Many of its 100 backing tracks were recorded by the worlds finest players from l. Fender, gdec, blackface, fender fuse and dynatouch are trademarks of. Power cord socket connect your g dec to an ac outlet using the included power cord. Fender keyboard amplifier owners manuals archive fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard copy archives. Simply hook up the amp to your computer via usb, install the software and. The fender forum is in no way affiliated with fender musical instrument corporation. Gdec 3 gdec guitar digital entertainment center includes everybody in the band but you. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive fenderaccessories owners manuals. Gdec 30 midi ports provide expanded functionality with your computer and other gdec 30 players. 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. 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. Second input jack for a friend or instructor onboard digital chromatic tuner.
There are many usable playing styles in this amp so dont think you can only play blues or classic rock. Includes fender fuse software, your key to creating, connecting and configuring your g dec 3. Over the past halfdecade, fender s g dec guitar ampsthe name stands for guitar digital entertainment centerhave presented yet another paradigm shift. Try asking the question on the fender community forum in the g dec 3 area. Open fender fuse and choose utilities update firmware. Jun 28, 2010 fender s fuse software is the key to g dec 3s massive versatility. 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. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp musician. The g dec is a modeling amp, a practice amp, and, at 30 watts. 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.
See and hear what the fender fuse software can do it. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 combo 30 watt guitar amp. The fender gdec 3 comes with a software bundle including the fuse software that allows you to. Fuse is a software made available by fender that links this and other fender amps to ones computer. 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. Guitar effect patches for the fender g dec 3 to use these patches you need to download and install the fender fuse software. Achieve the sound and tone youre searching for with fender s redesigned mustang amp and the new fender tone app. To use these patches you need to download and install the fender fuse software. 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.
Gdec 30 is an updated version of the gdec with more power, bigger 10. Ok, so fuse is the g dec modeling software front end. Fender gdec 30 owners manual pdf download manualslib. 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. And youll find tons of presets and loops on the fender fuse community site. Fender fuse is the key to creating, connecting and configuring with your g dec 3 by downloading and uploading backing tracks. Once you have entered a g dec 3 mode, the two softkeys on the ends will take you to different menus within that mode. As with all g dec 3 models, computer hookup with free fender fuse software lets you customconfigure your amp. 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.
Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. 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. 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. Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified below the fuse holder. Fender gdec guitar digital entertainment center guitar. This manual is your stepbystep guide to all the advanced features found on your gdec 3 amplifier. Fender made an incredible deal to get abelton in so many hands.
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. I purchased the normal g dec 30 but i wanted the blues special edition. Speaker gdec 3 thirty, only use the speaker menu to. If you are the type of person who like tweaking you have a usb interface and the fuse software to make your own presets.
Unplug the g dec 30 power cord from the socket to expose the fuse holder. There are two ways to update the firmware, either through fender fuse or from the fender g dec 3 unit itself. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 guitar combo amp musicians. Once you have entered a gdec 3 mode, the two softkeys on the ends will take you to different menus within that mode.
Modify any component or select another from the g dec 30 arsenal. Download the file containing the latest fender g dec 3 firmware here. Introduction this manual is your stepbystep guide to using fender fuse software. Second, if the computer has a preinstalled operating system then do the following. How do i restore my fender gdec 30 back to factory. 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. 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. The abelton lite looks quite sophisticated given that its free with the amp. Learning to play guitar can be hard, but g dec makes it easy and fun. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. All amps are capable of reproducing convincing guitar tones from heavy.
Fender gdec 30 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. Unplug the gdec 30 power cord from the socket to expose the fuse holder. The fender gdec 3 thirty is a great amp for practicing and recording. Sep 25, 2009 the g dec is helping me as a beginner. Fender g dec g dec 3 thirty 30 1x10 amplifier combo amp vinyl cover fend225. The thing i dont like about the g and a lot of other multifx units and modeling amps is the interface for tweaking everything. As for fuse, fender stopped actively supporting it back in july. Fender g dec 30 read 4458 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. The fender forum is a privately owned and operated site. The g dec 3 thirty is an amazing, greatsounding new amp for practicing and recording. I have an older gdec30 which ive had for years and love, so i bought this. Its loaded with 50 performance presets that each include a drum loop, bass line, guitar amp. 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. But it gets real groovy when you start downloading.
Sure beats buying random pedals that you dont use after experimenting. 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. 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. The fender gdec guitar digital entertainment center is a family of teaching and practice. Fuse protects your g dec 30 from electrical faults.
Inside gdec you will find a versatile drummer, skilled bass player and flexible accompanist for virtually any style of music. 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. 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. May 29, 2016 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. Unfollow fender g dec 30 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. 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. 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. Fuse software owners manual on the gdec 3 dvd for details. I like that i can upload songs to the amp using the sd card.
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 s fuse software is the key to g dec 3s massive versatility. Boost your guitars performance with the fender gdec 30 amplifier and witness some quirky and. 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. 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. Fender gdec 3 30 amplifier guitar srv strat backing track foot pedal looper mp4 duration. The mustangs use the same fuse software, but dont have the mp3 capabilities or blackface styling of the gdecs. From play mode, for example, the softkeys will take you to other modes, such as amp, fx, band and phrase. Fender gdec 3 thirty gdec 30 electric guitar amp 3. The amplifier was bought in april 2012 from gear4music and has a 5 year transferable warranty. With digital amp and effects modeling, the fender gdec 3 thirty rocks. 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. It is still fairly versatile and with the usb port you can update and add using their fuse software.
For example on the valvetronix series you can reset the amp by holding down two buttons power off and then turning on the amp. Consequently, the g dec 3 can be easily configured as an all rock, all metal, all blues, all country, etc. Fender g dec 3 thirty blues 30 watt combo guitar amplifier with mp3wav playback features at a glance. The latter has stereo line outs for connectivity to sound reinforcement equipment. Most notable change is the addition of mp3wav file playback, usb connectivity instead of midi and fender fuse software to program the amp from. Questions about the fender gdec 3 thirty standard model. I know one of the reps provided a list of amp models. When it happens, i still see that everything is working in audio setup sometimes when i unplug usb my guitar sound turns off to. View and download fender g dec software manual online.
C program files trend micro officescan client tmlisten. Save fender g dec amp to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Gdec 3 thirty blues fender gdec 3 thirty blues audiofanzine. Fuse does the job well and you can create dream pedal boards to find your own tone. Download the file containing the latest fender gdec 3 firmware here. Fenders fuse software is the key to gdec 3s massive versatility. 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. Effective march 20, 2020 fender fuse has been discontinued. Included in the 30 watt g dec 3 thirty and 15watt g dec 3 fifteen. Fender gdec 3 thirty 30w 1x10 combo 30 watt guitar amp for. The display above each softkey shows you the current function of each key.
Sound usually turns off when im playing audio through the amp a song on youtube for ex. Gdec is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and whats betterthese are. To install fender fuse on your computer please download the current version of the setup file from. 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.