Fender Deluxe 90

**NewToThis** · 02-25-2021, 07:34 AM

Hello all,

This is my first post since joining.

I recently purchased a Deluxe 90 used in "Good Condition" online from Guitar Center, along with a lovely Ibanez AF-55, which plays like a dream. Anyway, the Deluxe 90 is a Deluxe headache. The the left side of the amp (Inputs 1 & 2, Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass) doesn't work at all. The right side (Drive, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass and Reverb) doesn't work either. It's stuck on a channel that hisses when I turn the Drive up slightly, and the volume is stuck at max so I got to use my handy-dandy speed knobs. But the main reason I bought this used was for the Reverb, and the budget I am on.

Have I bought a lemon? Or am I just dumb and it is an easy fix?

Thank you for your time,

Have a pleasant day,

**0zoro** · 02-26-2021, 07:29 AM

I dont knwo about the amp, my forst thoughts are a guarantee at GC.

**skiboyny** · 02-26-2021, 10:44 AM

Not much you can do. Using a good patch cord?

Originally Posted by NewToThis

Hello all,

This is my first post since joining.

I recently purchased a Deluxe 90 used in "Good Condition" online from Guitar Center, along with a lovely Ibanez AF-55, which plays like a dream. Anyway, the Deluxe 90 is a Deluxe headache. The the left side of the amp (Inputs 1 & 2, Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass) doesn't work at all. The right side (Drive, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass and Reverb) doesn't work either. It's stuck on a channel that hisses when I turn the Drive up slightly, and the volume is stuck at max so I got to use my handy-dandy speed knobs. But the main reason I bought this used was for the Reverb, and the budget I am on.

Have I bought a lemon? Or am I just dumb and it is an easy fix?

Thank you for your time,

Have a pleasant day,

**citizenk74** · 02-26-2021, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by NewToThis

Hello all,

This is my first post since joining.

I recently purchased a Deluxe 90 used in "Good Condition" online from Guitar Center, along with a lovely Ibanez AF-55, which plays like a dream. Anyway, the Deluxe 90 is a Deluxe headache. The the left side of the amp (Inputs 1 & 2, Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass) doesn't work at all. The right side (Drive, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass and Reverb) doesn't work either. It's stuck on a channel that hisses when I turn the Drive up slightly, and the volume is stuck at max so I got to use my handy-dandy speed knobs. But the main reason I bought this used was for the Reverb, and the budget I am on.

Have I bought a lemon? Or am I just dumb and it is an easy fix?

Thank you for your time,

Have a pleasant day,

I have never dealt with a GC, but it seems to me a prompt replacement and a sincere "Sorry about that" are in order. It's possible a little DeOxit might help, but that should be on the store. Good luck resolving this issue!

**Sam Sherry** · 02-27-2021, 05:02 PM

Welcome to JGP -- you have found a cool, low-key high-content spot on the internet.

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Guitar Denter offers a pretty lengthy return period. If you can't switch channels by hand with the little "Ch Select" button near the Channel 2 volume, it's broken and you should bring it back while you can.

If it's too late, the advice about using DeOxIt on the jacks is sound. Also, see if you can borrow a Fender foot-pedal and switch it that way.

All good luck to you