Vox AC15 VS Fender Blues Junior

[@thiagodiascosta3582]

I never comment on youtube, but I had to stop by to say this is probably the BEST gear comparison video I have ever seen. All others, PLEASE take note on how it is done, its really not that hard. Congratulations and thank you sir.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Cheers, is appreciated. New Small Tube Combo Comparison dropping next month, featuring the AC15 + BJ 👍

[@thebigcountry8518]

You're not kidding "The Best" comparison on KZbin. For a number of reasons, but #1 would be each amp was played back to back without talking. Your ear doesn't forget what it just previously heard before the next one in line gets played. This video was topnotch ! Professional in every way!

[@davidbirschel7261]

Subbed immediately.

[@calebchristopher9283]

I agree. Great demo/comparison of both amps. Thank you!

[@global_tetrahedron]

seriously. this is how it should be done

[@tylersole8994]

This is such a helpful way to do a comparison. Thanks for just playing, for the seamless edits, and for NOT TALKING!

[@farukhalilagic2070]

That's why he earned subsscribe

[@liborsionko]

Also the alternating between the two, at the optimal moment is better than anything else I've watched! Truly excellent

[@felixkessler933]

NOT TALKING is a TRUE BLESS 🤩

[@d.townzen1337]

Thank you for actually spending time on clean settings. That is something so many channels are lacking when comparing and reviewing amps and it's really important (to me anyways) that you can really hear the clean character of an amp.

[@gburcaw]

Wow, the Vox is beautiful. I had no idea. Now I want one.

[@bookmobile]

Wow! ALL demos should be like this! THANK YOU for playing CHORDS!

[@mikeriesco6174]

This is THE BEST-DESIGNED VIDEO I have ever seen to do this type of comparison -- thank you, thank you!!!!! Do more, many more!!!!

[@uncletoby1]

Absolutely amazing video. Can’t understand how anyone could not want the Vox after this. But I want both.

[@garyevans9688]

Love the fact you put the amp settings at the top of the page, I wish more reviewers would do that. Great comparison review

[@deadlydanton]

Best comparison video I've ever seen. Great playing too. Way way better than someone randomly noodling with jazz/blues licks. Well done.

[@shaneomac151]

I was not a fan of the blues jr and now I know why. Just ordered an ac15 and I'm feeling I'm gonna love it! Thanks for this super helpful comparison!!

[@rogeriosugui5791]

This is such an awesome channel!!! Straight to the point, no talking, very helpful comparisons... I'm fed up of people making 1 hour video with 58 min talking about useless stuff (looks like they are more worried about showing themselves instead of the products), and only 2 minutes of sound. Congrats!!!

[@CFChristian]

Been waiting for this type of comparison of the two.

[@kazimustafizurrahman2122]

Thanks!

[@darkhaze515]

your comparison pulled me back to Vox AC15 from Fender Hot Rod. Going to get it ASAP. Thank you so much. This was by far the best comparison video on youtube for either of the amps.

[@shaho3125]

This video was exactly what I was looking for to compare the two. Much love and respect, man. 🙏

[@WesDanceMusic]

This video is the best video comparison I have seen for these two amps. Great work.

[@marcusvarella2945]

Best comparison ever. This is the best way to realize what you're looking for before buy any amp.

[@donkatsuNN]

Thank you for all the man hours poured into making this!! Best comparison vids ever..no rants no messy bedrooms just straight tones :)

[@jeffreyredlin608]

The best review hands down between Vox and Fender in this class that I've seen and heard!

[@scottanderson4175]

I have a Blues jr and I’m never disappointed 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jamesn256]

It still sounds great. It does also have real spring reverb and the cleans are fantastic. I think the drive is better on the vox, but pedals are really good on blues Jr.

[@jasonq111]

It’s a great amp. I have one also.

[@TheMNB]

I’d give the Fender the edge on a few clean sounds, but for the most part the Vox rocked this comparo. I think it may have a better speaker, too. Just a hunch. The cleans were sometimes too bright, but I think that can be handled. The drive sounds were WAY better on the Vox.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

I had a AC15 with a Celestion Greenback 25W speaker that is my favorite speaker for max tone.

[@scottclark7592]

I agree-on the speaker thing- and would take it a step farther and say the cab size as well. I am surprised that I like the BJ at all-because generally I have no use for them-but this one is passable.

[@thomasschrein7584]

You can get the ac15 with either a greenback or alnico blue. The alnico is more expensive, quite a bit of difference sound wise.

[@chriserickson5801]

I bought one with a celestion Creamback with JJ tubes. It sounds amazing. Came stock that way

[@kilgoretrout321]

@@chriserickson5801 Mine's the same. Does yours have the black grille cloth?

[@scottclark7592]

best review style ever! Thank you for taking the personality out of it and giving us a real comparison! (this is not a critique of your past vids- rather the overall youtube style)

[@kazimustafizurrahman2122]

The best KZbin comparison of two amps, period.

[@justhavnfunhere590]

There are things I REALLY like about both amp sounds.

[@goran2608]

I've had Fenders, Marshalls, Laneys, Victory amps, Riveras, a Messa Boogie, and I prefer the AC15c1x I have to all of them, running it in stereo with my H&K Puretone is just tone bliss..

[@giulyanv]

What's ur opinion on the Pathfinder 15r?

[@TheWeslej]

Love this comparison work. So, so helpful. Cheers, man.

[@jeffbeck6501]

It was a really good comparison, and on 2 really good amps.

[@MAVIEGUITARS]

Very clean cut and thorough. Appreciate it.

[@punottedbumhucker3974]

I am going with the Fender. Not as an pedal platform but i really love the break up sound!

[@thomaslthomas1506]

This channel is one of the better gear comp channels. Vox is a thing you love it or you don't.

[@tonycolantonio4640]

Hearing these back to back really highlights the high fidelity spacious open chime AC15 is know for. They are both very good but back to back, the Vox really stands out as very musical and dynamic while the Fender seems thin and flat. Great demo!

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Vox has a wider cabinet and a Celestion Greenback that contribute a lot, as well as the absence of the negative feedback.

[@lo5man]

You summed it up with those key words "high fidelity." Feel like I need to sell my Blues Junior and get the Vox now!

[@theheirentail6433]

@@lo5man Nah man, just stick a Greenback in it. I've had my Blues Jr for ten years now, but I swapped out the stock speaker for the Greenback within the first 3 months. Massive difference. It's a much less efficient speaker - 97 db - meaning it overdrives at much lower volumes. Nice and "spongy". Great for classic rock and just loves pedals. Simple mod. Unscrew the back of the chassis , remove the speaker spade connectors, remove the speaker screws. Pop new speaker in, reverse the process. Simple. You'll NEVER look back!

[@timhoran1638]

This is so true. There's a used blue's Jr available at a local shop and I came here to see if I needed to add it to my stable with my already owned AC15. After listening to this comparison, let's see legitimately no reason to buy blues junior. I guess it didn't realize how sweet of a amp I already had.

[@dsholt]

This was one of the best demos of these amps that I've seen that actually lets you understand their range of tones. That blues junior volume was cranked up for those drive tones. Must have been crazy loud. I much preferred the drive tone on the Vox but thought the pedals sounded much better through the blues junior.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

The Blues Junior is stupid loud 👍

[@lorneblack2896]

Could not agree more.

[@bigl6322]

Couldn’t agree more... I have both these amps (my jrs are modded) the vox has superior drive tones, and the fenders make a better clean pedal platform.... (and I run that little jr with an attenuator to save my face!!)

[@georgefromgreece4119]

@@TobysGuitarGearDemos much louder than the Vox? Does it stay cleaner too?

[@gentian599]

@@georgefromgreece4119 Telika pio vlepis einai kalitero gia to saloni xrisimiopo pedalia mprosta panta, exo ena Marshall mg30 gia thn ora alla thelo na apoktiso lampa kapia stigmi 👌? To vox vgieni kai Head me attenuator kai pezi se 1,5 watt kai 1/6 pou einai peripou 0,5 watt. Alla vlepo oti to B.junior perni kalitera ta pedalia, isos einai idea mou den ksero 🤔 Cabina mporo kai monos mou na ftiakso🤔 Efxaristo 👍

[@andyholmes3439]

Vox sounds open and has a really pleasing high end. Blues Junior sounds boxy and like someone threw an old duvet over the cab. Vox everyday of the week. Plus the AC15 is a slice of musical history!

[@zazrockwell9067]

Playing exact riff exchange with instant panning as you did gives your comparison gives your vid 10 gold stars. Very well done. I'm a fender deluxe guy, but the Vox straight in sounds so much better than the JR. However the JR takes pedals way better than the Vox. Be great to piggy back both on stage and effects loop pedals through the JR.

[@AdamasMst]

Thank you so much for this comparison! I'm on the verge of purchasing one of these............now I'm more confuse then before.

[@aadicool2011]

Bloody love that you've used Badfinger in the first demo - what a group!! and what a song :')

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

Had both and gave the Vox to my grandson. I love the Blues jr for everything it does and lasts forever! Crank the volume and turn up master and use the guitar volume and it is in good breakup pushing it sounds on my custom built Strat with a set of Clapton/Meyer style custom wound pickups.

[@greatvanzini]

Either/ or here. Both sound great. Thanks!

[@peteacousticturbocharged]

wow what a great demo. I finally had someone take enough time to hear the clean channel on the vox. I was thinking about getting a Princeton but now I’m gonna have to consider that vox.😅

[@kingbryn1692]

This was great! As someone who’s been looking into getting another amp for home and jam sessions these are obvious win win picks and the way you did the ol’ switcharoo back n forth really was a great way to compare. Well played sir! I’ll take the Vox now please!

[@VMX12k]

The fender was much tighter bottom on the overdriven sounds, so depends on what style of music you want to play. But both had studio worthy tones, especially the cleans. Nice playing!

[@ianstuart2707]

Vox in every way. Gorgeous.

[@KeganVanSickle]

Seriously, some of the best demos on YT.

[@seanfried5583]

Great video, best comparison I've seen. Thanks for your good work.

[@robanderson251]

Fantastic review - I have been considering a Vox AC15 - now i am definitely convinced, its such a gorgeous warm sounding amp. Nothing wrong with the Fender per-se but the Vox has the goosebump feel for me - Thank you for doing both amps justice.

[@TheSaintBrad]

I've been tossing up over these two amps for days. Thanks for the video, it's confirmed my choice is the Vox. Both amps are great but I can't go past the extra mids in the Vox, which ensure you always hear yourself on stage. Also great for punching through a band mix without masking the key frequencies of the other instruments.

[@insaneinthebrain1978]

That earns the name comparison! Awesom. Thank you!

[@dewalwals]

Wow Tobys Guitar, you are the king!!!. Our ears be the judge, I salute you.

[@iused2BAfireman]

Brilliant comparison video. I’ve had a BJR for several years and have used it at home most of the time because my Blues Hot Rod DeVille that 2x12 only comes out when no one else is home. Recently I acquired a gently used AC15C1 at a very good price which I am still getting to know. This helps immensely to sort them out. At this point I generally use the Fenders for my humbucker guitars while my RIC w/ toaster PUPs has a newfound openness and chime through the Vox.

[@brianglaze4654]

well the 2 together is magical

[@peeepod]

Great video, both great amps but in this comparison it's the Vox for me

[@djbradshaw3390]

Vox sounds so much more real ....great job on the video ....keep them coming.....this is the gold standard for comparing amps

[@alirlandes2238]

Thanks for the video. Helped me to decide on the Vox !

[@DS-yg4qs]

This is the only way to do this. Your videos are best.

[@docbobster]

Tied for clean; Vox far better for driven sounds; Blues Jr better at edge of breakup -- that's where it really shines.

[@shoestobed]

THIS!

[@alanshewitt]

Badfinger straight out of the gate gets a thumbs-up.

[@Baci302]

Badfinger rules!

[@paulduda2]

no matter what you do ...after that you'll always be winning

[@CoalvilleQuad]

Badfinger! Takes me back, I played No Matter What on my first gig 50 years ago this month.

[@ckallaher]

Great comparison. Thank you! I strongly preferred the Vox (that top boost dirty sound - yeow) but did like the Fender edge of breakup and with pedals 1, and those are some very important sounds for a lot of players. So I’m with those who vote both!

[@davidbarlow431]

I've recently gone through this same choice - AC15 or Blues Junior. Found it hard until I did this same exercise in store. I had on a few occasions gone and tried them both separately and was paralysed with indecision because they were both so good. Then I found a retailer with both in stock, and happy to set up an A/B pedal for me. The decision took less than 5 mins - the Vox blew the blues junior out of the water in every area. More than anything the fender sounded boxy as hell and I think that's the case here as well. That said, I've since had an opportunity to play the tweed version (I wouldn't swap my vox for it) and I think it's a much better amp than the black version. If you like the Blues Junior then definitely try the tweed before you buy.

[@RogerThat902]

The tweed is the way to go. I think the only difference is the speaker, but it makes up for it. Blues Junior is a great first (and maybe only) good amp. It does everything you need in modern settings and it's easy to change things that make it sound like a totally different amp.

[@cv7900]

@@RogerThat902 I own both the Black BJ IV and Tweed Blues junior. When comparing the two, the black is very boxy and muted of its highs when compared to the Tweed. I’ll be selling the Black BJ IV as i never play it after getting the tweed.

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Thank you! Agree that the Tweed has more spank and twang. And that Vox is fantastic!

[@fatamorgana4318]

Tweed with which speaker? Jensen? Eminence Red, White, and Blues?

[@georgefromgreece4119]

@@fatamorgana4318 how do you want it to sound like? Some suggestions: All Jensens. Eminence: Tonker, Legend 1258, CV 75, Swamp Thang, Wizard, Private Jack, Lil Texas. Celestion: Creamback 75, Redback, G 12-65, Greenback, Vintage 30.

[@tarkett8529]

Which should you get? The correct answer is both and run them as a wet/dry 👍

[@druwk]

Vox by a MILE...or should I say a solid 1.6 Kilometers!

[@NeoCawte]

Uk uses miles aswell

[@PMO269]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ioodyssey3740]

It's not a competition. Get what suits your taste. Many people have both these amps.

[@joeroganjosh9333]

No, it’s a mile. x1 Imperial mile, 1760 yards, 5280 feet. We don’t do metric on our roads or in our beer glasses.

[@druwk]

@@joeroganjosh9333 good to know? Have to do more research before dropping a Dad joke! 🤓

[@MFPick]

Good samples of each amp. I think I prefer the Vox but the Fender sounded really good too.

[@bigl6322]

Excellent comparison...comprehensive and contextual...thank you..... (Love to see the same comparison between the ac15 and the ac15 hand wired...)

[@georgearagon2546]

Love my AC-4! Great video!

[@willgoodall6104]

Brlliantly executed comparison!

[@gigmandrew8975]

Love my Tweed Blues Junior but I love hearing this Vox with whatever celestion speaker is in it.

[@chucklakeridge7944]

Great vid. As others have said, this is how a gear review should be done. Excellent sound recording quality, consistent and thorough demo of how each reacts. Most importantly, no showing off or monologuing!! Let the gear do the talking. I don't even know what the producer looks like or what his/her voice sounds like (both a good thing for a demo). I have both amps. Both have their merits and detractions. The Bjr is light, the Vox is quite heavy. The BJr has a narrower sound spectrum, but has a simple straightforward control panel, whereas the Vox can give you ear fatigue unless you dial in the myriad of interactive controls just right (hint, use the tone cut liberally). The Vox is louder, like a 50w amp loud. The Bjr natural breakup gets a bit flubby if pushed, the Vox a bit treble-spikey. Both do clean and edge of breakup very well, as perfectly demoed above. Run them in stereo, however and they complement each other surprisingly well.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks. Exactly how I see it on the different tones of the amps. The BJ is much more mid rangey, the box more forward in the treble and scooped. Blended they fill in the gaps in each others sound 👍

[@EdKidgell]

Best comparison I've seen [heard!]. Vox clearly outstrips the Fender. I've never used a Vox but have some experience with the Blues Junior. Considering my options...

[@MrMoto-xh9qy]

Great comparison! Cleans goes to BJR and amp break up goes to Vox to my ears. Is was split on the pedals. One thing no one mentions is the ac15 weighs 48.5 pounds while the BJR clocks in at 31lbs. Almost 50 lbs is a lot of weight for a 15w amp.

[@davidlalremruata]

Both are so good, each as beautiful as the next.

[@doca9357]

I think the B jr sounds a little better when you cut the mids, bring up the low end more than the highs, the cabinet size definitely makes a difference, Ive' plugged a small 1X10(200 watt eminence speaker) bass cabinet into it, sounds pretty good for low volume bass

[@kenyoder4901]

Outstanding demo. Thanks!!

[@altemose_prime]

Vox for the win. Very open sounding. Amazing gain and clean tones.

[@chriserickson5801]

Awesome demo. Both sound great. I’m a Vox guy but that fender is great too.

[@eccogaggi]

The blues jr sounds like that guitar part before bass and drums comes in

[@sangredegrillo]

This is such an excellent and very helpful video. Thank you.

[@aninnocentchild4353]

Ive decided, Ac15 here i come❤️

[@connorcoffield90]

This is how comparisons should be done. Great video. But while these comparisons are cool and all, I've learned that the best comparison is done in person. If I would've bought one of these 2 based off what I've heard online, I would've bought the Vox. But today, I tried both of these in person and much preferred the Blues Jr. The vox is much louder than the Blues Jr. Too loud for me at home. The Blues Jr also sounded more like what I was looking for in person than the Vox. But in this video, the Vox sounded more like what I was looking for.

[@Bob1053]

Thanks - this is what I needed!

[@qtoshi6126]

Vox - I have one and I have a 10W and the 4W...Fender is great but the Vox sound does it for me... add a bit of delay and it is what I crave...great vid!

[@SupraphonicsSurfCombo]

Great video. I own both of these amps. I did change out the Fender speaker to a Greenback. I usually use them TOGETHER. They compliment each other very well. The Fender pushing the mids and the Vox kinda riding on top. Pretty affordable way to get a big and balanced sound.

[@glenkepic3208]

I bought a Blues Jr out of a box in a shop, Day after TG sale, $400 in '06, Diamond Series. Had played them before but that day, looking for a Rivera Champ II that the owner wisely took home. Jr sounded great (floor model didn't work, spkr unplugged?) but when I got it home, vol was super jumpy if any gain was involved. Still some cool memories, 07, gearing up to see Clapton, AS73 and Bad Monkey, Good Bye Sitting On Top Of The World the best.

[@jansimmelman267]

Badfinger-No Matter What. I should have bought the Vox AC15.Much better bottom! Great Demo! Thank you.

[@bobsykes]

Super useful demo! Thanks.

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

The Vox is so warm and fuller to me, and I can see why Brian May liked them so much.

[@schlaackmusic]

This is really helpful! Thank you.

[@m.s.8996]

I'm a Marshall and Fender guy but I have to say the blues jr has always been overpriced, overhyped and underwhelming - Vox (also overpriced) shows that clearly here. Great vid and perfect format btw.

[@jamesn256]

I think they sell the blues Jr at a high price because then that would make the bassbreaker 007 and pro junior irrelevant

[@markceamusika]

what would you recommend is just the right one at that price range?

[@Bronk68]

I have a blues jr 3 and a vox ac10. Been running em in stereo but just ran the vox by itself for jam session last night. The vox sound was just dialed in and made me realize how much better Vox is to the fender.

[@jfiery]

Just got a Vox becsuse this review put me over the edge. Great work.

[@rolandolopez1832]

Great demo! I liked and subscribed!

[@Hammerman48]

I have a Blues Junior 4 which I am more than happy with. These comparisons are good but don’t tell the whole story.

[@jarrodwhitley]

Great video, I actually get to hear what the amps can do.

[@Allguitarinfo]

THIS is why I'm buying a vox..that beautiful clean chime..

[@bennyfarinacci1340]

This was a super good comparison .. they both sound great .. the Vox obviously has more top end but I think I prefer the Fender when I think of how they will fit in a mix.

[@parmeshgurung]

I was sure I would pick Fender here but that Vox sounds soo nice and crispy.

[@JamesFlemingIreland]

Both awesome. For me, I'd take the Fender 9 days out of 10 for that clean sound - but that Vox sounds great also (especially if you're into that British rock sound). Down to taste and style more than issues over quality here.

[@pugforce8315]

seriously? fender sounds spikey and muddy to me. Strange how different people have different preferences

[@vhollund]

The trick with the blues jr is changing the speaker to a Cannabis Rex It losses the harshness and gets a more open sound with much more headroom

[@ParaBellum2024]

I have the (much bigger) Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue, and it's my favourite gigging amp by far. Looking at smaller amps, I've tried Blues Juniors but always found them very poor. The Vox sounds great in this video, and unsurprisingly, the Fender comes second to it.

[@kevinshea3028]

I did my own comparison when I looked for a modeler and got a VTX40. I guess I prefer the sound because in this contest I choose the Vox again. Cleans are both very nice but after that it's not that close imo.

[@paullazarus790]

Great comparisons! WOW! I think I would need to know if and when the fat switch is engaged in the junior in the earlier part of the demo, it makes a huge difference on cleans and edge of break up, and looks like no difference on dirty, lol. I would call the Fender more chimney, and the Vox richer. The Vox wins on the high drive sounds because of the added option of the top boost. Both are great amps, the Fender might sit better in the mix because if the added chime I hear.

[@ArianAbadi]

Great video

[@amaurythewarrior]

i get the feeling for drive, both together would sound super cool. i like the mid presence of the fender, but also the sizzle of the highs on the vox