The gigging guitarist’s tube combo – clean, drive and more drive in one 1×12″ amp. The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV is the updated version of an amplifier that has been the heart of many players’ rigs. It is a 40-watt all-tube combo with three channels, spring reverb and an effects loop, for guitarists who need hot-rodded power with performance to spare.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Gigging guitarists, church and band players, and studio players who want one tube amp that covers clean, crunch and high-gain sounds – loud enough for club stages, with an effects loop for pedals and an extension speaker jack.
What’s in the box
- Hot Rod Deluxe IV combo amplifier
- 2-button 3-function footswitch (channel select, Drive / More Drive)
- Fitted cover
Specifications
| Type | All-tube 1×12″ guitar combo |
|---|---|
| Output power | 40 W |
| Channels | 3 – Normal, Drive, More Drive |
| Controls | Presence, Reverb, Master Volume, Middle, Bass, Treble, Drive Select, Drive Volume, Bright switch |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4″ (Input 2 at -6 dB) |
| Effects | Spring reverb |
| Effects loop | 1/4″ Preamp Out / Power Amp In |
| Speaker jacks | 2 x 1/4″ parallel (internal and external) |
| Speaker | 1 x 12″ Celestion A-Type, 8 ohms |
| Preamp tubes | 3 x 12AX7 |
| Power tubes | 2 x 6L6 |
| Rectifier | Solid state |
| Cabinet | Lightweight pine, black textured vinyl |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 47.6 x 59.7 x 26.5 cm |
| Weight | 18.59 kg |
| Footswitch | 2-button, included |
Good to know
- The effects loop sits between preamp and power amp – ideal for delay and reverb pedals.
- A second 1/4″ speaker jack lets you add an extension cabinet.
- At about 18.6 kg it is a one-person carry using the top strap handle.
FAQ
Can I get distortion without pedals?
Yes. The Drive and More Drive channels give overdrive straight from the amp, switched with the included footswitch.
Is it loud enough for gigs?
It is a 40-watt tube combo that Fender describes as made for players who need hot-rodded power with performance to spare.
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