Fender Blues Junior IV review

The Blues Junior IV is a markedly improved version of this classic grab-and-go guitar amp

Fender Blues Junior IV
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Guitar World Verdict

The Fender Blues Junior IV is reborn as a new benchmark for a portable workhorse combo with bolder, full-bodied tones and a natural-sounding reverb.

Pros

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    The Celestion A-type speaker gives the IV a far more authoritative bark in its overdriven character and snappier chime for cleaner settings.

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    The Blues Junior IV spring reverb is beguilingly spacious, with a natural decay that enhances the overall tone.

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    It remains a great pedal platform amp.

Cons

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    There aren't a whole lot of bells and whistles – but that has always been part of the Blues Junior's appeal.

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If you gig often, you’ll find that one of the many prevalent amps that appear on a backline stage has been the trusty Fender Blues Junior.

Soundmen love this small wonder because it’s easy to manage volume with its low wattage, and its single speaker can be quickly mic’d. Guitarists love it for its compact portability and single-channel front end that can be dialed in for luscious cleans that work great with pedals, or turned up for spongy overdrive.

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