Built in October of 1965, just after the CBS transition, this Bandmaster still retains the classic pre-CBS AB763 circuitry. The Blackface Bandmaster has long been one of the great values of the era, becoming increasingly popular as outboard reverb options have improved over the years. There are also strong similarities to the revered 1964 AA864 Bassman, making this an excellent way to get those classic Blackface Fender sounds at a much more approachable price point.
This particular example is in very good condition, showing only light signs of previous wear, including a couple of small tolex scuffs. The cabinet is loaded with 1965 Utah speakers and has an additional speaker jack hole on the right side. Also, the cabinet is on casters, for ease of transportation.
Internally, the electrolytic caps, power cord, and power tube resistors have been replaced. Otherwise, the preamp remains completely original, including all of the coveted Blue Molded Ajax coupling caps and Allen-Bradley resistors, preserving the authentic pre-CBS Blackface sound.
