Members V Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Eh, I don't think the blues jr actually takes pedals that well. It tends to get muddy. I prefer playing mine just on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Eh, I don't think the blues jr actually takes pedals that well. It tends to get muddy. I prefer playing mine just on its own. Hmm, the Blues Jr I used took pedals like a champ, though I never threw anything weird at it. Just off the shelf delay and ODs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ledfloyd Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Look at a 15 watt Egnater Tweaker. It has 3 tone stacks (Fender, Vox and Marshall). You can also swap out the power tubes since it's cathode biased. I have tried 6L6s and 5881s in it. Also, it takes pedals very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ampeg Reverberocket is what you seek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ampeg Reverberocket is what you seek. yeah, that's a good option. Just swap out the stock speaker on the reissues cause it's super dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 i liked mine the way it was, it just wasn't loud enough for me and had no speaker outs. could do with more efficient speakers, though, yeah, but the tone was just fantastic and the reverb is {censored}ing bitchcoat. i'd like to get the head version someday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 i liked mine the way it was, it just wasn't loud enough for me and had no speaker outs.i'd like to get the head version someday though. I had one for a while and added a speaker out. Running it into an external cab and a/bing with the stock speaker made me really like the external cab way better than the stock speaker. Sounded amazing vs just good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 yeah, that's why i'd love to get the head version one of these days. it would sound amazing running with my JMP, i'm pretty sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HotRats Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you're using it for pedal demos why not get a JC-60? Nice, flat EQ so all you really hear is the pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 If you're using it for pedal demos why not get a JC-60? Nice, flat EQ so all you really hear is the pedal. Good question, and here's why. Good overdrives/boosts/fuzz tend to react with a tube amp differently, they can be made to push your amp further, or interact in a unique way. An amp without tubes can sound good (I have one now), but the gain structure won't sound the same because the tubes aren't there being pushed further. Now for a delay or maybe modulation, then a clean amp might be desirable. But demoing pedals on a very clean platform is a good idea, but not everyone will be after that. I tend to think that more people run their amps on the verge of breakup, to fairly dirty, than they do clean. But of course it depends on style of music too, venue, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pelliott Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 AMPEG VT22 CRANK IT UP AND KICK YOUR EARS IN THE BALLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ILOVEMYFENDER Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Eh, I don't think the blues jr actually takes pedals that well. It tends to get muddy. I prefer playing mine just on its own. Mine was muddy as well until I swapped out the middle 12AX7 for a 12AU7 to add more headroom and swapped out the speaker to a Warehouse Green Beret. Ever since then it was been a perfect amp for me: perfect cleans and takes pedals just as perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 I was thinking the HRD had an effects loop, but the III model at least, doesn't have one. The Blues Deluxe does have an effects loop, but I'm not sure there's a III version of the BD. The volume taper and drive channel on the HRD are supposedly improved, two of my main complaints on the BD. 40w is a bit more than I need though really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PKTrono Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 really? weird, my HRD does. it's not a III though. weird choice edit: website says it doeshttp://www.fender.com/products/hotrod/models.php?prodNo=2230200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 really? weird, my HRD does. it's not a III though. weird choiceedit: website says it doeshttp://www.fender.com/products/hotrod/models.php?prodNo=2230200 Yeah you're right. I was looking for another set of jack specifically saying send/return effects like on the BD I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PKTrono Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 yeah it says preamp out/poweramp in. threw me off when i first bought it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Gotta say a HRD or a Blues Jr. Those III series look wicked too.Yup, the Blues Juniors are terrific platforms. My PRRI on the other hand, hated every dirt pedal I tried w/ it. Nice cleans tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 PreAmp with speakersim (4x12 closed) into PA is my main pedalplattform for the last years... i used a POD 2.0 and later the Damage Control Demonizer... and paired with several highgain amps. i never playd my highain stuff with much effects. just a boost, sometimes a wah and delay. I used a fender deluxe reverb too insteed of the preamps beside the highgain-amp for cleans and effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Yup, the Blues Juniors are terrific platforms. My PRRI on the other hand, hated every dirt pedal I tried w/ it. Nice cleans tho... Odd, I thought the PRRI was supposed to love all pedals. Learn something new I guess. Seems like most people think the HRD does take pedals well though, and the III version actually sounds like the amp breakup tones are pretty good too. Might still look for a lower watt amp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beyer160 Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Another vote for the HRD. Not only are they a good pedal platform, they're the most ubiquitous tube amp out there. I think pretty much everyone's played through one at some point, if only to demo gear at Banjo Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triviani Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 +1 on the low wat amp. The AC15 is already a "band" amp, so you can have another amp for the home players that use smaller amps. VHT special 6 is quite popular, affordable, easier to crank, and can use "fender" tubes. I'd even throw a pathfinder in, they are cheap, sound good clean and lots of people use them at home. Ah, yap that Tallboy looks good.. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Any of the Fenders you mentioned should work well. I like the idea of keeping it affordable so your readers/listeners/viewers can relate pretty easily. I also really dig the idea of going for a more 'home player' approach with a lower wattage amp. With that being the case, you may want to check out the Special 6 or Ultra (based on the Champ circuit) or the newer Ampeg GVT amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ming Chow Posted August 12, 2012 Members Share Posted August 12, 2012 Just get a twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 Any of the Fenders you mentioned should work well. I like the idea of keeping it affordable so your readers/listeners/viewers can relate pretty easily.I also really dig the idea of going for a more 'home player' approach with a lower wattage amp. With that being the case, you may want to check out the Special 6 or Ultra (based on the Champ circuit) or the newer Ampeg GVT amps. THe VHT Ultra 6 had me interested a while back, I might have to look at them again. Those 1 watt special Marshall amp heads look really cool, sort of pricey, and hard to find I think. I'm likely to focus on less expensive amps that still sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MilkWasABadChoice Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 My Silverface Twin Reverb does exactly what I need with my board and takes pedals like a champ, can usually be had at or below what you said you can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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