I realize that this is an old thread… I’ve repaired and/or modded many HRDs over the years. A typical mod to minimize “boominess” or “farting out” is to replace the reservoir filter cap (C31, 47uf electrolytic) with a higher value, up to 100uf. Just did this today, replacing all filter caps for a client. One of my other HRD clients selected a WGS G12C, loved it, gave me his Fender/Eminence stock speaker knowing that he would never use it again!
Yea! I a lot of customers ask me to just keep their old pickups & speakers because they know they’ll never use them again … it always feels good!
And yes, I bet the G12C would be a good match in a HRDX or Blues Deluxe … especially if you are going for a classic blackface Deluxe tone. The G12C is our brightest 12 by FAR … and it’s got a pretty darn stiff cone … which totally eliminates “farting out” on the speaker’s part! It Basically sounds a LOT like a vintage High-Power Jensen … when the Jensen was brand new.
Oh, and good tip on upping the filtering … I kind of think like Gerald Weber … that you almost can’t have too much filtering … and I hate the loose bottom end of a filter challenged amp!
Hey I just brought my '90 Fender Super 112 (60w) back to life and serviced. Got rid of the red knobs and changed the grill cloth and logo. New JJ’s all around but an unknown speaker. Pretty bassy as well. I play Classic Rock, country and oldies. Mostly just a rhythm guy.
Speaker recommendations?
thanks
Hi, I’m new to this forum. I just bought a Reaper HP, 8ohm to replace the stock speaker of my Hot Rod Deluxe. I like the sound but there is a humming noise coming of the amp with or without a guitar plugged into it. What could be a problem and how I fix it?
Thanks for your help.
I would recommend FROMEL electronics HRD supreme upgrade kit.
This kit should be installed by a qualified technician.
This will create a very noticeable improvement in the sound of the amp. (it makes the amp sound more “hi fi.”)
(I have installed several of them)
Then after the amp is dialed in, you can start auditioning speakers which will also be an improvement.
The players who used the Fromel Mod for HRD were very pleased…and I like it quite a lot.
Really and thankful for all the information…especially on which speakers to use .
I love the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III. My fiance gave me this amp after barely using it for 6 years. This is the first tube amp I’ve ever owned so needless to say, I was happy. Withe the WGS Retro 30 in it … This thing screams volume!!! It shakes my house at around 3. Plus, you can’t beat true beautiful tube tone. Even the overdrive sounds good now.
Great. Thanks for share , I could not be happier with the Reaper HP in my Hot Rod Deluxe. Sounds great on both channels now 
My fave is an ET65 in the amp cab and a Scumback (or Warehouse Veteran 30) in a 1x12 extension. IME, the HRD IV sounds best with an extension cab as it really opens up the sound and lets the amp breathe.
1954 Fender Deluxe WDS G12Q , 1984 Marshall JCM 800 4210 WDS Veteran 30 , Crate GX-15 WDS G8C
I have an HRD 4x10 that I put a 12AT7 tube in V2 to tame the overdrive. Instead of using “more drive,” I like to set the drive channel to a bit of breakup. When I want solo crunch and sustain, I use an overdrive pedal, such as a EHX Soul Food or a Timmy, now made by MXR. Almost anything will sound good to put it over the top.