Members DiLsHnIcK Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 it is the best $120 i ever spent on gear. it is perfect for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MilkNCereal Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 For me? Best $100 I've spent, haha. Sorry to highjack your thread but what's the difference between the earlier valve jrs? I heard they changed the circuit eventually later on. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DiLsHnIcK Posted December 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 yep, the one with 2 pinstripes(newer model) redesigned to get rid of the humming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarthSquirrel Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 I love my epi combo... you are right... best $139 ever spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Judge Groovyman Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by DiLsHnIcK yep, the one with 2 pinstripes(newer model) redesigned to get rid of the humming. Are you saying there is a redesigned combo with 2 pinstripes instead of 3? or just that that the head version is a newer model and was redesigned? Probably just the head right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pilon Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 I got the head version Tue. from MF $99. free shipping. I hope it's everything everyone here says it is. The down side it's a xmas gift gotta wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K.platyops Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'd also heard about a noise issue with the combo and went for the head, which evidently lacked the noise issue. So, I guess your tellin' me they fixed the problem w/ the combo now? How long has the new version been out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by Judge Groovyman Are you saying there is a redesigned combo with 2 pinstripes instead of 3? or just that that the head version is a newer model and was redesigned?Probably just the head right? the 'new' combos have had the issue resolved, and the heads too. i dunno how to id them by stripe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fats Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 If I remember correctly, they fixed it sometime in July...maybe a couple months earlier. You'd probably have a hard time finding an original, noisy combo in stores, considering all the hype there was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DiLsHnIcK Posted December 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by Judge Groovyman Are you saying there is a redesigned combo with 2 pinstripes instead of 3? or just that that the head version is a newer model and was redesigned?Probably just the head right? no on the combo. from what i have read, the old humming version has 3 pinstripes on the faceplate. the new version only has 2 pinstripes. i bought a 2 pinstripe one and no major hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members voneville Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 It was something about the ground loop and the chassis I think. If you actually did end up with a humming VJ you could easily take it back and swap it out. I seriously want to do the Mercury Mod. I had the head and sold it because I was basically able to get the same sound if not better sounds out of my Peavey Classic (old one) with a Chandler Tube Driver at more reasonable volumes. But then I saw this! No {censored}, it's expensive, but the sound is amazing for a $550 dollar amp.http://www.amp-exchange.com/e107_plugins/flashmp3_menu/playmp3.php?Modified%20amp%20samples.xspf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strangedogs Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 yeah - I was all set to jump on the Valve Junior and wanted that mercury mod - till I saw the friggin' price But it does sound sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 the VJ combos are always $99 at my local GC... I almost bought one, but they had my barely used Tele for the same price, so I couldn't pass it up! Maybe I'll still get one one of these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fordboy Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Check the serial #--the combos from Dec.'05 & newer will be the improved version, so the first four digits of the serial # will be 1205--. Anything from '06 should be OK(XX06).Also, check the back--old version has one opening/new version has two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members One-armed Alec Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 ....and if you have one of the old "humming" ones, instructions for doing the mod that fixes it is available here: http://duhvoodooman.com/VJr/VJr_mods.htm and here: http://www.valvejunior.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizens_X Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'm thinking about getting one of these or a Fender Champion 600, I need something small to practice with while the wife and kids are asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 it is the best $120 i ever spent on gear. it is perfect for what it is.I agree that the valve series are the best bang for the buck small tube amps. I myself bought the valve standard and swapped out the 10" stock speaker and replaced it with a 12" (yes, 12" ) eminance speaker and it absolutely rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Townshend Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Holy old thread, Batman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joranges Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 7 months late are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 love my VJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'm thinking about getting one of these or a Fender Champion 600, I need something small to practice with while the wife and kids are asleep. I would think the Epi VJ would be way too loud for late night practice... PODs or V-Amps are perfect for that(and more).They do sound pretty sweet though, and are definitely an awesome value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I haven't played mine since a couple weeks after I got it last spring. Can't stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I haven't played mine since a couple weeks after I got it last spring. Can't stand it. it's all subjective anyways... 'up' is a completely different direction for me here in Massachusetts than it is to someone in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strangedogs Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 not sure... I bought one about a month and a half ago (already modded with Brite, Gain, and Standby switches - JJ Tubes too) - played with it for about 4 days and got rid of it. Didn't have the "tone" my vintage ones have... oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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