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Is a Fender Blues Deluxe suitable for home?

  • 21-01-2011 2:40pm
    #1
    ultra55ound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭


    I was testing out a few pedals recently and the guy in the shop plugged me into one of these babies. Man the sound was just sweet, I really loved it and I've seen a few on adverts.ie for decent enough prices so I'm tempted.

    However, I only play at home (through a Ht-5 at the moment) and I'd be a bit worried about the Blues Deluxe being massive overkill for home use.

    Anyone got any advice?


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I have one in the house, the volume never goes above 2, but i still love it all the same. I don't play it at "bedroom volumes" i just wait for everyone in the house to leave!
    It really depends on your setup, i mean if you have to keep it down with what you've already got then i'd look elsewhere tbh. Great amp all the same, love it.


  • #3
    ultra55ound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭ultra55ound


    Haha, I guess I knew deep down it would be a bit much :) I don't even crank the HT-5.
    Still, that sound... wow! You lucky ****** !


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Tbh, if you're worried about it being too loud (Which it most definitely is!!!!) Look at a Fender Blues junior, it's 15watts, so it's a bit quieter, not all that much mind. It would suit your setup perfectly, i've often thought about getting one.

    [NINJA_EDIT] fixing my post!


  • #5
    Blackhorse Slim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭Blackhorse Slim


    I assume you mean the Blues Jr? The Blues Jr is 15 watts, from the same range as the Blues Deluxe, and has a similar tone.

    Single channel, doesn't have an effects loop, but still a great little amp. May still be too loud for your purposes though -to get the most out of the tone you need to turn it up (like all valve amps) and it's plenty loud enough for band rehearsals and small gigs.

    http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/hotrod/models.php?prodNo=2230500

    If you can find a blonde/tweed NOS version (with a Jensen speaker) second hand it's even better again, very close to the Deluxe tone.


  • #6
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Blackhorse Slim wrote: »
    I assume you mean the Blues Jr? The Blues Jr is 15 watts, from the same range as the Blues Deluxe, and has a similar tone.

    Single channel, doesn't have an effects loop, but still a great little amp. May still be too loud for your purposes though -to get the most out of the tone you need to turn it up (like all valve amps) and it's plenty loud enough for band rehearsals and small gigs.

    http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/hotrod/models.php?prodNo=2230500

    If you can find a blonde/tweed NOS version (with a Jensen speaker) second hand it's even better again, very close to the Deluxe tone.

    Yup i meant the junior.

    The junior does have a master volume pot though, which enables you to get some grit out of the preamp valves. This is not the case with the BLues Deluxe/


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