Where are the good Blue Jewels?

Steve McGinnis · August 3rd, 2007, 03:49 AM

I know they exist. I see them on other peoples amps! Every time I order a Blue Jewel lamp it ends up looking purple. I want Blue, like the Mesa Boogies Blue angel....

cbnutt · August 3rd, 2007, 04:48 AM

dont know but iam looking for a good purple ! some ive tried seem to have a washed out color when you turn on the power, other colors were the same way, but ive seen some on peoples amps that were alot better, i think mine came from ampwares .com {go figure}

, but theres good ones out there somewhere.

Steve McGinnis · August 3rd, 2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cbnutt

dont know but iam looking for a good purple ! some ive tried seem to have a washed out color when you turn on the power, other colors were the same way, but ive seen some on peoples amps that were alot better, i think mine came from ampwares .com {go figure}

, but theres good ones out there somewhere.

My "purple" ones are really washed out. They look like royal blue when you just look at them (before the bulb is on), and really washed out purple when turned on. I'm like you,I might even like the purple if it was a good one! I do have a good Green one...

Fourth Feline · August 3rd, 2007, 08:45 AM

Hi there Steve,

If my memory serves me right, I got my nice Blue jewel from Torres Engineering.

Mine went into a Fender 1997 'The Twin' ( black knob / Silver speaker cloth version ). Looks lovely.

Regards,

F.F.

Scotland · August 3rd, 2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve McGinnis

I want Blue, like the Mesa Boogies Blue angel....

I want red, like the Mesa Boogie Red devil.

JohnnyCrash · August 3rd, 2007, 12:17 PM

Go to:
http://www.tubesandmore.com/

More specifically:
http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/...XP?item=P-L120

I've gotta green one on my latest build - an 18watt Marshall modded for 6V6's (5E3 power section) and built into a Champ chassis - I figured Green would go good with Red tolex and Bluesbreaker grillcloth :)

CancerLeoCam · August 3rd, 2007, 12:24 PM

Stock Fender Blue Jewel. When the lamp is on IT IS blue- not purple.
Go Blue!

EMan · August 3rd, 2007, 07:25 PM

I've got a couple of blue ones that I'll never use. Wel, they look blue to me...

PM me, and we can determine a way to figure out what color they are, I'll give one to you if you need.

surfoverb · August 3rd, 2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CancerLeoCam

Stock Fender Blue Jewel. When the lamp is on IT IS blue- not purple.
Go Blue!

I like amber in the blondies...

ps Im secretly saving up for a Gomez reverb

CancerLeoCam · August 3rd, 2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by surfoverb

I like amber in the blondies...

It's funny but I recognized that too. Amber looks very good on them. Maybe when I run out of blue I'll switch to Amber.

surlydude · August 4th, 2007, 01:18 AM

I've noticed that the older jewels from way back have a thicker plastic jewel...almost like a slab. The new ones are thinner...stamped out...hence the washed out look.

Rusty · August 4th, 2007, 11:43 PM

i got fed up with some of the colored jewels out there a few years back and had a buddy of mine at a shop order some from fender. all of the fenders were really solid/bold colors with the light on and the generics were "washed out" in comparison...might be worth checking with someone at fender for a part #...they may still offer them???

ruger9 · August 5th, 2007, 07:27 PM

I have 2 amps that have what appears to be a Fender jewel, but they are NOT... the threads are different. They are the same size & color of Fender jewels, look like they'll fit, then don't I suspect some metric/foreign somethin-or-'nother. Anybody have any idea where to get different colors of THESE jewels?

the amps:
Fender Champion 600 (that's right- NOT an "official" Fender jewel!!)
Genz Benz Black Pearl

Joe-Bob · August 5th, 2007, 09:07 PM

There's a picture of 'em on the Fender site, which seems to be under construction.

Steve McGinnis · August 5th, 2007, 10:03 PM

I bought some genuine Fender Blues and a Green and a Amber too! I have a blonde amp (a Bluesland bandmaster copy) and I had never thought of Amber but what a great choice.

Take care
Steve

Steve McGinnis · August 5th, 2007, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the offer. I had already placed my order when I saw your post, but I really appreciate it.

Steve

mr_hankey · August 6th, 2007, 06:19 AM

I've got a blue one; but it's only blue when you're looking from straight in front of it. Viewed slightly from the side/top/bottom, it's purple.

whodatpat · August 6th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Possibly a blue tinted light in addition to the blue jewel would do the trick. Now for a source for blue tinted lights......

August 3rd, 2007, 03:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Steve McGinnis Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 760	Where are the good Blue Jewels? I know they exist. I see them on other peoples amps! Every time I order a Blue Jewel lamp it ends up looking purple. I want Blue, like the Mesa Boogies Blue angel....

August 3rd, 2007, 04:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
cbnutt Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lebanon missouri Posts: 439	dont know but iam looking for a good purple ! some ive tried seem to have a washed out color when you turn on the power, other colors were the same way, but ive seen some on peoples amps that were alot better, i think mine came from ampwares .com {go figure} , but theres good ones out there somewhere. __________________ shoot low sheriff, hes ridin a shetland..........

August 3rd, 2007, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fourth Feline Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire, England. Age: 50 Posts: 669	Hi there Steve, If my memory serves me right, I got my nice Blue jewel from Torres Engineering. Mine went into a Fender 1997 'The Twin' ( black knob / Silver speaker cloth version ). Looks lovely. Regards, F.F. __________________ " The blues is the truth : happy or sad - just the truth "

August 3rd, 2007, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mule Deer-Mt. Lion Safari, CA Posts: 1,651 5 Photos	Stock Fender Blue Jewel. When the lamp is on IT IS blue- not purple. Go Blue! __________________ Everyone's your buddy when they want you or something from you. If you're not willing to work for free why should somebody else?

August 4th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
surlydude TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20 1 Photos	new jewels I've noticed that the older jewels from way back have a thicker plastic jewel...almost like a slab. The new ones are thinner...stamped out...hence the washed out look.

August 3rd, 2007, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	Go to: http://www.tubesandmore.com/ More specifically: http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/...XP?item=P-L120 I've gotta green one on my latest build - an 18watt Marshall modded for 6V6's (5E3 power section) and built into a Champ chassis - I figured Green would go good with Red tolex and Bluesbreaker grillcloth :)

August 3rd, 2007, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
EMan Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 939	I've got a couple of blue ones that I'll never use. Wel, they look blue to me... PM me, and we can determine a way to figure out what color they are, I'll give one to you if you need.

August 4th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 330 24 Photos	fender... i got fed up with some of the colored jewels out there a few years back and had a buddy of mine at a shop order some from fender. all of the fenders were really solid/bold colors with the light on and the generics were "washed out" in comparison...might be worth checking with someone at fender for a part #...they may still offer them??? __________________ Take it easy, Rusty www.myspace.com/1rusty www.rustyanderson.net

August 5th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
ruger9 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 1,595	I have 2 amps that have what appears to be a Fender jewel, but they are NOT... the threads are different. They are the same size & color of Fender jewels, look like they'll fit, then don't I suspect some metric/foreign somethin-or-'nother. Anybody have any idea where to get different colors of THESE jewels? the amps: Fender Champion 600 (that's right- NOT an "official" Fender jewel!!) Genz Benz Black Pearl __________________ "I've got callouses, from all those nights, spent playin' a Telecaster, 'till my fingers bled Bud Light" - Travis Tritt

August 5th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,690	There's a picture of 'em on the Fender site, which seems to be under construction. __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

August 5th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Steve McGinnis Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 760	Thanks everyone I bought some genuine Fender Blues and a Green and a Amber too! I have a blonde amp (a Bluesland bandmaster copy) and I had never thought of Amber but what a great choice. Take care Steve

August 5th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Steve McGinnis Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 760	To Eman Thanks for the offer. I had already placed my order when I saw your post, but I really appreciate it. Steve

August 6th, 2007, 06:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
mr_hankey Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 19 Posts: 237	I've got a blue one; but it's only blue when you're looking from straight in front of it. Viewed slightly from the side/top/bottom, it's purple.

August 6th, 2007, 09:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
whodatpat Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: College Park MD Age: 36 Posts: 267	Possibly a blue tinted light in addition to the blue jewel would do the trick. Now for a source for blue tinted lights...... __________________ What this thread needs is more cowbell. Run Pat Run