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Fender Bassman Head and 2x15 Cab Drip-Edge 1968, Black

$1,250.00

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InstrumentAmplifiers
BrandFender
ModelBassman Head and Cab
FinishBlack
SKUAP3766-A
Made In Year1968
Preamp12AX7 (x3), 12AT7 (x1)
Power6L6 (x2)
RectifierSS
Wattage45 Watts
SpeakersOriginal CTS 15" (x2)
TransformersOriginal Schumacher's from 1968
This transition era Bassman wears the "drip-edge" aesthetics, indicating was produced right after the blackface era, but prior to the circuit changes done to the silverface amps. These are often considered to be a good value buy, as they carry the same roar of the blackface amps, but at a lower price point. The tube chart indicates an AB165 circuit, which isn't strictly correct, as typically the 1968 amps have a partially cathode biased power section, with a couple of changed values in the phase inverter. This one has a changed power cord and bias cap, but the rest is all original, including the filter caps. 

While the amp is in great working condition - should somebody need prolonged or gigging use from it they should consider changing the original electrolytic caps. Otherwise it's held up well, with just a small bit of normal wear, and a couple of small tears in the tolex on the cabinet. 


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