Is anyone strong enough to get a 4x10 hotrod deville up the
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Robbie
Friend of Fred
I like that. Big Iron...Big Magnets = Big Sound. I like that a lot. Well said sir.I suffer with really bad back problems and I'm no old fatass anymore. I've lost 37lbs and walk every night and have just started strength training for my gut but the back still isnt complying. Been to the chiropractor 5 times in the last 8 weeks.
BUT I aint NEVER (said with a twang) gonna be using some speaker made by a character in the Matrix.
Big iron in an amp and big magnets are my tonal burden to bear in this life.. but I will continue to b$tch about my back
The Marlin
Friend of Fred
I recommend kidnapping the small hippy who lugged my 85lbs Bassman 215 cab out of his cellar, solo... Guess he had the knack for it, not just heavy but the size of it.
Not a fan of heavy kit and stairs after chipping an ankle bone in a stumble. Beer and smoke may have been involved in it, definitely were afterwards, it did hurt.
Not a fan of heavy kit and stairs after chipping an ankle bone in a stumble. Beer and smoke may have been involved in it, definitely were afterwards, it did hurt.
rcboals
Country Gent
4x10 Deville only 50 LBS according to the specs. A Vibro King is 72LBS a Twin Reverb 64 LBS. Might need to re-think the "I'm no weakling" statement
freespoken
Gretschie
I recently passed on taking my 2x12 cab to a gig due to stairs. On the other hand, I'm an idiot for picking the heaviest Eminence speakers. Considering swapping one out.
I'm no amp guru, but my tech told me Fender has 80% of its volume between 1 and 4 on the knob. Waiting to be home alone before I test that
I'd say between 2 and 4!...lol
DrSetzer
Gretschie
I just got a mint Deville 4x10 for a price I just couldn't turn down, it arrives tomorrow and I need to get it up some stairs. I broke my back a few years ago so this thread has me wondering what I have got myself into!!!!!
Axis39
Country Gent
Regarding volume knobs... I found the volume knob on my old USA Blues DeVille (Freddie's amp) useable. It was an audio taper pot. So, it wasn't so abrupt. But, I understand Fender has used linear tapers on the reissues and Hot Rods. This was part of the reason I got rid of my old DRRI. it was so abrupt in going from thin and weak to too loud... It used to frustrate the crap out of me.
But, Freddie has been using the volume box thing in the effects loop. It really helped tame the overall volume with the dirt kicking in last week on stage. It's a good solution.
But, Freddie has been using the volume box thing in the effects loop. It really helped tame the overall volume with the dirt kicking in last week on stage. It's a good solution.
The Marlin
Friend of Fred
but, doesn't that knacker the tubes?
Robbie
Friend of Fred
I don't have any personal experience but that's what I've heard from a couple of good amp Tech's, hard on tubes.
I don't have any issues getting a good sound from my HR DeVille III 410 at low volumes. I set it on the 1st drive channel, set drive as low as possible and slowly work up the Master volume. Works really well for me, even in the smallest venues. I did the same thing with my old HR Deluxe and it worked great.
gypsyseven
Gretschie
I had a Blues Deluxe, AC30 and Blues Deville...they were all too loud and damn heavy.
Now i have a DRRI and couldn't be happier!
Best amp ever for me and my wallet...
Now i have a DRRI and couldn't be happier!
Best amp ever for me and my wallet...
The Marlin
Friend of Fred
My Hot Rod Deluxe (full omega mods) with cab is an insanely loud beast, particularly at home. But, it sounds sooo good, that I can't bear to get rid of it. I even run it with it's extension cab at home, through reigned in with the attenuator. The combination of Cannabis Rex and Swamp thing really bring the best out of this amp.
Marlin
Marlin
MPM3
Electromatic
Great Thread! I just got the older 212 Deville just a few days ago! I had a choice between that and the 412. Man those suckers are loud!! In the best way of course! The cleans are so crystal. The 212 is still really heavy. That 412 is a whole other beast. Both great amps. My TVJ classics sound stunning through this amp!
The Marlin
Friend of Fred
For anyone with a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe/Deville, you should look into Omega Amp Mods
Click the link. The video is a bit pants, but just read the testimonials.
Marlin
Click the link. The video is a bit pants, but just read the testimonials.
Marlin
I have a '95 Blues DeVille 212 that is just a beast in every way.....weight, volume, tone, looks(been beat to snot)and I LOVE her. Awesome amp.
Robbie
Friend of Fred
Glad you're going to keep it. Don't think you'll regret it, the sound and tone is outstanding. I'm hooked on 4x10Thanx for all the input, I was out gigging with it last night again and the thing sounds great just as it is i think I'm just gonna have to start weight training
If some one can give me advice on how to put pictures up her from an I phone 4 it would be good, I've done it twice but can never do it again, I start a new thread then click on the paper clip symbol then choose an existing photo then upload , all ok so far but then there is no way of getting back to the thread I've started, what to do ? I've got pics here. Thanx
The Marlin
Friend of Fred
I use the Gretsch Talk app. It can be a little buggy, but on the whole good. When you post, you click the '+' symbol at the top of the post, add photo from iphone photo album, Bobs-yer-uncle. Easy peasy.
Marlin
Marlin
