Hfan Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 How do you like your Blues Jr? I've got one that I got on EBAY. Its a 2003 with Jensen special design speakers (made in Italy version) I've done most of Bill M's mods...made a huge difference tone wise but I have these weird what I think are oscillation problems..Hit a heavy sustained lower string bass note and towards the end of the note there is kind of a buzzy sound. I'm replacing all the filter caps soon, they can cause this from what I've read. Doing a xformer upgrade and 3 way power switch with standby position as well. May replace speaker down the road, lots of options there. I've also got a 70's Twin Reverb w 120JBLs loud and heavy but some great head room for Jazzy stuff. I attempted a refurb (it was dead) and Black Face conversion about a year ago came out pretty well but has a few minor issues. I have no time for tinkering with this one...took me forever to attempt to learn all the stuff off the net. Anyone recommend a decent amp tech in NJ? I'm in central NJ, Ocean County. Wow! You have got me thinking about buying an amp again - I have only got Blues Junior, Fender Frontman G15 and a Roland Keyboard amp (KC series). But I want something diffrent. Probably best to invest in an amp after my next guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 How do you like your Blues Jr? I've got one that I got on EBAY. Its a 2003 with Jensen special design speakers (made in Italy version) I've done most of Bill M's mods...made a huge difference tone wise but I have these weird what I think are oscillation problems..Hit a heavy sustained lower string bass note and towards the end of the note there is kind of a buzzy sound. I'm replacing all the filter caps soon, they can cause this from what I've read. Doing a xformer upgrade and 3 way power switch with standby position as well. May replace speaker down the road, lots of options there. I've also got a 70's Twin Reverb w 120JBLs loud and heavy but some great head room for Jazzy stuff. I attempted a refurb (it was dead) and Black Face conversion about a year ago came out pretty well but has a few minor issues. I have no time for tinkering with this one...took me forever to attempt to learn all the stuff off the net. Anyone recommend a decent amp tech in NJ? I'm in central NJ, Ocean County. Check out this page : http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=115 Mine is a tweed model with Jensen speaker, completely stock. I had a similar problem where low notes sounded fizzy. How or why it started doing that I don't know, I followed the instructions and it fixed the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Check out this page : http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=115 Mine is a tweed model with Jensen speaker, completely stock. I had a similar problem where low notes sounded fizzy. How or why it started doing that I don't know, I followed the instructions and it fixed the problem. Thanks Southpaw, I also have a tweed with the Jensen (special design) speaker. I've spent quite a bit of time on Bill's site and done quite a few of his mods (they add a lot to the amp). I've played around with the ribbon cable positions (was that the fix you found?) but I still have a buzziness on long sustained low notes at upper volumes. I'm hoping the new filter caps fix it, either way, they are going on 8 years old so it can't hurt. Bill also mentions finding problems with the Illinois 22uf filter caps on quite a few of the Blues juniors. He is in NJ about one hour from me, I may just leave it with him if I have no luck. I do hear his backlog is huge. Down the road I will try to find a new reasonably priced small tube amp I won't have to tinker with so much. When the time comes I'll start a new thread here because I haven't a clue as to whats out there. I played electric mainly back 30 years or so then took it up again about 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thanks Southpaw, I also have a tweed with the Jensen (special design) speaker. I've spent quite a bit of time on Bill's site and done quite a few of his mods (they add a lot to the amp). I've played around with the ribbon cable positions (was that the fix you found?) but I still have a buzziness on long sustained low notes at upper volumes. I'm hoping the new filter caps fix it, either way, they are going on 8 years old so it can't hurt. Bill also mentions finding problems with the Illinois 22uf filter caps on quite a few of the Blues juniors. He is in NJ about one hour from me, I may just leave it with him if I have no luck. I do hear his backlog is huge. Down the road I will try to find a new reasonably priced small tube amp I won't have to tinker with so much. When the time comes I'll start a new thread here because I haven't a clue as to whats out there. I played electric mainly back 30 years or so then took it up again about 3 years ago. Yes it was the ribbon cable fix that did it for me, no fizz or odd noises in the low notes with a clean sound now. I'd like to get a BillM modded Junior but they're a bit like hens teeth over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I think I have you beat:Dr. Z Carmen Ghia - I actually have two: one stays at church, the other stays home. Vox AC15H1TV - I just had Don Butler replaces the junk Chinese transformers with Mercury Magnetics, and go through the amp. Awesome! Reinhardt 18 - best Marshall 18 watt clone being made. Beautiful amp. '69 Marshall 50 head - what can I say. This is the amp I wish I had as a kid. My tone would have been sooooo muuuuuch beeeeeeeeeeeeter!!! '69 fender Pro reverb - It's vintage Fender, need I say more? '66 Fender Super Reverb - This and the Twin Reverb are the king of clean. Xits X10 - On oder. Should be ready in a couple of weeks. Can't wait! i saw a couple of Dr Z's in a music store in Marietta Oh..(It's where I found my H-140) But when I looked at the price tag, I didn't even turn em on..Too Rich for my blood..I asked the owner if he has sold any, and he said "A couple"..I'm sure they are great amps, but for under $600, I am seriously in love with my Peavey Classic 30..My 2 cents.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 "Dirtier Dirties" -- I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 "Dirtier Dirties" -- I like it! Ha..yeah ... Dirtier Dirties does sound like it would rock. although this doesn't qualify for that ..I almost bought a Silverface Champ that was on CL at a bargain... but I already have a SF Vibro Champ, so it doesn't make sense... (also too many amps already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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