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weird_oh84 Joined: May 24, 2023 Posts: 172	Posted on Dec 09 2023 08:55 AM Does the Fender Blues Junior IV surf? I have a lead on one for sale for a great price and wondering if it would be worth it. Allegedly from what I read it can get you some nice clean tones at loud volume but maybe with a little natural dirt (which is ok with me) Also, would it be a giggable amp? Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2348 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Dec 09 2023 01:15 PM I'm not a "Fender-clean "purist, but I didn't particularly like the tonal characteristics of the early Blues Jr's. Mine was midrangey and muddy sounding. I wouldn't say that it didn't surf, but it was not a great tone, to my ears. I replaced mine with a Reverend Goblin (no longer made), which has exponetially better tone. I understand that Fender has made some enhancements to the newer Blue Jr. models, so maybe my experience doesn't apply to the one that you're considering. Gigable? I'm no authority. I haven't actively gigged in eons. I never used mine for anything more than drummerless jams. Miking it up, and running through a P.A. would definitely work. Without reinforcement, especially with a full band, with a loud drummer, it would most likely get lost in the mix. I'd recommend considering a Quilter Aviator Cub US. 50w, Tweed, Bownface, and Blackface Fender settings. The "sweet spot" attainable at any volume. Lightweight and portable. Great tone. A new one is less costly than a new Blue s Jr. https://www.quilterlabs.com/collections/guitar-amplifiers/products/aviator-cub-us — Bob Last edited: Dec 09, 2023 13:15:55 Top
weird_oh84 Joined: May 24, 2023 Posts: 172	Posted on Dec 09 2023 03:29 PM RobbieReverb wrote: I'm not a "Fender-clean "purist, but I didn't particularly like the tonal characteristics of the early Blues Jr's. Mine was midrangey and muddy sounding. I wouldn't say that it didn't surf, but it was not a great tone, to my ears. I replaced mine with a Reverend Goblin (no longer made), which has exponetially better tone. I understand that Fender has made some enhancements to the newer Blue Jr. models, so maybe my experience doesn't apply to the one that you're considering. Gigable? I'm no authority. I haven't actively gigged in eons. I never used mine for anything more than drummerless jams. Miking it up, and running through a P.A. would definitely work. Without reinforcement, especially with a full band, with a loud drummer, it would most likely get lost in the mix. I'd recommend considering a Quilter Aviator Cub US. 50w, Tweed, Bownface, and Blackface Fender settings. The "sweet spot" attainable at any volume. Lightweight and portable. Great tone. A new one is less costly than a new Blue s Jr. https://www.quilterlabs.com/collections/guitar-amplifiers/products/aviator-cub-us Thanks Robbie for the Aviator Cub link….. I’ll definitely check it out! Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4446 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Dec 09 2023 08:27 PM I had a Blues Jr. II, which was modded. It was a great little amp, but much too midrangey for my tastes. I played a handful of gigs on mine, and it was ok, but nothing to write home about. It is more of a Blues amp, and that is its greatest strength. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2238 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Dec 10 2023 03:36 AM I had one for several years and it surely may surf. Maybe not so classic and too midrangy but I liked it. I used Sonic Blue Twanger pedal to make it more blackface. I also giged a lot with it, you can use it in a small venue if your drummer is not too loud. https://soundcloud.com/waikiki-makaki/psychobeach — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin Last edited: Dec 10, 2023 03:39:33 Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2238 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Dec 10 2023 03:44 AM RobbieReverb wrote: I'm not a "Fender-clean "purist, but I didn't particularly like the tonal characteristics of the early Blues Jr's. Mine was midrangey and muddy sounding. I wouldn't say that it didn't surf, but it was not a great tone, to my ears. I replaced mine with a Reverend Goblin (no longer made), which has exponetially better tone. I understand that Fender has made some enhancements to the newer Blue Jr. models, so maybe my experience doesn't apply to the one that you're considering. Gigable? I'm no authority. I haven't actively gigged in eons. I never used mine for anything more than drummerless jams. Miking it up, and running through a P.A. would definitely work. Without reinforcement, especially with a full band, with a loud drummer, it would most likely get lost in the mix. I'd recommend considering a Quilter Aviator Cub US. 50w, Tweed, Bownface, and Blackface Fender settings. The "sweet spot" attainable at any volume. Lightweight and portable. Great tone. A new one is less costly than a new Blue s Jr. https://www.quilterlabs.com/collections/guitar-amplifiers/products/aviator-cub-us Yes, now I would surely use Quilter for gigs. Pocket size and great tone, surely better in my opinion than this Blues Junior. — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2238 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Dec 10 2023 03:44 AM RobbieReverb wrote: I'm not a "Fender-clean "purist, but I didn't particularly like the tonal characteristics of the early Blues Jr's. Mine was midrangey and muddy sounding. I wouldn't say that it didn't surf, but it was not a great tone, to my ears. I replaced mine with a Reverend Goblin (no longer made), which has exponetially better tone. I understand that Fender has made some enhancements to the newer Blue Jr. models, so maybe my experience doesn't apply to the one that you're considering. Gigable? I'm no authority. I haven't actively gigged in eons. I never used mine for anything more than drummerless jams. Miking it up, and running through a P.A. would definitely work. Without reinforcement, especially with a full band, with a loud drummer, it would most likely get lost in the mix. I'd recommend considering a Quilter Aviator Cub US. 50w, Tweed, Bownface, and Blackface Fender settings. The "sweet spot" attainable at any volume. Lightweight and portable. Great tone. A new one is less costly than a new Blue s Jr. https://www.quilterlabs.com/collections/guitar-amplifiers/products/aviator-cub-us Yes, now I would surely use Quilter for gigs. Pocket size and great tone, surely better in my opinion than this Blues Junior. — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin Top

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