. It will take pedals to get the gain needed for heavy metal, so it could be used for that also.
Ease of Use
This is a classic Fender amp and has the same classic ease of use. You won't be doing any deep editing on this amp.
Quality
It's a classic Fender designed amp. Do I really need to say more? Trust it. Gig it. That's what it's made to do. And it's made well.
Value
These amps are a great bang for the buck. I believe that Fender amps hold as good resale value as any other mass produced amps out there today.
Manufacturer Support
I have needed no contact with support. Therefore, I have no experience with them.
The Wow Factor
You can't get much more Rock N Roll attitude than a python covered amp. It has great sex appeal. The Vintage 30 gives it the tone it's looking for. Plus it is extremely practical based on its supreme performance. And the ladies dig it!
Musical Background:
I'm an active musician and band leader
Musical Style:
Blues, R&B, vintage Rock N Roll, country read less
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