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The Fender Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed 15W 1x12 Combo Amp blends retro esthetics with contemporary flexibility. This 15W, all-tube combo amp is housed in a stylish lacquered tweed cabinet and powered by a pair of EL84 Groove Tube output tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes for rich, dynamic tone. Its 12" Jensen C12-N speaker delivers crisp highs, warm lows and natural midrange. Renowned Fender reverb provides ambience, while the FAT boost switch adds midrange punch. The sparkle circuit switch activates an extra high-frequency filter for chimey cleans. With simple but effective controls, this portable amp is ideal for blues, rock, jazz, country and more.

Vintage Appeal Meets Modern Playability

The lacquered tweed cabinet, vintage-style brown and gold grille cloth, and chrome control panel give the Blues Junior a retro flair. Its compact size, single 12" speaker, and lightweight build make it easy to transport to gigs or jams. The EL84 and 12AX7 tube combination provides 15 watts of warm, responsive power that works for any style. The FAT boost switch adds midrange girth for extra grit, while the sparkle circuit switch enhances highs for crisp, shimmering tones.

Flexible Tone-Shaping Controls

Straightforward but versatile controls make dialing in your perfect tone a breeze. The preamp drive knob adjusts the level of tube overdrive, from clean to saturated. The 3-band EQ—with dedicated bass, middle and treble knobs—provides complete tonal control. Adjust the reverb level for subtle ambience or drenched spring reverb. An external speaker output lets you connect an additional cab for more volume.

Professional Grade at a Guitar Center Price

Fender quality and components in an affordable, gig-ready package. The Blues Junior Lacquered Tweed 15W 1x12 Combo Amp delivers professional grade tone, styling and reliability at a price that fits any budget.

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  • Series: Hot Rod Series
  • Type: All tube
  • Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
  • Ohms: 8 ohms
  • Speakers: 1-12" Jensen C12-N 8-ohm, 50-watt speaker, p/n 0868508004
  • Channels: 1 channel
  • FAT switch
  • Footswitch jack for remote FAT on/off
  • Chrome panel
  • Vintage pointer knobs
  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, FAT Switch, Volume
  • Covering: Lacquer tweed finish with pinstripe grille cloth

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  • Weight: 31 lb.
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 18" x 16" x 9.18" 
  • Tube Complement: 3 x 12AX7, 2 x EL84
  • Solid state rectifier
  • Footswitch: Uses optional 1-button footswitch (SKU# 420703, sold separately)

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4.64

178 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great value in a fantastic amp
Amazing amp
Absolutely Blown Away!!
The Fender Blues Jr. is the perfect amp for its price
It's Cool Johnny!
The definitive OG
Very Good Fender Amp for Telecaster
Very Good Fender Amp for Telecaster

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Little Giant

I've been playing guitar, mostly rock and blues, for about 50 years. I now play a Gibson Les Paul double cutaway pro with Burstbucker pro pickups. I have a Marshall MG50DFX amp...50 watts with a single 12" Eminence speaker...and it rocks pretty well. I was impressed until I tried out this little 15 watt Blues Jr. NOS. I tried out the regular Blues Jr. and this one side by side. I thought the NOS was beefier and better overall tone. Naturally, I baught it, took it home and tried it out next to the Marshall. At 5 on the volume, it blew the Marshall away full up. Plenty of overdrive. To me, you don't want so much distortion that your guitar sounds too muddy. This has excellent crunch and great harmonics. The Blues Jr. NOS holds a chord or note for MUCH longer than the Marshall did also. Light weight, great looks and killer sound. Buy this amp. Well worth the money. Anyone need a 50 watt Marshall out there?

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good, but not great

Heads Up: This is a nice size amp for your home, and very light to carry, and easy to use. But, it is NOT what you hear in any web demos for the clean channel. The best clean settings is Master at "10" to "12" and the volume to "3" and no higher. You will notice very little to very poor sound below "3", and when you hit "3" the sound kicks in. But, over "3" instantly turns dirty with distortion. So, there is nothing from "1" to under "3" setting. There is a clean sound with very little, or non-existent sound people call the Fender creamy, warm, chiming Fender sound (Reverb on "3" or less). Nope, not there. You will need the bigger Fender amps over $1,000.00 to attain that sound. Yes, you will get clean single notes, but if you strum, it gets dirty, and do not have a heavy strum hand too - more dirty. I have read many reviews, and people say there is just not enough "Head Room" with the tubes for a clean sound. I have heard fantastic clean sound on many videos on the web, but I notice they all microphone the amp to a powerful PA system to get better clean sounds, and also very little to no strumming. Some people say you need to buy a modification kit, or try adding a Tube screaming pedal to clean it up. Wow, that is not realistic for me. In conclusion, if you seek that clean Fender sound, you will not get it with this amp. There always be a little dirty sound there. As I said, I viewed many web video and I even copied their knob settings to no avail. I wasted many hours for 10 days of testing this amp. No, it was not defective amp at all. Just not what is advertised for a clean sound. As, for me, I bought one, then after 10-days of frustration trying find that Fender clean sound, I returned mine and back to the store, and shopping again. PS: It does have a Master and a Volume knobs, which is a big advantage many tube amps do not have. I would like to hear back what other people found with this amp in their homes, and not modified, and not microphone to PA system.

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  1. Home Studio61
  2. Performances41
  3. Amateur Recording32
  4. Professional Recording26
  5. Outdoor Events / Games24

Cons

  1. Limited Functions3
  2. Poor Sound Quality2
  3. Weak2
  4. Difficult To Use1
  5. None1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced45
  2. Novice23
  3. Professional Musician12

Pros

  1. Easy To Use72
  2. Excellent Sound68
  3. Portable66
  4. Warm / Comfy63
  5. Good Power Output56

Reviewed by 178 customers

  • Perfect clean or driven to madness with pedals.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 days ago

    byIan

    fromNortheast USA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This amp is great, all those tubes keep the sound nice and warm even when it's overdriven with pedals. Nothing takes away the sound of an excellent tube amp and this one is one of the few but the one that I purchased. Can't wait to see how she holds her own live the drum set base and another guitar.

  • Great amp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byMark

    fromFort Lee New Jersey

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very simple to use beautiful warm fender tube sound classic

  • Good amp for a good price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byLucas

    fromPittsburg ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sounds good,easy to get good tone.

  • Great value in a fantastic amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byRichard

    fromWest Palm Beach

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Well built and amazing sound. Great value as well!

  • Amazing amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byJonathan

    fromPearland Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The perfect amp for most everyone looking for that classic clean fender sound, has some classic crunch and takes pedals well.

  • I highly recommend this amp.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byMark

    fromEast Hartford, CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    A great little amp with a huge sound. Weight makes it easy to move.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromConnecticut

    Can headphones be used with this product?

    Can headphones be used with this product?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does not have a headphone jack.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBruce

    fromNatick MA

    Is this a mark IV

    Is this a mark IV

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No this is not

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byLandon

    fromSalt Lake City

    Is this the Blues Jr IV in tweed or still the Blues Jr III? It's very unclear if they've updated this model as well to include the new reverb.

    Is this the Blues Jr IV in tweed or still the Blues Jr III? It's very unclear if they've updated this model as well to include the new reverb.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's the Blues Jr III.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJosh

    fromKnoxville, TN

    How does it sound compared to the Fender Super Champ X2 amps?

    How does it sound compared to the Fender Super Champ X2 amps?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It's a bit warmer with a mellow tone compared to the Super Champ. The Super Champ has a bit of a crunch to it.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJosh

    fromKnoxville, TN

    Does it sound better than the Blues Junior IV? Is the reverb effect real or digital? Are these better than Marshall Origin and Vox AC series?

    Does it sound better than the Blues Junior IV? Is the reverb effect real or digital? Are these better than Marshall Origin and Vox AC series?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    As far as sound goes it would be roughly the same as the Blues Junior IV, as far as comparing it to the Marshall and Vox it all comes down to personal preference. The Marshall and Vox amps have what's called a "British tone" where the Fender will have more of an American sound to it.