Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary

The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary is a limited-edition version of one of the most enduring stage and studio amplifiers in modern music history. Celebrating three decades of the Hot Rod Deluxe, this 40-watt combo amplifier is tailored for guitarists who demand classic Fender clean tones, a dedicated overdrive channel, and a platform that responds exceptionally well to pedals. The commemorative edition is finished in distinctive Black Western tooled vinyl covering and a vintage 50s Brown and Gold grille cloth, making it as visually striking as it is musically capable.

At the heart of this amplifier is a Celestion 12" G12M-65 Creamback speaker, a vintage-voiced driver that handles both clean and driven tones with clarity and definition. The modified preamp circuitry improves note articulation when pushed into overdrive, while the spring reverb has been refined for a smoother, more musical response. Three channels — Normal, Drive, and More Drive — give players a broad tonal range on stage or in the studio. Additional appointments include a polished stainless steel faceplate with Black chicken head knobs, a vintage-style leather handle, and a lightweight pine cabinet for easier transport.

Each Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary comes with a 2-button footswitch, a protective cover, and a certificate of authenticity with a unique 30th Anniversary badge, reinforcing its status as a collectible, limited-production instrument. The amp operates on 240V for Australian use, making it ready for local stages and studios straight out of the box. This is a considered purchase for players who want a historically significant amplifier with meaningful performance upgrades over the standard model.

Features:

• 40 watts; Normal, Drive, and More Drive channels
• Commemorative Black Western covering and vintage 50s Brown and Gold grille cloth
• Celestion 12" G12M-65 Creamback Speaker
• Polished stainless steel faceplate with Black chicken head knobs
• Leather handle
• Modified preamp circuitry for increased overdriven note definition
• Spring reverb modified for improved smoothness
• Lightweight pine cabinet
• Includes 2-button footswitch and cover
• Certificate of authenticity

Black Western Tooled Vinyl Covering
The Hot Rod Deluxe IV 30th Anniversary features unique black western tooled vinyl covering for an incredible look that is both subtle and flashy.

50s "Tweed" Grille Cloth
The Hot Rod Deluxe IV 30th Anniversary features the classic brown with gold thread grille cloth, often featured on vintage Fender tweed amps.

Celestion G12M-65 Creamback Speaker
The Celestion G12M-65 Creamback is killer sounding, vintage-voiced speaker that sounds amazing clean or cranked. Its ample power keeps the low end tight and makes it the perfect pedal platform.

Vintage Leather Handle
The Hot Rod Deluxe IV 30th Anniversary includes an elegant and robust leather handle that hearkens back to the early days of Fender amplifiers.

30th Anniversary badge and COA
Each amplifier comes with a unique "30th Anniversary" badge and certificate of authenticity to celebrate this limited and highly-collectible piece of history.

Modified Preamp Circuitry
The modified preamp circuitry offers greater tonal definition and clarity, even when pushing the amp into overdrive, so your tone remains articulate no matter how hard you push it.

Specifications:

GENERAL
Series
Hot Rod
Colour
Black Western
Amplifier Type
Tube
Country Of Origin
Mexico

ELECTRONICS
Control Panel
Presence, Reverb, Master Volume, Middle, Bass, Treble, Drive Select Switch, Drive Volume, Bright Switch
Inputs
Two - (1/4", Input 2 operates at -6dB)
Channels
Three - Selectable (Normal, Drive and More Drive)
Effects
Reverb
Effects Loop
1/4" - (Preamp Out, Power Amp In)
Connection Type
1/4"
Voltage
240V AUS
Wattage
40 Watts

SPEAKERS
Speakers
One - 12" Celestion® Creamback
Total Impedance
8 ohms

HARDWARE
Control Knobs
Black Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Amplifier Covering
Black Western Textured Vinyl
Cabinet Material
Lightweight Pine
Grille Cloth
Bassman
Handle
Leather Strap
Amplifier Jewel
Red Jewel
Speaker Jack
Two 1/4" Parallel (Internal and External)
Front Panel
Polished Stainless Steel

TUBES
Power Tubes
2 x 6L6
Preamp Tubes
3 x 12AX7
Rectifier
Solid State

MISCELLANEOUS
Included Accessories
Includes two-button footswitch and fitted cover
Footswitch
2-Button 3-Function (Channel Select, Drive/More Drive), P/N: 0994062000 (Included)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.