Fender 1959 Bassman Guitar Amp

The 50s Fender Bassman was the pro bassists answer to amplifying a great new invention the Fender Precision Bass guitar. This powerful 50 watt rig could easily compete with the common instrumentation of the day horns, piano, four piece drum kit with calfskin heads, and maybe even an electric guitar through a nice, new 10 watt amp! By the 60s and 70s, the original all tube Tweed 4x10 Bassman was popular with rock, country and blues guitarists as a reliably great sounding and easy to use guitar amp. Even some emerging British amp designers of the day copied its circuitry for use in their most celebrated designs. In the 1990s, Fender released an affordable reissue of the now collectible 59 Bassman

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amplifier to massive acclaim. Many guitarists, tired of experimenting with preamps, equalizers, and effects racks, rediscovered the simple pleasure of plugging into a Fender tube amp. The Bassmans wide stage coverage, touch sensitive dynamics and full frequency swirl make it the perfect vehicle for building a great tone with almost any guitar or effect. The reissue Bassman continues to be a staple of the Fender guitar amp line to this day. The new 59 Bassman LTD is enhanced with Genuine lacquered Tweed covering. Finger joined pine cabinet for woody, resonant tone. Original spec 5AR4 rectifier tube for natural compression when playing hard. Internal bias pot makes it easier to experiment with various output tubes. Two GT 6L6 Groove Tube output tubes. Three improved 12AX7 preamp tubes. Fitted cover. WarrantyFender Musical Instruments Corporation warrants that the Fender product you have purchased shall be free of any defects in parts and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase or initial lease, except that footswitches, covers, speakers, rechargeable batteries, cabinets, handles and cabinet hardware are warranted for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase or initial lease and light bulbs,
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