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Fender Bassman Head AB165 & 2x12 Cabinet 1965, Black

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Bassman
Finish	Black Tolex
SKU	AP3677-A
Made In Year	1965
Preamp	12AX7 (x3), 12AT7 (x1)
Power	6L6 (x2)
Rectifier	SS
Wattage	45 Watts
Circuit	AB165
Speakers	Changed - Eminence Legend 1258, Jensen C12Q
Transformers	Original Schumachers

Description

The Fender Bassman is pinnacle of 60's American classic rock tone. From the beginning Bassman's always shared DNA with Marshall amps, and this one can easily keep up with any JTM45 from the era. This head comes with the original Piggyback 2x12 cab, which is loaded with Jensen and Eminence speakers and sounds fantastic. Buyers should note the "Bass" channel sounds particularly great on this amp.

Internally, it has a changed power cord and electrolytic caps. Otherwise, it's completely original - with all of the original resistor and "Blue Molded" Ajax coupling caps still present. While the tube chart says "AA165" it is in fact the "AB165" circuit - this is a common mistake from the Fender factory, who didn't bother correcting things if the labels were already made! All things considered this is a great example of a golden era Blackface Bassman!