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Summer NAMM 2016: Fender's whiskey barrel amp is a thing of beauty

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By MusicRadar published 29 June 2016

Wood you pay $2000 for the 80 Proof Blues Junior?

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Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

SUMMER NAMM 2016: Fender's Custom Shop has launched its strictly limited edition 80 Proof Blues Junior Amp at Summer NAMM, and as you can see it's a typically characterful and downright desirable piece of work.

Each of the 100 amps available sits in a handbuilt cabinet made from reclaimed Kentucky bourbon barrels, complete with distillery stamps and markings. Fender even claims you'll be able to smell the whiskey once the amp is powered and warmed up.

As well as smelling and looking good, the solid oak cabinet creates a rich low end, according to Fender, tempered with midrange bite and clarity. A 12" 8-ohm Jensen® P12Q speaker is driven by a trio of 12AX7 preamp tubes matched to dual EL84 power tubes, while spring reverb and FAT boost switches can add a little more body when required.

The 80 Proof is finished with a hand-aged leather handle, brass knobs and control plate, while every cabinet is also seared with a Fender logo. Unsurprisingly all this attention to detail and craft is reflected in the price of US$1,999.

80 Proof Blues Junior specification

  • Series: Limited Edition Amps
  • Amplifier Type: Tube
  • Color: Aged Natural

Electronics

  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, "Fat" Switch, Volume
  • Inputs: One - 1/4"
  • Channels: One
  • Rectifier: Solid State
  • Voltage: 120V
  • Wattage: 15 Watts

Hardware

  • Cabinet Material: Aged Whiskey Barrel Oak
  • Handle: Vintage Leather Strap
  • Effects: Reverb
  • Control Knobs: Brass

Tubes

  • Pre Amp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL84

Accessories

  • FootSwitch: 1-Button ("Fat" ON/Off), P/N: 0994054000 (Not Included)
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Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Each cabinet is built of reclaimed Tennessee bourbon barrels.

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Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

The leather handle and control plate and knobs are hand-aged.

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Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

The Fender logo is seared onto each 80 Proof.

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Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

Fender Custom Shop 80 Proof Blue Junior

$1,999 to 100 lucky owners.

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