04/04/2026
🎸 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III – Repair + Tone Work
This one came in with multiple issues:
* Channel switching problems
* Reverb instability
* Poor volume control
* Intermittent noise
Ended up being a deeper repair than expected—PCB damage, power supply issues, and a few failing components.
Got everything rebuilt and stable, and made a few small adjustments along the way to improve how the amp responds:
* Smoother, more usable volume
* Tighter low end
* More controlled drive channel
* Better overall feel
Now it’s clean, stable, and ready to play.
These are great amps when they’re working right—but a lot of them develop issues over time.
If you’ve got one that’s acting up or just not sounding the way it should, feel free to reach out.
– Shawn (Reimer Tone)