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Fender Deluxe 85 (Red Kob) Guitar Amplifier - $200 (denver)
Bruce Randolph near Columbine st
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There is no foot switch with this amp.
Check out the pictures and read the description of the amp below.
Overview
The Fender Deluxe 85 (also known as the "Red Knob" series) is a solid-state guitar combo amplifier that was produced from 1988 to 1992. The Deluxe 85 is an 85 watt solid-state 1x12 combo offering two switchable channels with built-in gain, reverb, effects loop, and headphone out. Fender Deluxe 85 2-Channel 85-Watt 1x12" Solid State Guitar Combo 1988 - 1992 | Reverb
Key Specifications
Power Output: 65 watts RMS (85 watts) User reviews: Fender Deluxe 85 - Audiofanzine - there's some confusion about the exact wattage, with sources indicating it's 65 watts RMS but marketed as 85 watts
Configuration: 1x12" combo amplifier
Technology: Solid-state (transistor-based)
Channels: Two switchable channels
Speaker: Single 12-inch speaker
Features
Built-in spring reverb for classic Fender ambiance
Effects loop for integrating external pedals
Headphone output for silent practice
Two-channel design with switchable operation
Red knob styling (part of Fender's "Red Knob" series from this era)
Sound Character
If you need something loud and clean as a pedal platform, it's a decent choice. 65 watts, spring reverb, effects loop, 12" speaker. Fender Deluxe 85 Red Knob | Squier-Talk Forum The amplifier is particularly noted for:
Clean headroom suitable for pedal platforms
Spring reverb characteristic of classic Fender amps
With 85 watts of output power, the Fender 'Red Knob' Deluxe 85 is capable of delivering ample volume for live performances, especially in small to medium-sized venues. Fender 'Red Knob' Deluxe show contact info ) - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard
Historical Context
The Deluxe 85 was part of Fender's exploration into solid-state amplification during the late 1980s and early 1990s. While it doesn't have the tube warmth of the classic Deluxe Reverb, it offered reliability and consistent performance that appealed to many guitarists of that era.
The "Red Knob" series represented Fender's attempt to modernize their amplifier line with solid-state technology while maintaining some of the classic Fender features like spring reverb. the Fender 'Red Knob' Deluxe 85 is known to take pedals Fender 'Red Knob' Deluxe show contact info ) - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard well, making it a practical choice for guitarists who rely on effects pedals for their sound.