Punkavenger Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I bought a Blues jr. Bill M mod, mercury magnetics transformer, JJ tubes, Cannibis rex speaker ... basically the "Humboldt package" for $400 bucks. So cheap. I think it will be nice and I'll have extra dough to buy seat belts for the '59. Full tone report to come ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry65 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I bought a Blues jr. Bill M mod, mercury magnetics transformer, JJ tubes, Cannibis rex speaker ... basically the "Humboldt package" for $400 bucks. So cheap. I think it will be nice and I'll have extra dough to buy seat belts for the '59. Full tone report to come ... very interested to here said report............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Yes, I'm interested in your report as well. I've installed BillM mods in several BJ's and had some happy customers. I put a Cannabis Rex in one and a 30 watt Greenback in another.(Whatever the customer wants I do). Anyway, with the Cannabis Rex the amp is extremly loud( 102db efficiency rating) and when combined with the basic mods increases clean headroom a bunch. It still broke up plenty when cranked and he learned to control OD with the volume knob on his guitar. He gigs with it on a regular basis. The Cannabis Rex is an unsung speaker, once is breaks in it sounds really good with most any amp, particularly El84 based amps. So good I put a pair in my old Marshall 2x12. I also put one in a couple of Marshall DLS401's for some customers and got the same feedback. Once it breaks in it sounds really good. What I'm trying to tell you is give the amp some time and wait for the speaker to break in if it isn't broken in already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Yes, I'm interested in your report as well. I've installed BillM mods in several BJ's and had some happy customers. I put a Cannabis Rex in one and a 30 watt Greenback in another.(Whatever the customer wants I do). Anyway, with the Cannabis Rex the amp is extremly loud( 102db efficiency rating) and when combined with the basic mods increases clean headroom a bunch. It still broke up plenty when cranked and he learned to control OD with the volume knob on his guitar. He gigs with it on a regular basis. The Cannabis Rex is an unsung speaker, once is breaks in it sounds really good with most any amp, particularly El84 based amps. So good I put a pair in my old Marshall 2x12. I also put one in a couple of Marshall DLS401's for some customers and got the same feedback. Once it breaks in it sounds really good. What I'm trying to tell you is give the amp some time and wait for the speaker to break in if it isn't broken in already. that all sounds pretty good ... I'm really looking forward to this one ... hopefully it will arrive in one piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard333 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 C. Rex solves a lot of problems with a lot of amps. Love that speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 The amp arrived today and I really do like the way it sounds. A little funky like someone built it it in their garage but with all quality parts. Hardwood finger jointed cabinet, Cannabis Rex, Mercury magnetics transformer etc. Cream Bill M board, Smooth smokey sound with lots of sustain. Sounds good at low volume and cranks too Hey, its working for me, sounds good, solid and only $400 bucks ... plus honestly has "mojo" Whats not to like? (plus arrived in one piece which is always a plus) Reminds me of a Warmoth project that sounds and looks killer but has no resale value >>> easily sounds like an expensive boo tiki style amp. I think a lot has to do with the speaker and hardwood cabinet (duh) So if someone wanted to spend the dough... it would not be money wasted Thanks for the feedback guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 ahh, bigger cab. a common complaint on blues jrs is the boxy tone from such a small cab. nice look too. you done good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry65 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The amp arrived today and I really do like the way it sounds. A little funky like someone built it it in their garage but with all quality parts. Hardwood finger jointed cabinet, Cannabis Rex, Mercury magnetics transformer etc. Cream Bill M board, Smooth smokey sound with lots of sustain. Sounds good at low volume and cranks too Hey, its working for me, sounds good, solid and only $400 bucks ... plus honestly has "mojo" Whats not to like? (plus arrived in one piece which is always a plus) Reminds me of a Warmoth project that sounds and looks killer but has no resale value >>> easily sounds like an expensive boo tiki style amp. I think a lot has to do with the speaker and hardwood cabinet (duh) So if someone wanted to spend the dough... it would not be money wasted Thanks for the feedback guys! that looks so friggin badazzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheartedbill Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Really gross amps IMO. The only appeal is the fender nameEdit to add that gross as stock. Looking forward to the review of w all the parts replaced. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Really gross amps IMO. The only appeal is the fender name Edit to add that gross as stock. Looking forward to the review of w all the parts replaced. Lol yes... sounds much better with all the parts replaced It has Mullards too! ahh, bigger cab. a common complaint on blues jrs is the boxy tone from such a small cab. nice look too. you done good! 17"x24"x9" ... looks kinda like "Thiele" size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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