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Hot Rod Series Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

Hot Rod Series Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

Description
The Blues Junior III guitar amp is a 15-watt, warm-toned, long time favorite; the perfect grab & go tube amp for stage or studio. It's got the fat mid tones characteristic of EL84 output tubes, warm 12AX7 preamp tube overdrive, real spring Reverb, simple control layout, footswitchable FAT boost, and external speaker capability.

The new Blues Junior III also includes these upgrades: Easier reading black control panel with front reading text, new badge; vintage Fender "dog bone" handle, vintage-sized jewel light, "Sparkle" mod, rattle-reducing shock absorbers for EL84 tubes, super-sensitive Fender Special Design 12" "lightning bolt" speaker by Eminence, and heavy-duty set screw "chicken head" knobs.
Clearance Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black
Clearance Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black
Clearance Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black
Features
  • All tube preamp and 15-watt power section
  • 3-band EQ
  • FAT boost switch
  • 12" Fender "Lightning Bolt" speaker by Eminence
  • Built-in spring reverb
  • Input for optional 1-button footswitch
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs
  • Amplifier Type: Tube
  • Output Power: 15 Watts
  • Speaker: 12", 8 ohm 50-Watt Fender "Lightning Bolt" speaker by Eminence
  • Output Impedance: 8 Ohms
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
  • Rectifier: Solid State Rectifier
  • Inputs: One
  • Channels: One Channel
  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume
  • Effects: Spring Reverb
  • Amp Covering/Grille Cloth: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Blackface Style Black/Silver Grille Cloth
  • Height: 16" (40.6 cm)
  • Width: 18" (45.72 cm)
  • Depth: 9.18" (23.31 cm)
  • Weight: 31 lb. (14.06 kg)
  • Footswitch: Optional 1-Button Footswitch Available For Fat
  • Cover: Optional Amp Cover Available
  • Unique Features: Black control panel, New badge, Rattle-reducing shock absorbers for EL84 tubes, Fat Switch
Reviews

4.24

38 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Happy Camper

I was surprised at how small it was compared to my AC15. I wasn't sure if they shipped the right one! LOL. It's just a tight package. It's a good thing... Sturdy, it's lightweight and portable but packs a punch. It has a smooth increase in overdrive, nothing extreme like you might find with some other tube amps, like the Orange Tiny Terror. It takes quite a bit of volume to really get it to break up if you're using a single coil. From what I have discovered, it's a good pedal amp... the clean headroom is really clear and stays that way, probably double that of the AC15. Tonally, it packs a punch in the midrange. As for the treble, make sure you turn the amp to your desired volume and THEN set the treble where you want it. Chances are, if you set the treble while the amp volume is down and then you crank up the master to where you want it, your ears will quickly get exhausted from the amplitude of treble. Use the treble like salt, start small and add to taste. I've done several recordings so far. It sounds great recorded compared to my AC15, which had a tendency to sound muffled when overdriven. All in all, I'm a happy camper. I've owned the AC15CC1, VOX VT30, Spider IV 75, Peavey ValveKing 50 and the VOX AC4. This amp stands out from them all in a class of its own.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

You Might Get A Dud...

I am giving this amp an overall rating of 2 stars because when it is working it is a fantastic little amp. However, I bought this amp from Guitar Center a year ago in hopes that it would be my main amp for playing music at my church a few times a week. I only used it only a handful of times before I had to take it to a shop to get it repaired. I never gigged with this amp or put it through hard use. However, within just 6 months of very light use it had a broken tube and needed to have the power supply replaced. The repair guy at the amp shop said that this was very common on the 3rd generation Blues Jr. Amps. He said the first generation was made in America and was fantastic. The second generation was made in Mexico and only had a few issues. This generation was also made in Mexico but he had seen many come through his shop with lots of issues. Pros: A decent sounding amp for the money. 100% tube amp sound with a "warm" button to fatten up the tone. Pretty loud, and not extremely heavy overall. Cons: Lots of quality issues. The tubes break easily, and the sometimes the amp won't turn on. At the time of writing this review the amp lost power again after being home from the shop for just a week. There are lots of quality issues with this amp that are not backed by Fender's warranty. Repairs get expensive! Overall: If you can find a 1st or 2nd generation it might be worth the money but I would not recommend getting this model. Save your money for a good made in USA amp that won't break down with only minor use.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio10
  2. Performances5
  3. Amateur Recording2
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. Needs Lots of Repairs1
  3. Quality Control1
  4. Wiring Issues1
  5. I live 150 mile from the nearest guitar center !1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound8
  2. Easy To Use7
  3. Portable7
  4. Warm / Comfy7
  5. Good Power Output4

Reviewed by 38 customers

  • No comparison for all tube amp sound.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byMike

    fromundisclosed

    Great amp sounds as sweet as I thought it would.

  • Dissapointed after as much money as i have spent there

    1

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bypablo

    fromundisclosed

    amp great but never received card advertised with it.

  • Clean, rich and fat

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byNone

    fromBoulder, CO area

    This was recommended by some friends who perform. Their description was similar to my title and dead on.

  • Awesome amp - don't let the size fool you

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJRMPicker

    fromNeedville, TX

    The only way to get the "Fender tone" is by using a Fender amp. This little amp has a ton of power, a surprising amount of volume. I got it up to 4 in my house and it was LOUD. Also, it has true spring reverb, which is tons better than digital. For the price, you just can't get any better than this. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to make do with just one amplifier to do it all. I am convinced it cannot be done. You can't get Fender tones from a Marshall and you can't get Marshall tones from a Fender. If you want the Fender sound and can't afford the Twin, get this. You won't be disappointed.

  • Sweet

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byMad Axeman

    fromChicago

    Great

  • Great Amp, the little brother to my Hot Rod DeVille 410.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byRay

    fromundisclosed

    Love this amp it is tone city, I have wanted one forever and I am so glad I finally pulled the trigger.

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