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indiobravo · September 11th, 2009, 11:56 AM

just want to add another kudos to billm. just got my bj back from the shop - only had one practice session and it sounds excellent. will do a show tonight so i get to stretch it out! anyway - i *highly* recommend the mods.

nosuch · September 11th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmyspaz

I'd grab one if I saw it. The celestion is IMO far superior in this amp! In fact I'll see if I can find one of those myself!

I played one in the shop and thought it sounds fine, too.
All three models (red, brown, tweed) with the celestion seem to be available right now:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir....junior&x=0&y=0

nedgey · September 12th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Are the Mexican ones fine? Recommended over the USA ones? Geez I with amps weren't such a rip-off in Australia. I may be buying a 5 year old Mexican one for over $600 AUD, or maybe $550...

Jimmyspaz · September 12th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Well mines Mexican, as far as I can see the quality is just as good as my old American made Hot Rod Deluxe, they seem to be doing a pretty good job down there.

Krista Mac · September 12th, 2009, 08:25 PM

My Red...

ravindave_3600 · September 12th, 2009, 11:52 PM

Krista Mac, welcome. I like your red alot.

nedgey · September 13th, 2009, 12:01 AM

Urgent question... Is every 'made in Mexico' BJ, including the first made there, made with the cream circuit board with improved reverb etc?

indiobravo · September 13th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krista Mac

My Red...

goodness yes

Billm · September 19th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Congratulations on your enthusiasm, Krista, but you should be careful with those knobs... on the Blues Junior, of course!

The control shafts on the Texas Red are unprotected against breakage because of the white chickenhead knobs. Here is what can occur:

I have full information on how to fix it here:

http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=217

Billm · September 19th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nedgey

Urgent question... Is every 'made in Mexico' BJ, including the first made there, made with the cream circuit board with improved reverb etc?

Yes.

mistermullens · September 26th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Well, I'm back in the club. This is my third Blues Junior and its been quite a journey. The first one I bought was about three or four years ago, and it was a green board. It was great at first, but something started to sound off. I was very green on tube amps at the time, plus I had a DRRI, so I sold the BJr off to buy some other gear. Got another one a year ago used from GC. Another green board, and it just wasn't working for me. It didn't sound right, and I couldn't get it to sound right. Ever since then, and even a year prior when I sold my DRRI, I've been looking for the right amp. Feels like I played them all, but my go to amp in store was always a BJr. I was always able to get a great sound out of these amps instore. I chaulked it up to the difference between green board and cream board. Fast forward to three days ago when I see that a guy I know is selling a 2007 for $350 in the FDP classifieds. He was kind enough to let me borrow it for a few days and try it out at band practice. Well it sounds great stock at practice and at home. Normally, I'd say $350 is a bit high for a used BJr, but compared to new, its in great shape, and he threw in a Ruby Reverb tank, I figured why not. I'm enjoying reverb more and more, and I'd probably end up getting the Ruby anyway. Plus, after shipping, I'd pay about the same anyway. So, I'm back in the club, and so far, I'm pretty happy and I think this one will be fine for what I need for a while, maybe even forever. Who knows......

Blues Hurler · September 27th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billm

Congratulations on your enthusiasm, Krista, but you should be careful with those knobs... on the Blues Junior, of course!

The control shafts on the Texas Red are unprotected against breakage because of the white chickenhead knobs. Here is what can occur:

I have full information on how to fix it here:

http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=217

Hey Bill, is that specific to the Texas Red only? And if so, I wonder why? I've kinda half been eyeing one on sale up here...

Meteor60 · September 29th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Can I join the club. I have the reliced version.
Great sounding amp. I bought mine because I have a bad back and was tired of carting around my '63 Vibroverb reissue.

PhillieGuy · September 29th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Got a Tweed NOS two years ago - still stock. Love it!

Al Watsky · September 29th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Yup, I'm in.
Got one last week.
Nice little amp.
Gonna torture it with some mods.
Its gonna work out fine.
Fun little amp.
Will keep the stock speaker in there until I mod it.
I'm going for the O transformer replacement.
Then, who knows ?
Betcha' I keep the stock speaker.
I'm curious about a Jenson Neo though.

weeladdie · September 29th, 2009, 05:37 PM

Bought one new about 2.5 yrs ago, great little amp.

I use it at home, and the only mods were JJ tubes and a Greenback speaker.

Just put in a C.Rex today, and am waiting for it to break in, but it sounds pretty good even brand new.

Highly recommended!

nosuch · September 30th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krista Mac

My Red...

That's one nice amp ... was there anything else in the picture?

Krista Mac · October 1st, 2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosuch

That's one nice amp ... was there anything else in the picture?

Thanks! And yes... there's a beat up Rogue strat which sounds *****in' through the BJ.
Oh... and me, I guess...

keef84 · October 2nd, 2009, 03:37 PM

Here is a pic of my Red hiding behind a Dot. Sounds awesome with my new John Mayer Strat.

Another thing. I've had it for about a year and I think it may need some new tubes. Doesn't sound as tubey

. Anyways, I've got some JJ's and EHX 12ax7 in the mail. Hope they help.

Krista Mac · October 2nd, 2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the BJ tip! I promise I'll be gentle...

September 12th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#104 (permalink)
Jimmyspaz Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Age: 63 Posts: 688	Well mines Mexican, as far as I can see the quality is just as good as my old American made Hot Rod Deluxe, they seem to be doing a pretty good job down there. __________________ "Get a haircut,and get a real job!"

September 12th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#105 (permalink)
Krista Mac NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 5	My Red... Attached Thumbnails

September 12th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#106 (permalink)
ravindave_3600 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newly Indiana Posts: 1,774	Krista Mac, welcome. I like your red alot. __________________ Want my guitar to sound like BBQ tastes! Check out the band at www.brightredtie.com

September 26th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#111 (permalink)
mistermullens Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Area Age: 36 Posts: 5,480 39 Photos	Well, I'm back in the club. This is my third Blues Junior and its been quite a journey. The first one I bought was about three or four years ago, and it was a green board. It was great at first, but something started to sound off. I was very green on tube amps at the time, plus I had a DRRI, so I sold the BJr off to buy some other gear. Got another one a year ago used from GC. Another green board, and it just wasn't working for me. It didn't sound right, and I couldn't get it to sound right. Ever since then, and even a year prior when I sold my DRRI, I've been looking for the right amp. Feels like I played them all, but my go to amp in store was always a BJr. I was always able to get a great sound out of these amps instore. I chaulked it up to the difference between green board and cream board. Fast forward to three days ago when I see that a guy I know is selling a 2007 for $350 in the FDP classifieds. He was kind enough to let me borrow it for a few days and try it out at band practice. Well it sounds great stock at practice and at home. Normally, I'd say $350 is a bit high for a used BJr, but compared to new, its in great shape, and he threw in a Ruby Reverb tank, I figured why not. I'm enjoying reverb more and more, and I'd probably end up getting the Ruby anyway. Plus, after shipping, I'd pay about the same anyway. So, I'm back in the club, and so far, I'm pretty happy and I think this one will be fine for what I need for a while, maybe even forever. Who knows...... __________________ Check out my tunes! Jonathan Gailey Music

September 29th, 2009, 07:23 AM	#113 (permalink)
Meteor60 TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 57	Can I join the club. I have the reliced version. Great sounding amp. I bought mine because I have a bad back and was tired of carting around my '63 Vibroverb reissue. Attached Thumbnails

September 11th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#101 (permalink)
indiobravo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 47 Posts: 1,464	just want to add another kudos to billm. just got my bj back from the shop - only had one practice session and it sounds excellent. will do a show tonight so i get to stretch it out! anyway - i highly recommend the mods.

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September 12th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#103 (permalink)
nedgey TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24	Are the Mexican ones fine? Recommended over the USA ones? Geez I with amps weren't such a rip-off in Australia. I may be buying a 5 year old Mexican one for over $600 AUD, or maybe $550...

September 13th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#107 (permalink)
nedgey TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24	Urgent question... Is every 'made in Mexico' BJ, including the first made there, made with the cream circuit board with improved reverb etc?

September 19th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#109 (permalink)
Billm Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 66 Posts: 2,164 7 Photos	Congratulations on your enthusiasm, Krista, but you should be careful with those knobs... on the Blues Junior, of course! The control shafts on the Texas Red are unprotected against breakage because of the white chickenhead knobs. Here is what can occur: I have full information on how to fix it here: http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=217

September 29th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#114 (permalink)
PhillieGuy TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woodbury Posts: 5	Got a Tweed NOS two years ago - still stock. Love it!

September 29th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#115 (permalink)
Al Watsky Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 61 Posts: 1,575	Yup, I'm in. Got one last week. Nice little amp. Gonna torture it with some mods. Its gonna work out fine. Fun little amp. Will keep the stock speaker in there until I mod it. I'm going for the O transformer replacement. Then, who knows ? Betcha' I keep the stock speaker. I'm curious about a Jenson Neo though. __________________ Livin' in the Past ,Present and Future is takin' up all my time..........

September 29th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#116 (permalink)
weeladdie Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: highland, ny Age: 66 Posts: 100	Blues Jr Bought one new about 2.5 yrs ago, great little amp. I use it at home, and the only mods were JJ tubes and a Greenback speaker. Just put in a C.Rex today, and am waiting for it to break in, but it sounds pretty good even brand new. Highly recommended! __________________ Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster Mission Amps Tweedy Deluxe 5e3

October 2nd, 2009, 03:37 PM	#119 (permalink)
keef84 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 63	Here is a pic of my Red hiding behind a Dot. Sounds awesome with my new John Mayer Strat. Another thing. I've had it for about a year and I think it may need some new tubes. Doesn't sound as tubey. Anyways, I've got some JJ's and EHX 12ax7 in the mail. Hope they help.

October 2nd, 2009, 06:59 PM	#120 (permalink)
Krista Mac NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 5	Thanks for the BJ tip! I promise I'll be gentle...

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