I have learned to appreciate mine over time. Upgraded tubes, internal speaker and even an extension speaker cab have all made this a very useable amp. And when the amp is set on the verge of crunch then hit it with a quality Over Drive it sings pretty good especially for old classic rock stuff. Don't over look that its very portable and a very loud 15 watts. I find it to be a natural midrange sounding amp, which can sound a bit bland when playing alone, but just what is needed playing in a band environment. And its versatile enough to find some thicker tone with the above changes. Its a cool little amp.
I do a lot of overdubs from home for different writers and publishers here in Nashville. I bought this as a companion to my Vox AC10. I needed a good pedal platform that wouldn’t have my neighbors calling the police. I figured a Fender and a Vox can cover a lot of ground. One writer was telling me on the phone how much he hated Blues Juniors. I sent him 8 tracks to stack. 4 AC10 and 4 from this Sweetwater exclusive Blues Jr. he called me after and told me how much he dug the tone of the solo. It was this amp with a Gibson Les Paul. I’ll take that as a win. I love my bigger more expensive amps but no police and no divorce is another win. Of course, Don could plug into anything and make it sound good.
I've tried some of the earlier Blues Jrs and didn't like the sound. Most recently I had a Blues Jr IV in black tolex and didn't like that one either. I have a Fender Tweed Twin reissue, a Bandmaster and two Deluxes. These are all too much for what I'm currently doing. I play in a contemporary church band and play ambient guitar on the side. I saw this new tweed Jr and after hearing Don Carr's demo decided to give it another chance. I ordered one a couple weeks ago and when I got it I immediately knew this was a different Blues Jr than all the others I had tried. I played ONE chord and could hear the difference. Nice bottom end (not boxy), good mids and great treble. I think the Eminence Red, White and Blues speaker made a huge difference here. Not sure what they did to the preamp section but it sounds great. The reverb is dialed back some compared to most Fenders but it's perfect for what I do. It takes pedals great and my Strymon Big Sky, El Capistan and Timeline sound better than ever through it as do my dirt pedals, Greer Lightspeed, Bondi Sick As and Klon Centaur. I like this amp so much that I ordered two more to use in my ambient stereo setup and I leave the third amp at church. Also, this amp sounds great without pedals at low or high volume and it's easy to dial in different levels of dirt with the volume and master volume knobs. It's lightweight and it's a good looking amp. I'm 66 years old and have gone through lots of amps, guitars, effects, etc over the last 50 years I've been playing and I'm 100% happy with these amps. We all have different tastes (which is good) so what works for me may not work for you. Just wanted to share my thoughts with you guys. p.s. I mike these with Shure SM57's and run them through the PA. Running the Strymon Big Sky through two of these in stereo really is a Slice of Heaven. Trust me.
Very good commentary on this amp, I don’t want to gig with my ‘68 Princeton that’s 55 years old this year and want something with enough guts for smaller venues. Seems this amp would deliver what I need. Again thanks.
I played a stock Fender Blues Deluxe for 6 years, and I loved it. However, I never was able to turn it up loud enough to get the most out of it (even playing with a full band and two drummers). I tried an Orange 15 watt amp (gigged with it once), and it was too different. So I played the Princetons and both DRRI models looking for an upgrade/replacement. Surprisingly after playing those, I just jived better with the Blues Jr. I got this limited edition model yesterday, and I think it's exactly what I was looking for (guitar case in one hand, pedal board in case slung around my shoulder, and blues jr. in the other hand - out the door).
Great amp! I had the III, with the Jensen speaker, it was a beast. There are a few simple mods out there that really make this a world class amp, not sure about the Eminence though....
Eminence for me is a great upgrade. Put one in an old Fender solid state amp and it sounds awesome. Vast improvement over the stock speaker which was not Jensen however.
I to have the Jensen model and i find it very "ice spiky" i keep the treble on 1!!!! I play a strat +Jazzmaster!! Maybe the Eminence would be better for me??
@@guyguyguyjean i find the same thing. Still waiting for someone to say a speaker swap is better. im thinking a celestion creamback. or just sell the thing and get a bf JR 4
@@stratplayer3499 so i finally swapped it with a canibus rex (got it on Amazon!!)and not much better!!!I finally saw a great deal for a Deluxe AND my god that IS an awesome amp, probably my last one,i have found what i was looking for!!!
I haven't played the Blues Junior IV but the way you guys mod it, it sounds great! I own the Pro Junior IV and I have played the Hot Rod IV at the store. So far, I am very impressed with this series from Fender.
Great demo! I played this amp and fell in love with it and just had to buy it and it’s perfect for playing at your home and taking out on small gigs and rock jams! Light and portable but sounds fantastic in packs a great punch!!!!
I have 2 but and ordered this very bjr along with the Bassbreaker 45. I run mine through a ABC box 3 way by Morley into a bjr tweed original a Twin & a MLHot rod Deville soon to be the bjr & the Bassbrkr with the Twin. I am looking forward to the new amps. I bought these from Sweetwater as I have 95% of my gear Best company I have dealt with in the past 40+ yrs. 👍🔥🎸🦅
Great demo, really nice sounding amp. I would have liked to have seen/heard the demo with a couple more guitars; Les Paul/SG, Tele, Semi Hollow Gretsch.
Honestly I had one and traded up for 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb and it is very noisy compared to the Blues Junior IV, I miss the Blues Junior. I did it because I wanted a plywood cabinet instead of particle board but honestly the Blues Junior was an awesome pedal platform cheap cabinet or not and didn’t have all the noise.
This isn't really a tweed in any sense other than appearance. For one thing, it has EL84s (a typically British tube), not 6v6 or 6L6's, which is what tweeds used. Great amps, but I don't find them particularly tweed-like.
Like the lacquered tweed look much better and the black knobs with the metallic back plate and leather handle is all super cool ❗i went for the visuals basically _ other than that I know Jack @#$% not much about amps but got myself the blues jr LTD and it's overall more than great for my use ‼️
Ive had 2 of the earlier versions. I hope they have improved the boxy tone. I never was really satisfied with either of mine even with Bill M mods and speaker changes. I truly believe its the small cabinet that i couldnt get past. I think somebody makes a larger cab for that maybe mojotone, perhaps that would be the best tone improvement. They are reliable and lightweight so hopefully this new generation of BJs satisfies!
I agree, I have owned two and could not get past the shoebox sound. I went and got the big brother to this amp...I picked up a Bassman. Couldn't be happier.
I have a second- or third-gen one with a WGS Reaper 30 in it (G12H30 clone), I turn the EQ all the way up (yes, all of them all the way), volume around 4 or 5, master to wherever’s appropriate in the moment, and I’m CURIOUS to change tubes and transformer, but honestly, I’m actually pretty happy with it lately. The stock speakers are garbage, and the EQ really doesn’t sound good to me anywhere else, but it’s working for me 🤷🏼♂️
I have the first generation of these. I switched the speaker to a greenback and built a pine cab the size of a deluxe. The difference is night and day with the cab switch. I was easy and cheap to build
Nice review but come on Fender …. When are you going to release BJ 4 in tweed in England!!! Fed up with NOS stock of old BJ 3s in a fancy tweed suit. Give us a proper BJ 4 I. Europe please !!
I bought a Blues Jr 3 a few years ago and the output transformer failed a few years in. Fender covered it under warranty no problem but I was told the output transformers Fender uses were 'kinda cheap" by the shop that repaired it. What's up with that? I hope the BJr4's transformer is up to snuff.
That's weird they told you that because most fender amps the transformers dont usually fail in mabye he was just telling you that idk but you do have to keep in mind these jr amps arent fenders top of the line amps and to be honest the part is only 60 dollars for the transformer online so a few years and a fix like that isnt that bad for the price of these amps let's just hope the tech that fixed it didnt over charge you and use the oh there parts are cheap line to charge you extra and say they out a better one in it sometimes parts just fail
Well, the amp itself is kinda cheap. Good for what it is, but def at the lower-end for tube amps. As I understand, Fender has to economize on the build to get this down around 600 bucks. Cheers.
@@Topsy_Krett exactly there not the most expensive fender amps lol and it's still an easy fix that doesnt cost to much and that's after a few years of use it's really not that bad and for the price it's a great amp but usually they do last a long time
I just picked one up and it sounds pretty boxy to me. I have to dial bass back to basically 1-2, treble up to 10, and mids around 3. I’m really hoping to like this one, but eh
@@bohemianwhale I ended up switching one of the tubes to a 12AY7 to make it more manageable for bedroom levels. Now it’s perfect for me in what I need. I also picked up a Roland JC20, which honestly I prefer for my needs. It’s super clean amp
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out! With tube amplifiers, to silence the speaker there must be a load box present. You can add one after the fact in things like the Two Notes Torpedo line. There are some tube amps that have headphone capabilities, such as the Marshall DSLR5c, as well. Give us a shout for other recommendations! Mickey Cushing, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3024, Mickey_Cushing@Sweetwater.com
Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. Yes, you're correct. The speaker and the finish on the grill and exterior are the differences between the models. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them. Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
The difference between the black and lacquered tweed is just the tolex and speaker. Black has Celestion A - Type. Lacquered tweed has Eminence Red White & Blue.
Clean tone is where it shines and basically stays... It's not a high gain amp BUT it's perfect for pedals so it can be pushed into those high gain stages with the correct pedals due to its high headroom. Basically, it's a great amp
I agree with the reply below.... it's perfect for pedals. I'm stacking a TS-808 then an EHX Soul Food, and I'm really digging the sound. It's plenty loud too... breaks up nice, but I don't get lost in the mix like I do with the Marshall DSL40C.
I hace one with a Jensen in it and it's sooo piercing on the clean tones i have to turn the treble and mids down to 1 or 2 or else you risk putting a hole in your ear drums😣😣Any suggestions??
Fender twin tonestack mod, doesn't remove treble but does make midrange more aggressive adjustment-wise. Check out the forums, the mods are easy and cheap, but have a qualified tech do them.
My first thought is what kind of picks do you use? Also, Jensens often are bright, but how much have you broken that particular one in? Basically any new speaker is going to sound more brittle than any broken-in speaker 🤷🏼♂️😕
I have a squier jag in daphne blue ( profile pic), a DZG (check video in profile), and an Ibanez art core 12 string( I’ll post a video of it later this evening!) in which I play through their the blues jr @ guitar center. I’ve found that I have to completely turn down the mids on the amp while playing the 12 string. If I turn the mids up to 3-4, there is just too much “going on” in terms of sound. It’s not really overdrive or saturation, it’s just “too much sound” coming through that amp. You should recreate my findings in a new video demo. Please just do a shout out to me, is all I ask. 🤷🏻♂️😁
Hey, Jeffrey. Great question! When it comes to amp settings and guitar tone, it is all very subjective and depends on a variety of factors including the room you are in, pedals you have, and your own taste, of course. I generally recommend starting with everything around noon (besides master volume and reverb) and adjusting from there. Feel free to give us a call to go into more detail. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater I use this for playing with my homemade 3 string electric guitar and as a kid obsessed with Buddy Holly and 50s music I love this amp me and my grandpa took out the distortion cuz it's not 50s
Hello, Terry! The Blues Junior does not have a dedicated mic input on board. It could work with dynamic mics if you get a Hi-Z mic cable like this: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RMCB20HIZ--roland-rmc-b20-hiz-black-series-hi-impedance-microphone-cable-20-foot That said, these amps are voiced for guitar, so fidelity will leave a little to be desired if using with a microphone. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
Lord Hotdawg I’ve heard from many people, and seen that it is perfect for live situations, things like bars and small gigs, but bigger live situations it will probably have to be mic’d
Thanks for your message RK, hope you're well and safe. Your question is difficult to answer because there's no indication of the style of music, how loud the drummer you play with is, or if the amp will be mic'd up. 15 tube watts gets loud, however I don't know if you're looking for clean headroom or overdrive. The more you turn the amp up, the more it'll distort and the looser the low end response. Please contact us with more information so we can help you! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
@@Triumphinchrist1 yeah. I returned Mine. After doing done research I found that Loads of that fender range use the same shitty board. Blues Jr, blues deluxe, deluxe reverb, fender twin. I went with the Vox handwired AC15. It's made in Vietnam, but its cheap, sounds better than Fenders that cost more. If you go Fender, buy an older 2nd hand model that's made State side. Do some research.
@@marccarter1350 Just because it's made in America doesn't mean it's not going to be shitty. Just look at gibsons, my Indonesian guitar stays in tune better than guitars 5 times the price. Don't judge by where it's made..
@@alexmurphy5289 This is true sometimes, but the quality control here in the US is excellent compared to other countries.Been there so I know that for sure!
Still not impressed with this amp. Had a BJ Junior several years ago and did all kinds of mods to it and it never really produced a quality tone. And still no EFX loop when will fender learn.
Sounds the same as the last one.. what was the point? Good profit margin for SW, but honestly, these amps aren't really an improvement on the old ones which were already way too long in the tooth. a Roland Blues Cube Hot destroys this thing on every level for less $$$
Owned a new one [Blues Cube] for about 3 months and could not wait to sell it. Bad Sounding Amp. Bought the Blues JR IV and it is a great amp for the money. I have owned the 2-3 and now the 4 and the 4 is a major improvement in overall sound. Sounds like a much bigger Amp than the 2-3 Boxy small amp sound. If you want to bypass the "junk amps" spend $2500 or more and buy a hand wired Dr. Z - Bad Cat or Matchless. Otherwise don't crap on people's $600 Amp.
Don't ever even own a Les Paul much less lower the status of a Fender Amp by plugging into it with a Les Paul. Strats and Teles Rule the World! Only ever heard one Gibson that I like and that was the 345/355 in the hands of the GREAT Freddie King. He plugged into Fender Amps and had great tone and dynamics.He did not need any stomp boxes. czcams.com/video/I8qRkRi65F0/video.html czcams.com/video/wEmGbMd2duk/video.html
I have learned to appreciate mine over time. Upgraded tubes, internal speaker and even an extension speaker cab have all made this a very useable amp. And when the amp is set on the verge of crunch then hit it with a quality Over Drive it sings pretty good especially for old classic rock stuff. Don't over look that its very portable and a very loud 15 watts. I find it to be a natural midrange sounding amp, which can sound a bit bland when playing alone, but just what is needed playing in a band environment. And its versatile enough to find some thicker tone with the above changes. Its a cool little amp.
I do a lot of overdubs from home for different writers and publishers here in Nashville. I bought this as a companion to my Vox AC10. I needed a good pedal platform that wouldn’t have my neighbors calling the police. I figured a Fender and a Vox can cover a lot of ground. One writer was telling me on the phone how much he hated Blues Juniors. I sent him 8 tracks to stack. 4 AC10 and 4 from this Sweetwater exclusive Blues Jr. he called me after and told me how much he dug the tone of the solo. It was this amp with a Gibson Les Paul. I’ll take that as a win. I love my bigger more expensive amps but no police and no divorce is another win. Of course, Don could plug into anything and make it sound good.
As a kid obsessed with 50s and Buddy Holly I use this amp with my homemade 3 string electric guitar to play 50s rockabilly and country and 50s rock
Bad ass
I can't describe how pleased I am that an Eminence speaker was chosen for this amp
You are exactly right DJ! I just bought this amp and the Eminence speaker made a HUGE difference. I love this amp!
Great speaker.
I've tried some of the earlier Blues Jrs and didn't like the sound. Most recently I had a Blues Jr IV in black tolex and didn't like that one either. I have a Fender Tweed Twin reissue, a Bandmaster and two Deluxes. These are all too much for what I'm currently doing. I play in a contemporary church band and play ambient guitar on the side. I saw this new tweed Jr and after hearing Don Carr's demo decided to give it another chance. I ordered one a couple weeks ago and when I got it I immediately knew this was a different Blues Jr than all the others I had tried. I played ONE chord and could hear the difference. Nice bottom end (not boxy), good mids and great treble. I think the Eminence Red, White and Blues speaker made a huge difference here. Not sure what they did to the preamp section but it sounds great. The reverb is dialed back some compared to most Fenders but it's perfect for what I do. It takes pedals great and my Strymon Big Sky, El Capistan and Timeline sound better than ever through it as do my dirt pedals, Greer Lightspeed, Bondi Sick As and Klon Centaur. I like this amp so much that I ordered two more to use in my ambient stereo setup and I leave the third amp at church. Also, this amp sounds great without pedals at low or high volume and it's easy to dial in different levels of dirt with the volume and master volume knobs. It's lightweight and it's a good looking amp. I'm 66 years old and have gone through lots of amps, guitars, effects, etc over the last 50 years I've been playing and I'm 100% happy with these amps. We all have different tastes (which is good) so what works for me may not work for you. Just wanted to share my thoughts with you guys. p.s. I mike these with Shure SM57's and run them through the PA. Running the Strymon Big Sky through two of these in stereo really is a Slice of Heaven. Trust me.
Perhaps the best and useful comment I've ever seen. Tx for many letteres))
I think the tweed is just a physical look difference in the blues junior IV line than the black tolex. No difference in hardware
@@dmenelli16 the black one has a Jensen speaker no?
Very good commentary on this amp, I don’t want to gig with my ‘68 Princeton that’s 55 years old this year and want something with enough guts for smaller venues. Seems this amp would deliver what I need. Again thanks.
I played a stock Fender Blues Deluxe for 6 years, and I loved it. However, I never was able to turn it up loud enough to get the most out of it (even playing with a full band and two drummers). I tried an Orange 15 watt amp (gigged with it once), and it was too different. So I played the Princetons and both DRRI models looking for an upgrade/replacement. Surprisingly after playing those, I just jived better with the Blues Jr. I got this limited edition model yesterday, and I think it's exactly what I was looking for (guitar case in one hand, pedal board in case slung around my shoulder, and blues jr. in the other hand - out the door).
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Great amp , great playing. Bought mine already two years ago, and I never regret .
3:20 it goes to twelve!
“The nobs all go to twelve” hopefully you’ll get the reference
i love this type of demo, i don't have to sclep in to a store filled with noisey crazy sounds, and can actually heard the amp being demoed.
Don does some of the best demos on the internet.
I like this speaker! It’s pretty smooth. People will dig this amp.
I really like this presentation. And I feel that the representative to did a fantastic job. Thank you very much
Great amp! I had the III, with the Jensen speaker, it was a beast. There are a few simple mods out there that really make this a world class amp, not sure about the Eminence though....
Eminence for me is a great upgrade. Put one in an old Fender solid state amp and it sounds awesome. Vast improvement over the stock speaker which was not Jensen however.
@@vdub1959 I just bought this amp with the Eminence speaker and it sounds awesome! Couldn't be happier!
I to have the Jensen model and i find it very "ice spiky" i keep the treble on 1!!!!
I play a strat +Jazzmaster!!
Maybe the Eminence would be better for me??
@@guyguyguyjean i find the same thing. Still waiting for someone to say a speaker swap is better. im thinking a celestion creamback. or just sell the thing and get a bf JR 4
@@stratplayer3499 so i finally swapped it with a canibus rex (got it on Amazon!!)and not much better!!!I finally saw a great deal for a Deluxe AND my god that IS an awesome amp, probably my last one,i have found what i was looking for!!!
I haven't played the Blues Junior IV but the way you guys mod it, it sounds great! I own the Pro Junior IV and I have played the Hot Rod IV at the store. So far, I am very impressed with this series from Fender.
Great demo! I played this amp and fell in love with it and just had to buy it and it’s perfect for playing at your home and taking out on small gigs and rock jams! Light and portable but sounds fantastic in packs a great punch!!!!
iam in canada where i can get this amp from
@@taghazoutoo Where are you in the NWT!!
Any music store in Canada
I have one with a Jensen in it and i have to keep the treble at one,or ear splitting spike,how is yours?I play Fender strats and Jazzmasters!!Thanjs
Don going hard In the intro 🤣🙌🏾 seriously love his playing
Really good sounding little combo! Great job Don!
Thanks Shawn! DC
Bought this amp this summer. Fabulous!
I have 2 but and ordered this very bjr along with the Bassbreaker 45. I run mine through a ABC box 3 way by Morley into a bjr tweed original a Twin & a MLHot rod Deville soon to be the bjr & the Bassbrkr with the Twin. I am looking forward to the new amps. I bought these from Sweetwater as I have 95% of my gear Best company I have dealt with in the past 40+ yrs. 👍🔥🎸🦅
Great demo, really nice sounding amp. I would have liked to have seen/heard the demo with a couple more guitars; Les Paul/SG, Tele, Semi Hollow Gretsch.
Honestly I had one and traded up for 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb and it is very noisy compared to the Blues Junior IV, I miss the Blues Junior. I did it because I wanted a plywood cabinet instead of particle board but honestly the Blues Junior was an awesome pedal platform cheap cabinet or not and didn’t have all the noise.
Me too. I'm back here reconsidering now.
Great demo. Plan on picking one up once it comes back in stock.
Super review, short and sweet!
Great video! This amp sounds much better with a different speaker though, or an extension cab.
*edit:
For the money, this is a really great amp.
What speaker would you replace it with?
This video features the Limited Edition that DOES have a different speaker! Eminence 120 watt Red White & Blues!!! 🔈🎶
play it with the bass on 12 the mid on 9 and the treble on 6 and you don't even need the fat switch
Very nice, those opening licks were on point
Love Tweeds
This isn't really a tweed in any sense other than appearance. For one thing, it has EL84s (a typically British tube), not 6v6 or 6L6's, which is what tweeds used. Great amps, but I don't find them particularly tweed-like.
@@Nickpaflas i know, i was refering to the looks only..
me three
Sounds brilliant. Me wanty.
Yeah! Me wanty too!
Sounds great! Would love to hear a demo with the cannabis Rex speaker
I had both in a Blues Deluxe and slightly prefer the RWB, that’s the one I kept and sold the cannabis.
I don't have this model, but I do have an older one. But this was a helpful tutorial. Thanks!
Nice work Don!
This video made me to buy this. Thx!
Like the lacquered tweed look much better and the black knobs with the metallic back plate and leather handle is all super cool ❗i went for the visuals basically _ other than that I know Jack @#$% not much about amps but got myself the blues jr LTD and it's overall more than great for my use ‼️
Ive had 2 of the earlier versions. I hope they have improved the boxy tone. I never was really satisfied with either of mine even with Bill M mods and speaker changes. I truly believe its the small cabinet that i couldnt get past. I think somebody makes a larger cab for that maybe mojotone, perhaps that would be the best tone improvement. They are reliable and lightweight so hopefully this new generation of BJs satisfies!
I agree, I have owned two and could not get past the shoebox sound. I went and got the big brother to this amp...I picked up a Bassman. Couldn't be happier.
I have a second- or third-gen one with a WGS Reaper 30 in it (G12H30 clone), I turn the EQ all the way up (yes, all of them all the way), volume around 4 or 5, master to wherever’s appropriate in the moment, and I’m CURIOUS to change tubes and transformer, but honestly, I’m actually pretty happy with it lately. The stock speakers are garbage, and the EQ really doesn’t sound good to me anywhere else, but it’s working for me 🤷🏼♂️
I have the first generation of these. I switched the speaker to a greenback and built a pine cab the size of a deluxe. The difference is night and day with the cab switch. I was easy and cheap to build
@@chriskaspar4232 See I knew that cab would make a difference great to hear thank you so much for the feedback
Still gonna get the 59' bassman.
Nice review tho
Just ordered one!
Sounds really nice.
I ordered one. Will drive it with a RAT pedal. Sounds great on a Hotrod Deluxe, that's it.
i think its time we had a Koch studiotone 20 demo
I have the fat switch on 100% of the time clean or dirty
I love it. Thank you.
Just bought 1 with the cannabis Rex
Eddy Priest does it have better lows?
Sounds great
This amp is perfect, it has the cool look of the tweed blues junior but it sounds wayy better.
Too bad its a exclusive and not sold in UK.
Or Australia - dont forgot us, Mother Britain! You know, we play guitar now. Not very well, but we have a crack, lol!
PPEPEA you can find them here in the uk! Just takes some time.
Sweet amp
Nice sound.
Don. A haircut, it's time.
Buckle up buckaroos!
this sounds great! wonder how it compares with Vibro champ!
Nice review but come on Fender …. When are you going to release BJ 4 in tweed in England!!!
Fed up with NOS stock of old BJ 3s in a fancy tweed suit. Give us a proper BJ 4 I. Europe please !!
Where can I get a nice warm sounding amp with lots of clean headroom, that will also respond to effects, that I can play in my living room.
There’s a Princeton 65 Lacquered Tweed Sweetwater exclusive that people say it’s awesome. I’m between that one and this.
I bought a Blues Jr 3 a few years ago and the output transformer failed a few years in. Fender covered it under warranty no problem but I was told the output transformers Fender uses were 'kinda cheap" by the shop that repaired it. What's up with that? I hope the BJr4's transformer is up to snuff.
That's weird they told you that because most fender amps the transformers dont usually fail in mabye he was just telling you that idk but you do have to keep in mind these jr amps arent fenders top of the line amps and to be honest the part is only 60 dollars for the transformer online so a few years and a fix like that isnt that bad for the price of these amps let's just hope the tech that fixed it didnt over charge you and use the oh there parts are cheap line to charge you extra and say they out a better one in it sometimes parts just fail
Well, the amp itself is kinda cheap. Good for what it is, but def at the lower-end for tube amps. As I understand, Fender has to economize on the build to get this down around 600 bucks. Cheers.
@@Topsy_Krett exactly there not the most expensive fender amps lol and it's still an easy fix that doesnt cost to much and that's after a few years of use it's really not that bad and for the price it's a great amp but usually they do last a long time
Dam that’s nice! I’m in
0.50 Can someone please tell me what song that is hes playing? it sounds freaking awesome!
Would’ve been good if he’d plugged in some humbuckers
I want that guitar
I just picked one up and it sounds pretty boxy to me. I have to dial bass back to basically 1-2, treble up to 10, and mids around 3. I’m really hoping to like this one, but eh
Hey man, did you end up coming around to this amp? I am considering getting one.
@@bohemianwhale I ended up switching one of the tubes to a 12AY7 to make it more manageable for bedroom levels. Now it’s perfect for me in what I need. I also picked up a Roland JC20, which honestly I prefer for my needs. It’s super clean amp
Why not play some blues on a Blues Jr ?
Can this do Keef 5string open G sounds or should I go for the Pro Junior IV ?
This amp sounds great, but the bass gets really flubby.
@sweetwater I would like to ask if you can ship to Philippines if possible. Thanks
As far as i know, they do.
Scra scra scratching at $700 and no effects loop?
So my delays and reverbs take a back seat to the amp vs. working along side of it?
I have it with a Jensen very ice picky treble on 1 !!!!
Is this version less spiky!!
Is this considered the " black face " circuit or what they call the " Fender brown "
It's tweed
cool
i think YES YES YES,,,:)))
How does the $200 Monoprice 15 watt sound better and have an effects loop?
It's nice looking. It is a one trick pony.That tone yu had in first few seconds minites or so was ok.
Please trll someone which one is better for apartament - fender blues jr. 4 or fender pro jr. ?
Is there a foot pedal the gain?
Can I use headphones with this amp ?
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out! With tube amplifiers, to silence the speaker there must be a load box present. You can add one after the fact in things like the Two Notes Torpedo line. There are some tube amps that have headphone capabilities, such as the Marshall DSLR5c, as well. Give us a shout for other recommendations!
Mickey Cushing, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3024, Mickey_Cushing@Sweetwater.com
Wow thanks for the reply and answer to my question!
Like the exit jam - what was the settings for that?
Pause the video at 4:24 and there ya go!
Is there any difference between this and a non-Sweetwater exclusive tweed Blues Jr besides the speaker?
Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe.
Yes, you're correct. The speaker and the finish on the grill and exterior are the differences between the models.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them.
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Is this circuitry a more tweed or more twin?
What the Lacquered means. What is the difference of the other models? Thanx!
The difference between the black and lacquered tweed is just the tolex and speaker.
Black has Celestion A - Type. Lacquered tweed has Eminence Red White & Blue.
How good is this amp when it comes to clean tone? Are they made in the US with American parts?
Clean tone is where it shines and basically stays... It's not a high gain amp BUT it's perfect for pedals so it can be pushed into those high gain stages with the correct pedals due to its high headroom. Basically, it's a great amp
I agree with the reply below.... it's perfect for pedals. I'm stacking a TS-808 then an EHX Soul Food, and I'm really digging the sound. It's plenty loud too... breaks up nice, but I don't get lost in the mix like I do with the Marshall DSL40C.
I thought these had a Jensen speaker?
This is the Tweed BJ IV, not to be confused with the Tweed BJ!
I hace one with a Jensen in it and it's sooo piercing on the clean tones i have to turn the treble and mids down to 1 or 2 or else you risk putting a hole in your ear drums😣😣Any suggestions??
Fender twin tonestack mod, doesn't remove treble but does make midrange more aggressive adjustment-wise.
Check out the forums, the mods are easy and cheap, but have a qualified tech do them.
Would a speaker swap help this? I am having the same issue
@@michaeljohnson6201 yes...i have the special edition cannibas rex....no more piercing sound
My first thought is what kind of picks do you use? Also, Jensens often are bright, but how much have you broken that particular one in? Basically any new speaker is going to sound more brittle than any broken-in speaker 🤷🏼♂️😕
3 matched GE JAN NOS 5751 preamp tubes worked for me.
I have a squier jag in daphne blue ( profile pic), a DZG (check video in profile), and an Ibanez art core 12 string( I’ll post a video of it later this evening!) in which I play through their the blues jr @ guitar center.
I’ve found that I have to completely turn down the mids on the amp while playing the 12 string. If I turn the mids up to 3-4, there is just too much “going on” in terms of sound. It’s not really overdrive or saturation, it’s just “too much sound” coming through that amp.
You should recreate my findings in a new video demo.
Please just do a shout out to me, is all I ask.
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Any suggestions on settings using les Paul? Humbuckers in general?
Hey, Jeffrey. Great question! When it comes to amp settings and guitar tone, it is all very subjective and depends on a variety of factors including the room you are in, pedals you have, and your own taste, of course. I generally recommend starting with everything around noon (besides master volume and reverb) and adjusting from there. Feel free to give us a call to go into more detail. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater I use this for playing with my homemade 3 string electric guitar and as a kid obsessed with Buddy Holly and 50s music I love this amp me and my grandpa took out the distortion cuz it's not 50s
can you hook up a microphone for singing with it to???
Hello, Terry! The Blues Junior does not have a dedicated mic input on board. It could work with dynamic mics if you get a Hi-Z mic cable like this:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RMCB20HIZ--roland-rmc-b20-hiz-black-series-hi-impedance-microphone-cable-20-foot
That said, these amps are voiced for guitar, so fidelity will leave a little to be desired if using with a microphone.
Thanks for the interest!
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
i can get this one in canada ??
Is it loud enough for live situations
Lord Hotdawg I’ve heard from many people, and seen that it is perfect for live situations, things like bars and small gigs, but bigger live situations it will probably have to be mic’d
Besides the speaker, what else have changed vs the regular 4?
Solid wood baffle.
I believe they improved the reverb.
why does the amp in demo have all the controls the other way round
mine are back to front, but the amp sounds cool
Turn the knobs lol
Because it’s a IV in Sweetwater exclusive tweed livery with different speaker?
The tweed Blues Juniors available elsewhere are not IVs I believe.
Is this amp loud enough to play with a drummer?
Thanks for your message RK, hope you're well and safe.
Your question is difficult to answer because there's no indication of the style of music, how loud the drummer you play with is, or if the amp will be mic'd up. 15 tube watts gets loud, however I don't know if you're looking for clean headroom or overdrive. The more you turn the amp up, the more it'll distort and the looser the low end response.
Please contact us with more information so we can help you!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Yes.
Made in Mexico with cheap parts from China. The cheap modern board amps designed to be cheap.
Oh boy really ? 1
@@Triumphinchrist1 yeah. I returned Mine. After doing done research I found that Loads of that fender range use the same shitty board. Blues Jr, blues deluxe, deluxe reverb, fender twin. I went with the Vox handwired AC15. It's made in Vietnam, but its cheap, sounds better than Fenders that cost more. If you go Fender, buy an older 2nd hand model that's made State side. Do some research.
@@marccarter1350 Just because it's made in America doesn't mean it's not going to be shitty. Just look at gibsons, my Indonesian guitar stays in tune better than guitars 5 times the price. Don't judge by where it's made..
@@alexmurphy5289 This is true sometimes, but the quality control here in the US is excellent compared to other countries.Been there so I know that for sure!
Always sounded boxey to me...good tone but...
Still not impressed with this amp. Had a BJ Junior several years ago and did all kinds of mods to it and it never really produced a quality tone. And still no EFX loop when will fender learn.
When did Bruce Jenner switch back to being a man? I had no idea he could play like that.
tone control feeble
Not impressed with a 4 , I think my 3 sounds much better .
Sounds the same as the last one.. what was the point?
Good profit margin for SW, but honestly, these amps aren't really an improvement on the old ones which were already way too long in the tooth. a Roland Blues Cube Hot destroys this thing on every level for less $$$
Roland blues cube destroys nothing
roland sucks ass cannot compare to fender
Owned a new one [Blues Cube] for about 3 months and could not wait to sell it. Bad Sounding Amp. Bought the Blues JR IV and it is a great amp for the money. I have owned the 2-3 and now the 4 and the 4 is a major improvement in overall sound. Sounds like a much bigger Amp than the 2-3 Boxy small amp sound. If you want to bypass the "junk amps" spend $2500 or more and buy a hand wired Dr. Z - Bad Cat or Matchless. Otherwise don't crap on people's $600 Amp.
please for the love of god do not i repeat DO NOT ever plug a Les Paul in a Fender amp...
Please do not, and I repeat DO NOT comment ever again
@@TheChattanoogaBandit hahahahahahahahahaha
chart pat tell that to Joe Bonnamassa...I’m not a fan of his material but dude can play and knows tone.
Chart pat - You’re a moron sir.
Don't ever even own a Les Paul much less lower the status of a Fender Amp by plugging into it with a Les Paul. Strats and Teles Rule the World!
Only ever heard one Gibson that I like and that was the 345/355 in the hands of the GREAT Freddie King. He plugged into Fender Amps and had great tone and dynamics.He did not need any stomp boxes.
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