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@mitchpalmer5116 19 сағат бұрын
Played a few. Not a fan. Very thin sounding, underpowered and the reverb is WAY too much.
@MineLikeMeMusic 14 сағат бұрын
Totally understand where you’re coming from! The Blues Jr. definitely has a distinct sound that doesn’t work for everyone. I found that pairing it with humbuckers or tweaking the settings helped balance out some of those characteristics. Curious-what amp do you prefer for a fuller tone?
@mitchpalmer5116 10 сағат бұрын
@MineLikeMeMusic I don't play out anymore so I sold my Marshall JCM 800 combo. I'm currently playing through one of those small Joyo 15 watt heads through a Marshall 1X10 cab. I run an EQ pedal through it's effects loop and run my pedal board to the amps input. 3 drive pedals. Soul Food, Blues Driver and a Rat. It gets me any tone I want.
@jasonnorris5298 3 күн бұрын
I have a 1973 Fender Twin Reverb I got it in 1983 and it has Pyle Drivers in it , I have had many other amps over the years and currently have 5 others ,but the Twin is still it, I set the Normal channel for clean, and the other breaking up, I love her, but she is heavy and LOUD ,it is 100 watt and if you pull the volume knob out it is 135 watts ! How do you deal with volume on stage, I too don't love pedals.
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 күн бұрын
@@jasonnorris5298 dealing with volume on stage is kind of why I got a blues jr also but… My twin goes from quiet to loud somewhere just before getting to 2 on the volume knob. The week I got the blues jr by twin went haywire so it was in the shop until a couple days ago and voila - it no longer has that issue. But you’re definitely right - my experience with fender amps has been they are not very quiet - EVER. 😂
@epasternak4206 4 күн бұрын
My first pedal also, $89 dollars, thank you Mom. I was 15 and it was a Christmas present. I have it.
@MineLikeMeMusic 4 күн бұрын
@@epasternak4206 that’s awesome! 👏🏻 does it see much action? Mine pretty much lives in the box 😂
@epasternak4206 4 күн бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic It sounds insane through a JCM 900 head, it can Fuzz, Doom, Death and Trash. It's definitely being used on my board. Ya through a Marshall it's something to behold, at 15 it was going into a Crate G10 amp 10 speaker haha. Your done is close to some Queens of the stone age. Through a Marshall is Alice in Chains if used as an overdrive + boost.
@MineLikeMeMusic 4 күн бұрын
@ I actually have a JCM 900. You may have inspired a followup video. Lol
@jrrlovecraft6505 5 күн бұрын
I have Blues Jr IV, use power soak and keep master volume at max most of the time. I think a lot of the problems people have with the BJ is the master volume assures that you are not pushing the power tubes and this makes the amp sound weenie. But I am looking to mod it with a send/receive loop for modulation pedals.
@MineLikeMeMusic 5 күн бұрын
@@jrrlovecraft6505 I recently cranked the master and dropped the volume. Super bright, crisp sound. It’s not what my ears prefer but it’s definitely worth knowing about. I was thinking about making a video showing the difference between those approaches.
@jessejuno5317 6 күн бұрын
I heard no tones that I like….
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate you giving the video a chance. The Blues Jr. definitely has a unique sound, and it’s not for everyone. Out of curiosity, what amps or tones do you prefer? I’m always interested in hearing what others are into!
@jessejuno5317 6 күн бұрын
@ I play mostly a Strat into a Marshall JTM45 going to a Marshall 1960 AX 4x12 cab . I’ll use dev/verb pedal by Universal audio and maybe a Klon clone.
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
@@jessejuno5317 very nice! Is that all you’re playing on? Your neighbors “love” you I’m sure if so. 🤣
@col145 6 күн бұрын
The answer is NO ! not until you’ve tried the Roland Blues Cube Artist, a little bit more expensive but what price do you put on your tone ? Killer Amp 👏👏🎸
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
@@col145 Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve heard great things about the Roland Blues Cube Artist-definitely on my list to try out. Tone is such a personal thing, and it’s awesome to see what amps people are passionate about. What’s your favorite feature of the Blues Cube?
@col145 6 күн бұрын
@ love the clean channel but it’s so versatile. I’ve had em all, boutique the lot, I’m an old blueser & if that’s your thing, this is the baby 👍
@bmg696 6 күн бұрын
I have the Twin Tonemaster and a BJ IV. I only play clean, no pedals. I use the BJ IV with my guitars that have humbuckers. Humbuckers seem to have more inherent bottom end and seem to tame down the inherent trebley sound of the BJ. If I use it with my single coil guitars, I have to use my MXR 10 band equalizer to tame down the treble and add more bottom end. I can almost get it to sound like the Twin, but it just doesn't have the bottom end. I think the BJ IV is a very articulate amp. I like it a lot.
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
@@bmg696 I appreciate your insights! I’ve noticed the same with humbuckers-they really bring out that natural breakup in the Blues Jr. With single-coils, I’ve had to crank the volume to get there. Do you think the MXR EQ completely bridges the gap, or do you still feel there’s something missing compared to the Twin?
@bmg696 6 күн бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusicFor my single coils, I set the BJ tone controls at noon, and I use the MXR to back off the highs and boost low end, but IMO, it still can't completely reach that natural full sound of the Twin. I think it's just physics. 2 12s in that cabinet vs. 1 12 in a smaller cab.
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
@ you’re correct. My twin has been at the repair shop for nearly a month but I just got it back a couple days ago. It is 1000% my preference and I missed it so. Lol.
@iananslow494 7 күн бұрын
Sweet water
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
@@iananslow494 Sweetwater’s a great place to grab gear! Did you pick up your Blues Jr. from them, or were you referring to the tone in the video?
@brucegrimes29 8 күн бұрын
I sold my Blues Jr IV in preference to my Pro Jr IV LTD. Not only did my Pro Jr sound better to my ears it is lighter in weight.
@MineLikeMeMusic 8 күн бұрын
I would’ve like to have gotten my hands on both but I think it was having reverb available that made my mind up. Even though I rarely use it 🤣 🤷🏼♂️
@Vintage_375 8 күн бұрын
A decent Fender Mid scooped sound for at home practice. Reverb 6.5; Master 2-3; Mid 4; Bass 8; Treble 2.5-3; Volume 8. Fat switch not engaged. This amplifier is very bright and mid forward compared to my Deluxe Reverb/Super Reverb. I came up with them settings using an AB box back and forth trying to get close to the classic Fender Mid Scooped sounds.
@MineLikeMeMusic 8 күн бұрын
Sounds awesome. That’s actually about where my preference has gone with the amp. I usually don’t use the reverb much though. Depends on the guitar/pickups for the volume as well. Thanks for the recommendation!
@MikeW-u4z 9 күн бұрын
Another factor once you get 40 hours on that speaker it’ll improve. As others reference the master level will really allow it to bloom.
@MineLikeMeMusic 9 күн бұрын
You're absolutely right. I didn't have much time to break it in but the master volume is something I have been thinking about.
@honkytonkinson9787 10 күн бұрын
lol I had a twin 20 years ago. It was too big, too heavy, and way more than I needed I got a blues jr and it was the exact opposite, not enough for what I needed. I didn’t like how it sounded either Years later I finally arrived at a tweed vibrolux reproduction, with a 12” Jensen P12R. It kinda looks like your Jr but louder and more better, but no reverb If I could go back to 2002 I would have bought a vintage brown Fender, or if I had to get a new amp, probably would have done the deluxe or Princeton reissue. Seems like the Vox amps back then were really good too! Your demonstration is good but I still have the same opinion. It sounds like a Fender amp but kinda thin, fizzy, and a bit lacking
@MineLikeMeMusic 10 күн бұрын
@@honkytonkinson9787 I understand what you mean. I got to play a twin this weekend (mine is in the shop) and it really is my preference. Even if it is heavy and a bit of overkill. lol.
@jonnysophisticado 10 күн бұрын
Blues Jr is great for pedals if you bring the reverb down all te way or disconnect the tank, keep the master high and volume lower than the master and it's a great platform
@MineLikeMeMusic 9 күн бұрын
That’s a great tip!
@jonnysophisticado 10 күн бұрын
Mine has the master at about one o'clock and volume around three. Love my blues Jr.
@MineLikeMeMusic 10 күн бұрын
They’re pretty great! What guitar/pedals are you using with it?
@johnhopkins7447 10 күн бұрын
You look just like a guy who runs a pawn shop where I live
@MineLikeMeMusic 10 күн бұрын
@@johnhopkins7447 handsome fella! Hehe 😜
@Jopes17 11 күн бұрын
what model is that black telecaster?
@MineLikeMeMusic 11 күн бұрын
‘76 standard Tele. It has nocaster pickups in it too.
@joshuajohnston8452 11 күн бұрын
Don’t be afraid to crank that master .. that controls the power tubes and the volume is pre amp … once the power tubes get cooking some wonderful tones come out ..
@MineLikeMeMusic 11 күн бұрын
You’re correct! I noticed that while editing. I didn’t get over 2 or 3 on the master. 😂
@joshuajohnston8452 11 күн бұрын
@ it’s a great little amp
@thedoodl38ug 11 күн бұрын
It also gets pretty loud then too for home use! 🫣
@bmg696 6 күн бұрын
@@joshuajohnston8452 I have mine, Volume at 6, Master at 3. That gives me a nice clean sound around 75db. I live in an apartment, so around 75db ensures I don't disturb my neighbors.
@MineLikeMeMusic 6 күн бұрын
It’s a great little practice amp. I can see using it for some stuff that will really cut through a mix. I’m working on a new video for Funny Little Boxes ‘Dirt’ pedal and I did some of it with the blues jr while my twin was being repaired. I’ve since gotten my twin back and recorded everything again with the twin. I haven’t had a lot of time to compare but I’m gonna have to do something with both versions. Lots of editing to do! 😂
@jeddred-e3m 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review, i am thinking about it
@MineLikeMeMusic 13 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome! What have you narrowed your choices down to?
@jeddred-e3m 13 күн бұрын
@MineLikeMeMusic fender pro Jr and blues jr
@MineLikeMeMusic 12 күн бұрын
@ that’s where I was too. Which way are you leaning?
@moyhennabuchanan1076 10 күн бұрын
Reverb was a non-negotiable, and glad we stick to our guns. It's hard to describe how happy/ lucky/ relieved we feel having committed.
@CC-fi3pp 19 күн бұрын
The DS-2 and the big box RAT1 are they greatest distortion pedals ever made.
@MineLikeMeMusic 19 күн бұрын
I would have to agree!!
@Imulletman12 26 күн бұрын
Brilliant! Sounds like the menu music for a late 90s/early 00s video game lol
@MineLikeMeMusic 26 күн бұрын
🤣 reminds me of toe jam and earl a lil bit. That’s would be early 90s 😳🤣 Thank you so much! 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🎸
@tubularbill Ай бұрын
One of the best overall pedals ever made. You can’t lose with this or the Boss OD-3.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
The OD-3 is one I’ve yet to get a hold of …. How does is compare to an SD-1?
@tubularbill Ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic- I don’t have a ton of experience with the SD-1 but it seems closer to a tube screamer type pedal. The OD-3 just seems to be a good neutral pedal that doesn’t color your sound, not grainy and can be used for anything from country to say classic rock like a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Rolling Stones. Excellent for stacking with modulation pedals - ie chorus, delay, ect.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@tubularbill def another gain pedal I need to get a hold of. There are so many and I want to hear them all! 😂
@tubularbill Ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic- same here! lol
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@tubularbill 🤣 give a brother a like and a subscribe so you don’t miss when I do get a hold of one!
@SoloMatias2 Ай бұрын
Very well edited! Tabs make me euphoric!
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@SoloMatias2 thank you! 🙏🏻 ❤️ Subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss any new ones. Anything in particular you would like to see?
@Boris_Chang Ай бұрын
I inherited a Timmy. I already had a Tube Screamer, so I put the Timmy in front of it. Any opinions of Timmy for front-end gain staging into a distortion pedal?
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@Boris_Chang tbh. I’ve yet to get my grubby paws on a Timmy. I hear great things about them though. As most will say, there are no rules. If it works for you, then it’s right! I think the most important thing you can do when gain staging is setting your levels so you’re not losing volume when you click on a gain pedal. Now I gotta go find a Timmy I guess 🤣
@Joshua_Stephens Ай бұрын
I like my Waza Blues Driver. More gain then you would expect.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@Joshua_Stephens def a lot different type of gain than I was expecting. Would you say it’s more on the distorted side rather than overdrive?
@StefanPriceUK Ай бұрын
They sound awful.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
What do you prefer?
@StefanPriceUK Ай бұрын
@MineLikeMeMusic It depends what I'm doing. If I want amp overdrive I use the amp gain or push it with a boost or a Full tone RTO overdrive. I've got the Boss DS2, Turbo overdrive. But I like the Bad Monkey best. I tried the Blues driver when it came out. It sounds harsh and rattly to me.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@ it is a little fizzy but it’s a welcome break from midrangy OD pedals. But like you said - it really just depends what you’re trying to do.
@misfitwookiee3177 Ай бұрын
The story you told about this being your first pedal could easily have been mine - the only difference is that I passed my pedal on to someone starting out. Thinking about getting one again, so thank you for doing this!
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
You had this same pedal too??!! There are a few of us here on the comments. That’s so weird. Thanks for watching and commenting !
@misfitwookiee3177 Ай бұрын
@MineLikeMeMusic I played bass and guitar, played my guitar through a Fender Sidekick and was looking for something with a ton of distortion as a beginner. Now that I'm much older and a bit more experienced, I'm looking to get it back for more tonal options. Thanks for these no-nonsense demos through single-coils and humbuckers, really useful for those of us trying to get a good representation of the sound.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been hoping there’s an audience out there for this kinda of thing. If you have any suggestions on what else you might want to see please let me know.
@Randy-g5q Ай бұрын
Mine was a Real Tube by Tube Works. I miss it. Gotta get another one.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
I remember seeing those! I don’t think I ever heard what it sounded like though. 😔
@dino7020 Ай бұрын
Boss ds2 is my first pedal. Replace when broken. Stil using ds2 till now.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
I love the ds2 as well. Do you stack it with anything else? Or just straight into an amp? I’ve got a vid about that pedal on this channel too.
@JamesJLaRue Ай бұрын
My first pedal too.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@JamesJLaRue Wow! Someone else here said the same too. Do you still have it? What’d you think about it?
@marcushill4460 Ай бұрын
Had a bright pink brat peddle . I think it was a rat copy
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@marcushill4460 oh that’s cool. I hadn’t heard of the brat before. I just did a quick google search and you appear to be correct in that it is a rat copy. Do you still have it? What’d you think about it?
@marcushill4460 Ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic no I don't. Well I use to run it through a old silver tone amp with 3 tubes, a volume and tone knob . It was low volume but sounded so good . Ive got rid of so much gear . I still play a little but need to pick it back up
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@marcushill4460 you most definitely need to pick it back up!
@bendjams9379 Ай бұрын
Pretty random that this came up. Also being my first pedal too. Only recently started rediscovering it. pretty fun
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
That’s awesome! What are the odds of that?! How are you liking it these days?
@a-part Ай бұрын
my friend had that and a stereo flager also dod, mid 90s. and a 15w crappy amp. those where the days!
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@a-part yep! Before the internet and the tone snobs. We just didn’t know any better. 🤣
@bobcatblooze Ай бұрын
I bought one of these back in the day whilst on holiday with my folks. I got home, plugged it in and played with it for a while. It then got used a few more times before it was part exchanged about a month later.
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
That’s probably what I should’ve done. This pedal has been sitting in that box a loooooong time. 😂
@JimBoom92 Ай бұрын
kurt cobain used the mode 1 setting most of the times
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
Yep, you got it! 👍🏻
@DarkSanTower Ай бұрын
Nice!!!
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻 ❤️
@DarkSanTower Ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic one of my favorite Nirvana songs. Tourette’s and Aneurysm. Great job, bro. Rock on 🤘
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
@@DarkSanTower two of my favorites as well! Thanks again! I appreciate the comment.
@adamorsulik7558 2 ай бұрын
Under the bridge sounds more like it was played on a strat
@MineLikeMeMusic 2 ай бұрын
@@adamorsulik7558 could’ve been. Jag and strat have similar single coil sound. Hard to tell the difference when they’re clean.
@mrpackdogg Ай бұрын
Yeah i think also strat. But used a jag for the music video
@mrpackdogg Ай бұрын
Realy cool jag btw
@MineLikeMeMusic Ай бұрын
Thank you! Maybe I oughta give it another go with the strat? 😂
@mrpackdogg Ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic yeah
@MineLikeMeMusic 2 ай бұрын
Can you relate??
@RickHardcore 2 ай бұрын
Great voice my friend!!
@MineLikeMeMusic 2 ай бұрын
@@RickHardcore thanks a lot @RickHardcore! ❤️ 🙏🏻
@sixstringer649 2 ай бұрын
NICE JOB ! a sub and like from me. I tried the song also if you'd care to take a listen.. Cheers !
@MineLikeMeMusic 2 ай бұрын
Sounds great! A sub and a like from me as well! 👏🏻 ❤️ 🙏🏻
@sixstringer649 2 ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic thanks. Keep rockin!
@carmaxellicottcity5104 2 ай бұрын
Nailed it
@davidfox7983 3 ай бұрын
Im getting Kill Bill vibes
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
Or pulp fiction? Or both? 😂 Do they both have surf guitar stuff in them? Pulp fiction has miserlou and surf rider.
@davidfox7983 3 ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusic definitely
@schro3532 3 ай бұрын
You make it look easy 👌
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
linktr.ee/_bondo
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
Hannibal Is At The Gate | Official Video | Mine Like Me kzbin.info/www/bejne/moXEZGhmqbiVbJY music.apple.com/us/album/hannibal-is-at-the-gate/1644509061?i=1644509062 open.spotify.com/track/2ixvDfpoo9mGiNW4O11cPt?si=k0BTPC9KRoavl2n_VEOduA
@ApolloOnGuitar 3 ай бұрын
So true. No one tells you when you start
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
@@ApolloOnGuitar Not many get that far when they start. The serious ones will though. 😂
@spormlastname267 3 ай бұрын
More Sportsball?
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
@@spormlastname267 🤣 Busted! I was lucky to be in the building when they made that announcement. I’m not big on a lot of sports but love some UK basketball.
@unfathomable5126 3 ай бұрын
Accurate
@griffinstillplays 3 ай бұрын
Movie name?
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
@@griffinstillplays Spider-man
@zaldew 3 ай бұрын
Dawg...
@spormlastname267 3 ай бұрын
Music guys shouldn’t watch Sportsball.
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
@@spormlastname267 but some guys do 🤷🏼♂️ 😂
@spormlastname267 3 ай бұрын
@@MineLikeMeMusicby the way, excellent work on this. I lold hard
@thebarak 3 ай бұрын
You might have forgotten to actually show the kit on camera. I saw the top edge of it.
@MineLikeMeMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!