Which one of these 2 amps would you pick?

[markb]

The main negative you hear about is tube rattle, which can happen, but has not been a particular problem for me.

Tom's Tube Tamer fixes that for older C30s. The new ones don't need it.

[sunvalleylaw]

Yep, I have a Tom's tube tamer. Like I said, not an issue for me, and does not in any way change my answer. Strum, I play mine at house volumes all the time, and while I am not really opening the amph when I do that, it sounds darn good, articulate, and warm to me for my home playing.

[just strum]

Yep, I have a Tom's tube tamer. Like I said, not an issue for me, and does not in any way change my answer. Strum, I play mine at house volumes all the time, and while I am not really opening the amph when I do that, it sounds darn good, articulate, and warm to me for my home playing.

Interesting. I know you read a lot of times that there is a loss of quality when you are not turning some tube amps up. I came close to buying one a while back, but I was concerned that it might be "too much" amp for the little room and I would lose some of the quality of tone.

I'll keep that in mind if a deal comes around.

[sunvalleylaw]

If you are really looking for a truly bedroom amph, I think the Blackheart Little Giant might beat it. But that is not what the thread is about.

[Ch0jin]

Interesting. I know you read a lot of times that there is a loss of quality when you are not turning some tube amps up. I came close to buying one a while back, but I was concerned that it might be "too much" amp for the little room and I would lose some of the quality of tone.

I'll keep that in mind if a deal comes around.

I'd support that theory. My Peavey Ultra is double the classic 30's power and it's too loud for a townhouse with the master volume anything above 1.5. It still sounds good down there, in fact it's the usable low volume tone of the Peavey that made me pick it over a Fender Hod Rod some 15 odd years ago, but on the occasions I've been able to crank it up, it sure sounds a whole lot better.

In the 15+ years I've owned the Ultra it's had one set of 6L6's and a fuse replaced, and now there is a heat related intermittent issue with the reverb not engaging until the amp warms up. (That I've been too lazy to fix..damn PCB amps...) 15 Years and 2 tubes and a fuse. Thats just awful reliability

[TS808]

Both amps are actually good amps. I've owned them both in the past. What I didn't like about the Blues Jr. is that volume control that Fender is famous for on their hotrod series...go from 0 to 4 and it really jumps.

Both have their own unique sound and both are credible quality amps. Personally, I've always liked Fender amps but own a Peavey Delta Blues 210 right now.

Both are also reputable, quality companies that often get trashed by people who obviously have neither played either.

As far as Fender's thinking with their price increases? I have NO IDEA what they were thinking.

[schenkadere]

Peavey is much more for the $$$

[gndboy]

Classic 30 is the only Peavy amp I ever cared for. Very nice. In any case, $600 is way too much for either box in my opinion. Best musician I ever worked with plays the Blues Junior and he wrings that thing out; for me playing I would do the C30. Remember those absolutely horrible Peavy solid-state bass amps and cabs from the 'eighties? That's pretty much what I will always think of the stuff from Meridian.

[guitarhack]

I'll take the C30, too. Of course, I have one (and a C20) and love it. To me it boils down to bang for the buck and I find the Peavey wins there every time. I like the BJ, but just not for that kind of money.

[kiteman]

BJr is $600 ?? Is it wired with gold wire or what ??

I had a BJr for $400 and it was a good amp, took pedals very well. Now at that price I'll take the Peavey C30.

EDIT: now I feel better about spending $899 for the Alchemist 112.

[duhvoodooman***]

BJr is $600 ?? Is it wired with gold wire or what ??

No, they're not $600! I'm not sure why this poll got set up that way!!

The standard model (black tolex, Eminence speaker) typically goes for $500 and the upscale NOS Tweed version with an upgraded Jensen speaker is $579. Best Buy is listing the standard model for $449, which is what a new one went for a couple of years back when I bought mine used on eBay.

Because this has been a big seller for Fender for many years now, it's quite easy to find used ones in good to excellent condition for $300 - $350. And they're easily modified with relatively inexpensive kits to improve their tone, which is quite good to begin with. The "boxiness" label that is often hung on this little amp is markedly reduced with just a couple of cap changes.

BTW, if you're a home player like many of us, 30W is really too much power in a tube amp. I had a Peavey Delta Blues for a while--essentially the same amp as the Classic 30 but with onboard tremolo and a 15" speaker--and it sounded great but was just too freakin' loud in my "man cave".

[Robert****]

This one is $579 - http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ELAID=44750936

The point wasn't the exact current price, but which you would pick if those were the prices the day you walked in to the store, being in amp-buying mode.

Interesting to see that the Peavey Classic won this poll with a landslide.

[Commodore 64***]

I'd buy both on Craig's list. My BJr. was 275, so that leaves me 300 for a Peavey!

[MAXIFUNK]

Classic 30 Hands down~

[kidsmoke*]

Mentioned this in another thread, but in Chicago currently, you buy a BJr, brand new, black, for $375.00

Still, I'm intriqued by the C30, although, to DVM's point, you're never gonna use that power at home.

[MAXIFUNK]

BJr is $600 ?? Is it wired with gold wire or what ??

I had a BJr for $400 and it was a good amp, took pedals very well. Now at that price I'll take the Peavey C30.

EDIT: now I feel better about spending $899 for the Alchemist 112.

Those amps are not in the same league of the bogner

[duhvoodooman***]

This one is $579 - http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ELAID=44750936

Yes it is. And THIS ONE is $450. Though it normally sells for $500 most places, it can usually be found for less. The one for $579 is an upgraded version, not the base model.

The point wasn't the exact current price, but which you would pick if those were the prices the day you walked in to the store, being in amp-buying mode.

Begging your pardon, but the poll offers two choices: A Peavey Classic 30 for $599 or a Fender Blues Junior for $599. The difference is that one actually sells at that price and one doesn't. Sorry if I'm being a stickler for accuracy, but that's how I'm wired.

Interesting to see that the Peavey Classic won this poll with a landslide.

And I wonder how the results would have come out if the Blues Junior had been listed at it's proper price. I agree that the Peavey is the better overall value, and that Fender gets some extra $$ just for their name. I just don't think the Blues Junior got a fair shake in this poll.

We're obviously not going to agree on this, so let's stop arguing....

[Commodore 64***]

Was the blues jr. $599 CAD in March of 2009 when the poll was made?

[Robert****]

Was the blues jr. $599 CAD in March of 2009 when the poll was made?

I honestly don't remember, but I would assume so - that must have been why I added the poll. I think I referred to whatever most expensive variant of the Blues JR available at the time.

DVM, this poll is very outdated and doesn't reflect the prices today. So it's not fair to the Blues JR - I agree with you buddy.

Kind of pointless to bring this old thread back to life, eh?