Fender Blues Junior Iii 15watt 1x12 Tube Combo Amp Lacquered Tweed

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

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The Biggest-sounding Blues Junior Yet — in Lacquered Tweed

With their Blues Junior IV 15-watt, 1 x 12" combo, Fender found a way to take one of the most popular all-tube amplifiers of all time and make it even better. You'll still find the same conveniently giggable size, pedal-friendly character, and ideal volume that make the line so successful. Yet with its tweaked preamp for a larger tonality, upgraded Eminence Red White and Blues 12" speaker, smoother-sounding reverb, and fashionable aesthetics, this Fender Blues Junior IV is sure to become a legend of its own.

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A truly legendary combo

Players of all styles and genres have been leaning on Fender Blues Junior all-tube combo amplifiers for years. Their ability to coax American cleans and thick drive from their EL84 power sections allows them to fit within any rig. They are also incredible platforms for players who utilize effects to achieve their tones. But perhaps the most attractive thing about the Fender Blues Junior IV and previous models is the way Fender crammed the perfect amount of power into a combo that is affordable, lightweight, compact, and extremely easy to gig with.

Familiar tone with a bigger attitude

The Blues Junior has always been known for great tones. Yet to make the Junior IV stand out from previous iterations of the model, Fender tweaked the preamp to deliver a fuller sound that is far in excess of the amplifier's compact dimensions. As you turn the amplifier up, you'll notice the lows stay full, the mids can be as assertive or as mellow as you need, and the top still sings with the familiar American-voiced chime. Not only that, but you'll control it all with the same easy-to-navigate top panel controls as before. Great sounding and simple to use. Can't ask for more than that.

A few added tonal sweeteners

The preamp tweaks in the Blues Junior IV already take it into boutique-tone territory. But Fender didn't stop there. They also worked on the amplifier's spring reverb circuit, smoothing out its tone. This allows you to crank it into surfy territory without losing any tonal detail. But the update that has grabbed Sweetwater guitarists' attention the most is the addition of an Eminence Red White and Blues 12" speaker. The Red White and Blues offers a classic American voice with tight low end, smooth midrange, and truckloads of top-end sparkle. You'll love how responsive and articulate this amp is — every nuance of your playing will ring through loud and clear.

Fender Blues Junior IV All-tube Combo Amplifier Features:

• Update of one of the most popular tube combo amps ever
• 15 watts is ideal for moving from stage to home
• Easily portable size
• Wide range of tones for players of all styles
• Updated preamp for a larger sound than previous models
• 12" Eminence Red White and Blues speaker offers tight low end, smooth midrange, and top-end sparkle
• Smooth-sounding spring reverb onboard
• Fat switch adds low end and gain with the push of a button
• Simple and effective 3-band EQ

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Tech Specs

• Tube
• 1
• 15W
• 1 x 12" Eminence Red, White, and Blues
• 3 x 12AX7
• 2 x EL84
• Yes
• 3-band EQ
• 1 x 1/4"
• Yes, 1-button
• FAT switch
• 0.75" Particle board with Lacquered Tweed
• Fixed AC cable
• 16"
• 18"
• 9.18"
• 31.5 lbs.
• 2231500013

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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. 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.

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 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...!

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.

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 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.

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 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

It's impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you're like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought, they made the last one too. From being the first large-scale electric and bass makers in the '50s to pushing the boundaries of quality in the twenty-first century, it's no wonder Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world's largest Fender dealers - with thousands of products in stock at all times - we're always getting our hands on their latest guitars, basses, and amps. We love to tell our customers all about them, so whether you're looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, give your Sales Engineer a call.

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