Members smrz Posted April 2, 2008 Members Share Posted April 2, 2008 Originally Posted by lolaboona I'd like some input from the knowledgeable blues jr. fans out there, what improvements will make the most difference in the sound. I have the blonde/oxblood one that is all stock specs. I've read about a lot of mods out there, and I was also thinking of just upgrading the speaker. What's my best option making the most improvement in my tone (not that I can complain about what I have now). PS-also what kind of speaker wattage/ohms does one need to replace it with? (as you can tell, I know little to nothing about this kind of stuff) BillM eq mod will make a huge difference. Speaker swap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerseyboy62 Posted April 3, 2008 Members Share Posted April 3, 2008 Originally Posted by smrz BillM eq mod will make a huge difference. Speaker swap too. Mine sounds worlds different with just a retube (JJ's) re-bias, and routine tune up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted April 3, 2008 Members Share Posted April 3, 2008 Regarding the sunburst BJ, that is one attractive amplifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hej Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Okay here's a better picture of my sunburst blues junior and strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambys Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Good Lord that thing is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holey Lint Trap Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Originally Posted by ambys Good Lord that thing is beautiful. No kidding. Just beautiful. Does anyone know anyplace that would do that to a Blues Deluxe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerseyboy62 Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Originally Posted by ambys Good Lord that thing is beautiful. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hej Posted April 10, 2008 Members Share Posted April 10, 2008 Originally Posted by Jerseyboy62 +1 Thanks everyone. Fender did something special. Anyone know anything about this special run? I looked at the board and it's cream 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMCMedic Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Brought out the Junior tonight and plugged it in. We had been using my new Boogie and a ton of software amp models on GTR and Amplitube lately so the Fender was a bit dusty. I don't know why I ever try to use anything else when I want to record HUGE guitar tones The Junior cranked and miked with a Tone Factor '75 Special out front blows the doors off anything I have ever heard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 For you gentlemen with replaced speakers...What's the best speaker to use in a Blues Jr. without changing the sound dramatically. I have a 2x12 avatar cab with V30/G12H30, and I don't like how that sounds when plugged into the Blues Jr. It sounds too modern, and too trebly. Are Jensen or Weber speakers like this? I want a replacement that'll keep the vintage vibe with subdued highs and honky mids. While it shines with my Laney, the V30 fails for the Blues Jr. for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2deaconblues Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Originally Posted by rummy For you gentlemen with replaced speakers... What's the best speaker to use in a Blues Jr. without changing the sound dramatically. I have a 2x12 avatar cab with V30/G12H30, and I don't like how that sounds when plugged into the Blues Jr. It sounds too modern, and too trebly. Are Jensen or Weber speakers like this? I want a replacement that'll keep the vintage vibe with subdued highs and honky mids. While it shines with my Laney, the V30 fails for the Blues Jr. for me. Check out reviews of the Texas Heat. It's very popular over at the Fender forum, and it's not supposed to alter the sound of the amp much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted April 14, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 I was going to go for a Texas Heat ... but opted out for a Cannabis Rex because I could get it for the same price. I like it. A little darker than the TH as I recall though. Either way ... I doubt I'll change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Whoa. Two posts regarding Texas heat already. I'll definitely have to check it out. Thanks! I also heard someone else recommend Cannibis. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2deaconblues Posted April 14, 2008 Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Originally Posted by Crxshdxmmy I was going to go for a Texas Heat ... but opted out for a Cannabis Rex because I could get it for the same price. I like it. A little darker than the TH as I recall though. Either way ... I doubt I'll change it. How long have you had the Cannabis Rex? I'm curious about breaking in time. Do you still get that Fender sound with the darker speaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted April 14, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 14, 2008 Originally Posted by 2deaconblues How long have you had the Cannabis Rex? I'm curious about breaking in time. Do you still get that Fender sound with the darker speaker? Sheesh... I've had that speaker since ... December? I don't know about break in time... I bought it used. And I'd say ... yeah, I still get the fender clean with the Rex. Check clips here: http://eminence.com/soundclips.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoveMyLesPaul Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 Man, you guys are making me want a BJ. (that's blues junior lol)Does anybody have clips of how they sound cranked for power tube crunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted May 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Here are some recent pics I snapped of my beauty. Mods: -Custom Teak Cabinet w/ Oak Base -Eminence Cannabis Rex Speaker -JJ's Tubes By BillM: -Tone Stack -Twin Stack -Reverb Mod for Green Boards (update to Cream Board specs) -Power Stiffening mod -Metal Input Jack -Simple Bias Adjustment -Presence knob added -Master Volume Taper Mod added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bill Cosby Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Originally Posted by hej Okay here's a better picture of my sunburst blues junior and strat. :damn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 My Tweed NOS and Palomino- fun in stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Those lacquered Blues Juniors are smokin hot but WAY expensive for a jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Originally Posted by Dolflundgren Those lacquered Blues Juniors are smokin hot but WAY expensive for a jr. They're down to $499 now, about $20 more than list for standard one The Jensen makes a BIG difference IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted May 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Originally Posted by garrettmhaynes :damn: No kidding. What a sweet pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoveMyLesPaul Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 So will one of these stay clean over a drummer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerseyboy62 Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Originally Posted by LoveMyLesPaul So will one of these stay clean over a drummer? mic it if ya need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerseyboy62 Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Originally Posted by machine gunner They're down to $499 now, about $20 more than list for standard one The Jensen makes a BIG difference IMO... I would def have popped for the tweed NOS as well. Just as I was about to, when I had a plain 2yr old one come my way for under $400 that had just been serviced/overhauled by our local Philly amp whiz who put JJ's in place of the stock tubes, re-biased it etc. Jim W confirmed the work as well. I thought the amp was new by looking at it, and not one that was 1.5 -2 yrs old and used for some gigs. The dude that sold it to me bought a line 6 spider to gig with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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