The Fender Blues Junior IV brings warm tube tone to a compact 15-watt combo
A compact amplifier that sounds familiar right out of the box—that is exactly the appeal of the Fender Blues Junior IV Black. This 15-watt tube combo from the Hot Rod series combines straightforward controls with a full sound and a single 12-inch speaker. You don’t have to dig through menus to find a usable tone. Volume, tone controls, and reverb are all right at your fingertips. The black vinyl covering, slightly aged silver grille cloth, and ivory-colored knobs also give it that unmistakable Fender look. This is a particularly practical size for rehearsals, recordings, and smaller gigs.
The Blues Junior IV responds dynamically to your playing. Play softly, and the tone remains open and clear; turn up the volume and play harder for a pleasant tube edge. The modified preamp adds extra fullness to the sound, while the Celestion A-Type speaker delivers a balanced combination of warm midrange and clear highs. The FAT switch adds extra emphasis in the midrange. This is useful for fuller chords or a solo that needs to stand out a little more. The spring reverb adds depth to your sound without complicated settings.
Under the hood, three 12AX7 preamp tubes work with two EL84 power tubes. The amplifier has one channel, a guitar input, and a three-band tone control with separate controls for bass, midrange, and treble. The Volume and Master controls let you determine the balance between character and volume level. The included footswitch controls the FAT boost, so you don’t have to walk over to the amplifier while playing. This is the black version for the European 230V power grid, built in Mexico.
Are you looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use tube combo with enough character for blues, rock, and bright parts? Then give this Blues Junior IV a try alongside your favorite guitar.
