5 Great Fender Blues Junior Tones
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The first setting you used (beautiful clean) is pretty much what I have mine set on at all times and I let my pedals do the rest of the work from there. This is a deceivingly loud amp though! Don’t be fooled by the word junior.
yep this amp is almost too loud for an apartment!
I have a Junior frm the late 1990s, first version. I almost sold it, but during the pandemic, looking for things to keep busy, I replaced the tubes and switched to an Eminance red white and blues speaker. Glad I did! Sounds fantastic. The tube change needed to be done, but didn’t have a tremendous effect on the tone, but the speaker sure did.
I believe Sweetwater uses that speaker in one of their exclusive Blues Jr IV models
Sounds familiar. I changed mine to the Eminence GB (greenback copy) and it sounds much better. I think the original speaker is a bit too compromised in order to try and reduce cabinet vibrations.
I maybe the tweed from sweetwater with the red white and blues and it sounds amazing
@@Jay-do7th I’ve wanted either their Western one with the C Rex or the new sonic blue one
@@JackFossett I’ve currently got my eyes on the British Racing Green BJ4 - willing to replace the Jensen speaker though because I love the green with wheat grill
when i started playing 20 years ago, my dream amp was a dual rectifier. today i enjoy this kind of tone a lot. i must be getting old.
I purchased a New Fender Blues Junior IV Tweed amp from Sweetwater in June 2020 took my stimulus check and I also purchased Fender Hot Noiseless pickups for my Fender Mexican Stratocaster I then hooked up my Ibanez Sonic Distortion Mod This Is the only 3 pieces of gear I use to gig with in bars and parties My Fender Mexican Stratocaster with Fender Hot Noiseless pickups and a Ibanez Sonic Distortion Mod into Fender Blues Junior IV Tweed amp If a Blues Guitarist is serious about Blues music sound gritty Greasy Creamy Distortion and chimney bell tones and if your on a tight budget this Combo I got is very economical effective and Explosive with Tone and Sound
I have one from 2015. The same lacquered tweed one. For an apartment, it's a no brainer.
The second amp that I got and I still have it. I would never sell it. Fantastic amp. Thanks.
I'd normally associate the word "Shucks" to a Penobscot Bay oyster! However, the fact that I sold my Blues Jr. years ago, and this clip has me rethinking everything! Thanks Jack.
The good thing about Blues Juniors is that they're almost always kicking around and easy to get ahold of.
Been playing on the Blues Jr for 20 years. I love it.
I'm curious as to why you think many others don't like this amp.
So rare to find an amp video in youtube where what you hear is the actual sound of the amp. So, well done my friend for knowing how to use the amp's EQ and for knowing how to record an amp in order to get beautiful tones.
Glad you liked it!
I have a 2008 and I keep coming back to it. It's on the "never sell" list. Sometimes I'll even run a 1971 Rhodes through it and I'll forget to eat from playing so long.
Great video; have watched a few of your vids on the Fender Blues Jnr now and got mine today. Going to try a couple of the clearer dial-ins you’ve shared here. Thanks for sharing and uploading!
I’ve been playing a MIM Blues jr. for near 15 years. It’s everything I want and more on tone and volume. It would be complete with channel switching and tremolo. Compared to my old Pro Reverb I prefer the sound of the jr. It’s much lighter. Nice playing and tones!!! Thank you
Hello ! How about reliability ? No worries or problems since 15 years ? Thanks U
@@mhoyoux as far as being reliable the Fender Jr guitar amp I have had no issues with the amplifier as a whole. It’s plenty clean when I want it to be and also has perfect saturation on demand. I generally play Blues and/or Country music. I’ll occasionally rock it out!!! It takes pedals very well. Plus it’s plenty loud for a 15 watt tube amp.
My only complaint is the reverb tank. I gave up on it. I use a digital reverb instead. On my made in Mexico amp even with a slight hit or if put down on floor slightly abruptly will break tiny wires that will break connection to the reverb tank. It’s repairable but difficult. On the other hand I don’t like spring reverb because it is very sensitive to movement. For that reason I use digital reverbs. Hoping this helps. 😉
@@musiqueurbaine thank u very much to have taken time to answer me ;-)
Same here Mike. My MIM Blues Jr (has 2003 on the pcb) that I got second hand over ten years ago still going strong. I have replaced a couple of valves, but that’s all. I use it lots of different guitars, playing jazz/blues/funk gigs. Always does the job.
@@sergebardot thanks for writing 😎
Thanks, Jack. Good variety of tones that encompasses Blues Jr's range.
Love it when you play the clean strat. Its so... soulfull?
Agreed! This amp does a lot of things but overall I think it’s by far the best for clean tones
Agreed its like heaven
A Strat in second position on a clean amp…..mmmmmmmmmm
Thanks for the great video. Just one comment: The fact that there are so many “how to get a nice sound from your blues jr” videos is kind of eloquent of how bad this amp is. After 5 years, I just cannot get my sound out of it. It just sound cheap. Is it good for home playing? Yes, so is any solid state amp costing 1/3 of the price. The fact is, I never had to watch a video to get my 65 twin reverb sound good. That’s because the 65 twin reverb sounds good!!!
I'm working through figuring out which amp to purchase. I appreciate the tones only approach! This was extremely helpful AND I don't have to listen to any talking heads give their (often purchased) opinions. Have a great day!!!!
Those cleans sound fantastic!
I think so too!
6. It sounds pretty cool when you drop it down the stairs!
Only if you're in a Sonic Youth cover band.
I have found that turning the volumes wide open and turning on the boost with all the EQ's turned all the way down as a starting point, I can get some awesome tones by inching the EQ's up a little bit at a time starting with the Middle then add a bit of Bass and Treble last. I can then use the guitars tone and volume knobs to get it exactly where I want it. Oh, I also have a WHSE Veteran speaker.
Jack you always upload what I'm looking for right when I need it!
Getting one now it’s settled. Your video helped me make my choice. Thanks.
did u get it?
Blue junior's. Sounds .good.clean .sharp.and light weights. Carrying to any terrain, any places, any rooms.fast and easy .( one arms moved around. One arms guitars.....pedals effects, built-in
I think this is a nice demo because it shows exactly how this amp sounds. It distorts in a very unpleasant way to my ears when you crank it up. I try not to push it hard but almost always let my pedals work. It definitely is a good platform for overdrive pedals.
That's genius level guitar playing.
This makes me want to keep my blues junior now
This is a super good video. Thank you
Jack thanks for this video. I have a Jr and was looking for information like this.
Man I have saved this video I love getting that small studio amp sound out it. Its such a different tone from my regular reverb surf rock settings.
I use it Fat on, Treble 4, Bass 4,5 and mid 7. I put a Mod reverb in it and use it in 4. Push it with an ocd very little. That’s for my Tele. I found it’s a very nive tone. Thanks for the video
Just got a mk Iv this week, so this will be really helpful in dialling in the right sound.
Great break down of the pretty versatile Blue Jr I think I will keep mine haha. Thanks for your wisdom
Great tones from the Blues Jr! I love that tele on your wall...I have one that looks just like it American Lite Ash from 2005. Great guitar!
Awesome!
Thanks for this vídeo! I have a Blues Jr 3, but not Tweed.I will try out the suggested settings!
Great playing, and a fine demo :) Thank you
Bought my tweed version for 499$. Well worth the money for me and my needs.
The Blues Jr loves all electric guitars.🙂
great demo!
Very useful video. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍
Simply a beautiful amp
I just bought one month before last and absolutely love the sound!!! Endless and timeless
Great video, just got one today and this was wicked insightful thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I have had one for about 5 years and gigged regularly. It is a great amp but very heavy when you have to cart it from the car to the gig, and up and down stairs etc. The worst about it is that the control panel faces the wrong way which makes it awkward to adjust when you are on stage. Best is the clean tone for funk and soul bands.
The newer blues jnr IV has the panel the right way around! Finally lol
@@mattgilbert7347 That's good for newcomers. It is irritating as you normally stand in front of it not behind it. Weird.
Yes, why can't they fix the control panel and have it backlit so you can see it? Also need to make a roller-cart for it w/ 8 inch wheels and suitcase style telescoping handle.
@@davisworth5114 Really good points.
Just bought one but haven't made it home to hear it
Strat, Blues Jr III, AND ... OKKO(German) "Diablo" o/d pedal ... "match made in Heaven", ... lol
Love them cleans!
Fender=Best Clean Tone
Great tones , the Les Paul sounds are great!💯✅👌
Nice demo!
Some great tones there Jack. Would be nice to hear the Les Paul cleans a little more too.
Yes, some great cleans will come out of that LP.
LP cleans are underrated!
Thank You Jack! Helped a lot ! TMK
Well played
Sweet Playing.Well done !
awesome video bud! I got this amp yesterday as a gift! nd your videos had helping me a lot to figure the tones out, I saw also that you are using an interface probably for part of the recording of this video, did you mic the amp or did you connected directly to the interface using something like the torpedo ( two notes engineering) ?
Loved the cleans and strat. Not fond of the Les Paul breakup.
I'm planning on buying a Blues Junior but have no experience with such low wattage amps, so please excuse the silliness of this question: would I have to mic it to get good volumes? It's mostly for home use in my case.
Nah, ive got a tweed one, they are fucking loud mate dont you worry! :)
Damn, your playing is fucking great
Gives me Hendrix vibes and you actually came pretty close to him imo
Amazing on clean and laid back blues. You want to crack a Les Paul you need to head for Marshal land.
Crank the master and dial in the volume level for the room your in. Pushes the front end of the amp nice that way
I’m actually not a fan of that method
Wonderful. I need to play my Tweed Jnr more often. Been overdoing it with my AC15 (probably because it's new to me - "new" meaning I haven't owned one since the early 2000s!)
Seriously considering selling off a few items and grabbing a Blues jnr IV to go with the iii.
Love to know which you think is the better amp for home use....torn between the two!!
Man I want something with an effects loop. This sounds so damn sweet though
Hey there, nice tone - especially with the strat! Are you playing without any pedals?
Nice demo, beautiful Stratocaster.
Great video bro! Just wondering what your settings would be for Nashville country? Cheers
I personally prefer to run the master between 8 and 9, then I turn the volume up to suite which area I'm playing in. Generally sits at around 2-3. Just slapped an eminence swamp thang in it. Definitely tightened up the bottom end when I turn on my Fulltone OCD (which is set for a clean boost).
Load a video with an Cod!!!
great tones! I am just curious at what volume you have your stratocaster dialed to?
I took mines to do a outdoor festival with a cab grabber and a sm 57 once is miked shit is loud and easy to carry I use a stand so I hear 👂 better niiiiiiice amp good for pedals
It is a great clean amp, loud as balls though and no headphone jack !
Never had to mic it at gigs with the fat button ON :D
Great sounds you make sir !!!
I was used to the clean deep sound of a 65 twin reverb and switched to the blues junior but I just cannot find “the sound” that I like. Compared to the twin is just sound cheap, no matter which pedal you use to try to make it sound right.
Have you tried the Vox Custom AC15C1? I'm split between getting the Vox and the Blues Junior. Please let me know.
Sounds glorious clean. Get a pedal for dirt though . The dirt sounds terrible
Speaker? Eminence Fender?
Celestion Vs Jenson?
which one do you prefer in the blues Jr?
I’ve the got the Jenson and my amp is cleaner than a bar of soap, When you drive her she’s goes to decent strat SRV territory, Hates serious Fuzz though.
I honestly haven't done much experimenting with speakers in it. I like Jensen speakers in general, but this one can be a harsh match in a lot of ways.
@@JackFossett Hey this is a little of topic but if there’s anyway you could get your hands on a Jazzmaster I’d love to see what utility you get out of it.
@@Skelterz if I can get my hands on one I surely will!
That's the best I've ever heard one of these amps sound. But that breakup just sounds terrible. Likely different speakers would help but damn
Does the blues junior III 230v (Eur) have a headphone and foot pedal jack?
Where will you insert the footswitch to engage the FAT boost? Thanks
No headphones can be used with blues jr
Is this the stock speaker? And, in your opinion, does the 3 sound better than the 4? I have heard varying reports. I would go for a 65 Princeton RI, but the lack of Master volume puts me off.
This is the 3, I don't have enough experience with the 4 to comment on that - but the Princeton is definitely a superior amp IMO.
@@JackFossett Thanks for your reply, great videos, very helpful, I may well just go for the Princeton and be done 😀
@@72fresh92 definitely try them both out if you can
Jack is this the tweed with the EL84's or the 6L6's?
It would be great if you could write the various control settings down in the video description. I’m struggling to get them from the video itself. Thanks.
It’s called the pause button.
Excellent! I ended up using screen capture :)
are the pickups on your guitar the stock strat ones?
Is this thing almost too loud for small room jams?
Is a working used one worth 350 bucks?
Yes I think so I just bought a used one for 420 it's in mint condition.
With Fender amps it s like Teles. You just can not have just one.
Preaching to the choir 🍻
And the list keeps still growing...
👍🔥🎸🦅
...oh....you make me realize that my amp doesn't have a clean tone at all....the minute I crank either the volume or the master in any combination I get distorsion? should have the lamps checked?
Would you recommend this as the one buy budget beginner tube amp??
Yeah this would be great. Also Bugera amps are a real bang for the buck - I've never owned one but I've been impressed with them in stores.
Sounds great clean. Not so good with distortion.
I'v got the same amp and I love it! You've found great settings! Really perfect for my Tele... But if I play my Les Paul with the exactly same setting, sound becomes too "dirty"... Any suggestion?
Awesome! So I'd back off the settings a bit. Your pickups could very well be more aggressive than mine, there are a lot of factors at play.
@@JackFossett yes, if I roll down a bit the volume knob the sound stay clean longer... That's the way I'm doin (and roll down a bit the bass knob too). Anyway thanks and congratulations for your wonderful guitar playn!
Just can't beat a blues Junior
Dammit I wanted to hear the Tele 😂
I have 1 stupid question, Is this just the amp, no pedals? Just a guitar and amp? 😁
How the hell do you have the Master AND the volume both set on 12 as in 1:38 without having to sit 1 1/2 miles away from the amp' ?!!!! I tried that and tiles slid off the roof and the windows shook !!!!! I'm sure the volume knob on the guitar could have ONLY just been on !!
WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK LOUDER
@@JackFossett Say again over !!!
You think that's bad hang out in front of my 60 watt supersonic on 4 lol you wanna talk about loud haha
How big is it? In cm
20
Does new tubes for this amp need to be biased??
Fender somehow sounds like it just got new strings.
🥰👍👍👍👍👍
Gave me twitchy lips this did...
no tiene canal limpio siempre tiene distorsión y no puede subir volumen sen que distorsione malo malo.
I’ve always wondered how the blues junior is for ‘bedroom’ volume levels 🤔
I use it for mine. Gets a bit loud but can’t complain!
master at 1.5 ;)