Nifty little amp...

Tim Rowley · Post by **Tim Rowley** » 22 Feb 2001 9:01 pm

Tonight at band practice one of the guitar players showed up with a new amplifier, a Fender 1000 "RocPro". This is a solid state amp with a "tube drive" preamp. It is the same physical size as a Deluxe Reverb, but has a little more power, maybe 40 watts, thru one 12" speaker. Sounded real good with electric guitar, so when we got done I asked him if I could try it with my steel. He said sure, go ahead and see what she'll do. I used the clean channel, volume about 5, bass about 8, mids about 5, treble about 5, reverb on 7. Played the tune "La Golondrina". Wow! AWESOME huge sound, a lot like a Mesa Boogie playing clean. Wish I had one! He told me that this amp lists for a little over $400.00 but he got a pretty good discount. He said he went into the music store to buy a new screen ball for his SM-58 mic and bought the amp on impulse! Not bad, eh wot?

Tim R. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Tim Rowley on 22 February 2001 at 09:03 PM.]</p></FONT>

Martin Abend · Post by **Martin Abend** » 23 Feb 2001 1:17 am

Sounds cool. I never plugge in to a RocPro. I think they are the ugliest amps fender ever made. Comes close to Peavey...

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Ed Miller Jr · Post by **Ed Miller Jr** » 23 Feb 2001 3:58 am

Tim,
If you like the rock pro 1000 you'd better get one while you can. Fender has discontinued the amp. The pump out a pretty healthy 100 watts RMS through a single 12" speaker and can run an extension cab the also have an effects loop with a mix control.
The Amp lists for around 600 (top of my head) I have one left at the music store that I manage here in Coldwater. If you're interested Call me after 10 At (517) 278-4060
I need to move it to make room for the new stuff.

ED

Tim Rowley · Post by **Tim Rowley** » 23 Feb 2001 4:41 pm

Hi Ed!

Thanks for your response. Well I didn't realize they put out 100 watts RMS. Just goes to show, 100 solid-state watts sound like 50 tube watts, as has been said many times. $600.00 list sounds way steep for my budget right now. I'm used to "Peavey" prices and still always have to buy used and pay cash. I don't begrudge any dealer their markup, but reckon I'll have to pass (darn it) unless you are really looking to clear it out unrealistically cheap, because I've got a wife and teenagers and could never justify spending $600.00 for a small amp at this time in my life. I'm sure you understand. But do try your RocPro with your steel, I do think you'll be amazed at the great sound of this amp (in the clean mode).

Tim R.

John Hanusch · Post by **John Hanusch** » 24 Feb 2001 10:29 am

Say, guys -- check this out. A Roc Pro for $300. I have no connection to it other than I just saw it a few minutes ago and am passing it on here. Click here: Fender Discussion Page (Buy, sell, trade section), Stretch-seller, Feb. 23, p.m. posting. Sorry if this didn't come out as I intended. Just find the Fender Discussion Page & go from there.

Tim Rowley · Post by **Tim Rowley** » 24 Feb 2001 5:40 pm

Good tip, John. Thanks!

Ed Miller Jr · Post by **Ed Miller Jr** » 24 Feb 2001 5:47 pm

COOL!! Good luck on it Tim. ED