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Post subject: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:32 pm
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Hi folks- I've been using a Fender ROC-PRO 1000 for the last 8 years or so, and I love it. It's a versatile head that can play nearly any style. Most recently I've been using it in a fairly unorthodox fashion; I've been playing a Baritone Les Paul tuned to A-Natural through it to play doom/sludge metal. It handles the sound better than you'd imagine- the 100 watts carry the heavy bass frequencies, and it's loud as hell.

In any case- I'm curious if anyone else out there has used Fender amps for Doom metal. I typically only ever hear about people using Matamp, Sunn, & Orange amps for doom. Am I the only one?


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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:35 am
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Doom Metal? I'm afraid to ask. WTF is Doom Metal? :shock:

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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:17 pm
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It's just slow, sludgey metal that's usually played through detuned, fuzzed out guitars. Think along the lines of the first 4 Black Sabbath records, multiply that by copius bongloads, and you'll have the basic template for it.


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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:35 pm
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I'm too old for Doom Metal, but I bought my Roc-Pro 1000 head new back in the 90s when they first came out. I've hurt myself (my ears) with it a few times and sadly, I never tune below D, but yes, that amp can definitely get LOUD!

Out of morbid curiosity, what are you using for speakers? And how many?

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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:57 pm
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I'm currently running it through the matching 4x12 fender cab (all stock- never had any problems, so I've never swapped out the cones) that I got when I purchased the amp, but I'm having a 4x15 beast of a cab built for it...

The next purchase, I suppose, will be some of those fancy custom-fitted earplugs that will protect me when I find the mythical 'Brown Note'.


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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:32 am
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Doom Metal. It's the music you hear when Satan is showing you around your new residence and telling you to dress lightly because there is a heat wave that may last until, well, eternity.

LOL. Just kidding. I've probably heard "Doom Metal", but have never heard it referred to as "Doom Metal". It just sounds so depressing. It sounds like the kind of music you would hear if you were a crackhead who just realized that he lost everything that meant most to him because of his addiction, and he will spend the rest of his days eating out of a garbage dumpster. I can just see the script for that play...(Crackhead gets a glimpse of reality....enter Doom Metal music from orchestra).


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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:49 am
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I've probably heard it too. It's different. I can't keep up with all the different names. I do like the template though LOL. Seriously, I was looking at some Baritone acoustics and I like them. I'm thinking if the amp and speakers are working for you, I'd stay with it. have you ever tried a bass cab with your rig? Do you look for a tight bass response, or do you need something a little looser? Sorry for all the dumbass questions, but I'm older and curious about your music. Teaching the old dog so to speak. :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:47 am
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No apologies are necessary, 63Supro. It is a relatively obscure genre. By the way, the quote in your signature is awesome... In any case, the reason I'm getting the 4x15 cab built is because I basically want a filthy bass cab to run it through. I would appreciate a nice tight response, but isn't exactly crucial to what I'll be playing through it.

If you want a better indication of the style I'm playing, check out this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDO3sq9kHmY

That's Electric Wizard. Some other bands in the style would be Pentagram, Saint Vitus, and Sleep, to name a random assortment. The godfathers of the style are bands like Black Sabbath & Blue Cheer, so it ain't exactly a new thing.

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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:30 am
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I love my ROC PRO 1000, sadly she's been sitting in the corner since I come along some other amps. But for a while I was using her to run BASS, along with the matching 4x12 cab. This amp is too amazing, especially for the hybrid technology. BTW, this is the third one i've owned. First one was the combe, second was a head; both of which were stolen. third time's a charm!


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Post subject: Re: Doom Metal on a Fender ROC-PRO 1000?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:44 am
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I scored one of these heads on ebay about a year ago. I was impressed with the tone it put out right away, running straight guitar without any effects. The gain on the distorted channel is wicked while the clean channel is classic Fender at its best. I run mine through a Berhinger BG412 Ultrastack and as everyone else has said...IT'S LOUD! Some people have had issues with noise or hum, but mine is quiet as can be. I recently got a Boss GT-8 multi-effects and I feel comfortable being able to produce any tone out there, genre or individual artist. All in all I'm surprised that this isn't a more popular head. Later...


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