Blues Junior IV 1x12" 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Lacquered Tweed Sweetwater Exclusive Review

Wonderful Combo Amp

After playing through a solid state combo for years, I started getting the itch for a tube amp. And after doing a bunch of reading and watching a ton of reviews, I settled on the Blues Jr. I had some concerns, as I had heard they can sound boxy, the reverb was a bit much, ice picky, fat switch was a waste, etc. But when I started reading about the Blues Jr IV, most people were… read more saying that Fender had ironed out the issues... I would have to agree. From day one, this amp has been amazing. For a one channel amp, it has an amazing range of tones, and also takes pedals very well. I am currently running into it through an MXR Super Comp, and a Boss Blues Driver. I have no regrets with this purchase.

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Worth the Wait!

This is a fantastic amp! It took several months to arrive but was well worth the wait for this beautiful Sweetwater Lacquered Tweed Limited Edition. My sales rep, Ben Elder, was great, as always, about keeping me informed about the ETA. I love the The Eminence Red, White, and Blues speaker. In my experience, this version of the Blues Jr. IV isn't boxy sounding at all. With and without… read more the Fat switch activated, I've been able to dial in several tones I love with both my Tele and my Strat. It also takes pedals really well when I want to add something extra. So far, I've been 100% satisfied with this purchase

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Great Amp

I was pretty excited to see this amp and play it. The speaker upgrade Eminence Red, White, and Blue is great! This is the first major purchase I made online so I'll definitely have to see how it goes. Normally I would give this amp five stars plus but, the shipping is a whole other story.

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Fantastic

Probably the best version of the Blues Junior ever made. The Sonic Blue with the Cannabis Rex speaker is great as well. I'm using a Bonsai in the front of this and it growls. It can sound like a Marshall with volume up and master down. It doesn't sound nasally or boxy like the BJIII. That amp sounded like it had a blanket over it and I could not dial it out. Not this version.… read more It has clarity and sounds bigger. The reverb however has been toned down considerably. Not a deal breaker unless you're in a Dick Dale cover band. In which case you'd get reverb pedal. In the 90's I used the MIA Jr when I was a working musician. This amp brings me full circle. It's fantastic.

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Love, love, love this amp.....!

I have been wanting this for a while now, and finally purchased it as a gift to myself for my 66th birthday. I could not be happier with this amplifier. The fact it's a 'Special Edition' from Sweetwater and that just makes it even more special. Beautiful clean sound as well as sweet crunch on the other side. Add a pedal are two and you are in the zone....! Don't let the 15watts… read more keep you from getting the amp, this thing will move your walls.....! Thanks to SWEETWATER not only for the great financing plans but also this 'Sweet Special Edition"...! This "Fender Bules Jr IV-Sweetwar Special Edition" does not disappoint...! Thanks Fender...!

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