JerseyRay Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 So I'm shopping amps again. My "shopping" tends to last months.. I re ently played a 15 whatt Fender Blues Jr. Anyone have one of these, Thoughts? It had one hell of a reverb, plus with a master knob you can get breakup at lower volumes. Any thoughts on used vs. new? I play mostly blues and have a 2016 SG faded T (490's)....love that guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've had 2, over the last 15 years. The first one (version II) had some tube socket problems, that I had fixed, but was always concerned it might happen again, so I started taking my little 1982 Fender (Japan) "Sidekick 35 Reverb," as a back up. I later traded in the Blues Jr II, for the BJ III, and haven't had any issues, in years, with it. They're a great amp, if a bit "boxy" sounding. I think a slightly larger cabinet, would help, there? And, there are said to be "Bill M" mods, to take care of that "boxy" sound, as well. But, I've never sent him mine, to find out. I don't play out, much, anymore...so, it sounds good enough, as is, for the few times I need it. But, you might check some of those options out, if you're so inclined. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've had a Blues Jr. for about 7-8 years now, and no issues. I'm strictly a home player, but it's versatile enough for me and I'm a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 if you've not tried one, give Fender's new Bassbreaker 15 a try too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I have owned three Blues Jrs and own one now. Nice little amp and sounds great at lower volumes. I have to agree a larger cabinet would give it a better sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I prefer the Blues Deluxe to the Blues Jr. One of my personal favorite amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I prefer the Blues Deluxe to the Blues Jr. One of my personal favorite amps. Yeah, I also own it's "brother," the Hot Rod Deluxe, and matching extension cabinet, that I LOVE to use, when possible. But, not getting to play out, much, and too often, when I do, the HR Deluxe would get me run out of the venue, at it's "sweet spot!" But, I'm definitely keeping it, for sure! I've recently been preamping my little 1982 Sidekick 35 Reverb, into the Blues Jr., just for fun! It actually sounds pretty awesome, paired up, like that! So, that may be another possibility, next time out? Who knows? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 They are good lil amps, I have also had a few of them, but to buy them new, they're a bit pricey considering a Deluxe Reverb can be had for a little bit more. If you can find one of those check em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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