Mojotone tweed speaker cabinet for Fender Pro Junior Amp to convert to 1x12 combo

[@jharri1]

Don't know why, but this is my favorite video you've done yet. Rock on Senor Dude!

[@DrKennyWang]

After blowing out my speaker playing Ween really loud one day, I took my Pro Jr. to my amp guy thinking I had blow a transformer or something. He just laughed at me and said I blew out the crappy stock Eminence 10" speaker. So I upgraded to a 12" Cannabis Rex speaker and this Mojotone cab. I can't be happier with the quality. Mojotone makes superior products.

[@danconn9407]

I put my pro junior into a new cab with a Jensen 15" about a month ago. Sounds killer. Pro junior is such a sweet amp!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Definitely a Blues Junior killer, this sounds so much better than the smaller cab with a 10" speaker! Kind of expensive, but worth it - great quality from Mojotone! If you have the smaller cabinet, try a Weber 10F150, and that will boost the volume, bass, and smooth the treble too. A great speaker, similar to a Jensen C10N.

[@calamaya48]

I think the Pro Jr. is one of Fender's better sounding amps. The bigger cab is a good idea. I think an alnico speaker might sound really nice with this circuit.

[@jesussavesrick]

It would be great to have a stock Pro Jr right next to this and A/B them so we could hear the difference. But I do imagine the difference is huge.

[@eltigre8978]

The sound is AWESOME! I never get tired of watching this video hahaha! It's sounds so good with that 12" speaker.

[@snakehips81]

I did something similar with my Blues Jnr amp. I got a larger cabinet in Fender brown tolex, with wheat grill cloth, and brown dog-bone handle. My Blues Jnr is the Mk3 Red October version with black faceplate and white knobs. I got the cream (off-white) round control knobs to replace the chicken-head knobs (it took a lot of work to fit them as they are not designed for the cheap Blues Jnr pots). The cab is loaded with a Jensen 15" speaker. I wanted an alnico speaker and advised the cabinet maker exactly what speaker I wanted, giving him the dimensions etc. Unfortunately, he got something wrong - the cab not deep enough or something - the alnico magnet sticking out the back of the speaker got in the way of the valves sticking down from the amp chassis. I had to change the speaker to a Ceramic 15" Jensen speaker (C15N) - as that fits. The ceramic one sounded better anyway, as it turns out. My Blues Jnr has a much fatter low-end now. The cabinet is wide enough to fit a full-width spring reverb now (I think the Fender hot-rod series Deluxe full width reverb tank is electronically compatible with the Blues Jnr amp. I just haven't gotten around to doing this, partly because the better US-made reverb tanks are not made any more). A new full width reverb tank is my next simple project for this amp.

[@TylerRay777]

I called my local hardware store asking for a "Brad puncher" and was met with confusion. Then asked for a finishing hammer and they told me to go in... I left with a pair of scissors, him insisting it was the hammer. Works wonders now for hammering in Brads. Thanks GMD

[@VitorDuzarte]

This is just amazing. It makes a big difference in the tone.

[@DrKennyWang]

Pure tone! I just added this Mojotone cabinet and Eminence 12" Cannabis Rex to my Pro Junior. Good headroom for small-medium sized gigs and works great with overdrive pedals. Somehow adds both bass frequencies and treble frequencies to the tone of the amp. The stock speaker is way to middy and harsh.

[@CraigPaddockmusic]

Ken Kitchin does the larger cabinet and larger speaker increase the weight significantly?... or are we talking only an additional 8 pounds or something ?

[@DENIEL381]

@@CraigPaddockmusic JOIN A GYM.

[@DrKennyWang]

Nope, mojotone cabinet is really light

[@myway43]

I have to admit I really like this sound! I always discounted the Pro Junior. I might have to rethink my position.

[@Aint1S]

Score one more video for the junior guitarist rig ideas! Attainable at a younger age, mics better, and more quality tone from a younger guys tube amp! Awesome idea and even more awesome for the younger budget guitarist! Hell, I might buy a junior and try this out for the bedroom when I can't sleep. Mic it up and recorder on my portastudio!

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Top job Man. Thanks to you there is currently a Global shortage of "Tweed stretchers" and they are changeing hands for silly money!

[@jharri1]

Lol! I've watched this vid like 6 times already. NOW I have been inspired to put my modded Blues Junior into a 2X12 cabinet. Thx GMD! Rock on!

[@Bodie007]

The little slide away is a nice touch

[@davewalker3070]

Tweed makes everything better !

[@JohnHamnett]

Those WGS Vet 30s are great speakers. Cool project!

[@phriend2spin]

I wish fender would make a point-to-point series of amps.

[@Nashvillemusicman]

I did not know men could build such things. Sounds amazing! What a cool video. Might try this one myself - thanks for posting!

[@guitarkis49]

Love the tone with the 12"....the breakup sounds like heaven!!!!!!

[@Aint1S]

Had to watch it one more time! Lol, that coiler stung that KB strat! If someone was so inclined, they could buy 2 used Pro Jr and make a 2x12 stereo rig with them.

[@AlexLopez-fl3hk]

I can tell by your boots and jeans that you have killer weed. You rule, sir.

[@xpuser577]

Alex Lopez bahahhah

[@omgitsrook]

That cab looks amazing.

[@roadapple66]

In our local hardware store, the Brad Punchers are right next to the metric adjustable wrenches; in between the metric, slotted screwdrivers and the metric "channel-lock" pliers.

[@DrKennyWang]

I did this mod with an Eminence Cannabis Rex Speaker! It's amazing. The only thing I do differently is that I throw an MXR 6 band EQ pedal infront of the the amp in order to shape the midrange!

[@proknowsinfo]

Nice episode of homes on homes bro! Got to get me a tweed stretcher thingy man. Keep up the killer videos!

[@jharri1]

Two dings to the tweed one the back! Boom! BOOM! I jumped out of my chair!

[@simonsmith2642]

Pro JR is one of my favorite blues amps for recording. I do all my recordings with a pro JR. I want this mod. But I want to be able to hook it back up to the small cab for recording.

[@bluztime5271]

Since it's been a while since you made this change, I'm wondering if you still use the amp and are happy with the speaker choice? Thanks

[@tjnugent62]

This is a great sounding amp demo... Nice job GM....

[@tjnugent62]

What's with you?

[@pentatonicburst2753]

TJ Nugent just pickin NUGE. JUSTA pickin and a grinnin ole boy 😁.

[@pentatonicburst2753]

TJ Nugent you know that the doggone cab on all these fender amps like this ,pro jr,blues jr,etc. the tone is crippled by the cab. Right off the bat. boy if we put a real solid wood cab it would really really help the sound soooo much. i love my blues jr. i do. i love pro jrs too. but the cab must be replaced. i have yet to do mine but as i fixed up this blues jr. btw its outrageous and bad ass!!!!! i see that the cab is the weak link. From get go.....

[@pentatonicburst2753]

TJ Nugent hey u still have the blackstar artist 15???

[@tjnugent62]

Yes, I sure do... I really like that amp.

[@Badhands55]

I may have to try one of these cabs- that’s a great idea! ( put a 5751 in v1) makes it even better

[@vileguile4]

great video GMD! Funny and informative plus great sound in the end!

[@js312raf]

So much for centering the Fender badge. :))

[@LysanderLH]

Tweed stretcher? Classic gmd schmoolie. Gotta love this guy.

[@MrDevilsDriver]

Fender Pro Senior ?

[@WCOFF3219]

Try the Fender Excelsier it has a 15" speaker and is a great little tube amp. Sounds great with some quality new tubes in it. It even has a Guitar,Microphone, and Accordion imput. Thats three inputs with a bright/dark switch. Thats 6 tones in all. Great

[@gearmanndude]

Yep! Email them...shouldn't be a problem. Ask for Andrew.

[@metallover8]

I just bought a Pro Junior IV SE the other day and I might get it put into a head from Mojotone with a Dr. Z 1x12 cab. Not sure what speaker though

[@acammer]

Sounds pretty good, definitely a mass improvement on the Pro Jr. Good clip, Veteran 30 from WGS rocks. I did all the smallish modern Fenders - HotRod Deluxe, Pro Jr, and Blues Jr. Probably liked the PJ the most for it's sound for size quotient, but there was no getting past the Fender Fart low-end and they've all been passed along.

[@svendtveskg5719]

Nice vid. You know it's not yur ordinary handyman when you see the snakeskin boots

[@HomeGuitarMods]

I went to lows and asked for a tweed stretcher and they said they didn't have any in stock, but would inform me when they get them in, lol.

[@Daggy007]

The empty cab slide @2:32 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Aint1S]

It'll sound better... it exploits the amps output and can push harder. When a tube is pushed to its Max, its tonal quality goes up as well. That's why a lot of new amps have an option for attenuated output. Driving the amp harder and really getting into that tube is worth it. Not to mention, the swap has given GMD the lower frequency response of the 12" speaker... that can not be reproduced by the smaller speaker.

[@MrOrangefanta11]

Awesome video! I love the concept. Do you think I could do this with a Vox Pathfinder 15r if I got the bigger mojotone cabinet so I could fit the knobs?

[@losrogers13]

The tweed is just so tight!!

[@JohannesLabusch]

This may seem nuts, but I wonder what the PJ would sound like with a Bassman-Type 410 cab.

[@LemmyKoopaVGA]

No-one thinks he's JB anymore. He's his own dude, he doesn't need the reputation of JB to be awesome.

[@ClearGospelMinistries]

That is fantastic! I just scored a used pro jr. so far I’m loving it. Did you keep the preamp tubes stock or put something different in v1?

[@snoopdomm9465]

that sounds and looks REALLY pretty now.....might do that do mine ;D

[@jighead81]

The Kobalt Tweed Stretcher TS12 is also good for removing punks from your amp when you're on a show break

[@tjnugent62]

This sounds fantastic... Great little amp...

[@uyworldtraveler]

So, does this make it sound better, or is it just for looks?

[@zzubuzz]

Is the original cab made of solid pine?

[@DougRobertson]

I am looking forward to this Tele ;)

[@sinjon]

When did he hook up the speaker?

[@coloradosquibnic7697]

Noel E hopefully before he powered it up 😬

[@jerber182]

GMD, which cab did you use! I looked at their site and none of them mention a pro jr, unless I just somehow forgot to read.

[@jeffmetz3985]

still have the original cab? Interested in selling? I know its been forever. Long shot lol Thanks

[@cooperyorksmusic3865]

I’m building the housing for an amp for my HSC at school so this helpful that’s

[@63Guildman]

Hooter Bear, consider that this modded Pro Jr weighs around 22 pounds. Pretty portable, huh? That is why I chose to mod my Pro Jr with a Mojotone Greyhound speaker and Mojotone cabinet.

[@fredvanderlinden8908]

Rue you don't winn an Oscar with this one.

[@LemmyKoopaVGA]

Nice upgrade!

[@matthews1todd]

Great project! Keep it up, GMD!!!

[@kyledubois4984]

any idea how big this thing is compared to the stock blues jr cabinet..? i was just curious as to whether or not they were the same size..i have a pro jr, and a blues jr..if i did this i would want them to match ;)

[@damysnakepit]

Hey @gearmandude can you please tell me were to get that cab? Thanks !! Greetings from Argentina!

[@ZacPettyMusic]

Wondering about that tele my friend!

[@SuperHotrod4]

LOL This guy fucking rules!!! At 4:57 he yells and bangs a screw on his new cab and rips the tolex. He doesn't even care!!! LOL He fucking rules!

[@rom661]

I'm confused, hardly a rare occurence: I can't find this cab on their website. There is the pro with a 15", but nothing for the Jr. Any thoughts?

[@davidcudlip6587]

Just ordered the same cabinet for my Pro Jr. Was your cabinet already shelac finished?

[@PedroHorde]

Hey I'm thinking of doing the same to my pro junior, how many watts does the speaker had to be?

[@domboul572]

GMD what do you think of the PJ4? Cheers

[@dennisjohnson2519]

I always imagine this guy looks like Joe Walsh

[@cantemosconguitarra1862]

Bob el constructor

[@MatthewElDeOrazio]

Jack Black 😎

[@rdannenh]

Nice job!

[@moogmanXanders]

Are they the same guys as mojo hand fx?

[@MrBarefoot09]

you didn't show connecting the speaker , did this happen magically ?

[@daleweber2579]

Question, could the mojotone 1x12 cab fit a Fender Blues Junior and bronco chasis?

[@Sugarlegg]

Hahah that tweed puncher/brad hammer business was hilarious!!

[@djophoff]

gearmanndud! i love it! This is awesome! You said in one of your videos you are gigging with this. So my question is - is there enough clean headroom to play with a band? I really love everything about that sound, the quality, the grab and go, and of course your playing!

[@fendafred]

Love those boots. Was fearing they would not show in that video since there was no pedal FX to trigger but I was wrong ;o) More seriously, you just gave serious gas about a custom cabinet. I've just checked out mojotone website and found out they had ocean sparkle tolex option. How cool is that? Thank you dude!

[@hugomejia593]

Great idea 💡 but I thought you'd have a Jensen or Creamback speaker instead it could be the great difference

[@DrMtz]

Nice, own a blues jr and a mustang iii (bigger cab), and I use the xlr out of the Mii to the B jr but using the cab&speaker of the mustang. So bassy opened tube sound with all kind of effects amps etc from the software.

[@DrMtz]

Option 2, from the speaker connect a rca converter and plug a home subwoofer, I have a little Marshall with a subwoofer And sounds awesome. Hope this help to anyone.

[@tjnugent62]

Will this cabinet still accommodate the Fender Pro Jr series IV? This amp conversion is nothing like anything I have heard on the scene.

[@rom661]

Hey, Gearmandude.... Enjoy your vids. Mojotone doesn't show this guy as a model they sell. Surely they know what they provide you - can you offer any assistance? You did a great job promoting it - it would be nice if you could order it without measuring things and hoping it's right. Thanks.

[@50goldstrat101]

Great tone!

[@2787sharts]

Following the Tele path

[@tonebenderx]

All that screwing and unscrewing ... and he never took his snake-skin boots off. That's a man!

[@tonycoles7197]

Any sizes for housing

[@daleweber2579]

Have you tried the new Fender Hot Rod Pro junior III

[@DENIEL381]

THERE IS NO SUCH AMP.

[@blkcrowe999]

Sounds damn good

[@HBSuccess]

GMD the brad puncher makes a dandy brad grabber to save your fingies from the nail pounder.

[@ZaynAli416]

Really awesome stuff

[@onetime504]

The Brad Punchers are always next to the left-handed screw drivers in any reputable hardware store.

[@midwestfisherman]

That thing rocks!!

[@jharri1]

You are elected the Pope of Rock!

[@216trixie]

at 6:00 the tightened screw against the cabinet makes a D note.

[@cmrcs]

Awesome...simply awesome.

[@TheAlexkru]

can you order custom cabinets from mojotone? i was wondering if i could turn my champion 600 into a 2x12

[@CyrilViXP]

01:06 Oh my God, where to find the pedal with such a sound? It's so metal!

[@TheRycooder]

Quick question.....the Pro Jr. cost around $400 then with a cab and a speaker it's another $375, why not just get a Hot Rod Jr 3 for $600 or a Fender Princeton......I'm trying to decide on another Fender haven't had one for a while....right now have a Line 6 Flextone 3. Thanks in advance for you response. GREAT VIDEO by the way....... subscribed!!

[@DENIEL381]

BECAUSE PRO JR DON'T SOUND LIKE PRINCETON'S

[@RumzDizzle]

Is this all the clues?

[@ZacPettyMusic]

RumzDizzle I was wondering the same thing. Props to you sir for also getting this far