Fender Blues Junior vs Harley Benton Tube 15 -

[@chadhosegood]

You just made my decision easy. I wanted an amp to leave at my drummers house and I have a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and Blues Jr at home. This will absolutely be great for my amp at band practice or even in my studio as its so light to carry back and forth. Thank you for showing us the killer tones it can get with the upgraded speaker and you played amazing.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great it helped. Thanks

[@fredrodnick2881]

I like that you play stylish classic style solos reminiscent of the old pop rock blues music of the 60s and 70s. Most players just play metal.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@vintagecharlie5969]

Love the humor on this one. The intro made this my favorite gear review video of all time :) Got a few flashbacks to "flight of the conchords".

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh! Eh!

[@TimesBTough]

I know there are probably a few quality differences and speaker changes and cabinets change things. But, that being said I think you just saved me $500.00 US and convinced me to buy the Monoprice 15. Really enjoyed the video as well!

[@BuddaGuedes]

That was the point of this video

[@TimesBTough]

@@BuddaGuedes Update : the Monoprice 15 just got here a bit ago. I let it warm up a bit It and played a few Strats thru it, and then a LP. It sounds really really good to me and the speaker is obviously still quite new. I added an overdrive pedal to it just to see what it would sound like , and it sounded ridicuosly good! It seems to sound better at 15W with the volume low and then does on the 1 watt setting. Again , thanks for the great comparison video and saving me and I'm sure plenty of others a pocketful of money!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

If you have a loop pedal let a loop playing for a while and the speaker will get better everyday

[@carlc2597]

@@TimesBTough Hey TBT, I got mine in 2017, 179.00to my door. I had not heard of them before and was a little wary. They got down to 159.00 and I was still reading reviews, then they shot up to 179.00 so I bought it. You might like the speaker and I thought it sounded fine, but I read that a lot of folks were changing the speaker with good results so I put a Weber 30 watt ceramic Blue Dog in mine. I love it and it’s still working fine- can’t go wrong.

[@sixstring1950]

Your voice is incredible. If I was a record label I would pick you up in a heartbeat.You should be on a talent show.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@earlteigrob9211]

Thank you for the demo!!! Well done!!! I put the swamp thang in one of mine and left the other one stock. It is close tonally but made the distortion more creamy with higher resolution. The high efficiency also gives me more headroom. My favorite speaker is the red back but that’s $$$ and going in my boogie.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks for sharing

[@PeteBasel]

Your observations are very interesting. The Tube 15, while having a tone stack and power amp copied from the Fender Bassman, has a later Marshall style "cold clipper" in the preamp and therefore it should break up with a Marshall type sound. Let's also remember that the very early Marshall amps were a copy (near exact) of the Fender Bassman but with British tubes and transformers. There's a lot of good stuff in that Tube 15. The schematics that I looked at were for the Laney LC15, but many believe that it, the Tube 15 and the Monoprice are the same, I'm not sure but your test seems to support the cold clipper. Amazing what you can get for such an excellent price.

[@ВасилийПетров-ы8й]

Tube 15 handles a drummer no sweat by the way. Granted, ours doesn't wail on his kit, but there's plenty more volume left on the control.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Definitely

[@Dutchluthier]

The early HB GA-5 combos were actually rebranded Epiphone Junior amps with an added tone control. My colleague had an Epi and I bought the HB. Both from the same year. When we AB-ed them the HB won… when we looked inside they used slightly different components between both. The HB had better quality pieces onboard, and a better stock speaker but very crappy fuse holders (had to replace them). But in the end the HB won for 2/3rds of the Epi’s price… Played and gigged it often, sound technicians loved it, great tone but never too loud (ideal in smaller venues).

[@BuddaGuedes]

This is a cool one

[@gigmandrew8975]

Overall I liked the sound of the Harley Benton amp better, clean and distorted, and I own a Tweed Blues Junior!

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s really a cool amp.

[@kostasvroumligas5836]

The best comparison between amps i ve ever seen on yt, great work man! Βlues Junior sounds "right" to me, its on spot to the archetype sound that most of us are used to. HB or Monoprice sounds kind of neutral, not bad at all and for the price its simply unbeatable!

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’m really liking that Harley Benton

[@davidduncan5495]

Great video, production and playing! Just discovered you because I'm about to receive one. I already have an ET65 to throw in. And some tube rolling... You're a great player and resource, thanks, Subscribed! Killer sig guitar, btw!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot david

[@raceface_m2579]

The HB sounds more open because of the higher frequencies and the Bjr sounds a bit more compressed yet professional for recording. Wonderful job with the comparison!

[@BuddaGuedes]

I would use either to record. They sound great, just different

[@andreil1234]

@@BuddaGuedes I think even the monoprice has better cut in the mix for recording. Isolated, probably blues jr is sweeter on most ears. Nice playing and thanks for the comparison!

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome

[@mauricerrr]

The quality of your video's is pretty impressive

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@MrMojabo]

Here I am again. I swapped the 70/80 for a Celestion G12H 30 WATT 70 Anniversary.. I used the Greenback for about 2 months . When I made the switch to the G12H the difference is amazing

[@BuddaGuedes]

👌👌

[@ikealamp53]

Great video Buddha, and superb playing. I ordered an HB tube15 last week and can't wait for it to arrive. Might take another week. Since i'm a beginner player this will be my first tube amp. I can afford the blues jr or more expensive amps but i think the HB 15 will be already good enough for now. Im selling off my katana 50mk2, it's not a bad amp but having a bazillion options makes it worse not better. I dont want to play and mess around with a laptop at the same time. A tube amp with a few knobs and pedals will be enough.

[@BuddaGuedes]

That’s a great solution indeed

[@arto9775]

Same reason I got rid of my Fender LT25.. my adhd doesn't leave it alone lol.

[@Wooburnmusic]

Absolutely true too many knobs and dials takes away the spirit of playing.

[@hearpalhere]

One thing that always irks me in tube amp demos is that many people simply don't crank them up loud enough to actually be in their sweet spot. I know I can always count on you to play them at decent volume Budda, it's one of the many reasons I love watching your videos. I've seen people getting mediocre sounds out of the Monoprice amp but their settings were gain dimed, volume set on like barely one. Of course it's not going to sound great, you've barely got any volume and air being moved and no power tube action happening. For what it's worth, I preferred the Tube 15's tone as well. I really like that slightly brighter tone and quicker break up.

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’m also loving it. Thanks for your comment

[@jeffberg8015]

In my opinion the stock Celestion Seventy 80 speaker in the Tube 15 is not great for high gain anyway. It's ok for clean or light crunch tones but it's spiky on the high end which IMO makes high gain tones shrill and fizzy. I plan to replace the speaker in mine with something like a Greenback which has a nicely rolled off treble and makes gain tones more growly and less fizzy.

[@micksterminator3]

I messed up selling my bugera v5. Trying to use this 15w in a duplex is tough cause the tone isnt there at low volumes and there's no headphone jack. Dont wanna disturb anybody. Gotta move into a house again lol. My 33 watt 212 crate tube amp is staying permanently off 😢

[@MrBossei]

Great video!! The Tube15 has the same layout as the previous version of Laney Cub12R which should have the same preamp-circuit as a Marshall JCM 800. So a bit more Marshall-sounding than the Blues Jr I think :-) And the small transformers in the Tube15 contributes to the nice, low headroom.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It satisfies my need for an AC15. It’s what I use when I want that sound

[@voxpathfinder15r]

Oh my god, you’re right! The preamp is like 97% identical to a jcm800!! Subtle differences probably just minor tweaks

[@BuddaGuedes]

Really!!!!??

[@swiftyswift833]

Just purchased one and unplugged after 1.5 hrs. Love it!!!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh! Eh!

[@muumia4]

Man the vibe in this video is nice. Tube 15 looks like a no brainer for me now

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s a great amp. Not great cleans but a great amp

[@bretsamblis5560]

Great playing brother! I have one of these on the way. I really wish I would've bought one a year ago when I first heard of them. They are more expensive now, but it's still a great deal. I am not trying to replace my other amps. I just wanted something lighter with less headroom so it breaks up easier. My main amp is a Hot Rod Deluxe, and it has all the headroom in the world. much too loud for home. But this amp will definitely do it for me. I am happy I remembered the H.B./Monoprice, because I was about to break down and buy a blues Junior. After watching this video, I'm very happy with my decision. I really do think I prefer the Monoprice. I think I'm going to take your advice and replace the speaker eventually. Thanks for all the great content!

[@Stuammy]

Great review and great playing lol you got me inspired I tried to keep up but got lost 😂keep those vids coming 🤟

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Hell...if you don't think the Stage Right 15 can't bump as hard (or harder) than the BJ....and you're changing the speaker anyway - do what I did. Swapped out my Seventy 80 (98 decibel efficiency) for a Wizard (102.8 decibel efficiency) speaker I had kicking around. The big magnet did fit. I personally know how loud those BJ's are even in a live setting...and for some reason over and above a decibal headroom - they always punch above their class. I think it's a higher Fender-like voltage B+ transformer and the increased transient peaks that sets explains it. But having scant chance to even approach diming it, I do think my SR would hold it's own or better (thanks to it's more adjustable tone stack). Over and above that, having an fx loop helps for cleaner sounding delay time based effects in a live setting. Wish I was still in the crowd of my younger days and I'd go out and dime it live.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks for sharing

[@stratocaster539]

love the song a the beginning! Lotta soul man.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@mikepretorius6350]

Great Demo by someone who can play properly, cheers !

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@BladeDoomer86]

You look like a mad genius. Love it. Oh, and that Futone looks just as crazy ;)

[@BuddaGuedes]

I love it!!!!

[@Wooburnmusic]

😂🙂👍🇬🇧

[@moreorlesslikeso]

Can't help it, but to my ears (being the ears of a Blues Junior owner...) the Harley Benton Tube 15 surprisingly sounds actually better than the Blues Junior. More direct and fuller. This is, of course, via the recording, the computer and the iMac's speakers. Might be different in the room with the amps at higher volume, though. And yeah, replacing the speaker (to an Eminence Swamp Thang) has been a distinctive improvement for my Blues Junior (III) as well. Apart from that: nice video - very considerate!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@DarthEcoli]

To my ears, Budda, the Monoprice , err, HB in your case kills it. It sounds brighter and a bit more articulate. As I said before about the Blues Jr, a Fromel kit might just that. Nice shootout and nice playing, mate. Cheers

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’m loving it. It became a go to when I want those Vox tones

[@robertquinn9490]

Really enjoyed your opening tune!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@LeeHoMusic]

absolutely great comparsion video!!!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@michaelolz]

YOU’RE A GREAT SINGER!

[@BuddaGuedes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jackkrag]

Best comparison EVER THANKS,k

[@BuddaGuedes]

👌👌

[@matereo]

The HB/Monoprice amp is the old Laney LC15 rebranded.. Laney har the Cub range nowadays so i guess the LC range is available for OEM

[@hearpalhere]

Budda starts playing and singing a tasty, toneful and humorous intro, I click the like button!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eheh thanks a lot

[@mattdoliver1984]

I’ve been looking into these amps, I’m thinking it’s worth getting for price only, crazy how Harley Benton are putting out quality products at ridiculously low prices

[@BuddaGuedes]

That’s really true

[@howardsternssmicrophone9332]

Two words...Slave labor....

[@SkonrokkenTV]

Awesome! keep it up! Still want a Fender Vibro-champ, but been looking at that Harley Benton for a while. Nice playing unlike a lot of people!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@andreil1234]

Very nice video, great playing and feel, also your sig guitar is absolutely sick :-) Love it!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@davidoffer1]

what's the song at 8:40?

[@BuddaGuedes]

That’s just a chord sequence

[@der_djumi_music]

Hey Budda, have you already tried the Bugera V22 Infinium Amp? It's another low cost amp with a phenomenal sound. Maybe it is more popular here in Germany, but for sure it would be worth a new episode!

[@BuddaGuedes]

I haven’t

[@lboticas]

With all these nice intros you must soon be releasing a good double album. It's my favourite part of the show.

[@BuddaGuedes]

🙏🙏

[@kct9967]

Is it just me or does the HB sound 'brighter'? Was thinking of using the Jr. as a stand alone harmonica amp, but now...

[@Panicagq2]

I have the Monoprice as a harp amp - I love it!

[@EvanTisby]

oh my god dude I might NEED that signature guitar

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s available on order at the Futone web site

[@thornwivans]

Magnificent intro!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you kindly!

[@micksterminator3]

I need to get an upgraded reverb tank for my monoprice 15w v1. The original was pretty cheap and noisy. These demos make it sound so much better than mine

[@BuddaGuedes]

I think they all vary a lot.

[@ebikes2xs159]

There are several side-by-side tests of the stock Celestion seventy/eighty speaker and others like the Celestion V30. It more than holds its own.

[@BuddaGuedes]

The Harley Benton is a very good tone amp

[@nuneko11]

Boa comparaçao! Parabéns!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks

[@mickkraviz]

Dude I love your videos, great channel!

[@BuddaGuedes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mikeb5372]

The tube 15 sounds great with those fuzz drive pedals

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks

[@trackingstationneillindsay]

Really nice job on the music! I think the Harley Benton wins.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@carmellocuevas3900]

Heavy on the fooled around and fell in love...But I love it

[@TheChristafershawn]

I'm thinking of getting a Les Trem for my Firebird or maybe my SG. You recommend? Thanks.

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’ve never tried it!!!😛

[@TheChristafershawn]

@@BuddaGuedes Oh....I could of sworn that was the tremolo on the guitar (the yellow one) in the vid. Guess not, looks a lot like it I guess. The more I look though it sure does look like the Duesenberg Les Trem II.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It is a Dusemberg actually. I just didn’t know the name of it. I like it a lot!!

[@TheChristafershawn]

@@BuddaGuedes Cool, thanks for getting back with me.

[@BuddaGuedes]

👌

[@PedalScience]

Awesome video

[@BuddaGuedes]

👌👌

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

subtle differences in the pre amp and also Fender has a much better reverb and that in its self changes the tonal output. I am sure the price difference partially goes on better components in the Blues Junior. Having owned a Blues Junior I can honestly say that they are a great amp in the mix but awful on their own. Blubbery and brittle at the same time. I ended up building my own 5e3 circuit amp with top components and custom wound transformers to get the small amp tone I wanted. Great comparison and have to say the Harley stacked up well and would be a no brainer for a first tube amp.

[@BuddaGuedes]

I also think it’s a great second amp for those who want to play stereo. I’m living it more and more

[@Wooburnmusic]

If the tube 15 gives up, it would probably cost too much to be repaired properly but the good side is that you still have a 1 x 12 cab.

[@BuddaGuedes]

And it hasn’t had a problem since

[@jotak5425]

7:18 what FUZZ is that!? Mamma mia!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Roger Mayer axis fuzz

[@andreil1234]

Being a single channel, you can change a lot by replacing the pre tubes for something more laid back or agressive. Factor in the speaker you prefer and you can go a long way just like that!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks

[@Panicagq2]

Yep! I use AY7 preamp tubes to tame a hot harp mic

[@rula42]

HB15: I changed speaker (vintage60) spring tank and tubes (SovTek).It's a $ 990 amp now

[@BuddaGuedes]

Wow!!! Is it worth it?!

[@rula42]

yes - most of all I didn't like the stock speaker Seventy 80 (too harsh)@@BuddaGuedes

[@markart157]

Quality passionate musician here. I like that.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@markart157]

@@BuddaGuedes you're welcome !!

[@BuddaGuedes]

🙏

[@notblind5982]

deserves a like. It deserves an extra like.. thats your job

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@SlumpSlump78]

Hello!! Great vidéo !! Thanks ! Can you telle me wich version of the et 65 dis you used? 8 or 16 ohms? Best regards from France

[@BuddaGuedes]

8ohms

[@SlumpSlump78]

@@BuddaGuedes thanks a lot!!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome

[@garyloader6605]

I have the monoprice badged version of this amp, very good for the money. I believe it's actually a clone of the Laney Cub 15

[@BuddaGuedes]

I really like it

[@sirzembla4512]

I had the Laney Cub 15 , you have to change the tubes for a set of JJ's or the sound is really meh ,and the speaker inside is really not a champion .....The Laney even after the tubes swapped isn't comfortable with humbuckers , the Monoprice doesn't care , humbuckers ,P 90s , single coils , ...It's a kind of cross between the Cub 15 and the blues Junior , but i guess ,God Forbid ,that it is better out of the box , it simply knocks them out .... I think it is more fragile ,you have to go easy on it ,let the tubes warm up a little bit before playing etc ...It would be a dream amp with some 6V6 ....

[@sirzembla4512]

@@BuddaGuedes (Oh i meant the Laney cub 12 R , maybe you too ....)

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’m really liking mine. I’ll get a second one and change the speaker for a celestion creamback

[@BuddaGuedes]

Ok

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

The Tube 15 seems to have more high end clarity and grit than the Blues Junior. It's really apparent when you used the Telecaster. The Blues Junior sounds just a little duller. I prefer the Tube 15.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Its more British sounding

[@juanpablorodriguez6481]

Hi man you are amasing! You say to better change the Tube15 for a Greenback, in terms of home use which Greenback would be better? Many thanks from Spain.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It has to be 8ohns but I think there’s only one greenback available

[@juanpablorodriguez6481]

@@BuddaGuedes thanls for your answer, well i hear you in this video saying that for more compresion and less volume better the Greenback 25 which i guess is the Celestion G12M-25 Watts. Insn't this the answer to my question? All the best

[@juanpablorodriguez6481]

I was mixing Greenback and creamback thought they were the same now i understand forget my question sorry.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Yes that’s it. But that’s the only greenback in existence

[@BuddaGuedes]

No worries at all

[@raimondspadaro8211]

Great voice!!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks

[@vijelieable]

the song in the begining is awsome! it made me subscribe :)

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@jagercaster]

Great comparision Budda 👏👏👏 You're the man 😎

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@JuBahbzkem]

Wonderful comparison 😮 one question, which dist/fuzz/whatever pedal are you using in 7.18 it sounds HUGE man!

[@BuddaGuedes]

I can’t remember but it should be the Reuss effects Compenhagen Bender

[@justinlong688]

What is the white guitar you solo with?? Godin?

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s a Knaggs Choptank

[@stormyweather2837]

Great review ! I am trying to decide between the monoprice 5 and the monoprice 15. Love your dungeon room is that in your basement?

[@BuddaGuedes]

No this was an old police headquarters

[@beableish]

I heard in some demos that this amp sounds far better playing with single coil pups rather then Humbuckers. would love to hear any ones experience.

[@BuddaGuedes]

I don’t think so. It’s a very versatile amp

[@beableish]

@@BuddaGuedes oh good hope so i also have a fender hot rod blues deluxe and fender super champ SD and love it its a hybrid. Saw this amp read all the reviews and had to inquire about it .

[@BlackFoxProduc]

Excellent song btw!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@sugarmamaboy]

Thanks Budda. I just bought a Harley Benton 5 watts amp, and was thinking maybe I should try the 15 watts as well. Your video has cured me , I think the BJ (an amp that I know well) sounds better. I swapped the 12ax7 for a 12ay7, I normally don't think it's worth it but in this case I think it is a change for the better.Anyway, I'm sure a different speaker would be an improvement (mind you, I already really like this little amp) but which ? It is an 8 inch speaker, not many options. What would you recommend ?

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s not easy!!! I don’t really know a lot 8 “ speakers…

[@VintageSG]

The Jensen MOD 8-20 is a really good upgrade for amps with 8" speakers. Not expensive either. It'll easily take you to the limitations of that teeny cabinet. A 'better' option is a 1x12" cabinet with your choice of speaker. Champ-a-likes through a 12" or multiples thereof are rock'n'roll heaven to me. Spend a little on the stock speaker upgrade and buy a cab. That'll also open up to buying more heads to run through it. Win-win. The combo is still a great grab'n'go, but to let it rip through a larger cab as a head unit opens things up a lot. I run my Champ-a-likes and low power amps ( yeah, plural. Home built and commercial. I'm a 5 Watt or less addict ) through two 1x10" cabs with Jensens. Happy as a poop-rolling piggy.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh! Eh! Thanks for sharing

[@esej1]

I have tube 15 and gig with it in clubs. It handle drummer easly. Stock speaker but maybe try to change it

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’ve been using it as a guest amp every Wednesday on the jam session I run and it’s great

[@2006mateo]

It is weird that HB/Monoprice sounds 'bigger' recorded. It sounds like it gets a bit more 'tweedy' breakup at that volume. It is hard to know how a small amp sounds in the room. Champs sound huge recorded but small in the room. Maybe the Blues Jr. needs to be played louder than the Monoprice to compare them in their sweet spot. It would seem like the Blues Jr circuit and bigger cabinet 'should' make it sound the bigger of the two in the room.

[@BuddaGuedes]

The blues junior sounds louder and cleaner but it was in a great spot

[@sachaleuenberger6418]

Amazing sounds, wow! Would you think this would make a good AC15 alternative if pairing with a Alnico blue/gold?

[@BuddaGuedes]

Yes I do

[@NoNameNo.5]

Dude what was that guitar in the intro? Single cut, single coils, blonde?

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s my Knaggs Choptank

[@SR-ih1be]

Wondering what your opinion is on the stock tubes for this amp, since you didn't mention any need to upgrade the stock ones.

[@BuddaGuedes]

I like it

[@Robert_Fordin]

On that HB I hear Champ a little, which I like in fact.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s a really cool amp

[@Robert_Fordin]

@@BuddaGuedes And how bout that attenuator? Works properly?

[@BuddaGuedes]

It works.

[@tigertiger8496]

merci beaucoup

[@BuddaGuedes]

👌

[@MA87872]

I'm thinking about pairing it with a Harley Benton G212 cabinet, it has 2x 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speakers build in for 229€

[@DavidMorales008]

I'm going in the opposite direction and putting in an older nice broken in 10" since I'm mainly using mine for home use, and the 2 twelves always give me too much head room

[@BuddaGuedes]

A greenback would also be a great option for lower headroom

[@BuddaGuedes]

I don’t really like vintage 30 speakers...

[@brandonholguin2872]

I dropped in a WGS 12" Reaper, matched pair of Tung-Sol EL84 & 3 Tung-Sol gold pin 12AX7 tubes and finally a Belton 3 spring, medium decay Reverb Tank. Sounds amazing. These Amps are cheap enough to mod.

[@BuddaGuedes]

That makes it a little too expensive for me. Just changing the speaker was enough for me

[@marctremblay5837]

Fantastic video as always. I recently sold my Blues Jr Tweed and ordered the Monoprice 15. Quick question. What is that beautiful yellow guitar you are playing? Fu-tone?? I can't seem to find it online. Thanks.

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s Futone Guitars and it’s my signature model.

[@marctremblay5837]

@@BuddaGuedes Thank you!! It's a beautiful guitar. You know you've made it when you have a signature guitar. 🤪

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@matthewlagrange3000]

Have to admit that the Fender is gorgeous to look at

[@BuddaGuedes]

I also love it

[@andymarsal]

Great review, but screw that - my friend you're an unbelievable musician.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Paul from Stomp Box Steals ... I have another pedal recommendation. You may know this pedal as it has been made for 11 years. The Cusack Screamer OD. It sounds like the new MAXON Apex 808 ...my buddies who have original 808's have retired them for the Maxon.The only difference from an original is clarity. But the Cusack has a switch & the ts is on the left. On the right is a very high headroom clean boost. In the middle is the killer sound. On a Strat you get a SRV going thru a Fender black face sound! It is to die for good!!!! Fat, enough sustain, just the right amount of dirt and the Strat still has that chime on every note and chord.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks for the tip. Did not know it

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

An usually good low to medium gain OD the Dolamo D8 Overdrive. It has a fairly flat mids like a KOT. It has a course & gritty yet a warm sound. Hard to find ...but you can get it on AliExpress for about $25.00 USD which includes shipping.Yes...that cheap and it is reasonably well made. Rumours are it is take on this and that. My guy in China says it was based on an Xotic RC Booster schematic. It does sound similar but the Dolamo is fuller and warmer. That could happen just because of the brand of the parts not their rated values or a change in design.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Great!! Thanks for the tip

[@gstrang4208]

Did you need a voltage transformer to run this?

[@BuddaGuedes]

Why!?!

[@gstrang4208]

@@BuddaGuedes cause I ordered one and they say they say I need a transformer cause they run in 240volt or something like that. (different than Canada and the US)

[@BuddaGuedes]

Oh !!! But I’m in Europe so I don’t need it!!

[@gstrang4208]

@@BuddaGuedes haha very convenient!

[@BuddaGuedes]

😂😂

[@GrantTempleton]

The Tube 15 is a modified copy of a Laney Cub, rather than a Fender blues jr. Though, I think it the Laney was ‘inspired’ by a blues jr anyway so your comparison is still a good one. I really enjoy mine, though after this I’m tempted by a speaker upgrade. Thanks for the video.

[@GrantTempleton]

Further reading shows you’ve had plenty of other comments mentioning this! Ha, I’ll take more time to read in future... 😁

[@BuddaGuedes]

👍🏻

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh! Eh! No worries. I was just comparing two 15 watt amps

[@NARSteve]

Tube 15 for me, much better tone in my opinion.

[@BuddaGuedes]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@helderrosa3309]

Budda monster!!! O rei do Blues em Portugal.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Ehh Eh! Obrigado

[@dane4453]

What brand pickups do you have in your teles?

[@BuddaGuedes]

Lindy fralin blues special

[@ap7498]

Thank you!

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome

[@vicpnut1]

Wish this was a jr in a factory box to get a better comparison …the new box for your jr looks to have more openings than original box allowing for more than likely totally different speaker reaction …other wise very good vid , just I don’t know if it’s a fair comparison .?.? It could be or it could not be if Im right about the possible more openness of your jr’s box…

[@vicpnut1]

Actually I should say “different box openings “ as I don’t know if the backs opened or closed on your jr.

[@BuddaGuedes]

The opening in the front is fake. It sounds basically the same as a regular jr

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

On your slide demo what did you turn on? Because it made both amps sound horrible. Your playing however is outstanding! Just leave the distortion or whatever you clicked on off. I think both amps are pretty equal in sound, but the blues jr is twice the price so…… if you are a picky musician you will know the slight difference, but if your someone listening to you play, you will not hear any difference!

[@BuddaGuedes]

They are nothing a like. And I will never be someone hearing me play. I will always be myself hearing me play! Eh! Eh!

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

@@BuddaGuedes Um? Yeah? Um? Ok?

[@sandlmv8301]

Suprising how much more clarity the benton has without losing the nice thick glassy tone that the blues junior is known for. Makes the blues junior sound like its covered in a blanket, which is strange because it is often that the blues junior makes other amplifiers sound like they are covered in a blanket. Hopefully the benton isn't overly bright, however ive heard the benton is a steal for the price and this video clearly shows why. Im sure you've helped many people with this video. Thanks for that Buddha.

[@BuddaGuedes]

The Harley Benton is really a great amp. And for the price it’s incredible

[@zwoelf160]

Great Video. Thx

[@BuddaGuedes]

You’re welcome

[@brianbrazil4426]

The blues junior has more depth. The bass frequencies are more apparent.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Yes it does. It’s basically cleaner and scoopier . But keep in mind it’s also double the price

[@brianbrazil4426]

@@BuddaGuedes I had 2 Tweed version Blues Juniors they had 1x12" Jensen Ceramic 35 Watt speaker in them. Which was different than the Black Tolex model. I bought in them 2011. They were $349.00 back then. The Harley Benton seems less expensive if you don't add the $70.00 shipping charge. Depending on where you live they may have to go through customs and they can be held for weeks before they're released to the shipping company who will bring it to you.

[@BuddaGuedes]

You have the monoprice which is the same amp depending on where you are in the world.

[@fellazuab]

Budda you're the coolest 😎

[@BuddaGuedes]

Thanks a lot

[@nickjimenez4262]

Sing that shit man, that was great. Nice vid. Ive got one of the Mono amps. I changed the tubes jj's but left the speaker alone. I know alot of folks dont like the 70/80 and i was going to a different speaker in it but after 15 to 20 hrs of playing on the 70/80 i liked the tones im getting from it. Ive heard that the Mono is a copy of a Laney Cub. Peace

[@BuddaGuedes]

I’m getting another tube 15 to pair with the one I have

[@nickjimenez4262]

@@BuddaGuedes Hey, ive been thinking the same thing. True stereo right? $250 for another amp spread them apart and pump in stereo chorus, flanger, delay, reverb. Lush and beautiful

[@BuddaGuedes]

It’s great!!!

Olá! No video um dos altifalantes que recomendas é o Celestion G12M-65 Creamback 8 Ohm, certo? Estava para encomendar mas só tem para entrega imediata o Celestion G12H-75 Creamback 8 Ohm... É um pouco mais caro e é de 75W. Sabes dizer-me se há diferença de som entre os dois? Achas que funcionaria no Tube15? Ou será melhor esperar pelo G12M-65? Obrigado!

[@BuddaGuedes]

Espera pelo G12M-65. O H é muito mais brilhante

[@color33d]

Wow , Harley is Killer

[@BuddaGuedes]

Yes it is

[@GranulatedStuff]

It's a tweaked Laney Cub 15 as I'm sure someone's commented already.

[@BuddaGuedes]

🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@hoboroadie]

Nice getting the Plastic Ono Band to play the intro.

[@BuddaGuedes]

Eh! Eh! It would be great