jeremy_crockett's Country Amp Rig
You'll see some folks badmouth the Blues Junior. Y'all can safely ignore them.
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~$1,298
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- Amplifiers 61.9%
- Guitars 38.1%
Fender Blues Junior - Lacquered Tweed
Avg price: $803.39
The Perfect 15-watt Tube Amplifier
A couple of years back, I had purchased a used, USA-made, first-generation Blues Junior (1997).
It was a good amp, but at the time, I was not using it much. I did, however, find that I was missing the tone that only a valve amplifier can produce. And so when I saw a 2019 Limited Edition pop up on Facebook, I watched and waited.
Eventually, the seller dropped the price to $325 and I jumped on the deal.
One of the major selling points for me was the fact that Fender used a Jensen C12N instead of their usual "Fender Designed" speaker. I'm not bashing the FD speakers; they are excellent, but the Jensen pushes anything into what I think is sonic perfection.
It has a spring reverb tank, which will always beat an FX pedal. Always.
Finally, the tweed covering is the icing on the Fender cake.
I know that some folks complain that these amps are "boxy" sounding, but, to my hearing, I cannot say that this is true. This little guy sounds amazing.
If you have been considering a tube (valve) amplifier, I would recommend this one every time.
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Thinline
Avg price: $495.00
It's Definitely a Telecaster!
When I first found this one on Facebook, I had definite reservations about several aspects of the Thinline Telecaster.
First, I did not know how much the semi-hollow design would affect overall sound (it does not).
Next, I did not know how different playing a 24.75" scale guitar would be compared to a 25.5" scale (none that I can tell).
This Telecaster has every bit of the signature "Twang" that makes it so famous.
The construction is first-class class and the frets required nothing other than polishing. It's got a Rosewood fretboard, which, in my opinion, is miles better than "Indian Laurel" or "Pau Ferro".
The Shoreline Gold finish is absolutely beautiful; the photos do not do it any justice. It's classy and understated.
Being a second-hand guitar, it did require a setup and some tweaking ( I put a .25 shim in the neck pocket), and after experimenting, I landed on EB Pure Nickel 11s.
I can, without hesitation, recommend this to anyone thinking of joining the TeleCult.
About this setup
This gear photo by jeremy_crockett features 2 pieces of gear, including Fender Blues Junior - Lacquered Tweed and Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Thinline. The setup spans Amplifiers and Guitars. Artists with this kind of gear are most often found in the Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country scenes.
