another thing to consider might be the price point. [citation needed], Fender introduced the Blues Junior in 1995 and has revised and updated the amp periodically since then. by Les Paul Lover » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:57 pm, Post The Blues Junior history can be divided into two major categories: the early amps with green circuit boards and the later ones with cream-colored boards. It does have more clean headroom than the other two, if that's what you're searching for, and makes a decent pedal platform. You won’t find too many hand-wired options at this price range, but general levels of quality control will be better so you can be confident your new amp will last. October 11, 2020 Kevin Gier. The control panel of the HT Club 40 has separate channels for clean and overdrive, with two footswitchable voices on each channel. at least where i'm at, blues juniors are a dime a dozen on the used market and prices are about half of retail, whereas the rocker 15 is newer and used prices haven't really come down yet. They are two different beasts and with only 15 watts to work with you are going to have a hard time getting the lovely balanced cleans you are looking for (I should know I own an OR15 myself) It's an amp made to get the Orange nasty without blowing the roof off and without using a universal master volume. I love the signature glassy tone you can get with fender amps (e.g. © We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices. Post The Blues Junior is a tube guitar amplifier introduced in 1990 by the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation. The gain channel has level and drive controls together with a bright switch and bass, mid and treble tone controls, while the clean channel offers volume, bass and treble controls. There is no reliable way to date 2003–2005 amps other than to ask Fender customer support to look up the date from the serial number. All have the same electronic components[1][failed verification][non-primary source needed] and specifications but have cosmetic changes and often a different speaker, at varying prices. Every now and again, a new amp is released that seems to achieve near-universal approval. That harmonically rich drive that was never supposed to be there is the key characteristic that latter day, non-master volume AC users find hardest to replicate. Considering that, I’d choose an amplifier solely based on the tone you’re going for. MANUFACTURER: Fender, fender.com, ● The Celestion A-type speaker gives the IV a far more authoritative bark in its overdriven character and snappier chime for cleaner settings, ● The Blues Junior IV spring reverb is beguilingly spacious, with a natural decay that enhances the overall tone. by tinman1 » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:32 pm, Post It certainly looks like it! another thing to consider might be the price point. Well, I have owned the Blues Jr, currently own a Tiny Terror, and have a friend with a AC-15 CC. Please refresh the page and try again. Highly recommended. The "Blonde" and "Brown Tolex" Blues Juniors feature traditional Fender Tolex upholstery in their respective colors, while the Sunburst Ash edition features an ash cabinet with a sunburst stain. Well, I can confidently say that Fender is not a company that simply rests upon its laurels, but seeks to continually perfect its products from top to bottom. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Bekannt wurde OCC erstmals 1999 auf der Daytona Beach Bike Week, wo sie das True-Blue-Bike präsentierten, einen klassischen Chopper, … If you’re new to the sub-$/£1k amp club, you’re in for a treat. Voltages, capacitors, resistors. If you gig often, you’ll find that one of the many prevalent amps that appear on a backline stage has been the trusty Fender Blues Junior. The Blues Junior IV is a markedly improved version of this durable grab-and-go amplifier. I’ve only played through a Blues Junior and it’s a pretty amazing amp (I own a Princeton Chorus, for my usual context). Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. by tinman1 » Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:39 am, Post No matter what guitar you use, the Blues Junior flatters single coils and humbuckers alike, not to mention overdrive pedals with plenty of volume. You’d be hard pressed to find a sweeter clean sound at this price. I just never really liked it. My vote is the Blues Jr. We played 2 of them stock except for the speakers for years. May 24, 2017 #41. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The biggest change is the reworked reverb circuit. Chris Corfield My settings are low med & volume, hi master, bass & treble when I play 'Chicago Blues'. In the end I don’t think you can necessarily go wrong with either choice. Achingly cool Silverface tribute with breathtaking tone, Launch price: $899/£859/€1,150 | Type: Combo | Output: 12W | Number of channels: One | Weight: 15.4kg. Fender frequently releases limited editions of the Blues Junior. A quick scan across the top panel reveals two inputs for independent access to either normal or top boost channels. Soundmen love this small wonder because it’s easy to manage volume with its low wattage, and its single speaker can be quickly mic’d. I'd love to have something like that but blues juniors are loud as hell and I heard aftermarket attenuators generally aren't worth it. If your guitar has humbuckers, I'd go for the Orange. The Blues Junior uses a nonadjustable power tube bias (no way to vary the bias point), but it is fairly "hot" and can accommodate most matched pairs on the market. They are two different beasts and with only 15 watts to work with you are going to have a hard time getting the lovely balanced cleans you are looking for (I should know I own an OR15 myself) It's an amp made to get the Orange nasty without blowing the roof off and without using a universal master volume. One of the best amps for metal and hard rock, especially at this price, Launch price: $729/£555/€589 | Type: Lunchbox tube head | Output: 15W, switchable down to 7W | Number of channels: 2, with clean pull-boost | Tubes: 2x 6L6, 6x EC83S | Weight: 8.1kg. There are lots of mods for it if you're into that. Cheers! We’ve got incredible options from Fender, Peavey and Orange, along with some more specialised amps covering specific genres or playing styles. Bath Visit our corporate site. It also features a half-power option incorporated into the front panel standby switch. We'll be reporting on the best offers right through to Black Friday itself. I own both a Classic 30 and Blues Jr and my preference is for the Blues Jr. Amps in this area of the market are becoming increasingly compact too. Attenuators are not always the magic bullet for low volume playing. Joined: Mar 16, 2003 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado. Are new Epiphone guitar models coming? Global controls include a master volume and level control for the Club’s built-in digital reverb. Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? Fender frequently releases limited editions of the Blues Junior. Thanks for visiting. But, seeing as you’re not exactly short of options in this bracket, where do you start? The Blues Junior's compact dimensions, light weight and pedal-friendly credentials have made it one of the most popular gigging combos in the world, but in 2018, Fender updated it to the new Mark IV specification, which features various tweaks, including Celestion’s excellent A-Type loudspeaker. In use, the Junior unleashes a stunning range of Fender tones, from spanky, sparkling cleans, to fat and smooth midrange crunch that’s spot on for blues and classic rock. Bath Stay up to date with the latest gear and tuition. Teenage Engineering and Capcom launch Street Fighter and Mega Man Pocket Operators. News. Idealy, the Rocker 15 would be the better option. A similar thing happens on the overdrive channel, with a choice of two voices called ‘classic crunch’ and ‘super- saturated lead’, which can be infinitely tweaked between Brit and USA response using Blackstar’s patented ISF control. Put simply, if you’re in the market for one of the best guitar amps under $/£1,000, then the chances are that you’ve developed a clear playing identity, and style, and need an amp to help you realise that vision. Tube, Solidstate, Valve. Whereas entry-level and practice amps benefit users by offering them a wide selection of tones, in this bracket you’ve likely chosen your route and are in for the long haul. BUT mine is the lacquered tweed version with the Jensen C12N speaker. As a result, the Peavey Invective MH is much more conducive to bedroom practice sessions and small gigs. Re: Please explain Orange vs Fender cleans. Not to sound mean (that isn't my intent) but what you want is akin to having a Fender Blues Jr and asking "how do I get Orange crunch out of it?" by Jondog » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:52 pm, Post With Black Friday on the horizon, it could be worth holding off on picking up a new sub-$/£1,000 guitar amp until the Black Friday guitar deals and Black Friday music deals start emerging. I hear Vox does good clean too. ● THE BOTTOM LINE The Fender Blues Junior IV is reborn as a new benchmark for a portable workhorse combo with bolder, full-bodied tones and a natural-sounding reverb. By There’s also a new, low-power option, which reduces output from around 40 watts down to just four watts. October 12, 2020 Kevin Gier. When I want the gritty, Keith Richards tone, I set the amp the other way round. It’s in this region where you start to see real, quantifiable benefits in both the quality and sounds you can achieve. If you’re shopping around for one of the best guitar amps under $/£1,000, you’re starting to enter Very Serious Amp territory. However you set the EQ, even with the mids set full, the lows and highs are stronger than the mids. There was a problem. For us, the sonic potential of the Orange Rocker 32 is hard to beat. And then come the speakers.

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