Fender switched back to the blackface era cosmetics some time in 1980. Silverfaces from 1968 with the metal trim around the grill cloth are more than acceptable lowcost replacements for a blackface amp. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Eventually bass players found that the amp was not really suited to their application as it would distort and break up too early. Fender bassman 5 tube power bass amp head in excellent condition. The bassman 70 with the master volume makes a great bass amp if you think youre in ben folds five, and the bassman 5 is a 40 pound blowhard. Fender keyboard amplifier owners manuals archive fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard copy archives. Included in the guide are descriptions, pictures, schematics and other fendercentric information. The main difference between the silver face bassman 100 and the later bassman 5. Fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual owners manual 7 pages fender bassman 5 owners manual owners manual 6 pages fender twin reverb owners manual owners manual 32 pages fender cyber deluxe service manual service manual 33 pages fender princeton chorus dsp service manual service manual 9 pages fender mustang i v. These amps were known for their clean preamps and ultralinear design. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.
After downloading, the file may take a moment to open in the browser. This was a period that encompassed fender s 1965 sale to cbs and the summer 1966 start of fender s illfated experiment with solidstate electronics. This included a transistorized version of the bassman a 105watt piggyback beast with. If you have a copy of an old fender bass amplifier owners manual not. The tone of the bassman is a clean tone that has a good punch and drive and so it is understanding that marshall would get their first design concept from this circuitry and amp. We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. Fender amps of the 50s and 60s are beloved and coveted by guitarists around the world. The fender bassman 59 ltd is the companys reissue of the amp the was originally designed in 1952 to suit their very new precision bass guitar.
New blue diamond tolex cabinet made in the usa by allen amplifiers is solid and unique. One of the 470 ohm 1w resistors on the power tubes cooked, so i am putting in 4 new ones at 5w each. The blackface bassman with black tolex covering and black knobs existed basically unchanged until 1967. Apr 19, 2011 while there are schematics for fender tweedera bassmans, bassman 10s, bassman 70s, bassman 100s, bassman 5s, 12watt bass amps, 200watt bass amps, and even fenders behemoth 300watt bass ampsa schematic specifically labeled bassman 50 is simply nowhere to be found. Fender bassman 5 amplifier 80s owners manual booklet original. Weve yet to use the amp at a gig, but hes worried about breakup at higher volumes. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. Tube amplifiers home schematics fender schematics bassman ab165 schematic. Btw i added 2 more manuals to the owners manual section. Sorry to be asking about a fender amp, but you guys are a very knowledgeable crowd so i will ask anyway.
In a typical reissue bassman, this will be somewhere between 400 and 450 volts. Unfollow fender bassman 400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bassman 100 20052011 bassman 120 1984 bassman 5 19791983. Fender bassman 5 bass amp head tube blackface limited. Completely serviced professionally replaced tube sockets with ceramic spring secured power tube sockets. Silverface amps are okay, loud as, can do the icepick thing. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The only schematic i can find says it should be a 5 amp slow blow. In a class ab push pull amp, you bias a tube at 60% 70% of the pa max the max power the anode is allowed to draw. View and download fender bassman 5 owners manual online. I saw glen matlock using a bassman 100 during his early pistols days in the mid 70s.
If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Fender bassman compact amplifier 80s owners manual booklet original n. Fuse protects the amplifier from electrical faults. Prowess amplifiers fender schematics bassman ab165. New jj tubes cleaned and biased this amp is a beast.
Personally i find the bassman 5 suitable for punky bass playing. Fender bassman 59 reissue settings gretschtalk forum. The bassman 5 has all the cool features of the 100 plus the added versatility of the extra midrange control pot on the bass channel and 5w rms. I havnt been able to find it on fenders website the schematic says 4a slo blo and there is a 4a slo blo in my bassman 5. So cheapo tubes are not recommended for the higher voltage ultra linear fender heads. No date on this manual but fender history suggest 1981. Unfollow fender bassman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After reading this manual and becoming familiar with all the features and functions of your 59 bassman amplifier, plug in and make music. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive fender accessories owners manuals. Vintage paper, fender owners manuals and fender data sheets. Hes looking for a really clean 50s rockabilly sound. Silverface amps include the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, pro, bandmaster reverb, bassman, princeton, princeton reverb, champ, vibro champ, showman and vibrolux reverb.
While there are schematics for fender tweedera bassmans, bassman 10s, bassman 70s, bassman 100s, bassman 5s, 12watt bass amps, 200watt bass amps, and even fenders behemoth 300watt bass ampsa schematic specifically labeled bassman 50 is simply nowhere to be found. Fender amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematicsdiagrams fender musical instruments corp. If you have a copy of an old fender bass amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Fender bassman 150 bass amps manual at americanmusical. No other company has produced so many great sounding, well built and reliable amps. In conjunction with fender, the new boss fbm1 recreates the legendary tone of the 1959. The purchase of a fender amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment and the 59 bassman keeps the fender legacy going strong. This 50 watt reissue features a lacquered tweed covered, fingerjointed pine cabinet, 4 jensen special design speakers, and internal bias pot to adjust bias on the two 6l6gc power tubes. Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. The pedal does have a fender bassman quality but to the fender bassman get most of its charm and character from the power tube interacting with the preamp tube section. In 1991 fender saw fit to reissue the bassman as the fender vintage reissue 59 bassman ltd. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
I am playing the amp with matching fender 410 neo cabinet for over a year now yes, the cab is light weight too. The 1069 in the model name comes from the circuit change date of 101969. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. It is brighter and harsher sounding and the overdrive is not the same. Beyond the improvements themselves, the the fender 59 bassman ltd shares the same fourinput, twochannel design with independent controls for volume on each channel in addition to presence, bass, middle, and treble controls that go to 12. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive this article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender. Thanks to boss technology and tone knowhow, the new fbm1 brings the natural, fat, rich, bright tone of the fender bassman to a boss pedal. Get the best deals on fender bassman amp when you shop the largest online selection at. Fender bassman 5 owners manual owners manual 6 pages fender twin. Ten pages, does not include a warranty card, schematic or a complete picture of the amplifier.
Fender audio owners manuals archive this article contains all of the fender bass amplifier and fender bass speaker enclosure owners manuals currently available. Very powerful and clean, this big fender is powered by four 6l6s tubes. Nice pics of amps with features listed, front and rear panel layouts and functions. Fender bass amplifier owners manuals current fender. It is disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. Fender audio owners manuals current fender audio owners manuals archive this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. These pages are dedicated to the greatest amplifiers ever made.
Was to squeeze the most power out of the 5 they ran the 6l6 tubes above there voltage handling around 500 to 520 volts instead of the usual 400 to 450 volts. Fender bassman 50 amplifier 76 owners manual booklet original n. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners manuals archive effects pedals current effects pedals archive fender bluetooth audio. Fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners manuals. Fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners. No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The bassman 5 has all the cool features of the 100 plus the added versatility of the extra midrange control pot. Fender bass guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. Bassmans produced between late 1980 and 1983 have a black control panel and silver sparkle grill cloth. The fender has been reissuing the 5f8a 4x 10 tweed bassman for quite some time now and its one of fender better amps but it does not sound that much like a original bassman. Fender saw the need to compete with some big amps in the 70s, and created the super bassman. Mods for reissue fender tweed bassmans carls custom amps.
From the super bassman and bassman 100 comes this bassman 5. Now its your turn to plug your bass into your fender bassman tv. If youd like to help out on this project, please fill out the form for each of the fender tube amps you own. Aa1069 was fenders internal model designation for the 1969 silverface circuit. Fender stereo amplifier user manual 7 pages summary of contents for fender bassman page 2 i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s english pages. The bassman 250210 is an elegant bass amp designed to deliver 250 watts of full power through a compression driver horn and two greatsounding 10 fender special design eminence usa pro speakers. Fender bassman 5 bass amp head tube blackface limited reverb. Front and rear panel layouts and functions are presented. View and download fender bassman 60 operating instructions manual online. The silverface fender bassman amp from the 1970s has a great reputation as an affordable, vintage tube rig for guitarists, delivering plenty of volume, great tone, and an excellent chassis, offering easy preamp and tone stack modification. Bassman 19681971, bassman 50 19721976, bassman 70 19771983. Aug 30, 2007 the silverface fender bassman amp from the 1970s has a great reputation as an affordable, vintage tube rig for guitarists, delivering plenty of volume, great tone, and an excellent chassis, offering easy preamp and tone stack modification.
A friend has given me his bassman 5 to fix because i own a soldering iron. The fender bassman pro 100t is a very nice tube amp with two input channels, 4 6550 power tubes and am auto bias circuit. Bassman 5b6 5d6 5d6a 5e6 5e6a 5f6 5f6a 6g6 6g6a 6g6b aa165 aa270 aa371 aa864 ab165 ac568 bassman bassman 10 bassman 20 bassman 50 bassman 60 bassman 70 bassman 100 bassman 125 bassman 5 super bassman bronco aa764 ab764 champion 5b1 600 twotone 800 champ 5c1 5d1 5e1 5f1 aa764 cbs champ champ 12 champ 25 super champ champ ii champ. Prowess amplifiers offers resources for the guitar tube amplifier builder. Download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. Fender bassman 60 operating instructions manual pdf download. Fender musical instrument amplifier user manual 20 pages musical instrument amplifier fender mustang gt40 expanded owners manual 55 pages musical instrument amplifier fender rocpro 700 reference owners manual. My other son plays a mexican fender telecaster through a fender bassman 59 reissue amp. Sounds high to me since i have a 3 amp in my 100w dual showman reverb. For greater savings check out our used fender bassman 5 bass cabinet and get a great deal today. A831027 on back of frame, rubber stamp on back of frame is 01, number on tube chart. Aug 10, 2014 beyond the improvements themselves, the the fender 59 bassman ltd shares the same fourinput, twochannel design with independent controls for volume on each channel in addition to presence, bass, middle, and treble controls that go to 12.
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