ridethatbike Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I picked up one of the Fender FSR BJrIII amps from proguitarshop yesterday and I absolutely love it. It was exactly what I was looking for after my Mesa Express 5:50 debacle. Here's a (poor) pic next to my number 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome combination! I also use a Epi Dot with a Blues Jr. Nos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Dig it! I really like the cosmetics on that model, it classes up the Blues Junior nicely. I agree, a semi-hollow through at Blues Junior is a great combination. Enjoy it, play the heck out of it, they are a great amp as-is. If/when you might be interested in modding it, there are some cool mods that REALLY make these little amps come alive. You've probably already heard about the BillM mods, but I am a true believer that these mods are really worth all the hype they recieve. I also replaced the speaker in my Blues Junior with an Eminence Texas Heat. I feel like that helped with providing a better low end. Enjoy your new baby! http://billmaudio.com/wp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Forgot to mention, I have some of the BillM mods on my amp. Presence Control, Output Transformer, and the freebie control mod. BillM does have mods for the new Blues Jr. III too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 looks good. What happened to the Mesa Express? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethatbike Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'll reply in reverse order since my brain isn't wired right... The Mesa was an ok amp, I think once I get my H-15x (ahem) that it would have been a better pairing. I just wasn't blown away by it, and for $1k used, I feel like I should be. I know it's not a hand-wired boutique, but when my new amp costs 1/2 that and I like the tone that much better, well... This Blues Jr iii already has the Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker in, and I love it. I can't wait until I break it in a bit more. It's goes really nicely with my Dot. It's a Korean Dot, and I gutted it and replaced the wiring with the Mojotone kit, along with custom Mojotone humbuckers. I bought the Dot on fleabay for $380, and put a lot of TLC into it. It came with a Gibson PAF neck pickup and some Dimarzio bridge pickup. I like it quite a bit, although I need to set it up again. I also have a Road Worn 50's strat that I'm selling, and will probably get a Fender Pawn Shop '72. I played one of those and it was the nicest sounding guitar I've ever heard. Not that I've heard a lot, but I've heard a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 A semi hollow is good through ANY amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'll reply in reverse order since my brain isn't wired right... The Mesa was an ok amp, I think once I get my H-15x (ahem) that it would have been a better pairing. I just wasn't blown away by it, and for $1k used, I feel like I should be. I know it's not a hand-wired boutique, but when my new amp costs 1/2 that and I like the tone that much better, well... This Blues Jr iii already has the Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker in, and I love it. I can't wait until I break it in a bit more. It's goes really nicely with my Dot. It's a Korean Dot, and I gutted it and replaced the wiring with the Mojotone kit, along with custom Mojotone humbuckers. I bought the Dot on fleabay for $380, and put a lot of TLC into it. It came with a Gibson PAF neck pickup and some Dimarzio bridge pickup. I like it quite a bit, although I need to set it up again. I also have a Road Worn 50's strat that I'm selling, and will probably get a Fender Pawn Shop '72. I played one of those and it was the nicest sounding guitar I've ever heard. Not that I've heard a lot, but I've heard a few. I have a Dot too. Looks great and sounds even better. Did you have to drill out the top to fit the new pots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'll reply in reverse order since my brain isn't wired right... The Mesa was an ok amp, I think once I get my H-15x (ahem) that it would have been a better pairing. I just wasn't blown away by it, and for $1k used, I feel like I should be. I know it's not a hand-wired boutique, but when my new amp costs 1/2 that and I like the tone that much better, well... This Blues Jr iii already has the Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker in, and I love it. I can't wait until I break it in a bit more. It's goes really nicely with my Dot. It's a Korean Dot, and I gutted it and replaced the wiring with the Mojotone kit, along with custom Mojotone humbuckers. I bought the Dot on fleabay for $380, and put a lot of TLC into it. It came with a Gibson PAF neck pickup and some Dimarzio bridge pickup. I like it quite a bit, although I need to set it up again. I also have a Road Worn 50's strat that I'm selling, and will probably get a Fender Pawn Shop '72. I played one of those and it was the nicest sounding guitar I've ever heard. Not that I've heard a lot, but I've heard a few. Nice amp, I love my Tweed Blues Jr. And the cannabis rex is on my list to try in it. They get rave reviews with the Blues Jr. Cool to get an Epi Dot for that price. Some of my favorite guitars are the ones I paid the least for.. And Fender guits go well with Fender amps needless to say. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knopfler74 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I owned both a 5:50 and a Blues Junior III in the past. I for one, think you made an upgrade. I love the idea behind many Mesa amps, but in my experience playing a 5:25, 5:50, the transatlantic and a stilletto, they always sound real sterile to me...no vibe, no character. Just an opinion, but congrats on the Blues Junior! They are great amps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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