Fender has made five preset downloads available for its new fender gdec 3 thirty amp following tests by legendary musician jeff beck. Can i connect the fender gdec 3 to my computer through a usb hub. Its easier to use and its builtin speakers sound good but it really sounds great when you play it through a good sound system. The g dec 3 fifteen takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content with easy computer connectivity. The g dec 3 should definitely be treated as a practice amp, and in this regard its one of the best of its kind. I was hoping the gdec 3 would sound better that the previous gdec but i was disapointed by the sound and tone, especially the 15. And youll find tons of presets and loops on the fender fuse community site. Gdec 3 is current introduced in north america jan 2010 and released to europe may. Will fender tone work with my mustang v2, mustang, gdec 3, bronco 40 or passport mini amp. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. I was hoping the g dec 3 would sound better that the previous g dec but i was disapointed by the sound and tone, especially the 15. Once you have entered a gdec 3 mode, the two softkeys on the ends will take you to different. I played the new gdec 3 30 watt today, and holy carp, you gotta check one of these out.
Will fender tone work with my mustang v2, mustang, gdec 3. Like the original, it includes everybody in the band but you. So just last night, i decided to change the settings on the amp. Fender gdec 3 fifteen 15w 1x8 guitar combo amp musician. The fender g dec 3 thirty packs 30w of power into a 1x10 combo amp in fender s guitar digital entertainment center series. Overall opinion if youre looking for an amplifier to practice with, the fender g dec 3 thirty makes it easier than ever. Upload and download usercreated amp presets and fendercreated presets.
Important safety instructions american musical supply. See more where can i download the dec family midi guide. For information on using fender fuse, ableton live or amplitube, please see. Open fender fuse and choose utilities update firmware. Unzip the downloaded zipped archive file which contains the binary firmware file. Nov 21, 2007 at its heart the gdec is a modest 15watt modelling amplifier with an eightinch speaker and single tone and volume knobs, but it has as much signal processing power as fender. Fender gdec 30 users manual page 3 free pdf download. Usb you can connect the gdec 3 to your computer and use fender fuse software included to transferedit presets and media files beyond what the gdec 3 is capable of alone.
Read and download fender musical instrument amplifier g dec 30 users manual page 3 online. Or would you get something that is not discontinued like a mustang ii, or iii v2. A video introduction to the next generation of the gdec. Page 2 your mustang or gdec 3 amplifier may need a firmware introduction update to operate properly with fender fuse. An additional bonus is that many of the fender g dec 3 amps 100 presets and audio performance loops are created by the worlds top artists and session aces.
The fender gdec 3 thirty packs 30w of power into a 1x10 combo amp in fenders guitar digital entertainment center series. Gdec 3 gdec guitar digital entertainment center includes everybody in the band but you. A decade ago i used to own the first version of this amp and i clearly remember i didnt have any issues finding the fender usb asio driver and the fender fuse program. May 16, 2019 my current amp, and only amp at the moment, is a fender g dec 3 thirty. Jeff beck preset downloads available for fender gdec 3.
This manual is your stepbystep guide to all the advanced features found on your g dec 3 amplifier. Testing the gdec junior recently proved more fun than slashs stag night, so we have high hopes for its big brother. Theres no way i could write all about it without creating a book. G dec 3 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. How do i import a preset from an sd card into the fender. The gdec 3 thirty takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content with easy computer connectivity.
The fender gdec 3 fifteen puts 15w of power into a 1x8 combo amp in fenders guitar digital entertainment center series. If you had the chance to buy a mint condition fender gdec 30 would you. Amp menus use the amp menus to select a different amplifier. Download free fender user manuals, owners manuals, instructions, warranties and installation guides, etc. However you can put any preset on any gdec, just go download it from the fender fuse sight provided that site is still in operation, since fender has stopped all support for the product. Read and download fender musical instrument amplifier gdec 30 users manual page 10 online. The gdec 3 should definitely be treated as a practice amp, and in this regard its one of the best of its kind. The new fender gdec 3 i played the new gdec 3 30 watt today, and holy carp, you gotta check one of these out. Gdec 3 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Download the file containing the latest fender gdec 3 firmware here. Overall opinion if youre looking for an amplifier to practice with, the fender gdec 3 thirty makes it easier than ever. I did manage to find and download the driver but i still havent found a link to download the fuse. How do i set up tone ios or android to use with my amp. Gdec is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and whats betterthese are.
The usb connection can also be used to stream stereo 16 bit. Ive tried downloading ableton direct but it asks for a serial number which i dont have. I was able to connect to the fuse community and download a bunch of user presets and mess with them, in cluding more backing tracks. Fender gdec junior sm service manual download, schematics. 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. Fender gdec 3 fifteen 15w 1x8 guitar combo amp musicians. How do i import a preset from an sd card into the fender g. The fender gdec 3 thirty is a great amp for practicing and recording. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Page 22 gdec important safety instructions this symbol warns the user of dangerous performance. Fender gdec 30 users manual page 10 free pdf download. The only downer is that i have a macbook and the mac version of fender fuse isnt available for download yet, and there is a.
The only downer is that i have a macbook and the mac version of fender fuse isnt available for download yet, and there is a temporary glitch with the browserbased version of fuse that prevents the downloading of presets. It comes with a great digital amp and one hundred presets. The functionality of fender fuse is greatly enhanced by the ability to share presets with other users. Fender fuse is the key to creating, connecting and configuring with your gdec 3 by downloading and uploading backing tracks. To import a single preset from an sd card to the fender gdec 3. Inside gdec you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible accompanist for virtually any style of music. G dec 3 features banks of sounds and backing tracks created in the studio by genuine premier league rock, metal, blues and country stars such as eric johnson, john 5 and brad paisley, along with members of fall out boy, def leppard, anthrax, sepultura and many more. Screen the screen displays everything thats going on with fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. Amp menus use the amp menus to select a different amplifier type for the current preset and adjust all amplifier set.
Jul 29, 2011 this is a quick video to show how easy fender has made it to turn your g dec 3, regardless of which version it is original, metal, blues, country into the version of your choice with a few. To check what version your g dec 3 currently is running, watch the start up screen on the g dec 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. Fender ult4 4button footswitch for gdec 30 and bdec 30. Beck, who started out in the music industry in the 1960s as part of the yardbirds, plugged his famous fender stratocaster into the guitar amp to come up with the different presets to suit varying musical styles.
With digital amp and effects modeling, the fender gdec 3 thirty rocks. The one with the sd card slot, and the usb port, to allow you to connect it to a pc and use fender fuse. I really dont need an amp for gigs as i usually just play acoustic when the band gets together, but at some point in the distant future id like to play my electric with the band. Feb 20, 2011 as with all fender gdec 3 thirty amps, the gdec 3 thirty blues can hook up to your computer via usb. With the fender g dec 3 powered off, insert the sd card into the unit. The fender gdec 3 comes with a software bundle including the fuse software that allows you to.
Download exclusive fender fuse band tracks for your amplifier. The fender gdec guitar digital entertainment center is a family of teaching and practice. I downloaded the blues version and installed it and i love it. Please click here to check if your fender fusecompatible product qualifies for free third party software. The gdec 3 fifteen takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content with easy computer connectivity. Jan 11, 2017 the fender gdec 3 is excellent for a practicing and recording musician. My only concern is that they all seem to have only one input. Read and download fender musical instrument amplifier g dec 30 users manual page 10 online.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Im having trouble logging into fender connect using my fender fuse email and password. Navigate to the utility menu on the fender gdec 3 by holding the exit button for approximately 3 seconds then, using the outer soft keys, go to the import screen select a preset to import using the encoder knob then use the save function once you have found the preset you want. Read and download fender musical instrument amplifier gdec 30 users manual page 3 online. I have been playing more metal music than anything else lately. How do i import audio files to use as band tracks in fender fuse. To import a single preset from an sd card to the fender g dec 3. Fender fuse software included to transferedit presets and media see phrase mode on page 7. In part two, theres a closer look at gdec 3s front panel and optional fourbutton footswitch, which includes controls for preset sounds, backing. Its amazing how much you get in the small fender gdec 3 thirty guitar combo amplifier. The fender gdec 3 thirty packs 30w of power into a 1x10 combo amp in fender s guitar digital entertainment center series.
Fender teams up with well known artists from around the globe to bring you only the most exclusive band tracks. Updating the firmware from the g dec 3 front panel. See the fender fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. The g dec 3 thirty takes an exciting leap forward in technology and content with easy computer connectivity. It also has a wide range of music to for your practice collected from different artists across the world. Get the guaranteed best price on guitar amplifier footswitches like the fender ult4 4button footswitch for gdec 30 and bdec 30 at musicians friend. Compatible with fender gdec 3 thirty and gdec 3 fifteen amplifiers. Fender forums view topic gdec 3 firmware update error.
View and download fender g dec 3 quick start manual online. This manual is your stepbystep guide to all the advanced features found on your gdec 3 amplifier. Product owners manuals download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. All marketing hype aside, this seriously takes modeling amphs to a whole new level. The fender gdec 3 is excellent for a practicing and recording musician. I purchased a display model gdec 3 15 from a shop and they said i could get the dvd online as they couldnt find it. To use these patches you need to download and install the fender fuse software. Navigate to the utility menu on the fender g dec 3 by holding the exit button for approximately 3 seconds. Fender gdec 30 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. With the fender gdec 3 powered off, insert the sd card into the unit. May 29, 2016 download fender g dec amplifier firmware 1.
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