Fender blues junior iii 15watt 1x12 guitar combo 2010. More than a few have crossed my bench over the years, some coming in for a crackling issue. Blues junior lacquered tweed guitar amplifiers fender. Reg the mids, it depends on the guitar, the fender have naturally a lot of mids already so you dont want to set it at 10, however no less than 7. The blues junior is a tube guitar amplifier introduced in 1990 by the fender musical instrument corporation. Its got the fat mid tones characteristic of el84 output tubes, warm 12ax7 preamp tube overdrive, real spring reverb, simple control layout, footswitchable fat boost, and external speaker capability. Hot rod amps deliver unmistakable fender tone and are the perfect platform for musicians to craft their own signature sound.
Bumper fracture segond fracture gosselin fracture toddlers fracture pilon fracture plafond fracture. The blues junior tube complement consists of three. A huge note to all fender blues junior needs 12 speaker with 8 ohm output impedance, that can handle at least 15 watts of power. Fender blues junior iii cannabis rex fsr limited edition 15watt 1x12 guitar combo 2016. I bought this blues junior in december 2007 and it immediately became one of my favorite amps. The blues junior also has great bass response for an amp of its site. Fender hot rod 02205700 blues junior iii 15w ltd tube guitar combo amplifier, tweed. Blues junior revision history fender introduced the blues junior in 1995, and has revised and updated it periodically since then. So hopefully i can just throw a new one in there and itll be ready to rock. This tweed version is no different in its ability but a new vintage look and a beautiful jensen speaker bring new life to this modern classic. I have a fender hotrod deville 410 serial number b214805. Shop for the fender blues junior lacquered tweed 15w 1x12 combo and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price.
How to fix fender pro junior guitar amp hum noise by. Great build quality with a wide choice of speakers and cabinet finishcolours. The most common cause of a fractured rib is a direct blow to the chest, often from a. Although still 15w, the pro junior iii only has an 10inch speaker, so it doesnt have the headroom or projection of the blues junior iii and therefore isnt feasible with a full band unless miced.
Nos, all i need to do is crank the volume up to around 78 and the master at around 3 and right there is some pretty decent breakup. Try swapping around the order of the first three tubes the 12ax7s. The fender blues junior 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. Fender blues junior iv 15w 1x12 tube guitar combo amplifier. I have an oscar schmidt les paul that i bought from usa about 1 year ago. I prefer the blues junior iii over the other versions. Plugging in, the clean tone was exactly what i was looking for. This limitededition model is covered in twotone red and black vinyl, with black grille cloth and. The blues junior iii guitar amp is a 15watt, warmtoned, long time favorite.
Fender blues junior iv 15 watt electric guitar amplifier. Some people have hacksawed the ends off the tank to make it fit, but the ruby tank will probably give you all the reverb youd ever want. Fender frequently releases limited editions of the blues junior. Apr 27, 20 fender blues junior iii strat, tele and les paul fsr sandy blonde duration. Nos takes fenders 15w gem and gives it the true vintage treatment with tweed covering and a vintagestyle 12 jensen speaker. One of the mostbeloved small combo amps in the world, the fender blues junior iv adds modified preamp circuitry. Older blues jrs that are made in the usa are all getting due to have their filter caps replaced and many of the current blues juniors made in mexico are known to have leaky filter caps. Change your fender blues junior iii speaker duration. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematicsservice diagram fender musical instruments corp. Unfollow fender blues junior amp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A 15watt favorite in any setting, this amp is ideal for guitarists who need to hit the stage or studio at a moments. Add our renowned fender reverb, flexible controls, and. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed 15w 1x12 combo guitar. A break in the thick tissue cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone may also be.
The blues junior is one of the most popular amps in fender s hot rod lineup thanks to its crystal clear cleans, small footprint and ability to take pedals extremely well. Pcb assembly removal is accomplished 6 upper screws from the cabinet back panel. Includes 247 tech support setup, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more. Blues jr snap crackle and popping telecaster guitar.
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. Fender blues junior texas red features celestion vintage 30 speaker. Unfollow fender blues junior to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of the mostbeloved small combo amps in the world, the blues junior iv adds modified preamp circuitry, smoothersounding spring reverb and improved aesthetics that any player is sure to appreciate. The fender blues junior is like a smaller version of the famed hot rod deluxe and deville amps, right down to the cosmetics.
While it is dressed that way it is nothing like a tweed. Learn how your doctor may treat a broken rib and what problems may arise from such a. Other breakdowns covered after the manufacturers warranty expires. This diminutive beast packs quite a punch into its 30 lb package. However, it is always a good idea to give the amp a. The blues junior seems pretty sensitive to a noisy tube in that first spot. A common misconception about the blues junior is that the blues junior basically a tweed type amp. How to repair noise fender blues jr el84 tube guitar combo. The blues junior series has been a longtime favorite of blues musicians, and fender continues to improve their design and functionality. It sounds perfect with telecaster and stratocaster guitars, but its a bit bassy for my taste when gibson guitars are plugged into it.
The blues junior has a solid state rectifier which is generally brighter with a tighter bottom end. This amp is virtually unused, practically brand new condition. Fender blues junior iv 15w 1x12 tube guitar combo amplifier black. Add renowned fender reverb, flexible controls, fat switch. Louiss game 7 victory that he had been playing through a cracked rib since the second round of the postseason, when he sustained the injury in. Problem with fender blues jr amp by wheelisb tue may 21, 20 1. This typically results in chest pain that is worse with breathing in. It only has a two controls, volume and master tone.
I own a fender blues junior and recently had to replace a fuse because it blew and the amp wasnt powering up. By default, fender puts specially designed eminence speaker in standard edition of fender blues junior. Initially, i had a behringer to800 vintage tube overdrive which sounded ok, ended up giving it to a friend to try. Crackling comes from loose springs in the tube sockets again, usually the output tubes or from cracked solder joints where the output tube sockets attach to the tube board, behind the two 4conductor ribbon cables. A rib fracture is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage. Ltd takes fenders 15w gem and gives it the true vintage treatment with a lacquered tweed covering and a vintagevoiced 12 jensen speaker. And dont miss fender play, our complete app for learning to play acoustic and electric guitar, bass and ukulele. When i max all the controls i can barely get any volume out of the amp. You can also follow fender on facebook, twitter, instagram, or youtube. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Lacquered tweed takes fenders 15w gem and gives it the true vintage treatment with a lacquered tweed covering and a vintagevoiced 12 jensen speaker. Drops, spills and cracked screens covered from day one. A replacement fixed that problem, but another arose. The fender blues junior is a 15 watt el84 driven gem of an amp.
The creamcolored board is laid out entirely differently and better than the green board. Its golden tones are generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 output tubes and 3. Basic construction differences from vintage fenders. The basic construction of the blues junior is very different from vintage fender amps. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed handwired by rat valve amps. You may break a rib if youre hit hard in the chest. The 15watt blues junior has long been a favorite grabandgo tube amp perfect for the studio and small gigs that need a little extra growl and punch. The fender hot rod series of amps is a very popular one, possibly their most popular. Room4blues, fender blues junior settings zotemans blues junior settings for the fdp fender community youtube fender blues jr settings. Tubes were shot, microphonic, running hot, hum, hiss, pops, you name it. Fender blues jr combo v2, v3 and v4 now made in mexico, this is a very popular 15w fender combo amp and i have modified hundreds of them.
When several ribs are broken in several places a flail chest results. Sep 24, 2014 the junior s fender meetsvox sparkling highend and fat midrange make both single coils and humbuckers positively sing aside from the new fender special design 50watt lightning bolt speaker, produced by eminence, the iiis other big change is the implementation of the sparkle mod, which involves removing a couple of capacitors on the. It has minor changes over the last one, like front. The redesigned fender blues junior iii is a great choice for someone who wants clean, fat fender sounds in a small package the fender hot rod line of guitar amplifiers has achieved cultlike status in recent years, with no amp being more highly regarded than the beloved blues junior. 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. Fender blues junior tweed vs black ii doctor guitar. On the other hand, fender pro junior can have only 10 speaker.
Fractured rib my health alberta government of alberta. Nov 22, 2006 fender blues junior i, ii vs iii post by fuzzking tue nov 27, 2012 3. Fender blues junior modifications fromel electronics. Blues jr settings fender stratocaster guitar forum. To me the girl has medium to high mids in the clip. Favorite blues junior settings fender stratocaster. Find fender blues junior in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything.
I think this one is actually the best fender blues junior edition produced to date. While cracked ribs are still painful, they dont bear the same dangers of broken ribs. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed guitar amplifier. Tweed relic edition fender blues junior this one is pretty much the same as the one above, but its factory aged and features jensen p12r speaker. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario.
Ive read a few threads about the blues jr, and ive seen your name come up a few times regarding great mods that can be done. Fender introduced the blues junior in 1995, and has revised and updated it periodically since then. The blues junior uses smaller value coupling caps than vintage fenders throughout out the amp. Fender blues junior 15watt 1x12 tube combo amp lacquered tweed. Blues junior iii this is the model name for warranty claims service notes 1. Maybe fender should hire him so they can finally get it right lol. Fender special run blues junior amp the fender blues jr. There are many types of failures that cause this symptom. Fender blues junior iii service manual pdf download. Why a fender blues junior does not sound like a vintage. It allows the amp to get along better with more pickups but leads to a thin sounding amp.
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. The fender blues junior is a truly professional, small, tube amplifier. Fender blues junior iv, black, 120v guitar amplifier. Fender blues junior iii cannabis rex fsr limited reverb. Positions v2 and v3 are not too sensitive regarding noise, so sometimes finding the quietest one of the three to put in v1 on a blues junior solves the buzz and it costs nothing to try. Fender blues junior guitar amplifiers for sale ebay. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed 15w 1x12 combo. The longer tank, used in the hot rod deluxe and blues deluxe, is electrically compatible with the blues junior, but it doesnt fit inside the bjr cabinet. The fender hot rod line of guitar amplifiers has achieved cultlike status in recent years, with no amp being more highly regarded than the beloved blues junior.
I also do some before and after sound tests so you can see the difference. The blues junior iii is a 15watt warmtoned, longtime favorite the perfect grabandgo tube amp for stage and studio. Fender hot rod blues junior iii 15w ltd tube guitar combo amplifier perfect for the seasoned harpist or those who are just starting out, the fender blues deluxe harmonica is versatile enough for any level of player. Fender hot rod series amplifiers can be found on every stage in the world, large and small, and are used by guitarists from all walks of life. Ive never hear a blues jr i really liked including the ii that i tried a couple weekends ago. Fender blues junior iv 15w 1x12 tube combo amp black. I now have a timmy for od and run an xotic effects ep booster before the timmy to fatten it up a little more. The blues junior is light, keeps things simple and has fantastic clean tones controls. Favorite blues junior settings discussion in amp input normal or bright started by paulbiz, jun 15, 2010. Its golden tones are generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 output tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes. On first impressions at least, the fender blues junior iii is perfect. I had been through a long search for an amp that could give me classic fender tone at a reasonable volume and weight. Since its introduction in 1995, fenders blues junior has become one of the worlds most popular amps, but along the way its also become one of the most modded, with reams of forums discussing ways to improve the. The blues junior iv features the classic fender look of sparkling silver grille cloth, lightly aged to give it even more mojo.
Not getting the most out of your blues junior, then try this trick amp fender blues junior iii tweed bandcamp. Add renowned fender reverb, flexible controls, and footswitchable with optional. Notices specifications theory of operation parts lists. Standard fender blues junior uses eminence speaker. The fender blues jr killer the 15 watt supro blues king 12 demo and. Blues junior settings with ascending volume values description posted by rever b maste r middl e bas s trebl e fa t vol. Its not that the blues junior cant get good tones on its own its more than i can change from clean to overdriven tones with the press of a button. May 22, 2016 firstly the pro junior iii is an even smallersimpler amp than the blues junior iii. List of the products in the blues junior series from fender. The blues junior iii features a wide range of upgrades, including an easytoread control panel, vintage dog bone handle, highsensitivity speaker design, and shock absorbers for the el84 output tubes.
In the past, doctors recommended taping or wrapping broken ribs. Its golden tones are generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 output tubes and. If you want more then use the fat switch which turns on. This amp is brand new and never left the store, it does however have a few small blemishes, that is why the listing condition is labeled very good and not brand new.
For the kind of bluesyjazz tone you want mids, the typical fender ish cleans. The blues junior iv is a markedly improved version of this durable grabandgo amplifier. That said the ts sounds great with the blues junior. Make offer fender blues junior power and output transformers 2x 6bq5 el84 valve tube. Quick and sloppy, bomb ass riffs through my new fender blues junior iv. This warmtoned favorite takes our 15watt, tube preamp and power amp platform and pushes it through a 12 fender special design speaker. Fat switch the included 1button footswitch is used to remotely activate the fat switch, boosting the midrange for pronounced tonal thickness when soloing. If youre looking for a lowwatt tube amp with killer tone, you need to check out the fender blues junior iii fsr combo guitar amplifier.
Playing live mid song i cant be going back and fiddling with knobs on my amp. A broken rib is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage. Soundmen love this small wonder because its easy to manage volume with its low wattage. Again it is cheaper to produce a power transformer for solidstate rectification and not have. I pulled hard on it as a last resort before returning, and it broke loose, and looks like it. Fender hot rod series blues junior iii 15w 1x12 tube. Fender blues junior lacquered tweed with jensen c12n. 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 s lower values equal less bass and mids. These nofrills amps are affordable, reliable and loud, and they pair extremely well with stomp boxes.
Fender 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. This kit is for every version of the blues junior, tweed, black, brown, made in usa and made in mexico. Ive had a few blues juniors and its a descent amp, if used in the right context the amp will work fine. Failing output tubes are the first place to look for popping noises. It is light weight and easy to transport making it a great amp for practice at home. Blues junior history can be divided into two major categories. 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 need help dating my fender amp blues deville i just bought. The higher a caps value the more low end and mids pass through the caps. In this video i upgrade the tubes in my blues junior to tube amp doctor. As of lately, fender released new edition called blues junior iii, which replaces the standard one. Fender hot rod 02205700 blues junior iii 15w ltd tube guitar. Its power is generated by an alltube signal path using a pair of el84 groove tube output tubes and 3 12ax7 preamp tubes.
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