All user reviews of 5/5 for the Fender Performer 1000

Transistor amp with 1 single lamp on the 12AX7 prampli of distortion.
It is given to 100W but personally, without any exaggeration on my part, I will give him 300! BTW, this is what it consumes ...

Especially since mine is a 2 bodies !!! And yes! There are two bodies!
And this is a true wonder !!!

It can store the crankset in the head thanks to the Detachable Faceplate (velcro) and PRVU velcro to hold it during transport. (Perso I also put my link cable head / cabinet and my whawha and power supply)

* Effects loop with adjustable gain (3 positions)
* Outputs 4 and / or 8 ohm speakers for
* Outputs Line out and Phones
Lack the power to contrler the effects loop (On or Off)
I put 9 story to say that it is not perfect (as consume 3 times the return has seems a bit much and lacks the switch to the effects loop)

USE

Super simple to use!
Its clear: low - medium - acute - volume with a switch to remove much of the mdiums
Its saturated 2 channels with 2 rglages gain but qualisation and common saturs volume to 2 channels. Ideal for passing rhythm sections / solos
Crankset 3 buttons (Clean / Crunc - Channel - Reverb) with stro jack.

Nothing is easier to use !!

I put 10 for the characteristics for I have found no fault him (perhaps from the eternal problem of Fender: the sensitivity too presents knobs at the start of race Leure )dropoff window

SONORITS

Its clear .... Then the typical Fender: slamming, clean, bright ... In short, indtronable even very strong power!
As against the distortion ... The lamp is that's for sure but to play the metal, either you take a good prampli, a good kind Pdal distortion or warp factor Mtal zone or metal plant.
Personally, I was amazed by the sound that could take a Mtal area on this amp (with a limited series Strat Nono)

The original lamp is good but mine was a little tired ... I replaced with a Mesa Boogie 12AX7 and ... Better, but not great when even for the m tal.
on the other hand, even with the original lamp, the distortion are ideal for blues, jazz (lightweight satu with reverb), rock style franais Black Dsir, Saez, Matmatah etc ...

I put 9 for her because damage to the mtaleux!

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 1 and a half years now and I'm really not in! I use it with a GT-6, the distos bientt will be replaced by the pramli Rocktron the Gainiac 2.
I sell the head because I spend rack but it's really against heart.
So I use it with a Strat Nono, a Peavey Raptor with Seymour Duncanc 59 Little easel. Moreover, with a microphone like the the distortion of the amp is more than enough to make Mtal !!

R-dition 20/12/2006: I finally have not sold the head, but I spar of Gainiac 2 (gos very sound, but ... I'm too fussy about distos to be satisfied).
I play in the final with a GT-Pro (I came GT-6) and .............. HUGE !!! Super Sim Rectifier Mesa through the Pramp Fender !!

Very good quality for money (I find it also not quite expensive for what it is but ... Good for us !!)

I I appreciates the most is that it is in a cabinet with 2 body mount 4 * 12 original with the signature Fender! It's really great and the sound is not at all the same combo that (I had the opportunity to try both and 2 body works much better to send her far and wide gr what to 4 hp)

Bon bah I would put 9 because there is just a little tiny something that ESG me is consumption: 300W to return 100, I think that was a bit lost!
Also lacks the switch on the crankset to the effects loop (even if still a gadget).

If the opportunity were to reprsenter, I rachterais without any problem and without rflchir.
For it is better to buy a good old Fender transistor with a good distortion or a good multi-effect not rate very expensive, while an amp Mesa lamp, for example, score much more expensive, without the multi-effect !! Especially we can reproduce the same sound aisment a Mesa much cheaper !!!!

The Performer 1000 is composed of a pramp lamp and a power amplifier transistor.
As its name does not indicate it dlivre a power of 100 Watts.
Level of connectivity is classic:
- Between a jack faade
- An effects loop the rear
- A line out the rear
Rglages available for 2 channels of classic one and a Drive Clean
Clean the can rgler bass, mids and treble plus a gain knob and a switch to widen the sound.
Drive on two saturations are available: one type blues and a more "metal / heavy rock."
For rglages is entitled to the usual knobs bass, mids and treble gain and volume.
In addition it also has a reverb and mix for the effects loop.

UTILIZATION

We regret the abscence of a master volume but nothing serious.
Just plug in, to leave the heat lamp and the sound is the

SOUNDS

And what's !!!!!!!
Warm, standard!
I am playing it with a lag Rocklin (a DiMarzio virtual vintage solo duncan a serious distortion in the treble).
The sound with the microphone and serious all there is more bluesy either plain or with light distortion.
With the transistor distortion and double the sound power is breathtaking.
Nothing to do with a marshall.
This amp possde a grain blues / rock absolutely fabulous and the metal also passes trs well, giving a sound a bit like Slayer "Divine Intervention".
I also jou it with a BC Rich Warlock (Duncan distortion in grave + duncan invader in acute), and this is the big slap on distos.

OVERALL OPINION

Prs 10 years I have this amp and WOW.
If you want to sound full and powerful of course.

See above.

UTILIZATION

Setup simple and complete, we find the sound you want easily.
only complaint there is no master.

SOUNDS

Sound absolutely fabulous! clean sounds? as a dab Fender: the top. saturation? two saturation possible: the first gives her a blues / rock to fall, hot chubby, clinquant.la second saturation allows a much more violent rock more manly, the metal is accessible without prob (especially if you have a good scratch) . fred666 said as nothing to do with a marshall (AVT100 style).

OVERALL OPINION

I have for almost 10 years and I still love it as much. a tool of choice!
If you are looking for a sound from you apart from other, look no further, 1000 is the performer you need.

Amp hybrid tube preamp and power amp transistor.
2 channels, a clear and full. Two saturation levels for channel saturated, switchable with the footswitch provided. 3-band EQ per channel.
Effects loop, reverb ...
100w but if you push the volume, I rather feel like a 300w in my hands.

UTILIZATION

Big big complaint: no master volume. It's very annoying because the selected volume on each channel directly affects the sound. And a master that would exceed the volume of the two channels. In general, playing in groups I put the volume on each channel at 1.5 .... of 10! difficult to resolve because 1mm to the right and it is too strong and 1 mm left and it seems to play in a 2 watt amp ...
Otherwise, the rest is fine. switchable channels and reverb on / off on pedals included.

SOUNDS

Just for the clean sound, this amp is worth its price. Of course it's a fender, very typical, but for those who love is happiness.
Boosted channel, it is less concaincant, but just a little heat lamp and well set the equalizer to have a very good sound.
Great for styles ranging from jazz to hard rock. Metal fans, go your way.
The EQ is very effective. you turn the knobs a bit and we get a sound radically different.
The reverb ... ah, the reverb! I love it! Play this amp without reverb for 10 minutes and then snap the ... you can not stop playing. Superb.
Only one regret: it is not possible to avaoir a crunch sound worthy of the name. Even with saturation set to the mini, it is still too present for my taste. Is a solution, increase the volume of the amp and the guitar down.

OVERALL OPINION

In the end, beautiful clear sound, a great reverb, great sound full, effective and EQ pedals complete.
We feel a difference with all-tube amp quality as a Fender Twin, but for a price difference ... Gargantuan!
However, in the same price range, I found no amp can compete. Perhaps only the Marshall VS100R, but it is more oriented rock / metal.
In short, the price is a gem.

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UTILIZATION

Configuration simple.Egalisation efficace.Facile get discouraged at what veut.Puissance to maison.Ca breath away!

SOUNDS

Made for the blues and rock.Fortement recommended for its beautiful clean metal.Trés "fendérien" chaud.Les and distorted sounds are successful, we feel the work of the lamp, there are dynamics, heat with a side blues-rock, Southern rock.

OVERALL OPINION

This amp is a successful family of hybrids, is made room for rehearsals and concerts.Même saturation is successful and yet it is not the strong point of Fender.

Nice big Fender performer 1000, mainly solid-state amp but with a tube for the preamp on the lead channel.

According to Fender, it is rated at 120 watts, but I'd say its more like 200. This amp is a true bombshell. I have never dared crank it beyond 6.

Treble-Middle-Bass for the clean sound and 2 gain-treble-body-bass for distortion. Nothing could be simpler. Everything controlled with a 3-button footswitch (clean/distortion, Gain1/Gain2 and Reverb on/off).

Regarding distortions/effects, you have two distortion channels with two independent gain controls. It's ideal for solo/rhythm mode. It also features a reverb, which is quite good and very useful live.

A small drawback is the absence of a master and the lack of restraint at low levels.

UTILIZATION

Nothing is easier than using a Performer 1000. There's no head breaking. Just plug your guitar and rock on.

Now, when it comes to sound, I found the love of my life. The famous clean fender sound, very round and balanced. I don't like to drive the gain too much with distortion, so I always have a nice and round sound, perfect to play some blues. It's true that if you want something more powerful you need to resort to effects (personally, I use the legendary electro harmonix Big muff and a boss ds-1)

I recommend this amp to blues guitarists, even if I use it mainly with a rock/psycho/ska band.

SOUNDS

The sound is magical. I use it with a Fender cyclone humbucker model and a single coil Strat.

It sounds just like you expect a Fender to sound. It's perfect for blues, and it's also very good for rock, but metalheads should look elsewhere.

A small amp with a huge power. However, you have to use it with good effects. If you use a pedal like the metal zone, your ears won't tolerate it very long. Aim for a more bluesy distortion.

OVERALL OPINION

I've used it for 1.5 years and have never been disappointed.

I paid CAN$300, secondhand. I have never found a better value for money.

I would buy it again anytime. I love it and will never part with it. However, I'm starting to find the sound a bit weak live.

I love everything about this amp, but it does lack a master, which poses some problems when you use the distortion channels frequently.

A nice little gem, especially for blues lovers.

Transistor amp with pramp lamp and disto

-100Watts (a friend of mine who has a Marshall 150 APRS have told me that silent test more powerful than hers!)

UTILIZATION

-Configuration is not complicated in its clear, with distortion of 2modes switchable and adjustable gain to spare

It is frankly very clear sound, there are fender sound with the reverb (really gniale on this amp!) Is a rgal ...

for the mode with the distortion we can say that has sent the proper way! the bluesy, crunchy, and limits mtal when pushed sounds superb!
Lower Submitted is as well when you shoot what is trs apprcier!

SOUNDS

It should be all who love are clear to the big crunch, combined with 100 watts was fun!

OVERALL OPINION

I would do without this choice hsiter!

See other reviews where everything is detailed.
Big power reserve, comprehensive connections (speaker, send return, direct line).
Three channels, controls on the front panel, like on a Deluxe reverb or a Twin.
Nice black color.
The pots are a bit cheap, like the handle.
Grey speaker covering, Fender Made in USA logo.
Rather light (big plus!). Footswitch included.
Nothing negative in this regard.

UTILIZATION

Nothing too complicated.

SOUNDS

Its biggest advantage is the clean sound: ultra simple settings, Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass.
It unquestionably has the Fender touch: Brilliant and responsive sound — a classic. This Performer is really worth trying out, at this price point it's impossible to find something better
The lead channels are quite usable, the tube plays well its role.
These are my dialings:
- Clean: Treble set to 5, Mid to 5 and Bass to 7.
- Distortion: Gain set to 2/3 on the rhythm channel, 5 on the lead channel, Treble to 5, Body to 3/4 and Bass to 6. You only need to adjust the power with the volume.
- Reverb at 4 (I agree with the other reviews, it's excellent).

I get a nice clean sound, but it's not aggressive, since I reduce the Treble.
A very nice crunch.

Reading some reviews, I have noticed that certain lucky owners of the Performer are annoyed by the power of the amp. Don't worry, every problem has a solution! You only need to link the Line Out and the AUX Send on the rear. And, oh miracle, the Effects Mix pot on the front works as a Master control! What's more, you will be able to use your amp at home without risking bothering your neighbors. And the sonic capabilities of the amp also increase by mixing the Master you created with the volume and gain controls. Isn't life nice?

The pros: I use it with a cabinet that I made myself with a 15" Eminence, which boosts the low end!!! (Careful: 8 Ohms min)

Don't forget that it's solid-state, meaning that the sound is almost the same, regardless of the power used. On a tube amp the sound changes, evolves, benefits when being pushed. This Performer is generous but it doesn't have the compression nor purity of a tube amp. It has a somewhat clinical side, which is characteristic of solid-state amps.

OVERALL OPINION

I solved the speaker issue, the amp's only drawback.

For $325 it's an excellent deal.
My advice is to add to that around $120 for a good speaker or cab with a 15 incher: Is there an amp capable of rivaling with it in terms of sound quality and connections, but also aesthetically, for $450?