Fender Hot Rod Deluxe PR-246 – Circa 1998 – Made in USA – 40-Watt Tube Combo – Very Good Condition


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The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe is one of the most popular gigging tube amplifiers ever produced. Built in the USA in Corona, California, this PR-246 model (serial B129516) dates approximately to 1998 and represents the highly respected first-generation Hot Rod series.


Delivering 40 watts of 6L6 tube power through a single 12” speaker, the Hot Rod Deluxe is known for its big clean headroom, smooth drive channel, and excellent pedal platform capabilities. It has been a staple in blues, rock, country, and worship stages worldwide.


Specs & Features

Model: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

Model Code: PR-246

Serial: B129516

Year: Circa 1998

Power: 40 Watts

Power Tubes: 2x 6L6

Preamp Tubes: 3x 12AX7

Speaker: 1x12” Fender Special Design

Channels: Normal / Drive / More Drive

Reverb: Built-in Spring Reverb

Effects Loop: Yes

Footswitch: Not included unless noted

Finish: Black Tolex with Silver Grill

Made in: USA


Condition

Very Good condition overall

Light cosmetic wear consistent with age

No structural damage

All controls, channels, and reverb tested and fully functional

Sounds strong with classic Fender clean headroom


Why Choose This Hot Rod Deluxe?

USA-built first generation model

Legendary clean tone and pedal platform

40 watts of real tube power

Reliable gigging amplifier

Classic Fender blackface-inspired styling


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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Hot Rod Deluxe 3-Channel 40-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1998
Made In
  • United States
Model Family
  • Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Number of Inputs
  • 2 Inputs
Power Tube Type
  • 6L6
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Number of Channels
  • 3 Channels
Speaker Configuration
  • 1x12"
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Hot Rod Deluxe USA
Electronics
  • Tube
Series
  • Fender Hot Rod Amp Series
Color Family
  • Black
Reverb
  • Spring Reverb
Output Power (Watts)
  • 40

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