Fender Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- All-tube 15 W combo (2x EL84, 3x 12AX7) in a compact format, ready for live and studio use.
- Specific 12-inch Jensen C12N speaker for a full, vintage, and articulate tone.
- Authentic spring reverb and "Fat" switch to boost mids and thicken solos.
- "Lacquered tweed" covering and chrome control panel for an iconic '50s look.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Blues Junior is one of Fender's most acclaimed combos over recent decades, appreciated for its simplicity, portability, and "American vintage" character. The "Lacquered Tweed" version pays tribute to the 1950s models with its lacquered tweed covering and a Jensen speaker chosen for its classic timbre. Within the range, it stands out as a versatile 15 W amp, positioned between small practice combos and more powerful stage heads/combos.
Who This Amp Is For
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an inspiring all-tube combo, the Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed excels in rehearsals, clubs, home studios, and small to medium-sized stages. It effortlessly covers blues, vintage rock, country, soul, indie, and light jazz, with enough clean headroom for moderate drumming and a great ability to "crunch" when pushing the volume.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb | Category | Amplifier |
| Category | Guitar combo | Number of channels | 1 |
| Technology | Tubes | Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Effects loop | No | Speaker model | Jensen-C12N |
| Amp tubes | EL84 | Headphone output | No |
| Pre-amp tubes | 12AX7 | Finishing | Tweed |
| Attenuator | No | Power output | 100 W |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this tube amplifier for its exceptional sound quality and portability. Many highlighted its "incredible sound" and clean tones, perfect for home and club use. Some noted it's powerful enough that volume rarely exceeds level 3. The Jensen speaker may sound bright initially but warms up beautifully after break-in.
Review highlights
- “Super amplifier, incredible sound”
- “You obtain an exceptional clean sound”
- “The good tube sound! Nothing to say. Used in concert without problem. Excellent equipment”
Based on 15 reviews
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An old-fashioned amp, certainly brilliant but with such a characteristic sound! I use it with a standard Les Paul for blues at home with a Klon Archer and a TS from Ibanez it sounds great!
Be careful, on the other hand, my master does not exceed 3 or 2 in the evening but it is more than enough to push the volume (including gain) and therefore the preamp tubes up to a very nice crunch!
The reverb is nice but I think I'll take a Strymon to replace it and have more optionsAutomatically translated
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An old-fashioned amp, certainly brilliant but with such a characteristic sound! I use it with a standard Les Paul for blues at home with a Klon Archer and a TS from Ibanez it sounds great!
Be careful, on the other hand, my master does not exceed 3 or 2 in the evening but it is more than enough to push the volume (including gain) and therefore the preamp tubes up to a very nice crunch!
The reverb is nice but I'm thinking of taking a strymon to replace it and have more optionsAutomatically translated
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I am delighted with my purchase. The quality of Fender sound that I expected is there. Great in rehearsal with friends and also in my living room. For now, I have not gone further than position 6 of the master button. The amp is also very convenient to carry. And I love the vintage look!
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I am posting a new review after 8 months of use
For those who think that the Jensen HP is too high, loud
Patience this hp takes a bit long to run in then the sound gets hotter
you get an exceptional cleanAutomatically translated
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I am posting a new review after 8 months of use
For those who think that the Jensen HP is too high, loud
Patience this hp takes a bit long to run in then the sound gets hotter
you get an exceptional cleanAutomatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Fender Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed powerful enough for rehearsals or club gigs?
Its 15 W all-tube power is suitable for rehearsals, home studios, and small to medium-sized venues. It maintains a clear sound reserve suitable for moderate drummers, then delivers crunch when the volume is pushed.
What sound does the Jensen C12N 12-inch speaker produce?
The 12-inch Jensen C12N with a ceramic magnet provides present mids, sparkling highs, and firm lows. Paired with the two EL84 tubes, it contributes to a dynamic and slightly compressed response. The total impedance is 8 ohms.
Is the Blues Junior's reverb a spring reverb?
An 8EB2C1B spring reverb, reference 0028055049, is built-in and adjustable from the front panel.
Can the Fat mode be switched via footswitch?
A one-button footswitch, reference 0994054000, can activate or deactivate the Fat mode. This accessory is not included, and the switch boosts the mids to thicken leads or single-coil pickups.
Does the Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed have an effects loop or a headphone output?
No effects loop or headphone jack is provided on this combo. The connectivity includes a mono instrument input via 6.35 mm jack and a mono speaker output via 6.35 mm jack.
