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

In this Episode I answer to the large numbers of requests on doing a show about the Blues Junior, and asked a Tweed one to a friend. This way I could compare the Blues Junior Tweed With the Regular Black one and figure out if the gossip about the Tweed being a better model than the Black II was true.
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[@addictedtogear]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Ah ah! Thanks a lot

[@frankharrisiii5971]

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

[@Dan18w]

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

[@tinomendoza9372]

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

[@1112HuyPhan]

this guy can play blues

[@markmcmyn8967]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh eh

[@Dan-ms4oq]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much!!! Glad you've liked it!!

[@jeffsech]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much for the support. I’m really happy

[@inopartners]

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!

[@stevenvarhol8727]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh eh. I’m glad to know that.

[@paullaughton3440]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much!!!

[@weatherboy1551]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re more than welcome

[@alexsander3850]

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

[@joefalconi10]

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

[@TBizzell68]

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

[@stratcat7162]

Nothing wrong with the tolex but there are some subtle differences the Tweed is definitely a little more warmer

[@tricko2286]

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.

[@smallbuj7605]

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

[@jkennan]

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

[@Noodlerification]

I'm glad I found this for the playing!

[@davidthomas3725]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

David Thomas great!

[@markbrogan2431]

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

[@douggarrett5288]

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.

[@addisj]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

James Addison thanks a lot for your kind words. Keep on watching the show.

[@68goldtop43]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

68goldtop thank you so much

[@vtwintora]

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

[@hugomejia593]

Yes for me too

[@Pedro72740]

Did you play in a band setting? I have one and thought the same until I tried it in rehearsal. I don't like it to practice with.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s a bright amp but I love it

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s very Albert King, our Albert Collins

[@mickkraviz]

@@dirkdiggler6230 what about turning down the treble? :D

[@ericcross7863]

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

[@NoLieIm51]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great. You’re more than welcome!!!

[@ron2serve]

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

[@anthonygonzalez4888]

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..

[@BuddaGuedes]

Anthony Gonzalez oh, thank you so much. Keep watching the show and please share it with the world. All the best to you,

[@terrellriley8650]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot and welcome to the family. Keep on watching the show

[@anthonyharand9881]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot. I’m glad to know that

[@crowhaven200]

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!

[@rubickon]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much

[@aintnothinbutdablues]

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

[@dextertheg]

incredibly well done, sir!

[@stratcat7162]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much

[@edwinmartinez9787]

excellent review great playing blues

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much

[@jeremybaker195]

Great playing and tone by the way.

[@Tele30blu]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome. Thanks for your support

[@glenaliano6790]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Tank you so much for the support.

[@DTM-ch7jy]

Excellent comparison. Your playing is excellent too.

[@jopvanhest5633]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much for your support. Spread the word and keep on wathing. every monday there's a new episode.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Great demo Budda. Excellent playing

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@6stringz210]

Dude yer awesome! Thanks for your time and effort!

[@MrMd5555]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot and I hope it has helped you

[@JARGrecords]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nunoandrademusicspace7590]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Nuno Andrade thanks a lot!

[@mikaikonen9616]

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

[@chrischamberlain2168]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot for your kind words

[@fenderstrat2]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks which have you choose? Thanks for your support

[@fenderosa]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks!

[@lemonhartsour]

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!

[@bassiclogic]

Great video! Thank You!

[@Jossblues]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Que bueno!un saludo mui gran

[@joemamma4324]

Another great video,Thnks Budda..

[@dnipllr4057]

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...

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh eh! That’s also my problem. I always want that other amp that’s also great!!

[@1cleandude]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot for your support!

[@Doug5524]

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

[@jorge_nitales]

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

[@dryocum]

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!...

[@TheDubit75]

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

[@impulsmarketing8752]

Great review! Thank you

[@philipcorso3827]

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

[@WeeklyUrbanWalks]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@dragui9932]

Thank you for the great video & Review

[@phonicwheel933]

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.

[@7endertwang]

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!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great to know that. 🙏

[@Wrguitar941]

nice playing thank you

[@vikas.tandon]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rjo8500]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you so much for your support

[@danihamm7365]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Dani Hamm thank you so much!

[@Gio2Dio]

Thank you. that was awesome!

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome!! Thank you for your support

[@jimmyjoe3823]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot.

[@martlgr]

Great playing plus great sounds!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks

[@mikethomas7150]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks!

[@mikethomas7150]

Have you done a compare between Blues Junior III and Pro Junior by any chance?

[@ronlusher7276]

It’s clear, I want both...

[@BuddaGuedes]

Ah ah! That’s the way to go!

[@warren4110]

Ron Lusher, clear as mud then! I know how you feel 😉

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh Eh!

[@marctremblay4681]

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!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Marc Tremblay thank you very much

[@patrickponcet]

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

[@TheKronikRecords]

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

[@lefty5757]

I’m real close to buying the Tweed, do you still like it?

[@BuddaGuedes]

I don’t have one but it’s a great amp

[@Nobody92421]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Tone Junky thank you for your kind words

[@jennysbloke]

Thanks dude. Really helpful.

[@chazmichael7967]

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!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Chaz Michael thank you so much for your kind words! Glad that it shows. My goal is to have a great sound quality in all episodes, since this is a music show!!! Sound quality is super important!! Thanks

[@MediaLiveHD]

Exactly what I wanted to say. Except I suggest you to remove the woman talking italian or what it was in the beginning. Made me almost close the video, because I thought it's a foreign language. But your excellent guitar playing made me stay :)

[@mrtambourineman6107]

MediaLiveHD same here...

[@walkingdogs3399]

It isn't Italian or others latin language...

[@ronsta]

it's not meant not meant to be offensive. the internet is highly efficient and full of content. people have very little patience if the content is wrong. they're just giving him tips for making it better.

[@The030Berliner]

Great video - thanks a lot!

[@dawidwieczorek7425]

remember its all about the speaker pretty much. I love yo budda

[@mehdicheikh6934]

Very cool review ! Proud owner of the first tweed edition.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great amp

[@sandrosadhukhan]

Thanks buddy, your video was of great help. Subbed.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you for subscribing. I'm glad it helped.

[@premanandgiri4140]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot. I ended up buying a tweed too about 4 months ago

[@hugomejia593]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Hey!!! Thanks

[@Chacusam]

Dude the tweed sounds so bonamasa. Loved it way more than the blues jr.But they are both great, amazing fender products. The tweed just so sexy

[@redjet4810]

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

[@GrahamRonne]

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!

[@csharpminorseven]

Great blues guitar intro :-)

[@guerosensible]

nice video men, finally a good comparison between these two amps, by the way, you deserve more suscribers for your work, keep on!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Bauti Cassaglia thanks

[@claytonstandefer687]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks for sharing

[@mysty0]

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

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh eh!

[@marnel7787]

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.

[@grahamrogers6452]

This is by far the best review of the Blues jr on KZbin. 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 .

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great suggestion!! I'll try to get my hands on one. Thanks

[@kaspertichelaar7474]

I could not agree more!Just the very first comparison nails it. Henk

[@Nobody92421]

I have to wonder, if it's not just the Jensen speaker vs. the Eminence? Fender is too cheap to mod the circuit. (Dammit... ) I mean, it would be cost prohibitive to manufacture a different PCB for the same line of amps with different components. (Better?)

[@steewardpresley7820]

Budda Guedes hi bro. Am looking everywhere a comparison between the bj 3 tweed and bj 4. I think you are the best reviewer for this.

[@johnc3403]

If you don't like bright, you made exactly the right choice. The Blues jr in tweed with the Jenson is waaaaaay bright. It can be tamed but needs appropriate pickups. I run Fender pure vintage 59's which are bright by nature. The two together sound awesome, really, but i have to wind waaay back on the high end (amp, strat and pride of texas) to tame it.

[@grandantenna]

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.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks so much, and I'm really glad it helped you! Let us know how did yours worked out when it arrives.

[@grandantenna]

Budda Guedes Well, had to take the first one back due to an awful metallic rattle coming from the cage covering the tubes; however, the second one is a keeper for sure. It is hard for me to get a bad sound out of it with my Strat or Tele. Plus, it takes pedals very well. I love the fuzzy/scratchy character of it when overdriven with pedals. It is bright, but for me, it works. Thanks again for helping me make my decision!

[@BuddaGuedes]

The Grand Antenna you're more than welcome. I'm glad it helped.

[@LarsBauer74]

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.

[@RonaldMarceau]

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