Detail 01
15 watts through two EL84s
Power tubes start compressing well before the room is loud. Volume knob past halfway is where the tone lives.
Product detailSKU #1273888002945
FenderBlues Junior Lacquered Tweed 15W 1x12 Jensen C12-N Tube Guitar Combo Amp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 15-watt EL84 combo with a 12-inch Jensen, built for players who want tube breakup at club and studio volume rather than clean stage headroom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small club gigs where a 100-watt head is unusable
- Studio work needing real power-tube saturation at controllable volume
- Blues and roots players chasing early breakup with single-coils
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud drummers and big stages — 15 watts runs out
- Players needing clean headroom for pedal-heavy rigs
- Anyone wanting channel switching for clean-to-lead jumps
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1x12 Jensen C12-N speaker
Single 12 gives a focused midrange and directional throw. Less low-end spread than a 2x12 or 4x10.
Detail 03
Three 12AX7 preamp tubes
Preamp gain stages plus reverb and phase inverter duties. Swapping the first one changes gain feel most.
Detail 04
31 pounds
One-hand carry for most people. Fits a car back seat, no dolly needed for stairs.
Detail 05
Lacquered tweed covering
Nitrocellulose over tweed cloth. Ages and yellows with use, and scuffs show more than vinyl (tolex).
Detail 06
18 x 16 x 9.18 inches
Shallow cabinet depth. Sits close to a wall or on an amp stand without eating stage space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Footswitch is not included — it's SKU 420703, sold separately
- 02Lacquered tweed marks easily; a cover is worth budgeting for
- 03No effects loop or channel switching — plan pedals in front
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 15 watts loud enough to gig?
For clubs and rehearsal with a reasonable drummer, yes. On a loud stage or outdoors you'll want to mic it through the PA.
02What does the footswitch do?
It's a single-button switch, sold separately as SKU 420703. The amp works fully without it; you just lose remote switching.
03How is this different from the standard Blues Junior?
This version is covered in lacquered tweed and loaded with a Jensen C12-N speaker. Same 15-watt EL84 platform underneath.
04Can I use it with pedals?
Yes, in front of the input. There's no effects loop, so time-based effects sit before the preamp rather than after it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- Uses optional 1-button footswitch (SKU# 420703, sold separately)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 18 inch x 16 inch x 9.18 inch
- Weight
- 31
1 detailsOther
- Tube Complement
- 3 x 12AX7, 2 x EL84
