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  • Anonymous

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 01/09/09 at 20:26
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    USE

    Very simple config
    this is what I needed
    I customary due to turn the knobs, including live, to find what I want
    the amp responds very well (the habit) such use
    I'm not a fan of the FAT, which compresses too acute got my
    damage, for once they had set the boost footswitch
    and not on the reverb (still not understood why !, to fade ... I do not know)

    SONORITS

    I played professionally in many different styles
    the amp is top !!
    he does not like the powerful double (my taste) the sound becomes dull and compress ... beeeerk
    this is very subjective, but I had a lucille, and the couple n'tait terrible.
    with tl or a Start, shit is serious better !!
    we do …
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    USE

    Very simple config
    this is what I needed
    I customary due to turn the knobs, including live, to find what I want
    the amp responds very well (the habit) such use
    I'm not a fan of the FAT, which compresses too acute got my
    damage, for once they had set the boost footswitch
    and not on the reverb (still not understood why !, to fade ... I do not know)

    SONORITS

    I played professionally in many different styles
    the amp is top !!
    he does not like the powerful double (my taste) the sound becomes dull and compress ... beeeerk
    this is very subjective, but I had a lucille, and the couple n'tait terrible.
    with tl or a Start, shit is serious better !!
    we do not have the choice of a 'low gain' in between so not everything.
    the rverb is a bit zero, I find nothing at all ... but no balance
    no one is perfect, that's when even my main amp

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    I use it for more than a year in contexts very varis
    I never retrouv me even short power
    has sent !!!
    V1 by changing the lamp, I could get a longer run clear
    suddenly, the Pramp background saturation is much more natural
    I am using more than fat, which crushes the sound ...
    its advantage gnial
    15 kg small size, high power (if I miss, I put the amp above)
    formidable weapon for the small and big scenes
    provided one knows how to use
    this is not the most versatile amp that is, but sre and robust value
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  • jayinspacejayinspace

    polite and brave!

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 11/02/14 at 12:38
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    amp lamp, jack .25 w 25 w but really, more than enough to live again and if there are returns (for large scenes) .We have a channel with a gain setting of + eq low, middle , treble, and master output. It also has a great reverb:) there is a button to boost the gain knob sides, to get faster saturation over tube.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple, one branch, we listen, we rule, we play!

    SOUNDS

    It is suitable for all styles of music. One can get a wide array of sounds, playing with the gain and master.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use this amp for 8 years. I also have a band master and a bassman 50, you can not compare them, but in general, I use mostly the blues junior for his v…
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    amp lamp, jack .25 w 25 w but really, more than enough to live again and if there are returns (for large scenes) .We have a channel with a gain setting of + eq low, middle , treble, and master output. It also has a great reverb:) there is a button to boost the gain knob sides, to get faster saturation over tube.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple, one branch, we listen, we rule, we play!

    SOUNDS

    It is suitable for all styles of music. One can get a wide array of sounds, playing with the gain and master.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use this amp for 8 years. I also have a band master and a bassman 50, you can not compare them, but in general, I use mostly the blues junior for his versatility;) you can put another speaker output and that's cool !!
    If you can get an old blues junior made in usa is better.
    Finally I highly recommend this amp, and I do it again without hesitation that choice.
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  • LfLf

    ESSENTIAL

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 08/08/13 at 07:38
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    Tube amp: 3 12AX7 and two EL84 delivers 15 watts at full power. The structure is very solid.

    UTILIZATION

    It can not be easier to use. If you used to play with the gain, volume and EQ functions, the manual is useless. Power is more than adequate for use in apartment or concert hall medium.

    Plus: a great spring reverb.

    SOUNDS

    More vintage sound, clean sounds are very well made, but you can do anything with, blues crunch.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Excellent. I would not change for any of the same wattage.

    Note: Although warm it before use.
  • stratouilleurstratouilleur

    This is my amp to me!

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 01/14/13 at 08:16
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    Everything has already been said so just a few words about its power.
    For a night in a small room or a bar is more than enough with knob 2 or 3.
    Despite its specificity "blues" ... I find it relatively versatile (except perhaps for metal??)

    UTILIZATION

    Easier it is not possible.
    But to find his own sound to play with the volume and master.
    To get a good sound ... I would say plug a guitar properly ... and play it correctly ... I'm kidding of course, but on this amp it is hard not to have a good sound.

    SOUNDS

    Originally this was fine.
    Now mounted with an old Jensen ... this is perfect.
    From clean to crunch ... yum.
    For I will add distortion pedal.
    I rath…
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    Everything has already been said so just a few words about its power.
    For a night in a small room or a bar is more than enough with knob 2 or 3.
    Despite its specificity "blues" ... I find it relatively versatile (except perhaps for metal??)

    UTILIZATION

    Easier it is not possible.
    But to find his own sound to play with the volume and master.
    To get a good sound ... I would say plug a guitar properly ... and play it correctly ... I'm kidding of course, but on this amp it is hard not to have a good sound.

    SOUNDS

    Originally this was fine.
    Now mounted with an old Jensen ... this is perfect.
    From clean to crunch ... yum.
    For I will add distortion pedal.
    I rather play blues or rock and it was the amp that I had.
    I often have the opportunity to try other amp (lamp of course) and I have 3 others, but 99% of my time playing ... it is on the Junior.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have since 3 years now.
    I had other amps before and even now.
    It is simple, it sounds, it is powerful.
    I could redo this by choice because for me, there is more choice => This is the BJ
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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 02/12/05 at 15:00
    I acquired this unit from the Guitar Center near SLC for a little under $400.

    Theres is only one thing about this amp that I dont like. the reverb seems to be broken, (but that may be thru it bumping in the back of my car), the reverb seems to drown out everything and it doesnt seemt to work at all. But the tone definitley makes up for it. Ive owned a marshall amp before, and this little combo definitely smokes my marshall out of the water. Although its small in size, it can definitely fill a small/medium sized venue.

    reverb, as seem above.

    As I can see the construction is very good, very durable. From what Ive read, other users of this amp have had the same problem with the reverb unit,…
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    I acquired this unit from the Guitar Center near SLC for a little under $400.

    Theres is only one thing about this amp that I dont like. the reverb seems to be broken, (but that may be thru it bumping in the back of my car), the reverb seems to drown out everything and it doesnt seemt to work at all. But the tone definitley makes up for it. Ive owned a marshall amp before, and this little combo definitely smokes my marshall out of the water. Although its small in size, it can definitely fill a small/medium sized venue.

    reverb, as seem above.

    As I can see the construction is very good, very durable. From what Ive read, other users of this amp have had the same problem with the reverb unit, but other than that it seems very durable.

    The Bottom Line is, this is the best amp you could get for this price range. Its an amazing amp. Sounds amazing with my TS9 Tubescreamer, and amazing just by itself without the pedal. Great great amp, I love.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/John BMGR/John B

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 12/26/03 at 15:00
    I recently demo'd a ton of amps. I thought I wanted a Fender Deluxe because of the effects and a lot of power, but that quickly changes the second I plugged into the BJ. I got mine at Sam Ash and paid around 360. It was certainly worth the extra cash.

    This amp sounds very warm and full. Its smooth and sound just seems to roll out from it. I play mostly with cd's in my house, but occaisionally jam with some friends. It is plenty loud and sounds better than my buddy's Marshall. It is in my opinion the best amp by far in its price range.

    My only complaint is that it only has one channel. (well, kind of, you can actually hook up a foot pedal for a little more pre-amp distortion) Howev…
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    I recently demo'd a ton of amps. I thought I wanted a Fender Deluxe because of the effects and a lot of power, but that quickly changes the second I plugged into the BJ. I got mine at Sam Ash and paid around 360. It was certainly worth the extra cash.

    This amp sounds very warm and full. Its smooth and sound just seems to roll out from it. I play mostly with cd's in my house, but occaisionally jam with some friends. It is plenty loud and sounds better than my buddy's Marshall. It is in my opinion the best amp by far in its price range.

    My only complaint is that it only has one channel. (well, kind of, you can actually hook up a foot pedal for a little more pre-amp distortion) However, I hooked up a tube screamer to make up for it and have been in heaven ever since!

    Seems pretty durable. I noticed when I opened it fresh from the box that a screw was not in place, and seems to be stripped from its original home.

    Far and away the best amp for anyone who wants that fat, warm tone that our favorite classic rockers have had for years! and best of all, it won't cost a fortune.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/guitarchitectMGR/guitarchitect

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 12/07/02 at 15:00
    I purchased my Blues Jr. from a local music store in New Orleans that was closing. It was a black tolex floor model in mint condition but was missing the paperwork (warranty card, owner's manual ,etc.) I tried it out in the store and it sounded GREAT! Because it was the store's last day before closing and with the missing warranty, I was able to negotiate a great price - $250 out the door!

    I was interested in the Blues Jr. (nicknamed "BJ" on the Fender Discussion Page) after listening to my brother's BJ bought about a year ago. (We both play guitars in a band together) We played a gig at a small club - he brought the BJ and plugged his vintage Gibson SG into it. It was plenty LOUD with a g…
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    I purchased my Blues Jr. from a local music store in New Orleans that was closing. It was a black tolex floor model in mint condition but was missing the paperwork (warranty card, owner's manual ,etc.) I tried it out in the store and it sounded GREAT! Because it was the store's last day before closing and with the missing warranty, I was able to negotiate a great price - $250 out the door!

    I was interested in the Blues Jr. (nicknamed "BJ" on the Fender Discussion Page) after listening to my brother's BJ bought about a year ago. (We both play guitars in a band together) We played a gig at a small club - he brought the BJ and plugged his vintage Gibson SG into it. It was plenty LOUD with a great, straight ahead tube tone and thick, smooth distortion when overdriven. I was amazed at the sound coming out of the little thing. (Even though I was playing thru a '65 Fender Super Reverb I had to tell my brother to turn down!)I bought one and have liked the single channel design, simple controls and most of all GREAT SOUND! A wonderful practice amp, studio amp or miked gigging amp. And it's small and lightweight to boot!

    If I had to list a dislike, I'd say maybe the reverb could be better - it's not very deep or rich-sounding. (I've read about a reverb mod you can do which greatly improves this) I use the 'verb sparingly anyway so this is not a big factor for me.
    I also wished I had the blonde tolex/oxblood grille model.

    The one I purchased seemed very well-built and solid. But I have read several posts on the Fender Discussion Page that have mentioned screws not tight enough, reverb hum on older models and a few misc. construction complaints. There is also a consensus that replacement of the stock speaker greatly improved the tone.

    I think the Blues Jr. is one of the best tube amps Fender makes right now. I have A/B'd it in the same room with Deluxes, Tremoluxes, Twins, etc. and been very surprised at the results. It may not have the power of those amps but the tone is definitely there. I also own a vintage Fender amp collection and my Blues Jr. is the ONLY new Fender amp I have in my arsenal. Go figure? Crank one up and you'll see what I mean!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/Paul BradleyMGR/Paul Bradley

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 06/17/02 at 15:00
    I live in an apartment and needed a small amp that had good tone at low volume, yet could be ranked up a bit outside the domicile. I actually brought home a Fender Champion 30 and was pretty disappointed at the thin tone at low volume. I took it back to the music store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and traded up to a Fender Blues Jr. I'll tell ya, it was just what the doctor ordered. It's an all-tube amp (5 tubes), and has luscious tone at lower volume (compared to the competition). I play a Strat through it, and it took some tweaking of the treb-mid-bass to optimize my pickups, but once found it is sweet. I haven't played it at higher volume yet, so check out the other reviews here for more on t…
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    I live in an apartment and needed a small amp that had good tone at low volume, yet could be ranked up a bit outside the domicile. I actually brought home a Fender Champion 30 and was pretty disappointed at the thin tone at low volume. I took it back to the music store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and traded up to a Fender Blues Jr. I'll tell ya, it was just what the doctor ordered. It's an all-tube amp (5 tubes), and has luscious tone at lower volume (compared to the competition). I play a Strat through it, and it took some tweaking of the treb-mid-bass to optimize my pickups, but once found it is sweet. I haven't played it at higher volume yet, so check out the other reviews here for more on that.

    I like the fat tube tone in the small package (15 watts w/1x12)...it projects a solid presence at lower apartment volume with a nice bluesy tone, or you can dial it in pretty clean. Other reviewers here have gigged with it and say it's great at higher volumes as well.

    The tone is a little darker than I was accustomed to, and took a little getting used to. But once I did, I really, REALLY like it.

    It's well built, looks and feels solid. The design is simple, but I happen to like the no-nonsense, get-the-job-done look.

    I like it better than anything I tried under $500. I think it's a great amp at $385. And I really, really like the tone with my Strat. The thing is, alot more money may buy you a bigger and better amp, but for $385, I think it's more than worth every penney. And, check out the other Blues Jr. reviews at this site.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/Chris GrahamMGR/Chris Graham

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 12/06/01 at 15:00
    I payed about $400 for this guitar at Mars Music, in Roseville, Minnesota.

    I love this amplifier because it has such great sound. I needed an amp that I could carry around, but that would have good sound and enough punch to effectively play over a drummer. This was the perfect amp. It is loud, but it retains quality when you turn it up. It's a tube amp, so it has that vintage warmth to it. I play a Fender American Strat through it, and it sounds just like Stevie Ray Vaughan's version of Little Wing, which is one of the greatest songs ever.

    The amp is a little heavy, but I must say, that between carrying my guitar and this amp, I've built some muscle. It's a good workout. I was a little di…
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    I payed about $400 for this guitar at Mars Music, in Roseville, Minnesota.

    I love this amplifier because it has such great sound. I needed an amp that I could carry around, but that would have good sound and enough punch to effectively play over a drummer. This was the perfect amp. It is loud, but it retains quality when you turn it up. It's a tube amp, so it has that vintage warmth to it. I play a Fender American Strat through it, and it sounds just like Stevie Ray Vaughan's version of Little Wing, which is one of the greatest songs ever.

    The amp is a little heavy, but I must say, that between carrying my guitar and this amp, I've built some muscle. It's a good workout. I was a little disappointed that it only had one input, but I learned to live with it.

    The amp is built like a tank. I am a highschool student, and I'm constantly carrying the thing to school, and it get's banged around quite a bit. So far, the casing is vertually unscratched, even after being closed in doors, sat on, and carted from house to house, from school to school, and from garage to garage.

    If you want the best sound for your money, this amp is the way to go. It is the little brother to the popular Fender Hotrod Deville, and it has the same punch and sound, but in a smaller form.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/BobMGR/Bob

    Fender Blues Junior

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 12/04/01 at 15:00
    I acquired it about 3 months ago. I bought it used from Daddy's junky Music for $250.00. Which is a great deal:) I bought it because I loved the way it sounded. A friend of mine had one and I had been wanting one when I stumbled across mine.

    I like everthing about this little amp. Size, volume, tone, looks. It's got it all. I play out with it a lot. I mic it to the PA if needed. Has a nice blues / rock sound to it. If I want more dist. I put a pedal in front of it.

    I didn't care for the stock speaker. So I replaced it with a Celestion and it sounded 100% better. Well worth the pice of the speaker. The other speaker could have sounded the way it did because it was used. So …
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    I acquired it about 3 months ago. I bought it used from Daddy's junky Music for $250.00. Which is a great deal:) I bought it because I loved the way it sounded. A friend of mine had one and I had been wanting one when I stumbled across mine.

    I like everthing about this little amp. Size, volume, tone, looks. It's got it all. I play out with it a lot. I mic it to the PA if needed. Has a nice blues / rock sound to it. If I want more dist. I put a pedal in front of it.

    I didn't care for the stock speaker. So I replaced it with a Celestion and it sounded 100% better. Well worth the pice of the speaker. The other speaker could have sounded the way it did because it was used. So try it out and let you ears decide.

    Built very good. No complaints at all. I haul it around everywhere and no problems what so ever.

    Go buy it if you like blues / rock!!!! Great tone, portability and price.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • jazzyjayjazzyjay

    deadly

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 02/18/12 at 15:11
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    Tube amp etc. ... it's always the same config. My Blues Junior is the basic model, the next generation.
    He has a good look anyway. I like seeing the 'diamond'. It's stupid but I like it. On such small amp there could have been seeing a plastoc. Besides the rest is aesthetically coherent. It looks vintage combo. In short pass, it's everyone's tastes.
    I read on this page that the settings were not on top. I always thought the opposite! Three knobs for EQ that are effective. I play rock, I get my set in two seconds. I play jazz, I put the bass 3, treble and midrange to 3 to 8 and go! The reverb is a little afraid, okay, but I do not buy an amp for the reverb. And since it is there, and wel…
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    Tube amp etc. ... it's always the same config. My Blues Junior is the basic model, the next generation.
    He has a good look anyway. I like seeing the 'diamond'. It's stupid but I like it. On such small amp there could have been seeing a plastoc. Besides the rest is aesthetically coherent. It looks vintage combo. In short pass, it's everyone's tastes.
    I read on this page that the settings were not on top. I always thought the opposite! Three knobs for EQ that are effective. I play rock, I get my set in two seconds. I play jazz, I put the bass 3, treble and midrange to 3 to 8 and go! The reverb is a little afraid, okay, but I do not buy an amp for the reverb. And since it is there, and well, I'm using ...
    The button 'FAT' adds fat to the sound. In fact I am not using the amp without the 'FAT'. The interest for me is to work the amp to the max.

    UTILIZATION

    Work to make the amp max: This is also where the strength of the Blues Junior. Imagine that for stage I ask to rent an amp for me not to carry it on the train. They rarely provide me with anything other than the hot rod deluxe (the big brother of the blues junior). The latter is probably very good, but the problem is that I've never made more than 1.5. Result, I never use the lamps to good diet and I have a tiny sound of kiki (all transparent and bodiless) on stage just to not tear the ears of others zicos (this is music that sound almost I do, so not too much volume).
    With the blues junior is different. I push the volume and master up to three (not below it sounds), and there magic!, He began to roar and the sound is to die for. The volume is not necessarily the strongest but the sound is much better.
    And it can still send 'naughty when pushed a little. I do not even see the point of having a bigger amp. In repeat I am not ready to put it back on stage and there are returns. then the walls of Marshall amp to Iron Maiden is over!

    SOUNDS

    I played with jazz guitars (half case), a sheraton 2, a Strat. Everything sounds good, with a preference for the sounds 'round' (type gibson). For some time with a HBE powerscreamer overdrive and I really broke out. Looks like this pedal was made to go with.
    it has been said, but the effects go well in this amp.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I for one year. I bought it quickly because I needed a lamp versatile amp for the studio and because I knew it would sell easily seen its popularity. Finally the more I play, the more I feel that I will keep it a good time.
    Some of the change. I will change the HP may be one day for a greenback but today I will like that.
    it may be a tad expensive (530 euros for me), but everyone knows that the price you think the day of purchase, the quality however, you think about every day.
    I conclude with this sentence that I authorize you to quote.
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  • Anonymous

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 01/31/12 at 10:28
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    I NOTE THE BLUES JUNIOR MADE IN MEXICO 2 telex, CREAM BOARD

    UTILIZATION

    Simple and intuitive (except taken to pedal and HP).
    The sound is good, the reverb is poor beyond Level 2.
    We must push a little to get a good sound especially with the second channel (button down).

    SOUNDS

    it's perfect for blues, rock.
    j'obtient mostly clean sounds, crunch, and a slight distortion (blues), for cons for Hard rock is not possible.
    Guitar squier stratocaster deluxe (SSS), fender stratocaster United States (SSS).
    I like the sounds I made an Excel spreadsheet with my various settings.

    Note, with a multi-effect, a…
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    See other opinions or characteristics of the manufacturer.

    I NOTE THE BLUES JUNIOR MADE IN MEXICO 2 telex, CREAM BOARD

    UTILIZATION

    Simple and intuitive (except taken to pedal and HP).
    The sound is good, the reverb is poor beyond Level 2.
    We must push a little to get a good sound especially with the second channel (button down).

    SOUNDS

    it's perfect for blues, rock.
    j'obtient mostly clean sounds, crunch, and a slight distortion (blues), for cons for Hard rock is not possible.
    Guitar squier stratocaster deluxe (SSS), fender stratocaster United States (SSS).
    I like the sounds I made an Excel spreadsheet with my various settings.

    Note, with a multi-effect, as I try (BOSS GT-10, DIGITECH RP255) is really very average (I will soon try with analog pedals).

    OVERALL OPINION

    3 years of intensive use.
    This is the only amp that I use regularly, I try other long enough to really compare.
    + Pros: The simplicity of the whole lamp, clear sound and distortion, the warmth of sound when you push a little sound.
    - Cons: Sometimes the sizzle, the reverb (I have changed a RUBY TANKS), I changed what I did not like (see site for many BILLM info on this amp in ENGLISH) a manufacturing defect repair by a single weld.

    A thought: it is better to buy a more expensive amp that works well with all, rather buy a cheaper amp and make modifications necessary but not see the difference (reverb, solder, capacitors, reglgae bias, add button LINE, EH 12AX7, EL84 JJ) thereafter (thus losing the 5-year warranty). Otherwise purchase for editing.

    But we must recognize that for a tube amp for "apartment" is really not bad, I always find its sounds, and it's always a pleasure.
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  • pistepiste

    small but very strong!

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 09/07/11 at 07:03
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    Lamp, 15 watts, jack, simple adjustments

    UTILIZATION

    no need for manual

    SOUNDS

    I play blues, jazz, rock, pop etc. ...
    This versatile amp if you have a good pedal with "equ" and the sound palette that goes well for my part I use with BOSS ME 70 of that makes me the equ.
    This amp is a bit garish in acute if one branch without Equ ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    1 year I am all my gigs (up to 100 people if you have a good mic for the back) because it is light (if I have a twin amp) cheap for what it makes! For if you want some hand made it three times the price! Normal.
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    Lamp, 15 watts, jack, simple adjustments

    UTILIZATION

    no need for manual

    SOUNDS

    I play blues, jazz, rock, pop etc. ...
    This versatile amp if you have a good pedal with "equ" and the sound palette that goes well for my part I use with BOSS ME 70 of that makes me the equ.
    This amp is a bit garish in acute if one branch without Equ ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    1 year I am all my gigs (up to 100 people if you have a good mic for the back) because it is light (if I have a twin amp) cheap for what it makes! For if you want some hand made it three times the price! Normal.
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  • denieddenied

    The perfect little Blues rig

    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 07/31/11 at 19:11
    - 15 watts
    - All tube
    - 1x12 speaker
    - Fat Switch
    - Spring Reverb
    - Self biasing
    - El84 powered
    - Eminence speaker
    - Controls for bass, middle, treble, pre and post gain
    - Solid State rectifier
    - Single Channel


    UTILIZATION

    Great marks for usability. Small and lightweight, easily carried around. Yet loud enough that I’ve seen them used unmicced for small outdoor gigs. You get pretty much just the features you need at a great price. A full 12 inch speaker, spring reverb, pre and post gain controls, and a full 3 band EQ. The amp is self biasing so you don’t need to worry about taking care of that, all you’ll need are a matched pair of EL84s.
    I’ve seen some reliability …
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    - 15 watts
    - All tube
    - 1x12 speaker
    - Fat Switch
    - Spring Reverb
    - Self biasing
    - El84 powered
    - Eminence speaker
    - Controls for bass, middle, treble, pre and post gain
    - Solid State rectifier
    - Single Channel


    UTILIZATION

    Great marks for usability. Small and lightweight, easily carried around. Yet loud enough that I’ve seen them used unmicced for small outdoor gigs. You get pretty much just the features you need at a great price. A full 12 inch speaker, spring reverb, pre and post gain controls, and a full 3 band EQ. The amp is self biasing so you don’t need to worry about taking care of that, all you’ll need are a matched pair of EL84s.
    I’ve seen some reliability issues with these; they aren’t as durable as vintage Fenders. But for the most part they hold up pretty well.


    SOUNDS

    It sounds great! Pretty easy to roll into overdrive at 15 watts. Yet you can still retain a pretty clean signal at reasonable volumes should you want to. It isn’t going to get you a classic Twin or Bassman sound, but is something new, a light bluesey OD as the name suggests. Can get anywhere from glassy to gritty, and the reverb is a nice touch. The Eminence speaker is supposed to be pretty close to a Legend, modified by Fender. The NOS versions come with Italian Jensen speakers.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The perfect little Fender combo. Probably one of Fenders best innovations in the last few decades. I’ve seen these used in all kinds of applications, they make perfect bedroom/college dorm amps, yet still have enough power on tap for jams and concerts. The best part is, they can be had used for around $300 which is almost a steal considering what it is. I’m not a fan of many current production amps, but they really did a great job with this one, I find myself recommending it regularly.
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    Fender Blues JuniorPublished on 09/04/04 at 10:35
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    15W all-tube amp ... description has already been very well done!

    UTILIZATION

    So just one little cest almost put the button anyway it is always sound to exploit!

    SOUNDS

    I make drunk and it's happy! Finally a tube amp with which we little play at home! I tried a blues deluxe and a hot rod! The sound is clear but it is hard you head! Obviously the fan of death metal .... etc. can spend their way! But clear and crunch sounds are really very good!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had it 6 months, bought used for 500 euros! One might say that it is not cheap but it really is a quality amp!
    I love the crunch and its recess lamp! Some tube amp sounds very transistor! Here th…
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    15W all-tube amp ... description has already been very well done!

    UTILIZATION

    So just one little cest almost put the button anyway it is always sound to exploit!

    SOUNDS

    I make drunk and it's happy! Finally a tube amp with which we little play at home! I tried a blues deluxe and a hot rod! The sound is clear but it is hard you head! Obviously the fan of death metal .... etc. can spend their way! But clear and crunch sounds are really very good!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had it 6 months, bought used for 500 euros! One might say that it is not cheap but it really is a quality amp!
    I love the crunch and its recess lamp! Some tube amp sounds very transistor! Here the return of attacks is magnificent. Like all Fender amp for that matter!
    Something else! The distortion goes well above! I am not an expert in metal and everything but it goes but it's not fai to. By ACDC cons rings!
    I am happy to have a tube amp with which I play just as well in a group home! 15W all-tube with the volume and the gain at 5 to 7 I not stay long on the side.
    I'll follow the advice of other reviews and maybe put a 2X12 cabinet
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