Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab BlackStraight

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

This cab is exactly what I needed to add a little more punch to my Hot Rod Deluxe III. I've seen a few comments about how this cab has a mismatched speaker for the Hot Rod amp but this is not the case with my amp. My Hot Rod Deluxe III comes with a stock Celestion speaker as does the cab. I do think the Hot Rod I and II's were stocked with Eminence speakers which might present a voicing problem but it sounds amazing with the III series. I've also used my Super Champ XD through this cab not to get more volume (which it also does) but to get that 12" sound. All in all, it is an excellent cabinet for a very reasonable price. If you ever find your Hot Rod Deluxe III sounding a little thin, pick up this cabinet and you will feel the bass response through the floor. I have never had my amp above 4 while connected to the cab. Low volume will never be a complaint!

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

If you're looking for a great amp for a reasonable price, this is it. If you're good at tweaking knobs it can pull off any tone, no joke. Anything from clean blues to rock and metal and back.
The guitarist I work with has one of these and has been using it for years. If you take the time to look for the right sound, you can pull just about anything out of it. It's a really versatile amp, and it's great for the money.
I'll add that it's a bit heavier than it looks, but it's still a lot lighter than per se a Marshall stack or something..!
If you've read that it isn't loud, that is just utter nonsense. Even live, my friend rarely goes above two and it's still audible over the drums , so anyone spouting that this amp isn't loud might want to find out how to use a volume knob.
We're constantly using it for professional recording, and it carries it's weight. If you want a 'go to' amp for cheaper than some of the other ridiculous prices, this is the way to go.
And just in case you think I'm another one of those fender buffs that glorifies the brand name for no reason other than owning it, I'm not. I generally don't care for Fender, but they do their job right and this amp is amazing.
Go for it.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

A must have to complete the Deluxe tube combo sound
Just what the doctor orderd to round out my deluxe amp with mods.
Well built and great sounding.
Would be a good buy at full price.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I purchased this extension speaker to add some bottom end to my Carvin Vintage 16. The cabinet sounds great and has added a great deal of tone to the amp. The closed back design is solid and the tweed covering is nicely done. I've also used this cabinet with a Fender Super Champ XD which comes stock with a 10" speaker. The Hot Rod Deluxe enclosure gives the Super Champ a great deal more perceived volume and puts it's tone on par with way more expensive amps. I'm very impressed with this cabinet.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I got this a cab a couple weeks ago to add to my Blues jr. Since The BJ doesn't have a ext speaker jack (yet) I plugged the cab into the BJ after disconnecting the BJ amp speaker. It took the boxy sound away from the BJ. Sounds pretty damn good so far. Looks great. I will soon get a ext speaker jack installed in the BJ so I can play thru both speakers at the same time. I'm also considering replacing the HRD amp I sold a while ago. I think it's a good fit for both of them. Was a little spooked hearing about everyone changing the speaker. This speaker sounds good so far...

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I laugh at some of the other reviewers...I mean how can someone rate this cab a 4+ and say they replaced the speakers straight away...makes no sense. I think guitar people are compulsive tinkerers...it's part of the fun. I think the speakers were chosen correctly by the manufacturer..YMMV. Perfect compliment to my BDRI played through a 2010 PRS SASNF...PUUUURRRRFECT TONE TO MY EAR...of course with the correct settings...Every guitar/pickups/setup/playing style will require it's own settings to make it perfect, but I promise you, that perfect tone is there.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I've been an owner of a very well-used hot rod deluxe for like 5 years. I gig with it at least twice a week. For the money, it can't be beat (once you replace the awful groove tubes). It can go toe to toe with much more expensive (or vintage) amps, as far as volume--with respectable tone. But it doesn't come close in punch or low end. I figured this cab might do the trick. And it sure did. HOWEVER, I had to replace the awful celestion speaker, first. I threw in a peavey sheffield 1230 I had laying around and it really brought out this cab's low end. The celestion just added pure lower-mid mud to my tone. Speaker swap resulted in a FAR more useful cab. After replacing the speaker, the cab does exactly as advertised. Why fender decided to go through all the trouble of putting these cabs out and using such a horrible speaker? We will never know. Buy one, I hear the current stock is the last they're producing. But replace the speaker--immediately.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I read a lot of mixed reviews on this extension cab and I ended up buying it because I really wanted one that was made for my fender hot rod deluxe. I decided to trust fender and see how it sounded. I don't totally hate the sound but I really wish they had put a different speaker in it. I am looking to replace it now although I haven't decided with what yet. There is not enough mids on the speaker in the extension cab... it seems like its either all bass (which doesn't sound good on this speaker) or it is all treble which is really sharp to my ears (some call it crisp). Anyway if you are playing with a band once you add the extension cab there is so much punch that only the first part of your note breaks through.. if you turn it up loud enough to be heard you are way louder than everyone else in your band.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

I purchased a new extension cab a few years ago to go along with my HRDx amp. I didnt mind paying alittle extra for the matching pair, although I think it should come with a better speaker. I swapped out my amp speaker for a celestion v30 and it made a big difference. The v30 handles distortion tones much better than the stock speaker in either enclosure. Just a better overall sound, clearer no muffled tones. I think I will swap the speaker in the enclosure as well, either a v30 or greenback. I think I will be happy with that.

Comments about Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 80W 1x12 Guitar Extension Cab:

From a looks stand-point this cab is perfect if you're pairing it with a Deluxe. The speaker, however, is a different matter. It's rated at 80 watts, which is too high for a 40 watt amp already pushing one 12". What's more the stock speaker in a Deluxe is an Eminence which is voiced with Fender in mind (unlike the knock-off Celestion that comes in this cab and sounds generic and muffled). I dropped an Eminence C-Rex in mine and solved the problem, but had to drop another 90 bucks to do so. Considering the price of the cab, it should come with the right speaker in it, as I doubt many people are going to buy one of these to use with anything but a Deluxe. The boys at Fender obviously didn't think this one through. That being said, at least the enclosure is plywood and not pressboard like the jokers at Marshall are tossing off these days. Ugh...