Pack of 6 stainless steel back panel screws suitable for fender reissue tweed series amps. Compact size, professional tone, and traditional styling make the fender blues junior ideal for rehearsal, backstage warmup, and studio work. What about the blues junior is so different from the vintage 50s and 60s fender designs that are so coveted and that so many of my amps are inspired by. Fender frequently releases limited editions of the blues junior. Blues jr nos no power fender stratocaster guitar forum. Jun 02, 2012 my fender blues junior is from 2003 i think mim cream board so i use pages 2 and 3 of this document.
A laidback little blues jam on a friends fender american standard telecaster through my. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Ok utilization ok sounds difficult to talk about sound not to mention all the elements surrounding the bj, lintrieur hp, transformer, lamps and lextrieur guitar, microphones, effects to arrive in his all as read trs. Soundmen love this small wonder because its easy to manage volume with its low wattage, and its single speaker. However, there are also some fundamental changes which might divide the fender crowd. View and download fender blues junior iv owners manual online. If you gig often, youll find that one of the many prevalent amps that appear on a backline stage has been the trusty fender blues junior.
If you are looking to upgrade your blues jrs tone then the speaker is by far the best mod you can make. Fender blues junior iii 15watt 1x12 tube combo amp lacquered. Fender american telecaster and a blues junior youtube. The blues junior is a tube guitar amplifier introduced in 1990 by the fender musical instrument corporation.
All blues juniors are part of the hot rod series pro junior, blues junior, hot rod deluxe and deville. May 10, 2018 its compact dimensions, light weight and pedalfriendly credentials have made it one of the most popular gigging combos in the world, but for 2018, fender has updated its pro junior, blues junior and hot rod amps to the new mark iv specification, which features various tweaks, including celestions excellent atype loudspeaker. A true classic, with that latenight blues tone found nowhere else but in a fender. What is the best speaker upgrade for a blues junior. Fender blues junior iii 1x12 15watt tube combo amp. It features 15 watts of tube el84 power, and it has a single channel with basic eq as well as a fat switch which pumps up the midrange and gain a bit and onboard reverb as well. The blues junior is a good choice for someone trying to get their first tube amp but it not a professionals amp by any stretch.
Why a fender blues junior does not sound like a vintage. The fender blues jr iv is an upgrade of the more classic sounding iii. Nos takes fender s 15w gem and gives it the true vintage treatment with tweed covering and a vintagestyle 12 jensen speaker. Plus, join fender connect to manage your gear and tap into personalized tips, videos and new products. The fender blues jr is part of the popular hot rod series of tube amps from fender.
The fender blues junior is a truly professional, small, tube amplifier. I need a good small amp to play through at home, and mayby on a little jam with friends sometimes. Funciones del panel superior funciones del panel interior especificaciones top panel functions bottom panel functions specifications. While i do hate working on fender amps that use pc boards like the blues jr, that. I dont gig anymore, and im trying to thin out my collection, and have mayby my fender deluxe tele, and a 52 reissue and let it be. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Fender forums view topic fender blues junior ii nos.
The blues jr iii has the fender eminence lightning bolt, which has been said to leave a bit of tone to be desired. Mar 28, 2019 the 8 best speakers for fender blues junior and why. Register now for easy access to uptodate product info. The blues junior iv features the classic fender look of sparkling silver grille cloth, lightly aged to give it even more mojo. Nos, turned on the power switch and got, in this order, a short screech from the amp, the power indicator lamp turned off, then no power. I was looking at the fender blues junior ii nos amp. May 22, 2016 on first impressions at least, the fender blues junior iii is perfect. After the mod, the amp boasts clean, sparkling top en. I see a lot of people making the same mistake when it comes to buying a fender blues junior. Fender blues junior nos lacquered tweed 15w 1x12 combo. If the unit should suddenly stop working, take it to an authorized service center to have the fuse replaced and the cause of the electrical fault inspected. Blues junior lacquered tweed guitar amplifiers fender.
Fender blues junior operating instructions manual pdf. The el84 output tubes provide fat mids, the 12ax7 preamp tube provides warm overdrive, and real springs provide onboard reverb. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. I brought in my 1button footswitch from my mustang, which i had read also works with the blues junior. Fender blues junior iv 1x12 15watt tube combo amp black. May 15, 2019 the blues junior iv is a markedly improved version of this durable grabandgo amplifier. I changed r52 with a 100k variable resistor i think a 50k would have done the job, but i had a 100k in my spare box el84 max pa is 12w. I had been through a long search for an amp that could give me classic fender tone at a reasonable volume and weight. Fender blues junior iii 15watt 1x12 tube combo amp lacquered tweed. Lacquered tweed takes fender s 15w gem and gives it the true vintage treatment with a lacquered tweed covering and a vintagevoiced 12 jensen speaker. Limited editions may use varying driver models, such as the jensen c12n found in the nos lacquered tweed blues junior or the jensen. The blues junior comes in different models which are just different speakers andor tolex colors. The fender supporters who like the classic tone might still prefer iii. Celestion speakers are acclaimed worldwide for their distinctly rock n roll flavor, with a more modern sound and utterly classic roar when pushed.
The fender blues junior is like a smaller version of the famed hot rod deluxe and deville amps, right down to the cosmetics. Note s texas blues ramon 4 2 5 10 11 in 3 blues 2 doug 4 5 5 7 6 in 3 roadhouse clean jesper hansen 4 7 5 7 10 out 3 am. I stopped by guitar center to take another look at amps. Its golden tones are generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 output tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Fender blues junior operating instructions manual pdf download. Blues junior settings with ascending volume values description posted by rever b maste r middl e bas s trebl e fa t vol. Im pretty sure that every blues junior has the fat switch.
With their blues junior iv 15watt, 1 x 12 combo, fender found a way to take one of the most popular alltube amplifiers of all time and make it even better. Sounds the blues junior is especially suited to the blues until then i not too wet, but also suit players of jazz. The 8 best speakers for fender blues junior and why guitar. The blues junior is a tube guitar amplifier introduced in 1990 by the fender musical instrument. Input a high impedance, high sensitivity plug in connection for instruments. In the unlikely event of an electrical fault, your blues junior iv amplifier is protected by an internal fuse. Find great deals on ebay for fender blues junior amp. Fender blues junior modifications fromel electronics. Fender blues junior nos 2010s tweed price guide reverb. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. Buy fender hot rod 02205700 blues junior iii 15w ltd tube guitar combo amplifier, tweed.
Add our renowned fender reverb, flexible controls, and. It is aimed at achieving the warm, tubedriven tone common in many styles of american blues and blues rock dating back to the 1950s, while remaining both portable and affordable. Side by side, the overall sound from iv is definitely fuller, so i can say the sound improvement is significant. Fits the fender hot rod deluxe, hot rod deville, blues deluxe, blues junior and blues deville, and 59 bassman reissue. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
From the factory, this pint size wonder has a lot of potential, but with some select fromel tweaks this amp can stand toetotoe with some of the finest boutique amps on the market. Its power is generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 groove tube output tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed 15w 1x12 combo musician. Oct 16, 2008 just curious as to how everyone sets their blues junior to achieve that mayeresque tone. Youll still find the same conveniently giggable size, pedalfriendly character, and ideal volume that make the line so successful.
I bought this blues junior in december 2007 and it immediately became one of my favorite amps. Fender blues jr iv vs iii 7 differences you need to know. Did you know this about the blues juniors fat boost. This warmtoned favorite takes our 15watt, tube preamp and power amp platform and pushes it through a 12 fender special design speaker.
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