screaming hotrod deluxe

[alex2zulu]

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

[Hardtail]

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.

[Gabriel E.]

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.

[Hardtail]

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.

[Big Red 67]

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