Fender Blues Junior Tweed vs Black II - #13 Doctor Guitar 

Love this guy. First he lives in a castle, second he can rock a hair barrett, and finally he knows what he is talking about! Great videos.

Tweed looks and sounds perfect for my taste if you think its too trebly thats why you got the knobs there to mesure the highs mids and lows .. tweed its more alive than the iv .. iv sounds great too more like a British style blues rock amp the tweet more American blues classy and warm sound 👌🏻🎸 go with the tweed if you like buddy guy, clapton , robert cray , srv hendrix and more

What an outstanding review! Talking about tone--which is difficult in even your native language--in your second language, and doing it so effectively, is a real accomplishment. This was worth my time.

Nice... I appreciate the time you took to do the Blues Jr. comparison. Keep up the great work.

Best amp comparison video I've watched in ages. Thank you.

Thank you for making amp review with passion and love for the sound! Both amps are great and to have them both is the best option!

Awesome, great playing, very informative, see the Blues Junior in a whole new light. Thanks!

Great demo and great playing - finally someone who is not acting and gives a straightforward honest review - thank you 😊 Owned a few BJR's and speaker is only diff between two (unless some slight year spec diff like caps, etc)... it is amazing to hear difference a speaker makes. Also, I own a modded BJR with Cannibus Rex and Hammond Choke, Transformer and high spec caps which is an amazing amp - best sounding BJR I have heard.

The detail and the effort is here again. Very good.

Best channel of his type in RU-vid. Also; the best demo of both amps. Definitively, I'm going Blues Junior Tweed. Keep on going, man!

I like the way you explain how you feel each amp sounds in detail and at the beginning of the video. Hardly any other you tubers do this. Good video - thumbs up from me

Thanks, very helpful and a great comparison. Just what I was looking for. Nice playing too!

Great video. It made me rethink my amp settings on my BJ tweed. I changed out the stock speaker long ago, it made the amp brighter and louder. This is a good video even if I don't care about the Tolex version because I already have the tweed.. Thank you!

Hey Budda! Thank you very much for your effort and this excellent video! Great tone and playing! I like to show this vid to people who like to "bad-mouth" the Blues Junior - because I think you did a great job of showing what this little amp can do - with no effects, bells and whistles. I also like your attitude very much! Very positive and straight-forward at the same time - much appreciated! best regards - 68.

Just got my tweed today I’m in love!!!!!!!!! Thank you for helping me make an informed decision buda you’re awesome brother

By far the best review i saw about them both. Thanks. I am going for the tweed. I rarely see videos above ten minutes. You speak well and interesting. And the info about the reverb was priceless. Great review.

I've been looking at buying a blues junior for a while and all the reviews and everything I've read and watched I never knew there was a difference in sound between the black and the Tweed thank you very much I subscribed to your channel very informative

Hey man, amazing review! Thanks for taking the time bless us with this video! 😬

Thank you! The best review of these amps I have seen. It's like you made this video just for me! Sweet!!!

Thanks for this video, it answered my question. Well done! I'll be going with the tweed.

Best amp demo I've seen thus far ! Thank you Budda

Thanks for the video, I had settled on the Tweed and your video helped confirm that. Your english was very easy to understand also. Keep up the good work my friend.

I have been considering both these amps, this video is very helpful. Thank you.

Yes, as others have said, a well presented and informative review. I have been trying to find out what the differences are (that would influence the sound) between the two versions of the Blues Junior in the video (for a given model year/version the BJ electronics are the same): Original BJ (USA made) black: Circuit: first green PCB Speaker: Eminence, designed for Fender (closely resembling the Eminence Legend 125) BJ3 Tweed: Circuit: in 2001 the circuit was changed to enhance the treble, compared to the darker sound produced by the first green PCB's signal paths. The internal reverb signal order was also revised, which gave a cleaner signal. Speaker: The standard BJ3 is fitted with an Lightning Bolt speaker, produced by Eminence for Fender, but the BJ3 Tweed is fitted with a Jensen C12N speaker.

I really liked both amps, If I was going buy one it would be the Black face, just pref, but the tones hit me, just awesome tones. You are an amazing guitarist! and have inspired me to seek out more blues techniques, styles. thank you so much for making this very "connective" video. All the best to you.

Hey Mustafa..that's the best dam comparison and. demo of the blues jr on the whole dam you tube well done dude I mean dam well done and you can play too..your pretty cool dude..

Definitely, the Best BJr comparison on youtube! Awesome! and Thanks you so much, Budda Guedes

Great comparison video Budda! I got the tweed version with the Jensen C12N speaker. Really liked the tones but found the speaker had too much high end and too fizzy with the gain (volume) cranked. I swapped the stock speaker out for a Celestion Vintage 30 and was very happy with the new sound... more mids focused and tighter bass, especially with the gain cranked. In general it just tamed the high end more. Great amp, really like it. Thanks again for your review!

I'm glad I found this for the playing!

Thanks for the video mate, it is the best I've watched on these amps, cheers !

De facto o melhor BLUES junior review da net! Congrats DaBluesman...

Great review :D Thanx a lot man! Amazing playing, keep up the good work :)

Very good comparison between these two amps! I'm goin' for the tweed one... Thanks!

I came here for an amp review, but left with a handful of tasty licks.

This video has caused me to get dressed (8am Sunday morning) drive 40 minutes to closest GC to play these 2 amps if both are in & hopefully bring one home with me!! One of your other videos convinced me its time to slowly start the process of buying a new amp for home playing & was going to look into getting a fender hot rod pro jr in a few weeks, mainly because it's the cheapest tube amp with that fender tone. Then I watch this video & I'm putting my shoes on & checking bank account balances. I'm afraid to watch anymore of your videos, there's no telling what I'll be trying to buy next. Lol great tone, great playing, very well done. this video will be priceless to so many that are in the market for tube amp even if it's just to realize this ain't the tone they're looking for. You said it best when you said it's very hard to describe sound & tone with words! So true

Thanks for that intelligent and fare demo. You completly nailed it with your analysis. I love them both and that's always my problem... I just love the different personalities of any good amp and guitar.(and pedals too!). I am damned...

Best comparative vid on the jrs. I've ever seen......great job!

Fantastic video. I love your playing and your English is great. Your blues playing is what I aspire to. Many thanks.

Finally someone who turned the master to full,and used the volume alone for level!

Gracias Budda, Por fin puedo sacarle el sonido que siempre he querido a mi querido Tweed. De tu hermano del Blues de Canarias. Un abrazo Budda

Thanks Doctor Guitar!!! You are great my brother. Terrific video and nice playing. Rock on...Glen

Great vid, Budda. I think it is one of the best reviews in the tube for this kind of amp!

this guy can play blues

Thanks so much. You really helped with my pick of the Blues Jr.Awesome vid my man. Hello from Indiana USA.

I went with Tweed. I found your video very helpful. I now know how to tweak it to get the tones I want. Thank you!

The priceless information here is not how the two amps differ. But, how he manipulates the volume and tone controls on the guitar. All that and how the amp's controls interact is the magic. I like both, riff dependent.

subscribed well deserved and a great demo look forward to your next demo I have the black face Blues Junior for 4 years never gone wrong

Nice video my man!.. I just got the tweed BJ.. It really cuts through everything.. I'm coming from, playing through plexi amps. Currently playing through a Friedman BE-100 and this is a real change for me. I'm really starting to love these little amps. They have a lot of personality! Keep the great videos coming my friend!...

Man I just found your channel and it's great! Quality videos, and your playing is nice to listen to as well! I am sure your channel will grow quickly.

Dude yer awesome! Thanks for your time and effort!

THANK YOU for this excellent in depth review (and your english is spot on ! ) Obrigado

Now more than ever do I want a Blues Jr. Great comparison!

Nice little amps, and really good video once again!. Keep up the good work mr. ;)

Fender Blues Junior Tweed all the way,mine is on order.

I put different tubes in my tweed blues. also changed the speaker to a weber alnico. the speaker change makes a HUGE. difference in clarity and taming the harsh highs

Very good, efficient and technical review. And thank you for your effort in english (from a french guy…).

Great video, really informative. I have the Blues Junior Tweed, and this video really helped me understand my amp better. Obrigado Budda.

This is by far the best review of the Blues jr on RU-vid. Based on this review I was able to make an informed decision about whether to go for the tweed or blackface version . I ended up going for the Blackface as I found the tweed a little harsh for my taste , still a great amp just not for me . I can still get the crunch I want from the Blackface but I prefer the mid range sound . keep making these great videos , super informative and really helped me make the right decision . Would really love to see and hear your thoughts on the Bassbreaker amps , particularly the 15 watt version and maybe a comparison with the blues Jr .

Excellent comparison. Your playing is excellent too.

Great playing and tone by the way.

Nice'n easy beautiful tweed I go for that a very glassy sound I love It, great comparisson man congratulations

Great video! I purchased the Tweed Blues Junior but was leaning towards a black face. It turns out I made the right choice. You;re a great player as well!!

Great video brother thanks for your time and expertise!!🙏🏻

You deserve more subscribers! Also, I've never heard an amp sound much like it does in person on a video. You made me choose the tweed, Thanks very much!

All cream board tweed Blues Juniors have a “Limited Edition” plaque on the back. There’s nothing limited about the edition; they built a bunch and when they ran out, they built another bunch. The Blues Junior chassis has also been used in the Two-Tone, a large amp with a 10-inch and a 12-inch speaker. The chassis can also be found in the weird, plastic-cased Deco-Tone and in some Custom Shop amps with exotic wood cases such as bubinga. Other cabinet coverings include blond Tolex, dark brown Tolex with a wheat-colored grille (custom for a Canadian music store chain), and the Texas Red Tolex. Outside the chassis, Fender has used several different speakers in some Blues Junior models. All green boards and all black Tolex BJrs use the Fender Special Design, which is built by Eminence and is equivalent to the Eminence Legend 125. This speaker has been used in the Hot Rod Deluxe, Blues Deluxe, Deluxe Reverb and the Twin Reverb, among others. This is a good, all-around speaker. It doesn’t have the deepest bass, however, and the highs can sometimes be “fizzy.” When the cream board tweeds were introduced, Fender chose the Jensen reissue (made in Italy) C12N. The C12N doesn’t sound much like vintage Jensens, and it can be shrill-sounding. But it cuts through the band well. Some people prefer the Special Design and don’t consider it an improvement. The Texas Red model uses the Celestion Vintage 30 speaker. The V30 is known for its strong midrange and is well suited for classic rock/lead guitar. It’s a little weak in the bass and the highs are a bit more muted than the other speakers.

I have the blackface iii. I switched out the speaker for a ET65. Huge difference. Really improved this amp a lot for me.

This guy is the definition of a good bluesy player. A good guitar and a 15w amp with a little reverb. Done

excellent review great playing blues

Great demo. You're also a fine player. I just bought the Tweed.

Excellent video and playing. Thank you. I've been using an MXR EQ Pedal for my USA Blues Jr. Black to try and get the Tweed Tone. To me all these Hot Rod Series amps seem to compress sound. that's why i still have my Super Reverb and 76 Champ. But i do love the Blues Jr. also

Thank you for the great video & Review

If that isn't fantastic pure soul blues playing with blues tone to die for.. I dont know what isnt! Love it! and a fab channel too! I have the Tweed as in this video and If you want or need a bit more clean headroom or want your tone to sound warmer, then simply swap a 12AT7 tube for the commonly used 12AX7 used in the V1 position and away you go !

incredibly well done, sir!

Great playing plus great sounds!!

Very helpful, I been wanting to get a new amp and been unsure on what blues amp to buy. Tweed blues junior is definitely the one

Nice comparison, thanks. I was actually fortunate to be able to compare the two in my local music store. I thought the tweed was a much better sound than the black. Maybe that was because the tweed is louder, and so side by side it may have made the illusion of sounding better.

Increible, alfin alguien prueba esos amplificadores a alto volumen🎉🎉

Great video! Thank You!

Great review! Thank you

Thats a great demo of the amps. Just fantastic. Thumbs up.

Thanks for the very thorough comparison of these amps. Best one I've seen! I have the Tweed one coming tomorrow...I like the sound of both amps, but that bridge on the Tele makes me think I ordered the right one. I hope it plays well with pedals. Subscribed, and greetings from Michigan.

thank you for this clip, very nice playing. I'm kinda torn now which one of these to get, ideal would be to get BOTH....LOL.

Great demo BG! I have a Blues Jr. Blackface and really the only difference between the two is the speaker, although with this amp it makes all the difference..changed out the stock speaker for an eminence Wizard..What a difference..Thanks again Budda, finally a demo that tonally sounds like the amp..muinto obrigado!

Really enjoyed the unbiased yet thorough comparison of the Tweed blues junior & Blackface; very helpful, thankyou Great English too!

Doesn't matter which one I buy, neither comes with those fingers :(

Wonderful video extremely informative looking forward to more, just subscribed.

just got the tweed a couple days ago. Cant get enough of it!

These video's are AMAZING... Very professional, but not in a corporate sort of way. I'm subscribing... done.

Nice job; makes a choice between the two much easier. Highly recommended.

Another great video,Thnks Budda..

Great demo Budda. Excellent playing

Great comparison, I'm going back and forth between these two amps, as well as the version with the 12" Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker and a couple of the other Fender amps ('65 Princeton Reverb 15-watt and '68 Custom Princeton Reverb 12-watt). So nice to hear the different guitars through each of these BJs, especially with your selection of tunes. I'm wearing headphones and my ears thank you, sir. And your English is perfect, I appreciate your speaking in English as your comments were so instructive, muinto obrigado, eu falo so um pouco de português.

Great review. I always thought the only differences were cosmetics and a speaker swap. Great that I found this review. However!!!,... They've just released the BJ IV so I'd imagine the characterises are pretty much the same but slightly tweaked.

Having just bought a blackface after quite a long time trying out both that and the tweed version, like others, I concur that this video gives a spot on representation of how I found the amps to perform. I wish I had seen this before heading to the guitar shop! I just couldn't live with how trebly and bright the tweed was, but was very impressed by the reverb and the look of that version of the amp. The blackface had a much warmer, more versatile sound however the reverb and aesthetics really let it down. In the end, sound won out over looks and I already own a reverb/delay pedal anyway. Great video.

Best video on the subject, you rock dude thanks !!!

That's a brilliant compare and contrast. Well done!

Great video, thanks for your time and effort. I like both amps but, more the tweed.

nice playing thank you

Great job, Buddah! Who would know these two are so different? How about a comparison of Pro Jr's? Thanks, man!!

Thanks. Fender Blues Junior Tweed combined with my Gretsch G5420T Electromatic sounds really smoking' and true! The tweed just gives more in spades.