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Fender Bassman, Bandmaster, Tremolux, and Pro amplifiers

Fender 1963/1964 catalog page 5

Fender 1963/1964 guitar catalogue. Page 5. The amplifier section continues with three 'piggy-back' amp/cab units (Bassman, Bandmaster, both 2x12" and the 2x10" Fender Tremolux) and one combo, the Fender Pro, with 1x15" speaker.

July 1963 US list prices are Bassman: $399.50; Bandmaster $389.50; Tremolux $329.50 and Pro $299.50

1963 1964 Fender guitar catalog page 5 - Fender Bassman, Bandmaster, Tremolux, and Pro
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1963 FENDER BANDMASTER AMP JEWEL USA

1963 FENDER BANDMASTER AMP JEWEL USA

Lindale, Texas, 757**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

1963 FENDER BANDMASTER AMP JEWEL USA. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more
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1966 Fender Pro Reverb  Blackface Combo Amp Blackface

1966 Fender Pro Reverb Blackface Combo Amp Blackface

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

October 1966 date codeFender Pro Reverb Blackface Combo Amp Blackface
original transformers all date to 1966 and there speakers toooriginal foot with although it does not work but can be fixedamp is working just fineit does not appear to have been serviced so the warranty has expiredif you want this to be gig ready and reliable then it will need caps and service but its is running just fine nowIts possible it was services as the power cord is a 3 prong but I have opened it up yetrunning ... more
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1974 Fender Bassman 10 Guitar Amp w  / Warranty

1974 Fender Bassman 10 Guitar Amp w / Warranty

Orland Park, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

1974 Fender Bassman 10 Guitar Amp w / Warranty. From service center repair. will give 90 day warranty... more
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1965 Fender Bandmaster Tube Amp W /  Cabinet Works Great SUPER CLEAN No reserve

1965 Fender Bandmaster Tube Amp W / Cabinet Works Great SUPER CLEAN No reserve

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Offering a super clean fender bandmaster tube amp with matching 2 x 12 cabinet. Made October 1965. Tested and working properly, sounds great. Has original speaker cable and footswitch. Speakers original as in photo Tremolo works properly. As photos indicate amp is very clean for its age. No tears on grillcloth on cabinet. A small tear on head grillcloth as in pic. Has some minor scuffs and wear on edges of cabinet. Missing locking mechanism on head as in pics. original speakers. All knobs ... more
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Fender 1959 Tweed 4x10 Bassman 45 watt Guitar Amp

Fender 1959 Tweed 4x10 Bassman 45 watt Guitar Amp

Central Islip, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Condition :As new;never left my house;never gigged!Tone monster!
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1962 Fender Bassman Piggyback 2x12 Vintage Speaker Cabinet, Blonde & Oxblood

1962 Fender Bassman Piggyback 2x12 Vintage Speaker Cabinet, Blonde & Oxblood

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Up for sale, a circa 1962 Fender Bassman 2x12 speaker cabinet, loaded with a pair of vintage Jensen C12NA 12" ceramic magnet speakers. This Pre-CBS Brown Panel-era cabinet is an ideal pairing for a 6G6 "piggyback" Bassman head, retaining the original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth. This cabinet has the necessary 23 1 / 2" spacing center-to-center on the thumb screw inserts on the top of the cab. This spacing makes the cab definitively for a Bassman, not to be confused with many cabs ... more
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Fender Vintage Bandmaster 2x12 Guitar Cabinet 1960s Excellent condition

Fender Vintage Bandmaster 2x12 Guitar Cabinet 1960's Excellent condition

Huntington, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Here is a great sounding mid 1960's bandmaster 2x12 Guitar Cabinet. The Tolex and grill clothe are in excellent condition except for a couple of small tears in the grill cloth. The cabinet has all its original hardware and cabinet stuffing. It has one Utah 12 inch speaker dated the 15th week of 1966 and one Oxford 12 inch speaker dated the 38th week of 1965. This cabinet is wired at 4 OHM's and sounds great with any Fender amp, Bassman, Bandmaster, Tremolux ETC.
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Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender (Bassman Bandmaster Vibrolux etc) Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Money back guarantee you will not be disappointed
Click the "Enlarge" tab to view all 12 pictures for details.
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Fender 1967 Bassman Amp Head SILVERFACE 50W Bass Amplifier. Drip Edge

Fender 1967 Bassman Amp Head SILVERFACE 50W Bass Amplifier. Drip Edge

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1149

This head is basically stock and has just been looked over by a qualified technician. I've had this amp for 15 years and used it on many records. Incredible deep, wooly sound.
Drip edge... more
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1964 Fender Pro 1x15" Combo Amplifier Pre-CBS Black

1964 Fender Pro 1x15" Combo Amplifier Pre-CBS Black

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1995

1964 Fender Pro Combo Amplifier
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Cosmetic Surface Wear Throughout As Shown
Replaced Output Transformer
Dirty Volume Pots On Normal And Vibrato Channels
Knobs Appear To Have Solder Applied (See Photos)
Updated 3-Prong Power Cord
Original 15" Oxford Speaker
Extra Power Cord Holder Holes In Cabinet Interior
Casters Added
Pilot Light Jewel Replaced
Available For Local ... more
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Vintage 1958 Jensen P10R 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Vintage 1958 Jensen P10R 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1958 Jensen P10R 10" Fender (Bassman Bandmaster Vibrolux etc) Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Money back guarantee you will not be disappointed
Click the "Enlarge" tab to view all 12 pictures for details.
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PreCBS VINTAGE 64 FENDER BANDMASTER BLACKFACE GUITAR AMP BLACK PANEL AB763 FEIC

PreCBS VINTAGE '64 FENDER BANDMASTER BLACKFACE GUITAR AMP BLACK PANEL AB763 FEIC

Hays, Kansas, 676**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

I consider LEO FENDER the king of 40-watt amps. What BEAUTIFUL CLEAN HEADROOM!! Awesome TONE and a prefect platform for pedals
This is a PRE-CBS, VINTAGE 1964 FENDER BANDMASTER BLACKFACE GUITAR AMP. BLACK PANEL AMLIFIER MODEL AB763. Made in the USA, Fullerton, CA. FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY, FEIC. NL on the tube chard denotes December of 1964. The amp has been recently serviced to repair the vibrato footswitch jack and to clean all the controls. NO SCRATCHY POTS. Pots are dated ... more
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Used Fender 1971 Bassman Electric Guitar Amp Head

Used Fender 1971 Bassman Electric Guitar Amp Head

Hudson Falls, New York, 128**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1349

Up for sale is a fantastic 1971 Fender Bassman amp head. This amp has been recently serviced and is in perfect working order. All tubes have been tested, the fuse was replaced, as well as the electrolytic caps and bias caps. The bias has been tested and set and all pots have been throughly cleaned. Original parts that have been replaced will also be included Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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Vintage Early 60s Fender Bassman Amp Head Cover - Victoria Brown Canvas

Vintage Early 60's Fender Bassman Amp Head Cover - Victoria Brown Canvas

Mason, Tennessee, 380**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$496

Original Victoria luggage company brown canvas cover originally on a 1963 Blond Bassman amplifier. This will fit head models 6G6, 6G6-A or 6G6-B from that same period 1961-63. This would also be useable on a Blond Tremolux head as they are nearly the same size. I make no guarantees regarding fit, so do your homework. Current dimensions are listed below
Current inside measurements are: 22 25 " W x 8 " T x 9 " D
You can see from the photos that the cover very good to excellent condition, ... more
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1971 Fender Bassman Silver Faceplate Original Vintage Metal

1971 Fender Bassman Silver Faceplate Original Vintage Metal

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

1971 Fender Bassman Silver Faceplate is all original and made of metal. This faceplate says "Fender Musical Instruments" so we know it's CBS issue. I had this on an old Bassman amp that is up for auction so its used but not abused; please see photo for condition.
Please Message with any additional questions before purchasing or bidding :)
SHIPPING
Shipping is Fedex or USPS and INSURED in the US
Your item will be packed with great care rest assured.
INCREDIBLE COLLECTION
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1967 Fender Pro Reverb

1967 Fender Pro Reverb

Purcellville, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

Original 1967 Fender Pro Reverb. Awesome condition. Comes with original foot switch as well
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1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

Metairie, Louisiana, 700**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps - Sounds Great! 6L6 Tubes, 15" Jensen Speaker
See photos for condition Feel free to ask questions. Buyer pays shipping if returned. Shipping to continental USA only.
Will ship insured signature for delivery
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Fender Tremolux 6G9-A 30-Watt 2x10" 1961 - Blonde  /  oxblood grill

Fender Tremolux 6G9-A 30-Watt 2x10" 1961 - Blonde / oxblood grill

Key West, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3950


This is a killer amp. I had Amp Guys from Sanford Florida go through it And it is a sweet sounding blonde Fender with oxblood speaker grill material. Receipt included. All piggy back hardware is intact. Very early blonde amp transitioning from tweed era. OEM brownface and white knobs. Everything works great including the tremelo. Dogbone handle. 6G9-A circuit. These old amps usually need some type of repair. This one has been put in very good running condition by Amp Guys and sounds ... more
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VTG 1966 Fender Blackface Bassman Amp Head & Cab SERVICED clean FREE SHIPPING

VTG 1966 Fender Blackface Bassman Amp Head & Cab SERVICED clean FREE SHIPPING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 871**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1895

Super nice mid 60s blackface Bassman head and 2 x 12" cab. The amp head has been serviced by our local repair shop and everything is functioning as it should. The speaker cab is very nice and clean. The grill cloth appears to have been replaced. The speakers are mid 60s VOX Bulldogs (date code matches up with the age of the amp). Really nice amp!
Free shipping in the lower 48 included in the buy it now price.... more
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1965 Fender Bandmaster AB763 Piggyback Head and Cab Set *Fully Serviced* w /  D131

1965 Fender Bandmaster AB763 Piggyback Head and Cab Set *Fully Serviced* w / D131

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4600

1965 Fender Bandmaster AB763 Piggyback Head and Cab Set *Fully Serviced* w / TAD Capacitors, JBL D131 Speaker, Original Parts Included
For Sale, we have a true vintage gem: a 1965 Fender Bandmaster amplifier, featuring both the head and cabinet set. This classic piece of gear is a fantastic example of Fender's golden era, delivering that unmistakable vintage tone. The head has undergone a comprehensive full service, ensuring it performs at its best. We replaced the filter, reservoir, and ... more
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1959 Hofner Committee

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1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

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1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.