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Fender Blues Junior III (Standard)

Item ID: BluesJr3

15-watt 1 x 12" Combo Guitar Tube Amplifier with Spring Reverb, Fat Switch, and External Speaker Jack

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This Lightweight Amp Packs Enormous Tone!

One of our favorite little hot-rod tube amps is back and better than ever. The FENDER® Blues Junior™ III is more than just a 15-watt tube amp; it's a vintage tone machine! Complete with a FAT boost switch and a spring reverb, this incredibly smooth-sounding amp will floor you with its range of character. Three 12AX7s and a pair of EL84s give the Blues Junior III the kind of serious dimension (not to mention volume) you'd expect from a much bulkier amp.







You'll love the Blues Junior III's updated touches too, such as its super-comfortable vintage Fender "dog bone" handle and its easy-reading black control panel with front-reading text. Rattle-reducing EL84 shock absorbers and heavy-duty "chicken head" knobs are also a plus. But the thing you'll appreciate the most is the all-new Fender Special Design 12" Lightning Bolt speaker by Eminence, which sounds absolutely amazing! Prepare to be blown away by the Fender Blues Junior III!

Fender Blues Junior III 15-watt Combo Guitar Tube Amplifier Features at a Glance:
  • Amplifier type: Tube
  • Output power: 15 watts
  • Speaker: 12", 8-ohm, 50-watt Fender Lightning Bolt speaker by Eminence
  • Output impedance: 8 ohms
  • Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power tubes: 2 x EL84
  • Rectifier: Solid state
  • Channels: 1
  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "FAT" switch (footswitchable), and Volume
  • Effects: Spring reverb
  • Speaker jack: Yes (external speaker jack)
  • Covering/grille cloth: Black textured-vinyl covering with Blackface-style black/silver grille cloth
  • Height: 16"
  • Width: 18"
  • Depth: 9.18"
  • Weight: 31 lbs.

For creamy, vintage tube tone, turn to the Fender Blues Junior III 15-watt combo guitar amplifier!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 1
Power 15W
Speakers 1 x 12" Fender "Lightning Bolt" Speaker by Eminence
Effects No Effects
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Bass, Middle
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x EL84
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop No
Height 16"
Width 18"
Depth 9.18"
Weight 31 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 223-0500-000

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based on 8 reviews

Amazing

by Jordan St. Godard from Fort Lauderdale, FL
December 29, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist/Student
I originally was introduced to this amp by a former teacher of mine who used another Fender Amp. I hadn't tested the Blues Jr. but trusted his word well enough that it was definitely amazing.
<... read more [+]br /> Take my word for it and the Youtube videos attached to this page; this amp is worth it!

The only con about the amp for me is that it does not have an output jack which doesn't allow me to use headphones or go out to a stereo setup from the amps. close [-]

Fender Blues Junior III

by Craig Braddock from San Antonio TX
July 7, 2011
Music Background: Musician
Very tasty, lots of clean, expansive headroom, Fender oomph, compact with a large face. Would I buy another? Absolutely, small or miked large, it projects what you play...just enough reverb at any se... read more [+]tting. Clear and clean, juiced nicely with slight overdrive/boost pedal when desired. It is all it is advertised to be, I figger the other small footprints have to have a lower price point somewhat, or you WILL buy a Blues Junior III......Sweetwater delivers with good service followup, ease of purchase and shipping, and reasonable pricing and availability.... close [-]

An Outstanding Amp

by Jeff from Fort Wayne
February 28, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist/Student
I just love this amp. I moved up to "tubes" from solid state and man what a difference; from the other part of the house my wife even noticed that it sounded better. I researched this quite a bit, eve... read more [+]n for me, and decided that this was the best possible choice. I was looking at Marshall and Vox as well, and the Jr III won out. The biggest factor was the Master volume control. I will play primarily in the spare bedroom and to get the break-up that I am looking for the Volume has to be nearly maxed out. The Master keeps the windows in the house and I can play at a reasonable level. This baby sounds great with my Les Paul and my Strat. Plenty of power, simple controls, sounds exceptional, works well with various pedals, what more could I possibly want. close [-]

Quality 15W Amp

by Dan from VA, USA
February 27, 2011
Music Background:
I did a lot of research on 5 and 15 watt amps before landing on the Blues Jr. III. I use it solely for indoor practice and recording and I think it fits the bill quite nicely for the price. Great tube... read more [+] sound that you just can't replicate digitally and the simplicity is nice. I play clean/blues/rock primarily and but it can reach a good AC/DC sound at the highest gain (don't expect heavy metal sounds without a pedal). I've heard of tubes being damaged during shipping but mine seems to have survived the trip just fine. close [-]

Blues Jr. Amp

by Scotty from Pine Bluff, AR
December 8, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I am loving this amp. I would have rated it a 5 if it had a foot switch included so you could switch between the fat channel (in and out).
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