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My local guitar center has a used blues junior, good condition, for 350. Is this a good price? I plan on going again soon to check it out, I am not sure what year it is, but it looks pretty new
Nathan ***************************************************************
Somethin' strange... hidin' in your thread.... Who you gonna call.... TROLL BUSTERS
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Rank: Guest  Joined: 10/31/2007 Posts: -3 Location: seattle
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coincidence, mine is too. I got mine modded off craigslist for 380 if that means anything.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 4/14/2008 Posts: 161 Location: Tennessee
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$350. seems to be a popular price for used BJr's.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 3/18/2008 Posts: 4,349 Location: 1701 Calhoun Street, Trenton, NJ
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Seems like a good price to me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Home Page & Guitar Gear"If beer and women aren't the answer, then you're asking the wrong questions." - Anonymous
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 1/19/2008 Posts: 1,828
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i would make GC throw in new tubes at no extra charge. but they wont, im sure.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 5/25/2008 Posts: 1,883 Location: windsor,on,can
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they are 599cdn new. i saw one used for 400cdn and it didnt last long. they are a sweet amp with great classic tone in spite of all the rattles that seem to be inherent in this model. the world is my oyster but i'm allergic to shellfish '06 seagull maritime jumbo epi '56 gold top re-issue '05 epiphone firebird studio marshall haze 40 fender blues jr. www.myspace.com/jeffstilescunkhead
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 4/1/2008 Posts: 5,675 Location: In a world spinning off its axis - further to the Left
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Wow. I paid $355 for mine 3 years ago - new. I guess the values are going up more than I thought. Hadn't looked lately, since I'm not in the market and not selling one. Killer amp. Sounds just like its big brother the Hot Rod DeVille unless you're way down low. Doesn't really have the balls for lower end power chords, but it's only 15 watts. Stay above the A string and it sounds badass - clean or dirty.
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I think I will have to pounce on it when I get the chance, Hopefully selling my Samick to a friend for 300- paid 400 less than 9 months ago and I don't really play it and he needs a guitar so it will work for everyone
Nathan ***************************************************************
Somethin' strange... hidin' in your thread.... Who you gonna call.... TROLL BUSTERS
Stiffhand- I kid you not after a nuclear holocaust there will only be roaches and poly finished Fenders.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 3/18/2008 Posts: 4,349 Location: 1701 Calhoun Street, Trenton, NJ
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NeoConMan wrote:Wow.
I paid $355 for mine 3 years ago - new.
I guess the values are going up more than I thought.
Hadn't looked lately, since I'm not in the market and not selling one.
Killer amp.
Sounds just like its big brother the Hot Rod DeVille unless you're way down low.
Doesn't really have the balls for lower end power chords, but it's only 15 watts.
Stay above the A string and it sounds badass - clean or dirty.
I bought mine for $300 used around two years ago; it was technically used but I bought it from a music store that also sells on Ebay and the story was that it was a return. The amp was in pristine condition except for a small bump on one edge which is why the seller said he couldn't resell it again as new. So, a blem. At the time, new BJs were selling for around $400 so it was a good deal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Home Page & Guitar Gear"If beer and women aren't the answer, then you're asking the wrong questions." - Anonymous
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Well, it is in good condition and it sounds good so I figure why not? No scratches on the tolex or speaker covering so I will probably stop by tonight make sure it is there, as I also have to buy staff paper for school, and maybe stop by tomorrow to buy it
Nathan ***************************************************************
Somethin' strange... hidin' in your thread.... Who you gonna call.... TROLL BUSTERS
Stiffhand- I kid you not after a nuclear holocaust there will only be roaches and poly finished Fenders.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 3/18/2008 Posts: 4,349 Location: 1701 Calhoun Street, Trenton, NJ
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It's not my favorite amp, but a Blues Jr is a great grab and go amp and will be money well spent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Home Page & Guitar Gear"If beer and women aren't the answer, then you're asking the wrong questions." - Anonymous
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Thanks for the info everyone I like the Cleans on it and I have been looking for a smaller amp, and for 350 it should be a great for my applications
Nathan ***************************************************************
Somethin' strange... hidin' in your thread.... Who you gonna call.... TROLL BUSTERS
Stiffhand- I kid you not after a nuclear holocaust there will only be roaches and poly finished Fenders.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 8/4/2008 Posts: 4,039 Location: Illinois
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The Carvin Vintage 16 is $399.00 new, with a 12" speaker........ Just sayin'..... Made In U.S.A.
'08 Wine Red Studio
'07 ES-339 Vintage Burst
'03 J45 RW (ebony board/bridge)
'79 "The" SG
'61 Melody Maker doublecut/twin pickups
1933 Gibson A-00 Mandolin (was Scotty Stonemans)
Mesa Blue Angel
Fender Prosonic
'91 Triburst Tele
Mexican Jazz Bass
Carvin R1000 4;10T
Ruger SP101.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 4/1/2008 Posts: 5,675 Location: In a world spinning off its axis - further to the Left
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Yeah, but resell a Carvin. Just sayin'..... Good stuff, I'm sure, but....
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 8/4/2008 Posts: 4,039 Location: Illinois
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NeoConMan wrote:Yeah, but resell a Carvin.
Just sayin'.....
Good stuff, I'm sure, but....
I gigged the R1000 (1000 watt) bass rig with a 4;10T cab for several years. I'm back into lead, but it'll never be sold. The AG100D is one of the best kept secrets in acoustic amps. I own one. I gigged with Owen Malone for many years, and he'll never sell that Nomad. He also has a WALL of Carvin p.a. gear. Now that I think about it. I've never known anyone trying to sell any Carvin gear. I've never played one of their guitars, but their P.A. gear, bass gear, and tube amps are some of the best deals out there. Very road worthy stuff.
'08 Wine Red Studio
'07 ES-339 Vintage Burst
'03 J45 RW (ebony board/bridge)
'79 "The" SG
'61 Melody Maker doublecut/twin pickups
1933 Gibson A-00 Mandolin (was Scotty Stonemans)
Mesa Blue Angel
Fender Prosonic
'91 Triburst Tele
Mexican Jazz Bass
Carvin R1000 4;10T
Ruger SP101.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 4/1/2008 Posts: 5,675 Location: In a world spinning off its axis - further to the Left
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I've always heard the same. The only personal experience I have is with their basses. I almost ordered a loaded Carvin instead of my PRS, my dealer cautioned me that the $2,500 Carvin would be worth half that the very next day - if I was lucky. They won't even buy 'em used because they can't give 'em away.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 8/4/2008 Posts: 4,039 Location: Illinois
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NeoConMan wrote:I've always heard the same.
The only personal experience I have is with their basses.
I almost ordered a loaded Carvin instead of my PRS, my dealer cautioned me that the $2,500 Carvin would be worth half that the very next day - if I was lucky.
They won't even buy 'em used because they can't give 'em away.
Yep, I've read their guitars have a hard time during re-sell but, like I said, I've never played one, and they sell direct, so that sort of makes sense. But, having said that.... I have a TON of experiance with their amps, and P.A. gear, and put them WAY above JBL, Peavey, Ampeg, Crate, ect. The outdoor gig I did a few weeks ago had a huge P.A. rig and ALL the power amps were Carvin.
'08 Wine Red Studio
'07 ES-339 Vintage Burst
'03 J45 RW (ebony board/bridge)
'79 "The" SG
'61 Melody Maker doublecut/twin pickups
1933 Gibson A-00 Mandolin (was Scotty Stonemans)
Mesa Blue Angel
Fender Prosonic
'91 Triburst Tele
Mexican Jazz Bass
Carvin R1000 4;10T
Ruger SP101.
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What is the sound similar to? any amp, if applicable I will have to take a look at one, who sells them?
Nathan ***************************************************************
Somethin' strange... hidin' in your thread.... Who you gonna call.... TROLL BUSTERS
Stiffhand- I kid you not after a nuclear holocaust there will only be roaches and poly finished Fenders.
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Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 8/4/2008 Posts: 4,039 Location: Illinois
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Fred61 wrote:What is the sound similar to? any amp, if applicable
I will have to take a look at one, who sells them? Factory direct. No middleman. Google Carvin. The Nomad/BelAir is like the EL84 amps like Vox, Peavey Classic 50, ect. Steve Vai has a signature 100 watter w/EL34's. The X100B is what Frank Zappa used..... Cool stuff. Best to ya. Murph.
'08 Wine Red Studio
'07 ES-339 Vintage Burst
'03 J45 RW (ebony board/bridge)
'79 "The" SG
'61 Melody Maker doublecut/twin pickups
1933 Gibson A-00 Mandolin (was Scotty Stonemans)
Mesa Blue Angel
Fender Prosonic
'91 Triburst Tele
Mexican Jazz Bass
Carvin R1000 4;10T
Ruger SP101.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Joined: 9/12/2009 Posts: 500 Location: USA
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You can probably get a new Blues Jr. (black Tolex with a Fender speaker) for just under $500. $350 might not be too far off for a like-new, used one. I bought "relic" tweed Blues Jr. with a Jensen speaker from GC a few years ago. The Hot Rod Series Blues Junior NOS that GC sells now is, I think, comparable. I REALLY like the sound out of mine. I think the Jensen speaker is an improvement.
If you think a 15W Fender might be for you, I'd look for a Blues Jr. with the Jensen speaker.
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