Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp  

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  • Fender

    A workhorse amplifier that pairs vintage tone with modern features.

    The Fender Blues Junior Amplifier has established itself as a warm-toned favorite with all generations of guitarists. Like the Blues Deluxe and Blues Deville, it takes selected circuit design cues from a '50s tweed Fender to deliver the sound of a classic Deluxe or Bassman with some modern flexibility. The result is a screaming all-tube, 15W amp that pushes hot tone through a 12" Fender Special Design speaker. That sound comes courtesy of a pair of EL84 Groove Tube output tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes. Add legendary Fender reverb, flexible controls, and a FAT circuit for golden tone even at low volumes, and you're in business. And just look at that chrome panel and those vintage pointer knobs.

    Features

    • Series: Hot Rod Series
    • Type: All Tube
    • Output: 15W into 8 ohms
    • Ohms: 8 ohms
    • Speakers: 1-12" Fender Special Design 8 ohm, 50W Speaker, p/n 0994812002
    • Channels: 1
    • Features: "Fat" switch, Reverb, Footswitch Jack for Remote "Fat" on/off, Chrome Panel, Vintage Pointer Knobs
    • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume

    Fire up a Hot Rod, and that checkered flag is yours, baby... Call or click today to order.

    Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Specifications:

    • Weight: 31 lb. (14.06 kg)
    • Dimensions: Height: 16" (40.64 cm),
    • Width: 18" (45.72 cm),
    • Depth: 9.18" (23.31 cm)
    • Tube Complement: 3 X 12AX7, 2 X EL84, Solid State Rectifier
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    Nice But Limited

    | Review By: Mark Skipton | 1 year, 1 week ago

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    I've played through one of these for a few years, and it's good for dirty blues or if you're looking for that retro Kinks kind of garage rock tone.      This amp does not clean up well at almost any volume, however.      There's just not a lot of low end, and it's prone to sounding muddy if you run humbuckers or turn the reverb past 1.      I'd also suggest switching the pre-amp tubes to 12AT7s if you want less mud.      I'm not a metal guy, but there's no way you could get anything close to that Mesa mid-scoop sound.      Feature-wise, there's no standby switch and no bias knob either, so you're going to get a little hum and go through power tubes more quickly than you'd expect.

     

    On the plus side, it's a ton of volume for the price and weight.      If you're playing bar or small club gigs, the acoustics are usually lousy anyway, so attention to tonal nuance and an expensive amp is mostly wasted effort. It's a good, inexpensive option for the guitarist who has to lug his own gear and isn't playing metal or crisp, technical leads. PCB Fenders aren't exactly know for being rugged or glitch-free, but again - a decent amp for the price.

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    Where you live:
    Chicago IL

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    Leo would be proud

    | Review By: YadaYadaYada | 1 year, 8 months ago

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    I normally play a Mesa Boogie F-50, which I love. But it's pretty heavy to pack around for a 1x12 combo. So I've been looking for something a little more lightweight for practice and small gigs. A couple of my buddies recommended I try a blues junior because they both love theirs. So I  borrowed one of theirs.... WOW!!! If you can't get tone from one of these you need to give up  music altogether. It doesn't have much clean headroom but if you want something that breaks up beautifully, more volume than you'll ever really need, that legendary Fender reverb, and tone that will cause you to have to change your underwear then this little devil box is for you.
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    Yes
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    Semi-professional over 20 yrs.
    Style of music you play:
    Rock, Blues, Country, Motown, Reggae
    Where you live:
    Ignorant, Bliss

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    this little baby rocks the cradle alright!

    | Review By: cUpBsrmjO | 1 year, 9 months ago

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    I just recieved the Blonde Blues Junior from Musicians Friend last week and man do i love it!!! I can get the same tone that i have dialed in on my hot rod deville on the junior. except without the presence control. i get that little bit of drive i use perfectly on this baby! this amp works great for the bar gigs and smaller occasions! i used it for an outdoor party and my other guitar player used his fender twin and both amps matched perfectly. it puts out enough volume for lead work and rhythm work! its so easy to lug around as well!!! my favorite guitar to play with is my Fender Mexican Standard Telecaster and it sounds so good through this amp! I sincerely love it! 
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    No Downside

    | Review By: MH & Mojosaurus Blues Band | 1 year, 9 months ago

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    I've been playing blues and blues/rock for nearly 50 years, I own lots of newer and vintage combo tube amps, and the one thing my combos have in common is weight, tons of it. After becoming tired of carrying around 100 watts of amp so I could use 10 or 15 percent of it (I mic everything anyway), I went looking for lighter amp, digital being out of the question, I tried some new low wattage tube amps, and the Blues Jr. seemed worth a try. Now, a couple of months later, my other amps, including my Mesa/Boogies, are gathering dust; I don't even carry a pedal board these days; just straight in the Blues Jr., and let it rip. Honest to God, this little beauty would be cheap at twice the price, and they will dial in nearly any tone I want. Simply amazing. Play any small gig straight through speaker, or mic it and play the Super Bowl.
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    Musical Experience:
    50 years an active musician
    Style of music you play:
    Blues and Blues/Rock
    Where you live:
    Minnesota's Iron Range

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    Great little amp

    | Review By: LooseHeatSink@gmail.com | 1 year, 10 months ago

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    This amp is really great for blues and classic rock. It takes well to pedals, and can actually get quite loud. My only concern is that the tubes aren't secured in place. I tried ordering this amp twice from MusiciansFriend, but had to send it back both times because the tubes had gotten loose, fell out during shipping and shattered.  I ended up just buying it local. The same concern would be valid for gigging as well. but again, the amp sounds great.
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    Musical Experience:
    active musician
    Style of music you play:
    Rock
    Where you live:
    North Carolina

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no900943

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