Fender made an incredible deal to get abelton in so many hands. Open fender fuse and choose utilities update firmware. Fender g dec g dec 3 thirty 30 1x10 amplifier combo amp vinyl cover fend225. Fuse protects your g dec 30 from electrical faults. Effective march 20, 2020 fender fuse has been discontinued. Simply hook up the amp to your computer via usb, install the software and. Over the past halfdecade, fender s g dec guitar ampsthe name stands for guitar digital entertainment centerhave presented yet another paradigm shift.
May 04, 2010 fender the fender gdec 3 comes with a software bundle including the fuse software that allows you to completely edit and lo. Fender s fuse software is the key to g dec 3s massive versatility. Introduction this manual is your stepbystep guide to using fender fuse software. The fender gdec 3 thirty is a great amp for practicing and recording. Consequently, the g dec 3 can be easily configured as an all rock, all metal, all blues, all country, etc. Fender gdec 3 thirty gdec 30 electric guitar amp 3. Fender gdec guitar digital entertainment center guitar.
Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp musician. Fender g dec 3 thirty blues playalong technology has always evolved with the timesfrom wellworn jamey aebersold lps through cassette playback and the digital and online revolutions. Speaker gdec 3 thirty, only use the speaker menu to. The display above each softkey shows you the current function of each key. Page 3 update g dec 30 software if necessary rear panel midi in and midi out ports g dec 30 delivers worldclass fender tone and worldstandard fender quality.
Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive fenderaccessories owners manuals. Fender g dec 3 30 combo amplifier i have listed this as collection only, but if anyone wants to arrange their own courier pick up and delivery at their own risk cost i do have a box that can be used. When you use the free fender fuse software, you can add, delete, and modify loops and presets, allowing you to completely custom configure your amp. Decided to try to pick the guitar up again after many false starts the last one about 7 years ago or so with a cheap acoustic. Fuse does the job well and you can create dream pedal boards to find your own tone. The latter has stereo line outs for connectivity to sound reinforcement equipment. How do i restore my fender gdec 30 back to factory.
Gdec 3 gdec guitar digital entertainment center includes everybody in the band but you. I purchased the normal g dec 30 but i wanted the blues special edition. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp musicians. Most notable change is the addition of mp3wav file playback, usb connectivity instead of midi and fender fuse software to program the amp from. 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. 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 music to practice and play over.
Jun 28, 2010 fender s fuse software is the key to g dec 3s massive versatility. There are two ways to update the firmware, either through fender fuse or from the fender g dec 3 unit itself. Use a small screwdriver to pry out the fuse holder using the notch on top. Second input jack for a friend or instructor onboard digital chromatic tuner. Unplug the gdec 30 power cord from the socket to expose the fuse holder. Ok, so fuse is the g dec modeling software front end. Save fender g dec amp to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Gdec 30 midi ports provide expanded functionality with your computer and other gdec 30 players. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar amp for sale online. Works with fender fuse software editor, and has built in sd card slot for. Fender g dec 3 thirty blues 30 watt combo guitar amplifier with mp3wav playback features at a glance. The g dec 3 also includes the exclusive fender fuse software interface, which connects the amp to a computer as easily as connecting your digital camera, without need for any. The g dec 3 thirty is an amazing, greatsounding new amp for practicing and recording. Power cord socket connect your g dec to an ac outlet using the included power cord. The g dec is a modeling amp, a practice amp, and, at 30 watts. Fender gdec 30 owners manual pdf download manualslib. Fender g dec 30 read 4458 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. Most notable change is the addition of mp3wav file playback, usb connectivity instead of midi and fender fuse software to program the amp from pc or mac.
Guitar effect patches for the fender g dec 3 to use these patches you need to download and install the fender fuse software. The amplifier was bought in april 2012 from gear4music and has a 5 year transferable warranty. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 combo 30 watt guitar amp for. Unfollow fender g dec amp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Download the file containing the latest fender g dec 3 firmware here. Includes fender fuse software, your key to creating, connecting and configuring your g dec 3. The fender gdec 3 comes with a software bundle including the fuse software that allows you to. The g dec 3 also includes the exclusive fender fuse software interface, which connects the amp to a computer as easily as connecting your digital camera, without need for any special adapters or hardware.
This manual is your stepbystep guide to all the advanced features found on your gdec 3 amplifier. The fender gdec guitar digital entertainment center is a family of teaching and practice. Gdec 3 thirty blues fender gdec 3 thirty blues audiofanzine. Its loaded with 50 performance presets that each include a drum loop, bass line, guitar amp. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 combo 30 watt guitar amp. Fender, gdec, blackface, fender fuse and dynatouch are trademarks of. It is simple to use and comes with the fender fuse software that is easy to use as well as some other bundled software ableton live lite and amplitube fender le for real musicians that will take me a long while in order to benefit from. As with all g dec 3 models, computer hookup with free fender fuse software lets you customconfigure your amp. Boost your guitars performance with the fender gdec 30 amplifier and witness some quirky and. Once you have entered a g dec 3 mode, the two softkeys on the ends will take you to different menus within that mode. When it happens, i still see that everything is working in audio setup sometimes when i unplug usb my guitar sound turns off to.
The abelton lite looks quite sophisticated given that its free with the amp. Sep 25, 2009 the g dec is helping me as a beginner. I like that i can upload songs to the amp using the sd card. But it gets real groovy when you start downloading. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. Consequently, the fender g dec 3 can easily be configured as an all rock, all metal, all blues, or all country amp personally tailored to your own musical tastes. 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. I actually bought the g dec 3 30 last week, but only hooked it up last night to my laptop and ive not yet explored the software that comes with the amp. Gdec is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and whats betterthese are.
As for fuse, fender stopped actively supporting it back in july. If you are the type of person who like tweaking you have a usb interface and the fuse software to make your own presets. To install fender fuse on your computer please download the current version of the setup file from. I dont know what that means but im guessing it means the fuse software wont be available for download. May 29, 2016 there are two ways to update the firmware, either through fender fuse or from the fender g dec 3 unit itself. Simply hook up the amp to your computer via usb, install the software and begin tweaking amp model and effects parameters. G dec 30 delivers worldclass fender tone and worldstandard fender quality. Learning to play guitar can be hard, but g dec makes it easy and fun. With digital amp and effects modeling, the fender gdec 3 thirty rocks. Achieve the sound and tone youre searching for with fender s redesigned mustang amp and the new fender tone app. Questions about the fender gdec 3 thirty standard model. To use these patches you need to download and install the fender fuse software.
Its loaded with 50 performance presets that each include a drum loop, bass line, guitar amp tone, and effects so you can start jamming right away. Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified below the fuse holder. Unplug the g dec 30 power cord from the socket to expose the fuse holder. See and hear what the fender fuse software can do it. Once you have entered a gdec 3 mode, the two softkeys on the ends will take you to different menus within that mode. The fender g dec guitar digital entertainment center is a family of teaching and practice amplifiers, manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation, that all feature amp modelling and effects, drumbass patterns, teaching and performance backing loops, internal synth with midi interface, tuner, phrase sampler. Download the file containing the latest fender gdec 3 firmware here. From play mode, for example, the softkeys will take you to other modes, such as amp, fx, band and phrase. Modify any component or select another from the g dec 30 arsenal. The fender forum is in no way affiliated with fender musical instrument corporation.
The fender forum is a privately owned and operated site. The mustangs use the same fuse software, but dont have the mp3 capabilities or blackface styling of the gdecs. There are many usable playing styles in this amp so dont think you can only play blues or classic rock. Gdec 30 is an updated version of the gdec with more power, bigger 10. Fuse is a software made available by fender that links this and other fender amps to ones computer. The g dec 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. It is still fairly versatile and with the usb port you can update and add using their fuse software. Create your own arsenal of guitar tones, then experience the g dec 3s fantastic playalong capabilities.
Fender g dec 30 software o23 service officescan nt listener tmlisten trend micro inc. Try asking the question on the fender community forum in the g dec 3 area. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. All messages on this forum express the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the fender forum andor its administration. Second, if the computer has a preinstalled operating system then do the following. Fender keyboard amplifier owners manuals archive fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard copy archives. The software also allows for effects combinations that are impossible to achieve via g dec 3s control panel, such as putting modulation and delay in. 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 gdec 30 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. The thing i dont like about the g and a lot of other multifx units and modeling amps is the interface for tweaking everything. Included in the 30 watt g dec 3 thirty and 15watt g dec 3 fifteen. And youll find tons of presets and loops on the fender fuse community site. I have an older gdec30 which ive had for years and love, so i bought this. Inside gdec you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible accompanist for virtually any style of music.
Many of its 100 backing tracks were recorded by the worlds finest players from l. Fender gdec 3 30 amplifier guitar srv strat backing track foot pedal looper mp4 duration. C program files trend micro officescan client tmlisten. Fenders fuse software is the key to gdec 3s massive versatility. For example on the valvetronix series you can reset the amp by holding down two buttons power off and then turning on the amp. All amps are capable of reproducing convincing guitar tones from heavy.
Fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. I know one of the reps provided a list of amp models. Sound usually turns off when im playing audio through the amp a song on youtube for ex. Fender fuse allows you to control your gdec 3 from your computer and to perform many functions beyond what the amplifier provides on its own. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Fender fuse is the key to creating, connecting and configuring with your g dec 3 by downloading and uploading backing tracks. Sure beats buying random pedals that you dont use after experimenting. View and download fender g dec software manual online.