The gdec 3 thirty takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content with easy computer connectivity. It is versatile, and the accompanying fender fuse software is nice. Fender introduces special edition gdec 3 thirty blues, metal. Packed with features, it includes digital amp and effects models for every playing style, 100 presetsmany created by the worlds top artists and session aces, and a huge collection of music to practice and play over. Theres no way i could write all about it without creating a book. Fender forums view topic fender fuse and amplitube. Customizing individual presets is quick and easy, and you can hear your changes instantly. Use the included version of ableton live lite 8 fender edition to record the rest of your band for private practice, or arrange all new tracks and load them up on your gdec 3 thirty to work out the guitars.
Gdec 3 is current introduced in north america jan 2010 and released to europe may 2010 and has different features to the original. Fuse is a software made available by fender that links this and other fender amps to ones computer. Inside gdec you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible accompanist for virtually any style of music. To check what version your gdec 3 currently is running, watch the start up screen on the gdec 3 and look for the firmware version number which will display in the lower right corner for 3 seconds after the initial fender logo screen for example, v 1. Scottsdale, az january 10, 2011 fender s gdec 3 thirty practice amp is now available in three genrespecific fsr factory special run versions tailormade for blues, metal and country guitarists.
Gdec 3 gdec guitar digital entertainment center includes everybody in the band but you. Gdec problems im not familiar enough with the gdec to give an intelligent answer, but if the gdec is based on some dsp type chips maybe theres a way to reboot the amp. Feb 20, 2012 i have been messing with a lot of the preset effects and stuff in my amp, and i have messed a few things up. The amp is unique because its designed for players to play along with loops and backing tracks, as its got a player in it that has presets and is expandable. It also cost a new door handle for my car, as somebody wanted my junk more than me and tried breaking into my empty commuter car. The gdec 3 also includes the exclusive fender fuse software interface, which lets the amp connect to a computer as easily as a digital camera, without need for any special adaptors. Like the original, it includes everybody in the band but you. The 3 comes with 76 customizable preset backing tracks and associated amp patches. Many of its dozens of backing tracks were recorded by the worlds finest players from l. Gdec is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and whats betterthese are. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp woodwind. I played the new gdec 3 30 watt today, and holy carp, you gotta check one of these out. With digital amp and effects modeling, the fender gdec 3 thirty rocks.
The gdec 3 thirty also give you access to mp3 and wav file storage and playback, so you can play along with all of your favorite music. I run my g dec 3 thirty in to a tech 21 power engine 60 with great results. It sounds like fender s made some significant improvements. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Replacement speakers, woofers, midranges, tweeters, parts. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp musician. The gdec 3 thirty contains the sunn model and the mustang v has the modern metal model instead that basically sucks. It is not the newer version of the amp, so im not sure if the settings or anything are the same, but if. For example on the valvetronix series you can reset the amp by holding down two buttons power off and then turning on the amp. Updating the firmware from the fender gdec 3 front panel. Fenders gdec 3 thirty 30watt practice amplifier will redefine the way you practice. Page 3 update gdec 30 software if necessary rear panel midi in and midi out ports gdec 30 delivers worldclass fender tone and worldstandard fender quality. Over the past halfdecade, fender s gdec guitar ampsthe name stands for guitar digital entertainment centerhave presented yet another paradigm shift.
Available in 30watt and 15watt versions, the g dec 3 series takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content in that the worlds top artists and session aces created many of its 100 presets and audio. For example on the valvetronix series you can reset the amp by holding. Jan 10, 2011 the g dec 3 thirty blues is a vintagestyle amp with a classic fender look, blonde vinyl covering, oxblood grille cloth and chrome corners that tastefully evoke the early 1960s. The usb connection can also be used to stream stereo 16 bit, 44. Call 18442020924 or chat live with us mondayfriday 8am11pm est submit a request. Its the most versatile tool for guitarists that ive ever seen. They got gary hoey, eric johnson, brad paisley and others to do tracks with their actual bands. I have been playing more metal music than anything else lately. The g dec 3 thirty is an amazing, greatsounding new amp for practicing and recording. Try asking the question on the fender community forum in the gdec 3 area. Fender gdec 3 thirty standard model 30 watt 1x10 guitar combo amp fender s gdec 3 thirty 30 watt practice amplifier will redefine the way you practice. Fenders fuse software is the key to gdec 3s massive versatility. The fender gdec 3 thirty packs 30w of power into a 1x10 combo amp in fender s guitar digital entertainment center series.
Design engineer, software fender musical instruments corporation. Gdec 30 midi ports provide expanded functionality with your computer and other gdec 30 players. Statutory ban legislation state legislation year delaware delaware h. Oct 23, 2012 guitar digital entertainment center in action. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar combo amp 10 g dec. G dec problems im not familiar enough with the g dec to give an intelligent answer, but if the g dec is based on some dsp type chips maybe theres a way to reboot the amp. Fender forums view topic gdec 3 thirty speaker upgrade. For information on using fender fuse, ableton live or amplitube, please see. All of them are excellent amplifierspractice tools to be sure.
Packed with features, it includes digital amp and effects models for every playing style, 100 presets, many created by the worlds top artists and session aces, and a huge collection of. Like the standard 30 watt blackface gdec 3 thirty, all three new fsr models come equipped with 100 presets, a wealth of cdquality backing tracks, easy computer connectivity and fender. When the price starts dropping, it makes you wonder. Hi aleksander marinicev, thanks for clarifying this.
Its can be cheaper than a mustang 1 or it can be more expensive than a gdec 30. The fender g dec 3 thirty is an extremely unique guitar amplifier that goes beyond the standard features of what youd expect with a guitar amp. Fender fuse software included to transferedit presets and media see phrase mode on page 7. Inside gdec 30 you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible. Fender g dec 3 thirty digital guitar combo amplifier.
Product owners manuals download copies of owners manuals for current and archived. The fender mustang lt50 packs all their amplifier knowhow into a compact modeling amplifier. Download the file containing the latest fender gdec 3 firmware here. I leave my g dec facing me and use it as a stage monitor and if needed mic the tech 21 pe60 behind me. The 30 watt gdec 3 thirty also boasts onboard mp3 and wav file storage and playback. This 50watt digital amp is loaded with 20 of fender s greatesthits amps that cover a variety of musical tones and styles. Gdec 30 delivers worldclass fender tone and worldstandard fender. I saw the amp advertised for less money on another site, and clicked the button. Download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products.
Gdec 3 thirty country fender gdec 3 thirty country. Available in 30watt and 15watt versions, the gdec 3 series takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content in that the worlds top. Fender gdec gdec 3 30 thirty metal guitar combo amplifier. I played the new g dec 3 30 watt today, and holy carp, you gotta check one of these out. Jan 14, 2010 anaheim, ca january 14, 2010 fender introduces the next step in the ongoing evolution of its acclaimed and highly successful gdec guitar digital entertainment center amp series, the gdec 3. With the fender gdec 3 powered off, insert the sd card into the unit.
The gdec3 thirty is a different creature than the two mustang vs that i am using live at present. Fender mustang lt 50 1x12 50watt combo amp sweetwater. Check your fender gdec 3 s screen for update progress. Fender gdec 3 thirty gdec 30 electric guitar amp 3. I want to know how to set it back to its factory state so all the settings are back in the correct order and so i can record once again, which i can no longer do for some reason. Small transistor amp with modeling effects and sequencer 50 prerecorded sequences, 15w, headphone output and midi connection to a pc. See the fender fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. Second input jack for a friend or instructor onboard digital chromatic tuner. Includes fender fuse software your key to creating, connecting and configuring. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar amp for sale online. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 combo 30 watt guitar amp ebay. Gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar amp with 10 special design speaker see the fender fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. Screen the screen displays everything thats going on with fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details.
Simply hook up the amp to your computer via usb, install the software and begin tweaking amp model and effects parameters. Jan, 2011 the g dec 3 thirty blues is a vintagestyle amp with a classic fender look, blonde vinyl covering, oxblood grille cloth and chrome corners that tastefully evoke the early 1960s. Mar 12, 2010 the g dec 3 is a similar concept with real bacjking tracks recorded by real bands and amp model presets designed by real guitarists. The fender gdec 3 thirty is a great amp for practicing and recording. The software also allows for effects combinations that are impossible to achieve via gdec 3s control panel, such as putting modulation and delay in. As with all gdec 3 models, computer hookup with free fender fuse software lets you customconfigure your amp. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive fenderaccessories owners manuals.
Fender forums view topic gdec 3 30 no longer available. If you are the type of person who like tweaking you have a usb interface and the fuse software to make your own presets. My current amp, and only amp at the moment, is a fender g dec 3 thirty. International backlog has grown nearly 30 %, with budimex standing out with 1. As a member of the mustang family of amplifiers, its also loaded with 30 factory presets and has room for 30 user presets.
Gdec 3o gdec 3o 3 gdec 30 guitar digital entertainment center is an upgraded version of the awardwinning, megapopular original gdec. Usb cable, ableton live lite fender edition and fender fuse software included create your own arsenal of guitar tones, then experience the g dec 3 s fantastic playalong capabilities. The g dec is an ideal amplifier system for beginning guitarists who can easily learn to play in time and have fun from day one, and is great for the experienced musician as a song writing tool or. I like that i can upload songs to the amp using the sd card. There must be a huge learning curve with this thing. View and download fender g dec schematic diagram online. I know one of the reps provided a list of amp models. Its not just another awesome sounding fender guitar amplifier, the gdec 3 thirty s a revolutionary tool for recording and rehearsing. Its not just another awesome sounding fender guitar amplifier, the gdec 3 thirtys a revolutionary tool for recording and rehearsing. Most notable change is the addition of mp3wav file playback, usb connectivity instead of midi and fender fuse software 1 to program the amp from pc or mac. How do i restore my fender gdec 30 back to factory settings. You can add, delete, change, and swap loops and presets to your hearts delight, and tons of free presets and loops are available at the fender fuse community site. If you want something different, you could try the g dec metal, g dec blues, or even just the regular g dec thirty.
Fender introduces the next step in the ongoing evolution of its acclaimed and highly successful g dec guitar digital entertainment center amp series, the g dec 3. I think mine was a gdec 30, and it was a decent practice amp, though my particular one had power issues that were fixed under warranty easily enough, but the whole chassis seemed unsubstantial and would add some unwanted vibrations at higher volumes. I wasnt all that impressed with the gdec 2, even though it modeled well. Consequently, the gdec 3 can be easily configured as an all rock, all metal, all blues, all country, etc. The software also allows for effects combinations that are impossible to achieve via gdec 3. You can add, delete, change, and swap loops and presets as often as you want, and tons of free presets and loops are available at the fender fuse community site. Thanks to fender tones intuitive, onetouch interface you can use the app to change settings and hear the results in realtime. The gdec 3 thirty is an amazing, greatsounding new amp for practicing and recording. Fender keyboard amplifier owners manuals archive fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard copy archives.
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