hey,

i was wondering about the fender hotrod 1x12, i played it in the shop and i thought it was a very nice amp BUT it hasnt got a very good metal tone and i was thinking maybe this could be sorted out with a tube screamer?

would i be right

id be looking for a metallica sound
if that wouldnt work what valve combo would u suggest for a mettalica sound at around £500 im based in eastbourne england. i dont have much in the way of tryable gear at the local shop just the standard - a shit load of marshalls (i liked the TSL series) and lots of solid states and fenders

advice form any of u with "know how" is welcome thanx

A tube screamer is going to give you a similar sound that you can already get from the distorted channel.

If you want a Metallica type sound from the HRD, you'll probably have to use a BOSS Metal Drive or something comparable.

To really get that tight, thumping low end, you'll need a sealed extension cabinet - preferably a 4x12.

An open-back Fender isn't going to do it. The lows will sound mushy when you turn it up.

I agree with Gabriel. I know this open backed Fender isn't going to do what you want it to do. It's great for my purposes but probably wouldn't be for yours.

Yep, try the ephi valve junior with a 4X12.