Henriksen 12?

[wintermoon]

I've seen a couple but not on their website.
Are they special order?

[st.bede]

I am not sure if they are still making amps with 12” speakers. (I think their new amps are called Blue and Bud). They did make their Jazz amp version 2 with 12, and even what they called a blues amp with 12. (I have a Jazz amp w/ a 10).

[wintermoon]

I saw a 2022 Bud 12 so must be relatively new

[Jazz_175]

Did you mean this ?

[wintermoon]

Did you mean this ?

Yeah, I wonder if they make a Blu version though I don't know the diff between the Bud and Blu line except the Bud apparently has 2 inputs instead of 1.

[st.bede]

Apparently, I have not kept up with Henriksen. The good news is, I must be super happy with what I have.

[Ukena]

Yeah, I wonder if they make a Blu version though I don't know the diff between the Bud and Blu line except the Bud apparently has 2 inputs instead of 1.

Well, not just two inputs; The Bud has two discrete channels, each with the same controls and each with phantom power (which separates it from some 2-channel lightweights). The Bud Six is therefore apparently a pound heavier than the Blu.

The Bud Six retails for $1299, the Blu Six for $999. So if you called Henriksen and asked them to make you a Blu Twelve, it might be in the $1500 - $1600 range.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Yeah, I wonder if they make a Blu version though I don't know the diff between the Bud and Blu line except the Bud apparently has 2 inputs instead of 1.

The Bud has 2 full channels, each with its own set of controls. It also has an input gain pot for each one, intended (according to the manual) to accommodate a wide range of active and passive instrument signal levels. I don’t think it will overdrive the amp to usable distortion - that takes an effects pedal or unit. The Bud also lacks the Bluetooth input that the Blu has.

The Bud and Blu have the same power amps, so max output should be about the same with the same size speaker in the same cabinet. But the preamp circuit with the input gain pot may have a bit more maximum gain than the Blu if it accommodates a lower input signal than the Blu’s fixed input stage. I don’t know if this is the case. The bigger speaker is more efficient than the 6 and 10, so the big Bud will get a bit louder than its little brothers with the same input signal and volume control settings.

Adjusting gain vs volume at the same loudness is said by some to change the sound, but I only have a Blu so I don’t know if, by how much, or in what way it changes. I hope that helps. Call Henriksen for more or more complete or definitive answers. Pete usually answers the phone when he’s there, and he’s very happy to talk to us.

[Ukena]

I have the Bud Six v2, and had the previous version as well. The first Bud did not have bluetooth input, only a 1/8" aux jack; but the second version has bluetooth input in addition to the aux jack. These are both only on channel 1, and are affected by the volume control on Ch. 1.

I have played with the gain-vs-volume settings. If I crank up the gain, leaving the volume around 9, I find the sound slightly harsher than if I crank up the volume leaving the gain at 9. But that difference is so slight that it might well be perception bias.

I prefer to keep the gain low and adjust the volume; others prefer to adjust the gain.

[Stringswinger]

The Bud/Blu 12 is something of a special order, but they can be had.

I have to say, I have a Blu 10 and I cannot imaging needing any more low end. The ported cabinet design makes it a bit fatter and darker than a Polytone with a 12. I think a Henriksen 12 would get you into the sonic territory of a Polytone with a 15.

[vinnyv1k]

I have a 12. It’s a Twin killer. It is quite a bit bigger than a 10 and weighs 30lbs.
HUGE tone.
I use it at my church with a 50ft ceiling. Everything is miked through a PA except for my 12 and it is a big church. When I use it at home everything in the room rattled.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

Did you mean this ?

Practically the same price as the Forte. I'm surprised -- I would have thought the hybrid nature of the Forte would come with a higher price.

EDIT: The Forte is one channel, so it may be harder to compare.

[wintermoon]

I have a 12. It’s a Twin killer. It is quite a bit bigger than a 10 and weighs 30lbs.
HUGE tone.
I use it at my church with a 50ft ceiling. Everything is miked through a PA except for my 12 and it is a big church. When I use it at home everything in the room rattled.

Bud or Blu? Special order?

[silverfoxx]

Practically the same price as the Forte. I'm surprised -- I would have thought the hybrid nature of the Forte would come with a higher price.

EDIT: The Forte is one channel, so it may be harder to compare.

I have a Forte , a Blu6 and a Blu 10 , the Forte is a disappointment , the Blu 6 & Blu10 are not
in fact the Blu 10 is my first choice of several others just my 2p

[vinnyv1k]

Bud or Blu? Special order?

Model 312 single channel

[Jazz_175]

the Forte is a disappointment

Maybe here, or in another thread, you could tell us what you don't like about it.

[uschmidtguitar]

I've never tried a Henriksen amp with a 12-inch, but I imagine it must sound outstanding. Some people believe the 12-inch speaker is the standard for guitar, but I'm happy with mine.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Model 312 single channel

As I recall, the 312 was developed and sold as a bass amp. That’s cool with me, and they’re a lot less expensive now than a Bud or Blu 12 because they’re out of production and only available used - and used Bud/Blu 12s are rare species. Henriksen will still provide service and support for 312s, so a good used one would be a great jazz guitar amp for serious gigging.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

I'm a sucker for 15 inch speakers (I had a Polytone). Now I'm just dreaming!

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I'm a sucker for 15 inch speakers

I was too. I used and loved a 15” Pro and then a B15N for years. For solo on a 6 string, the fat was great sonic filler, although the bottom was far too flabby. But modern small drivers and cabs are so good that I don’t miss the old days at all.

The bass from my RE Bass 10 is deep, tight, and clean when driven by any decent head - it’s amazing even with my backup amp (Quilter Microblock). I’m using my DVM Raw Dawg 250 through my RevSound RS8 at tonight’s gig, and I’m playing keyboard parts on my LP 7 with Roland synth. The little 8 really kicks in a way no 10 or even most 12s did in the old days. I was planning to use my Blu and Little Jazz as a stereo pair, but I don’t even feel like carrying that much gear from the car.

My low A has the same character as the rest of my strings through these little wonders, without boom or bloat. Even my Blu 6 is full enough for me on any gig except high dB blues dates with horns in venues without live sound reinforcement.

[bluejaybill]

Is there a big difference in tone between the 6.5 and 10 inch Henriksens?

I need a small amp the sounds good at low volumes for my office but would like to use it for bigger situations like jamming etc, though probably not for gigging.

[Stringswinger]

Is there a big difference in tone between the 6.5 and 10 inch Henriksens?

I need a small amp the sounds good at low volumes for my office but would like to use it for bigger situations like jamming etc, though probably not for gigging.

I have both. The 10 has more bottom end. Brighter guitars sound better with the 10, darker guitars sound better with the 6.5. Either amp can play a large room just fine (for jazz).

[jazzgtrl4]

I have a Forte , a Blu6 and a Blu 10 , the Forte is a disappointment , the Blu 6 & Blu10 are not
in fact the Blu 10 is my first choice of several others just my 2p

Maybe here, or in another thread, you could tell us what you don't like about it.

Ya id like to know as well..I have a Forte a Bud 6 and Bud 10...ive just been playing though my Forte lately...Just did a gig with my Moffa Lorraine and Forte Wednesday night..it was killler.