Fender 90 User Manual

Reference and Owner’s Manual

for the Deluxe 90

A Message from the Chairman

Since 1946, Fender realized the importance of your amplifier. You see, your
amplifier is more than just a combination of dials, wires and speakers. It is a

finely tuned musical instrument

. And like any fine musical instrument, it

should be treated with special care and attention to detail.

At Fender, we know what building guitar amplifiers is all about. For over half a
century, we have been designing and producing some of the world’s best
amplifiers, helping shape the face of music. In fact, many of the world’s most
classic and best sounding amplifiers proudly wear the Fender name.

Whether you are after that classic Fender tone, a clean crisp sound for your
Bass or Keyboard or the raw driving power of modern distortion, your
decision to purchase a Fender amplifier is one you will appreciate with each
passing note for years to come.

Wishing you years of enjoyment and a heartfelt

thank you,

Bill Schultz
Chairman of the Board
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

90 Watts of Power @ 4Ω

Two Independent Channels with
Independent Tone Controls

“More Drive” Feature Provides
Harmonically Rich Distortion for
Enhanced Leads

Footswitch Jack for Remote On-Off
Switching of the Channel / Drive
Selection

Spring Reverb

Congratulations on your purchase of a Fender Deluxe
90 Amplifier. Your new Fender amp is designed by
the same Tone-Team that has created many other
classic Fender amps like the Tone-Master®,
Princeton®Chorus and the versatile Hot Rod Series.
Built with care and special attention to detail, your
Deluxe 90 offers much more than meets the eye.

The Deluxe 90 Amplifier features 90 watts of power at
4Ω and Classic Fender Reverb for a full-bodied tone.
Its two independent channels are voiced for
everything from sparkly clean to crunchy overdrive,
while the “More Drive” feature offers a harmonically
rich distortion. The footswitch circuitry allows for
remote selection of the Channel / Drive features.

Designed for the guitarist who prefers the stability of
solid state engineering and requires a powerful
responsive amplifier, the Deluxe 90 provides genuine
Fender tone and dependability with every
performance. To ensure maximum reliability from
your Deluxe 90, please read through this manual and
refer to it as needed. Also, please heed all safety
warnings relating to your new Deluxe 90 Amplifier.

Take the time to get to know each other... Tune-up,
Plug-in and ... Play On!

WARNING:

-TO PREVENT DAMAGE, FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

-NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
O NLY.

-THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.

YOUR DELUXE 90 AMPLIFIER

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INPUTS

12

VOLUME

TREBLE

MID

BASS

DRIVE

T

MORE DRIV

CH SELECT

VOLUME

A B C D E F G H I J K

A. INPUT 1 - Plug your guitar in here.

B. INPUT 2 - A lower impedance and sensitivity input

than input 1, useful for guitars with active pickups.

C. VOLUME - Adjusts the volume level of the normal
(clean) channel.

D. TREBLE - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the high frequency range of the normal
(clean) channel.

E. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the middle frequency range of the normal (clean)
channel.

F. BASS - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the low frequency range of the normal
(clean) channel.

G. TWO COLOR DRIVE CHANNEL INDICATOR ­When the drive channel is in use, the LED is
illuminated. Yellow indicates "Drive", while red
indicates "More Drive".

H. DRIVE - Adjusts the amount of preamp gain in the
drive channel. Turning this control up will increase
the amount of gain and overdrive. This control works
in conjunction with the VOLUME control to set the
overall output loudness while the drive channel is
active.

I. CH SELECT - When this button is pressed, the
amp switches from the normal channel to the drive
channel.

J. VOLUME - Adjusts the volume level of the drive
(distortion) channel.

DELUXE 90 FRONT CONTROL PANEL

4

TREBLE

MID BASS

REVERB

PRE

OUT

PWR

IN

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FOOT

SWITCH

SL M N O P Q R

K. MORE DRIVE - When this button is pressed in,
drive channel gain is increased.

L. TREBLE - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the high frequency range of the drive
(distortion) channel.

M. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the middle frequency range of the normal drive
(distortion) channel.

N. BASS - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the low frequency range of the drive
(distortion) channel.

O. REVERB - Adjusts the amount of reverb present
in both the normal and drive channels.

P. FOOTSWITCH (INCLUDED) - Plug-in connection
for the remote footswitch to select between the
normal and drive channels and to select "More
Drive". Using the footswitch overrides the front panel
select buttons. NOTE: Any good quality patch cord

will work with the remote footswitch, however, a
speaker grade cord is preferable to a coax guitar
cord.

Q. PRE OUT - This unbalanced jack provides an
output signal from the preamp. It may be used to
drive effects units in an effects loop, to drive
additional amplifiers in a multi-amp set up, or as a
preamp send to a mixing console.

R. PWR IN - This unbalanced jack provides a return
from your effects units. This jack can also be used as
a power amp input.

S. POWER JEWEL - This red jewel illuminates when
your Deluxe 90 is receiving power.

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360W

A

B

POWER

ON

OFF

CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE

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DELUXE 90 REAR PANEL

A. POWER SWITCH - Turns the AC power ON and
OFF. When the switch is OFF, your Deluxe 90
amplifier is completely shut down.

B. LINE CORD - Your Deluxe 90 amplifier is
equipped with an IEC grounding type supply cord to
reduce the possibility of shock hazard. Be sure to
connect it to a grounded AC receptacle. The line
cord should be connected to a suitable power source
in accordance with voltage and frequency as shown
in the power rating on the rear panel. DO NOT

ALTER THE AC CORD OR PLUG.

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If the Deluxe 90 is set up but does not
function, check the following items:

• Is the power cord properly plugged into an
electrical outlet?

• Is there power at the outlet?

• Are the control knobs turned above 1?

• Is the volume control on the instrument turned up?

• Are the control knobs on your external

equipment turned above 1?

• Is the power cord on your external equipment
properly plugged into an electrical outlet?

• Are any cords cut, frayed or damaged?

• Is the instrument properly plugged into the

amplifier?

(Eliminate any effects pedals, external signal
processing devices and try using another cord.)

If after checking all of the above your amplifier is still
not performing correctly, consult your nearest
authorized Fender Service Center.

Your Deluxe 90 is covered in genuine
Tolex for long life and lasting good
looks. To clean the Tolex covering,
use a sponge and a light soapy water
solution. Avoid spilling liquids on the
operating surfaces, grill, volume and

tone controls, switches and speakers. REMEMBER

TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE
CLEANING AND WAIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS
COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT IN.

COVERING CARETROUBLESHOOTING

TYPE: PR 402

PART NUMBERS: 022-6702-020, (120V, 60Hz), USA

022-6762-020, (230V, 50Hz), Europe
022-6742-020, (230V, 50Hz), UK
022-6732-020, (240V, 50Hz), Aust.
022-6772-020, (100V, 50/60Hz), Japan

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 360W

POWER OUTPUT: 90W into 4Ω @ 5% THD

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 850kΩ (Input 1), 66kΩ (Input 2)

FUSE: 4A 125V for 100V /120V versions

1.25A 250V for 230V /240V versions

SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: One 4Ω Celestion G12T-100 12" Speaker (P/N 054421)

FOOTSWITCH: 2 Button Footswitch, controls Channel Select &

Drive/More Drive (P/N 050419)

DIMENSIONS Height: 16.5 in. (42.0 cm)

Width: 20.6 in. (52.3 cm)
Depth: 9.0 in. (30.5 cm)

WEIGHT: 33 lbs. (15 kg)

WARNING: -NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

-THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

DELUXE 90 SPECIFICATIONS

A PRODUCT OF:

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION

CORONA, CA USA

Fender®, ToneMaster®, and Princeton®are

registered trademarks of FMIC.

P/N 054285 REV C