blues jr vs deluxe reverb
The tank is in the bag but you get the idea! × Joined: May 12, 2016 Location: River Falls, WI. ??? You can post now and register later. I actually took the Jensen CK12 out of my Fender Deluxe Reverb for this test. . It is "only" 22Watts (also a single speaker amp), will that be enough of a noticeable differance ? Small Power Transformer= The Blues Junior uses a power transformer that is very light for the circuit. Joined: Mar 31, 2010 Location: canada. If you have a decent technician, this is … Reverb is important. Could someone with experience with both of these amps tell me the tonal difference? A 12″ Jensen C-12 speaker and a 1 button foot switch (Fat mid boost). #2. - Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb - Roland Blues Cube (stage, artist) - Boss Nextone (stage, artist) How do you guys think these compare in sound and feel ? The Junior needs a lot of mods to be as good as the DR stock. It also differs in the quality of the speakers and the cabinet built quality. Guitar:stratocaster 71mics:609 senheiserPedals:box of rock OCDMuff pi Well, Vol wise the BJr. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > May 2, 2010 #1. rippingrudy TDPRI Member. × © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Share. The Jensen CK12. It is regarded as a high-quality, simple and portable tube amp for stage or studio use. Upload or insert images from URL. Auf gut Deutsch: Zum Kotzen ! This is a problem with the entire blackface reissue line. Lets say the Blues Jr. is a little underpowered, and you need slightly more vol. Got some good results with a Deluxe reverb, and the Blues Deluxe works better as a live amp in my opinion. fezz parka, Jun 29, 2016 #2. stratman323 likes this. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Der Twin Reverb Tone Master ist ein modellierter Nachbau vom Twin Reverb und soll dem Röhrensound ziemlich nahe kommen. Powered by Invision Community. I had a chance to test the Jensen CK12 with my Blues Junior a number of years ago. or will you rather opt for the 40W Hot Rod Deluxe w. a single speaker ? the hot rod deluxe would be a great amp to upgrade the tubes and speaker and would also be very nice tonally. You cannot paste images directly. Der beste Clean-Sound den es gibt !!! The BJr is a great amp, but if you really want the Fender clean, it's hard to beat the Deluxe. Echt geiles Teil !!! Ich spiele einen knapp 30jährigen Fender Twin Reverb ! the hot rod deluxe would be a great amp to upgrade the tubes and speaker and would also be very nice tonally. I prefer the Blues Junior III clean and with dirt pedals over the V22, I had the V22 and it's not a bad amp but I found the OD in that amp to raspy for my liking. I play mostly Jimi Hendrix song (Can't afford a Marshall, the twin is really the most pricy I can get) and Pink Floyd. Princeton Reverb RI vs. Blues Jr Discussion in 'Amp Central Station' started by rippingrudy, May 2, 2010. In a large room, comparing the Blues Jr with any of those speakers vs a Deluxe Reverb with the stock Special Design speaker, the Deluxe Reverb just killed the BJ in terms of sounding like a … 1st June 2016. The EL-84 output tubes provide fat mids, the 12AX7 preamp tube provides warm overdrive, and real springs provide onboard reverb. I also think the build quality of the BJ is much better.. just my opinion, there are plenty of people that love the V22. Dann gibt es noch den Blues Junior IV mit 15 Watt (Ideal für zuhause). The Tweed has that ripping no feedback sound and much thicker mids due to the lack of TMB tone stack. . Deluxe Reverb TM vs Blues Jnr Discussion in 'Ampage Area' started ... (mid knob) and added a new BJ Tweed. But I suspect the amp to be cold biased. THe quality of the build is my biggest concern. I make comment that these low-end Fender tube amps are built to last about as long as the 5 year warranty, and he said "If that long! Gedacht ist der Amp für das Homerecording im eigenen Wohnzimmer. The Fender Blues Jr is part of the popular Hot Rod series of tube amps from Fender. Stratocaster. Shopping. Enjoy! They don't sound the same, but I think a Pro Junior might honestly get closer than a Blues Jr to that ripping tweed sound. Messages: 2,055 . Hi, I'm actually looking for a good tube amp and there is two amps I would considere but I don't know wich I should take. Age: 41 Messages: 74. 15watts vs 22 watts. Joined: Dec 22, 2015 Location: Detroit, Mi. mikej89 Senior Stratmaster. Just a quick Demo: Fender Blues Junior III vs Fender 68 Princeton Reverb played with a Fender 62er Stratocaster. I was at my amp techs the other day picking up my '75 Deluxe Reverb, and i saw the guts of a Blues Deluxe on the same bench as a Crate ... not much difference ! The Blues Deluxe is a real sweetheart. I'm in the market for a smaller tube amp and don't have much time to try them out. Seeing your question, I was curious… So I checked Fender’s website. Fender '65 Princeton Reverb vs Fender Blues Jr III Amplifier - YouTube. . Does it have a phatter bass when cranked to the max ? It made a HUGE difference for the Blues Junior ! The bigger cabinet makes the Blues Deluxe sound fuller but it is ear piercing at volumes over 1.5. just a quick demo of a fender 68 custom deluxe reverb! I hear they're better amps now. Fender '65 Princeton Reverb vs Fender Blues Jr III Amplifier. Hey guys I wanted to get your opinion on which amp you like best and why. Bisher habe ich immer alles mit Software Modelling aufgenommen und möchte es endlich auch mal mit vernünftiger … I traded it for an XD and have enjoyed that for the last 6 years until last Sept I got an X2. Copy link. Posts: 42. I really love these amps. This is the main difference that is obvious on the first hearing. . The Blues Jr. is a cleaner amp with negative feedback a la blackface (even if you buy it in tweed finish, ha). . The Fender Blues jr IV exhibit a stronger bass and a more responsive reverb than the III. The Hot Rod is going to be a lot more power and weight than you really need. from the BJr's 15watts ? It's the kind of amp once you start playing on it, you don't want to stop. It's just a classic sound. Other effects not so much. Für Jazz und noch leicht angechrunchte Sounds einfach klasse !!! I have narrowed it down to these two amps. I get them in for repair all the time!" If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Sudzinsky Strat-Talk Member. Well, a Blues Jr. vs. Princeton Reverb is kinda chalk & cheese. I lost my sense of time while playing it, I looked at the clock on the wall and didn't realize I had been playing it for two hours. Since the bias is non-adjustable Fender keeps the transformer running cool enough but it does not … I need some help from all you Fender Gurus and everyone else who ever owned/tested these two amps ! Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > MEXbluesGUY Senior Stratmaster. I think you're right in focusing on the Blues Jr. vs the Deluxe Reverb. How does these two amps compare ? the deluxe reverb tends to break up pretty bad past 4 or 5, but the tonal results are great. . Go with your ears but to me, Fender amps sound better when they're turned up. That is why i would rather up-grade from my BJr. It also includes footswitchable FAT boost and external speaker capability. I had a Blues jr when they first came out and hated it. vs a blues junior nos enjoy! Age: 31 Messages: 3,138. Is the break-up good or bad, one it gets to 5 ? I played both amp in the Deluxe Reverb cabinet. I paid $600 for my Deluxe Reverb 9 years ago, and unless it get's trashed, my son will be able to enjoy it 10 years from now, with nominal maintenance. . the deluxe reverb will be a little more powerful (not a whole lot louder, just a tad), but sound light years better than the BJ. Home Amp - Blues Deluxe vs Ltd Edition '65 Princeton Reverb 1x12 Discussion in 'Amp Input - Normal or Bright' started by Sudzinsky, Apr 14, 2017. By The Deluxe reverb has better cleans and overall just sounds better. I also do not want to get a Hot Rod, if i am NOT going to make full use of that 40WATTs !!! No more boxiness.Deluxe Reverb has Mercury Magnetics Transformers and I've made the Ted Weber's amp board mods. The Cannabis Rex is a very efficient speaker too. No pedals. Except for some decent headroom, the speaker, reverb and Fat control made it suck. Your link has been automatically embedded. Paste as plain text instead, × In the reasonable price range and in a slightly better performance category, the Deluxe Reverb is a great amp and will outperform the Blues Jr or the Princeton. I like the clean tone and the power of a 12" speaker, but no tremolo, and the reverb definitely is not up to par with the Princeton. is almost getting me there, but just misses it, and tens to get too treble'y when maxed out . I play jazz with a gibson ES-335 however i also want to get a good SRV tone out of the amp as well. I'd go somewhere where you can play both in a room where you can crank them ... better yet, rent them for a gig. thats why i wanted to know if a 22Watter will be "enough" of a diff. So, for me, wattage does matter as I have more range of volume and tone with the Blues Jr. than with the Blues Deluxe. . The Blues Jr Lacquered Tweed (~$600) is single channel with reverb and 15W output power (EL84 tubes). Display as a link instead, × Very smooth and articulate. Finally, the DRRI seems to have more issues with plug-in connectors coming lose and shorting than the Blues Jr, making it a potential liability for hauling it around to gigs. if you want something with a lot more power, and in the same camp, i'd look at a blues deluxe RI or a hotrod deluxe. fender hot rod deluxe vs. blues junior Discussion in 'Amp Input - Normal or Bright' started by MEXbluesGUY, Jun 8, 2012. At low volumes it loses nothing, doesn't get thin, and when played loud, it doesn't turn to mush or ice pick. If it was me, it's the Princeton Reverb by a mile tone wise. The blues deluxe is more versatile. For the same reason, I don't recommend using OD pedals in front of a Blues Jr when playing out, though they work great for home volumes. Info. Oh, and the amp will be used for CRAMPS style Rockabilly/Psychobilly . the deluxe reverb tends to break up pretty bad past 4 or 5, but the tonal results are great. Deluxe Reverb has Mercury Magnetics Transformers and I've made the Ted Weber's amp board mods. Your previous content has been restored. I need some help from all you Fender Guru's and everyone else who ever owned/tested these two amps ! And say, "hey, now i have even more power, incase i ever need it !" But I suspect the amp to be cold biased.The Blues Junior has Heyboer Output Transformer, Billm basic + cathode follower mods, and the presence knob.To me, the Bjr is more glassy but of course less defined in the lows.Fender MIM Strat with (NEck : Fralin, Middle : Dimarzio, Bridge : Unknown cheap pickup).Clean, no effect. Clear editor. Never lived with a DR, but that may be my next try. Fender Twin Reverb '65 vs. Blues Deluxe. Here is the background to that question : I want an amp I can play at low volumes, but that doesn’t sound small. And i also heard that the Deluxe Reverd can not be beaten for outright tone ! SirJackdeFuzz, November 19, 2007 in Amps. Nov 18, 2013. A twin for sure will make sure your the loudest kid on the block, great pedal platform. (...and a boost can't get you there) with a better bass response, will the Deluxe Reverb be your obvious next choice ? Pasted as rich text. I really like some tone-full break-up, ala 5E3 style. Certainly plenty of players end up with one. Jedoch klingt er mit Tretminen sehr sehr schlecht. If I could only own one for the rest of my life, I'd go for the Deluxe. (although, i will get another speaker for it soon), and have TWO amps . Let's say the Blues Jr. is a little underpowered, and you need slightly more vol. Vintage Deluxe Reverb. Joined: Aug 25, 2014 Location: New Yoke. These differences are listed below for more specific descriptions: Bass: IV has a stronger, rounder and clearer bass, especially when you used distortion. I could never bond with the Blues Jnr, although they are a good bang for buck amp. The Blues Junior has … Watch later. This is a huge upgrade over the stock Blues Jr speaker. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Share Reply Quote. It will be loud and fat sounding that’s for sure. I'm trying to decide on which amp to go with and have a couple questions that I'm hoping you guys can help me understand. the deluxe reverb kills the blues jr and all the hot rod series.