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

$1,250.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Bassman Head and Cab
Finish	Black
SKU	AP3766-A
Made In Year	1968
Preamp	12AX7 (x3), 12AT7 (x1)
Power	6L6 (x2)
Rectifier	SS
Wattage	45 Watts
Speakers	Original CTS 15" (x2)
Transformers	Original Schumacher's from 1968

Description

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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