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daveIT · February 19th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Count me in...

I used that gmail to reach him a couple weeks back. He said it's better to mod myself or get a friend that knows how...that his backlog is almost at a year. I think I'm going to try to build a couple pedals before I venture into my amp.

geos · February 19th, 2010, 01:03 PM

Thanks you to, daveIT & emtrj928.
i guess it's on to "plan B"
Any one know of competent amp tech(s) in Washington, DC

Gamble Gold · February 21st, 2010, 07:04 AM

I got my Blues Junior a couple of weeks ago. Now I'm just trying to learn to play again (picking it up again after a few years away).

kingfish · February 21st, 2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titaniumslide

Kingfish,
I posted earlier on this thread that I had done a bunch of Billm mods and the speaker that I installed was a cannabis rex. The changes that I made have transformed this amp into the one I use all the time for any guitar. You will not regret doing the Billm mods they simply make your amp better.
Scott

Thanks to all for input on Billm mods and replacement speakers so far. The Cannabis Rex solution sounds good on several levels. I'm still waiting for a standby switch from Billm. Then I'll go ahead with the basic mods and drop in a new speaker at the same time.

Bill emailed me that he has been totally jammed with business and back orders.

My reaction to this is that is:

I'M HAPPY BILL IS IN SUCH DEMAND! THAT MEANS THAT HE MUST BE DOING GOOD BY ALL OF US BLUES JR. PLAYERS!

I'll be patient with Bill and hope that my local tech will be able to do the mods right. Wish I could do it myself.

I wonder if I should slow down and do even more mods - all at once - if the local tech sounds like he can handle it.

One more thing - what's the best reverb fix?

Lee-Tele · February 22nd, 2010, 08:59 AM

Picked up mine this weekend, and I'm loving how my Tele sounds through it
when it's cranked up. It's the blonde/brown version and I like that look.
I'm not one to mod things all the time, but I'm tempted by the Jensen speaker upgrade I've read and heard. I'll play it for a while and see.
Great little amp!

Nogbad · February 25th, 2010, 11:43 AM

Just arrived today...The little pre owned beauty!

ravindave_3600 · February 25th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogbad

Just arrived today...The little pre owned beauty!

Rock the Tyneside, Mate!

mysticsiva · February 25th, 2010, 01:18 PM

Hey everyone, I just joined the forum and was wondering if I could get some opinions on a rather unpleasant sound I'm getting from my brand new Blues Jr.. For example, If I have the volume knob at 10 and the master at 3 I hear a noise reminiscent of a filament in a dead light bulb. However, If I crank the master and leave the volume on lets say 3 there's no noise. I've tapped the tubes and none of them seem to make any sound at all and the noise doesn't seem to be coming from the speaker. I'm digging everything about this wonderful amp besides that noise! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

tombstone blues · February 25th, 2010, 01:43 PM

I had the same issue. Also tapped on the tubes and nothing. But thAt's just exactly what it was. Try putting in some new preamp tubes and see what happens.
Let us know. Good luck!

mysticsiva · February 25th, 2010, 03:10 PM

I got as close as I could to the amp while strumming the guitar and it sounds like the reverb tank is making the sound. I do have all new tubes on their way but it really does sound like the reverb tank is the culprit!

Nogbad · February 25th, 2010, 04:42 PM

Could have tried moving each pre amp valve along to the next socket to see it it was just one valve.

mysticsiva · February 26th, 2010, 01:36 AM

So I unplugged the reverb tank and the noise was nonexistent. Plug it back in that there it is! I'm going to get it replaced since its under warranty. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

tombstone blues · February 26th, 2010, 07:37 AM

Maybe you should just consider upgrading the crappy stock reverb tank anyway.
I hear a lot of folks around here have been happy with these. Only 30 bucks.........

http://www.torresengineering.com/newru3spshta.html

Jkal · February 27th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Mojo pine cab (Twin size), two Celestions, 6V6 tubes. Looking for a larger spring reverb unit (any suggestions would be appreciated). This amp started its life as a stock Tweed BJ.

tombstone blues · February 27th, 2010, 12:57 PM

Wow that looks great!

Nogbad · February 27th, 2010, 01:55 PM

Beautifull man! Your so lucky over there being able to get things like that cab. Here in the UK I have to be happy with changing the stock EL84's rom stock to JJ's. Which worked out very nicely indeed thank you...

ravindave_3600 · March 1st, 2010, 01:48 PM

JKal, that's sweet. What did you cover it with?

Jkal · March 1st, 2010, 07:15 PM

It's called Western Tolex, and the grill is Marshall Cane. I'd like to come up with a decent custom logo, but so far I'm striking out with suppliers. Haven't plugged into my Bassman or Twin since getting this thing wired up.

jammers5 · March 2nd, 2010, 02:31 PM

I just picked one up a few hours ago - I was at a guitar store and someone else was playing one and I liked the sound! Can't wait to test it out this evening!!!

younkint · March 2nd, 2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammers5

I just picked one up a few hours ago - I was at a guitar store and someone else was playing one and I liked the sound! Can't wait to test it out this evening!!!

I think you're going to like it. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best bang-for-the-buck going.

February 22nd, 2010, 08:59 AM	#225 (permalink)
Lee-Tele TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic, US Posts: 70	New member of the club Picked up mine this weekend, and I'm loving how my Tele sounds through it when it's cranked up. It's the blonde/brown version and I like that look. I'm not one to mod things all the time, but I'm tempted by the Jensen speaker upgrade I've read and heard. I'll play it for a while and see. Great little amp!

February 25th, 2010, 11:43 AM	#226 (permalink)
Nogbad Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington UK Posts: 748 8 Photos	Just arrived today...The little pre owned beauty! __________________ I may be Insane but I work Cheap...

February 25th, 2010, 04:42 PM	#231 (permalink)
Nogbad Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington UK Posts: 748 8 Photos	Could have tried moving each pre amp valve along to the next socket to see it it was just one valve. __________________ I may be Insane but I work Cheap...

February 27th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#234 (permalink)
Jkal TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 31 9 Photos	Blues Senior? Mojo pine cab (Twin size), two Celestions, 6V6 tubes. Looking for a larger spring reverb unit (any suggestions would be appreciated). This amp started its life as a stock Tweed BJ. Attached Thumbnails

February 27th, 2010, 01:55 PM	#236 (permalink)
Nogbad Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington UK Posts: 748 8 Photos	Beautifull man! Your so lucky over there being able to get things like that cab. Here in the UK I have to be happy with changing the stock EL84's rom stock to JJ's. Which worked out very nicely indeed thank you... __________________ I may be Insane but I work Cheap...

February 19th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#221 (permalink)
daveIT Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: CO, USA Posts: 496	Count me in... I used that gmail to reach him a couple weeks back. He said it's better to mod myself or get a friend that knows how...that his backlog is almost at a year. I think I'm going to try to build a couple pedals before I venture into my amp.

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February 19th, 2010, 01:03 PM	#222 (permalink)
geos TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ASheVille(AGrrl'sTown), NC Posts: 26	Thanks you to, daveIT & emtrj928. i guess it's on to "plan B" Any one know of competent amp tech(s) in Washington, DC

February 21st, 2010, 07:04 AM	#223 (permalink)
Gamble Gold TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sussex, UK Age: 55 Posts: 17	I got my Blues Junior a couple of weeks ago. Now I'm just trying to learn to play again (picking it up again after a few years away).

February 25th, 2010, 01:18 PM	#228 (permalink)
mysticsiva NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Il Age: 26 Posts: 3	Hey everyone, I just joined the forum and was wondering if I could get some opinions on a rather unpleasant sound I'm getting from my brand new Blues Jr.. For example, If I have the volume knob at 10 and the master at 3 I hear a noise reminiscent of a filament in a dead light bulb. However, If I crank the master and leave the volume on lets say 3 there's no noise. I've tapped the tubes and none of them seem to make any sound at all and the noise doesn't seem to be coming from the speaker. I'm digging everything about this wonderful amp besides that noise! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

February 25th, 2010, 01:43 PM	#229 (permalink)
tombstone blues TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 42	I had the same issue. Also tapped on the tubes and nothing. But thAt's just exactly what it was. Try putting in some new preamp tubes and see what happens. Let us know. Good luck!

February 25th, 2010, 03:10 PM	#230 (permalink)
mysticsiva NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Il Age: 26 Posts: 3	I got as close as I could to the amp while strumming the guitar and it sounds like the reverb tank is making the sound. I do have all new tubes on their way but it really does sound like the reverb tank is the culprit!

February 26th, 2010, 01:36 AM	#232 (permalink)
mysticsiva NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Il Age: 26 Posts: 3	So I unplugged the reverb tank and the noise was nonexistent. Plug it back in that there it is! I'm going to get it replaced since its under warranty. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

February 26th, 2010, 07:37 AM	#233 (permalink)
tombstone blues TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 42	Maybe you should just consider upgrading the crappy stock reverb tank anyway. I hear a lot of folks around here have been happy with these. Only 30 bucks......... http://www.torresengineering.com/newru3spshta.html

February 27th, 2010, 12:57 PM	#235 (permalink)
tombstone blues TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 42	Wow that looks great!

March 1st, 2010, 01:48 PM	#237 (permalink)
ravindave_3600 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newly Indiana Posts: 1,762	JKal, that's sweet. What did you cover it with? __________________ Want my guitar to sound like BBQ tastes! Check out the band at www.brightredtie.com

March 1st, 2010, 07:15 PM	#238 (permalink)
Jkal TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 31 9 Photos	It's called Western Tolex, and the grill is Marshall Cane. I'd like to come up with a decent custom logo, but so far I'm striking out with suppliers. Haven't plugged into my Bassman or Twin since getting this thing wired up.

March 2nd, 2010, 02:31 PM	#239 (permalink)
jammers5 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mount Pearl NL Age: 42 Posts: 982	I just picked one up a few hours ago - I was at a guitar store and someone else was playing one and I liked the sound! Can't wait to test it out this evening!!!

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