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Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV

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Pros

  • also updated the looks for a more generally-appealing aesthetic
  • easy
  • direct and honest way

Cons

  • of overdrive can be hastened by turning the presence right up
  • miss having an overdrive channel at all
  • the drive channels are not optimal
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  • Valve (vacuum tube)
  • 40 W
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Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV - Pros & Cons

Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV

Pros

  • also updated the looks for a more generally-appealing aesthetic
  • easy
  • direct and honest way
  • s lightweight
  • strong
  • and great looking
  • the clean channel has a rich clarity
  • the drive channel has a better definition
  • preamp circuitry to deliver a smooth reverb
  • very powerful 60-watts output with two loudspeakers and superb headroom
  • Fender crafted the perfect companion for your pedalboard

Cons

  • of overdrive can be hastened by turning the presence right up
  • miss having an overdrive channel at all
  • the drive channels are not optimal
  • do not project the sound forward as powerful as a closed-back cabinet
  • Hot Rod amp series produced
  • it does lack some significant features like a simulated headphone output
  • tube rectifiers are not consistent
  • past model Hot Rod drive channels are notoriously loud before they re turned up
  • too round
  • almost deaf
  • lack of gloss and slamming

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Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV - Full Specifications

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Amplification technology
Valve
Fullrange/bass element quantity2
Fullrange/bass element size12.0 in
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Dimensions
Weight55.12 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Audio features
Power (RMS)40.0 W

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Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV Fender - Editorial Reviews (1)

Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV Fender Hot Rod DeVille IV review
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Published: 12.06.2018
Fender Hot Rod DeVille IV review

A welcome addition to the HR range

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