Fender Blues Junior III Tweed Review : Five years later

Recently, I have started producing a series of YouTube video reviews of gear I have had for a long period of time. I am calling this series ‘Retrospective Reviews’.The first of these was the review of my TC Electronic Nova System. Those who have been reading my blog for a number of years, will realise that this is a pivotal part of my set up, and while things come and go, the Nova has been the bedrock of my set up (yes I am still hoping for a new version, please please please TC the cash is ready!!). Anyway, I digress. Another bedrock of my set up has been my Fender Blues Junior III Tweed NOS.

Gigs, recordings and so much more.

I have no idea how many gigs, rehearsals and recordings this amp has done over the last 5 years since I have owned it....it is a lot! I have has spells of using other amps such as my Fender 68 Deluxe Reverb, Cornford 50W Roadhouse and Marshall JMP-1 being the main contenders, but I keep coming back to the Blues Junior.

Why?

Simply because it meets so many of the criteria that I need in my gigging life. It is light, it sounds great, it is 'loud' enough, in fact that is probably one of the biggest reasons I keep rolling it out. With modern PA's, sound limiters, constantly being told a band is too loud (remember most of my work is funtion work where the client is always right!), using higher wattage amps is just a waste, you can never really open them up and hit their sweet spot.So it is easier to use a smaller (and lighter) amplifier that cuts the mustard and on bigger stages mix it up and get the signal through a monitor.

Video

So here is everything I have to say about my Blues Junior III after 5 years of hammering it and long may it continue!!In short, I love this amp. It does have some failings, but for function work and most gigs it is the perfect compromise. I have convinced myself that I am going to get another one (Normal one this time not with the Jensen).EnjoyPeaceNeil