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I think that, unfortunately, the Blonde - Tech 21 NYC is no more in production.
Originally Posted by Alter
I haven't seen it on their website.
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12-18-2023 01:00 PM
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Now updated as part of the Character Plus range: Originally Posted by Jazz_175
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The Joyo American Sound is a clone that is still available. Originally Posted by Jazz_175
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I have both, bought the Joyo as a backup. Pretty much indistinguishable. The Tech 21's switch feels more "solid," that's all...but if you use it as a preamp, you're not really stepping on it much. Originally Posted by John A.
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I'm not usually crazy about pedals, but to me they add a lot of character to henriksen amps, which are a more harmonically dry and less compressed than tube amps, which I prefer sonically.
One pedal that I've really liked with my Henriksens is the Wampler 65. They no longer make them but you can find them used. This pedal adds just a bit of grit and sag and adds a more Fender like tone stack, which helps address the my EQ gripes about Henriksen.
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Origen effects has some interesting stuff. I have the RevivalDrive. I would say it is impressive. I will also add that I can not get a SS amp to sound like a tube amp, and I have tried a bunch of pedals from almost the beginning of my playing.
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I don't know about that middle button. It's been a long time... Originally Posted by David B
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Reviving the thread since I finally stopped just thinking about it and ordered one.
The LJ proved not to be loud enough for small (not tiny) gigs with a quartet. It's fine for tiny gigs, rehearsals or small jams. Sounds good when it's loud enough for the situation.
My next amp up is a JC55, but it seems heavier than I remember from years ago. It was originally 26.5 lbs, but that was in the 80s. With weight inflation, it's a lot more now.
I tried avoiding the Bud/Blu by testing a Bose S1 and an Everse 8. Those failed experiments are too-well documented in other posts.
The Bud, in particular, came highly recommended by some people I trust, but I chose the Blu. I'm thinking that I'll end up preferring the tighter range of EQ center frequencies. Also, that I wouldn't miss the gain control on the Bud.
From what I gather, the Bud's broader EQ center frequency range and gain control may be most important when using a microphone. Less important, perhaps, for guitar. If I need to use a mic and there's no other option, which happens infrequently, I can bring a mixer.
One of the things I learned in the Bose S1 experiment is that the treble control on it did nothing. Well, nothing I could hear, with its center frequency being in the 7000 hz range (or some similar number, I can't recall exactly). Didn't surprise me that my ancient ears couldn't hear it, but my wife, who doesn't have high frequency loss, or so we think, couldn't hear it either. So, it led me to choose the tighter range of center frequencies on the Blu.
My hope is that it will be loud enough for my big bands. The LJ was not. The JC55 is loud enough (about 50 watts into 2 eight inch speakers). It would also be helpful if the Blu allowed me to leave the JC55 at home on a regular restaurant gig. For that one, the LJ is loud enough for melody but just a bit too harsh on chords. This may have more to do with the screwed up geometry of the "bandstand" than anything about the amp. At that gig, I end up with the amp in front of me - the LJ is ported in back (sounding a little cocked-wah) whereas the JC55 has an open back, which sounds better.
The timlerch discount code worked.
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I use my amp, Blu, exclusively for big band performances. Depending on the gig, I sometimes connect Blu to the PA (if available) system, though it is usually loud enough on its own. The acoustics of the room and my positioning also play a role.
For quick transitions between comping and playing single lines, I use an Ibanez Tube Screamer as a booster.
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I gigged with a Blu 6 for several years but eventually traded up to the Bud 6. I mostly leave the tone controls at 12 o clock and make minor adjustments depending on the room. I do not feel that the different tone parameters make any difference to my use. Furthermore the bright switch and extra gain control make little difference to me with my usage.
But the extra channel is of great importance to me on gigs. If someone wants to sing a tune or sit in on another guitar, there is a channel for them to do so. The extra cost and extra 1 pound of weight is well worth it to me. Those who do not need a second channel or the extra tone capabilities of the Bud will be well served by the Blu.
These amps are capable of getting quite loud. I have played some very noisy rooms with a loud drummer using only my Bud 6 (or my Blu 6 when i had it) with no extension cabinet and I had no problem hearing myself or being heard by others.
I do use a wedge with these amps. I find it makes it much easier to hear myself. I also have a Blu 10 (at some point I might upgrade that one to a Bud 10) and I do not find that a wedge is necessary with the larger amp.
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Do you mean a wedge monitor as an extension or wedge to angle the amp? Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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A wedge to angle the amp. Originally Posted by Tal_175
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Thanks. Do you ever use it with an extension cabinet? If you do, does connecting an external speaker disengage the internal speaker? Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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I have used it with a Raezer's Edge Cabinet. The internal speaker stays on. There is a headphone jack that I have never used. Perhaps it could be used to drive an extension speaker while disengaging the internal speaker? Originally Posted by Tal_175
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The Blu with even a small extension cab (i.e., Toob Metro, other 1x8 cab) can knock a wall down!
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Yeah, that would work if it's a powered speaker. When I connect an external speaker to my quilter, the internal speaker also stays on but the internal speaker jack can be unplugged, perhaps that's also possible with Henriksen amps? Originally Posted by Stringswinger
What I find a bit frustrating when using an external cab with an amp that keeps the internal speaker alive is there is no way to adjust the volumes separately (when they are both powered with the amp), so the more efficient cab ends up being louder or the louder one sucks most of the power. There might be a gadget (a resistor of sorts) to control the volumes in this setup.
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If you want to mute the henriksen speaker while using an external cab, plug a trs connector into the headphone jack. You can plug actual headphones, or a cable leading to nowhere or (what I do) just a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. This will disable the internal speaker while allowing the external cab to be active.
If you want to normalize the volume between the internal speaker and an external cab, you need an attenuator.
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Welcome to the club - I love my Blu 6 ! ! Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
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