Tension square n 14 sts x 20 rows n 10cm x 10cm n stocking stitch n 6mm needles n 16 sts x 20 rows n 10cm x 10cm n broken rib stitch n 6mm needles. Classictone transformers home page fender style transformers fender tweed bassman style transformers fender style transformers vintage constructed amplifier transformers by magnetic components, inc. These amps are shooting up in value as i speak and are the rarest of all the bassman. Few amplifiers have been played, discussed, and emulated as much as the tweed era fender bassman. Being mostly a marshall user in the past this wcelestions is much closer to what my ear wants to hear. Symptoms, causes, treatment, recovery time, and more.
It is brighter and harsher sounding and the overdrive is not the same. The bassman is a clean amp at low volumes and when cranked boasts a creamy overdrive, its no wonder why its everyones favorite iconic amp. So says i to me, what could be better than an all tube 100w tweed bassman with reverb. This is a beauty an original tweed 1956 fender 5e6 bassman. Amplifier power variac or voltage regulators for vintage. Marshall would be the first to do so back when they released the jtm45 in 62. Original 1956 fender bassman 5e6 tweed amplifier reverb. The surest way to get less than satisfactoryusable sonics with that amp is to run it with factory bias settings, ime. Vintage gibson skylark 1484 twin twelve showman blackface sears silvertone 1484 silvertone 1484 twin twelve 1484 tube sears silvertone twin twelve fender deluxe reverb blackface twin twelve guitar silverface tube guitar amp ab763 fender champ silverface vintage 1x12 tube fender vibro champ tube twin twelve tube guitar harmonica amp amplifier.
Who knew the bassman could out marshall a marshall. I dont expect anyone to mod their original 5f6a bassman but if you have a bassman reissue or home build like me then adding some switchable mods can be beneficial. You may break a rib if youre hit hard in the chest. From there it was a couple of hours work to crack it open, get rid of the illinois power supply capacitors and replace the suspect resistor. A cozy waffle stitch runs perpendicular to wide garter ridges in the front band, allowing ample room for cocooning in. The blonde series amps have the sparkle of the later blackface amps but have a warmer mid range and respond beautifully to boosts, overdrive and distortion. The 5f6 bassman, which inspired the very first marshall circuits, among so many others. I dont think the tweed bm sounds anything like the silverface head, which then sound completely different depending on what cab you plug into. Catalinbread formula 5f6 tweed bassman overdrive guitar. Broken ribs are a common injury following an accident or fall. I have two broken in jensen ri p10rs rated at 25 watts each.
What started the whole reissue series of amplifiers from fender also prompted many eccentric tv repairmen to put out their own tweedstyle. My marsh tweed bassman came stock with four weber signature alnico 10s rated at 15 watts each. The code chart below can help you figure out what it means. That it is a fender bassman and in pure working condition, makes this amp extremely interesting. The 195859 release of the 5f6a circuit is the most popular version. Fender 59 bassman reissue fender stratocaster guitar forum. The pictures below are of the third oldest known 4x10 amp ever made. I recently swapped in a fresh set of tubes and put a 12ay7 in the first. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Reissue tweed bassman amplifiers have paid the mortgage for more than one tube amp guru. Given their position in the body, broken ribs are usually left to heal on their. In 1991 fender saw fit to reissue the bassman as the fender vintage reissue 59 bassman ltd. Rib fractures can be painful and may lead to severe injury inside the abdomen and. 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.
In blackface, there are some reddish brown ceramic caps that are candidates for changing. Need help in dating a fender 59 bassman 410 reissue my. If you plan on working on, or building a tweed bassman, there are a few things that you might want to know. The fat jimmy vintage series 5f6a is our authentic recreation of the famous 5f6a tweed bassman circuit. The bassman channel sounds like a bassman through a 12inch along with the drawbacks of the current drri type amps they generally lack the warmth of the hand wired ones.
The cleans are nice and chimey on the bigger models like the bassman and highpower twin, but they start to break up relatively early. However, an early tweed bassman is somewhat akin to a jtm45, while the later bfs especially when modded are more like a hot plexi and honestly better sounding than one. Fender used a very simple twoletter code across all of their vintage champs. The reissue bassman is actually closer to what bass players needed back in 1954.
Crunchy and dynamic when turned up, compressed and fat when turned down. The tweed bassman is 40 watts, nobody in their right mind who has actually played one would call it a low wattage amp. The mystery of the fender bassman 5f6a schematic cracking the. If you want that classic fender twin sound, use the clean channel. Quite a nice sounding mutt of an amp going on so far 6v6s,greenbacks,5f6a,guess that makes.
The play between horizontal and vertical is evident in pontis serene geometry, and one would be hard pressed to find a more comfortable sweater. This leads to some poor soul complaining that his bassman doesnt sound like the one used by his favorite guitar player. These are all time classic amps and are destined to become highly priced museum pieces. In this article, learn about how to identify the symptoms and what to expect from. Fender amplifier cabinet restoration by armadillo amp works. A gain knob allows you to dial in crunch and dirt, while a voice control gives you access to 16 different amp voicings which include british and american tones such as tweed bassman, tweed deluxe, 65 princeton, supersonic, 60s british, 70s british and more. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. The tone complements and enhances the fender guitar rather than fighting it. After the deluxe micro turned out so well i thought id take on a more ambitious project and build a micro version of the legendary 1959 fender tweed 5f6a bassman. Some tips on fixing problems with old tube guitar amps. Among them was the blonde bassman which is one of the best amps fender ever produced. Most serial number charts do not include the 1954 fender 5d6 4x10 bassman. Im not trying to improve the 5f6a so much as im trying to make the amp more versatile. Usually, they are biased so far to the cool side of things that the sonics are just not what they should be.
You are correct a 1965 bf bassman should be the ab165 or aa864 circuit, while the original marshalls were based off the old tweed 5f6a bassman. It might not have enough clean power for someone who needs an amp with tons of headroom but its a very loud amp, to call it low wattage is simply ridiculous. While the tweed bassman has a signature tone and is much appreciated, it also has some limitations, and few would argue that amp designs have not. Learn how your doctor may treat a broken rib and what problems may arise from such a. That circuit is the basis of the weber kit build described on this other page. In tweed amps, the red or yellow astrons are almost always leaky. Well, by following this guide, you can decide which bassman head is best suited to you. Anybody use and or recommend power regulators or variacs thatll manage to lower typical 120v power from home wall circuit outputs or barclubhall power outputs. Tweed has a distinctive raunchy, loose, nasty, midforward bluesrock tone when cranked up, reminiscent of the early marshall amps which were closely based on the tweed bassman. I was really missing those lower mids with the p10rs,cant wait to replace the other two. Speaker and cab makes a big difference and i do not use post tweed fender bassman bandmastertremolux amps in open back cabs. The advantage of a comparison video is that you can listen to the amps in an a similar environment with a similar setup.
Id like to get my vintage amps power down to 115v to 105v that theye designed for. In this video and at the end of this description, i document all of the differences in two original fender tweed bassman amps, 1959. This one has been recovered with fresh tweed, original pine cabinet and chassis intact along with those beloved transformers. In other words, it was pretty much a dead ringer for a tweed deluxe, though with the volume and tight, focused bottom end of a 410 speaker array. Sounds great and it hasnt broken, so i havent opened it up to see if its been modded. How to date a tweed fender champ amplifier by the tube. They sound perfect with the strat but are a little too polite too warm and bassy with my lps which im playing more of these days. Mods for fender reissue tweed bassman carls custom amps.
We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. It does break up at about 2, and after 5 it doesnt get any louder, just mushier. These amps, as the name suggests, were made for bass players, not guitar players and certainly not designed with overdrive in mind. A lownoise, lowmicrophony 5751, 12ax7, 7025 is also usable, though they will have more voltage gain and will change the sound of the amp considerably. Ive been lucky to play quite a few vintage tweed bassman amps in my lifetime and most of them have close to blackface. Read more about how long it takes injured ribs to heal, how to look after yourself until youre feeling better, and when you should seek medical advice. Fender 59 bassman reissue is this a good amp or an over priced over hyped bozo. Im currently gigging with a 30 watt, 6v6 powered, cathode bias head that is kind of a double tweed deluxe, and how tight the bottom end sounds is almost completely a product of the speaker cabinet i. Need help in dating a fender 59 bassman 410 reissue i need help in dating my fender amp and if anyone can attach a value to her that would be great. 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. This circuit was featured in the 4 x 10 tweed bassman amplifier combos manufactured by the fender electric instrument company from 1957 1959, and is universally recognized as one of the greatest guitar amplifiers of all time. Obviously the 1958 one has been broken in by decades of hard playing compared to the new reissues stiff and new feel. Stylecraft alpaca tweed chunky, shade 1660 ocean, 5 6, 6, 7 100g balls needles.
The tweed bassman might just be the perfect amplifier for the fender guitar. As a result, breaking a rib can make everyday activities very painful. The only speakers i like and process what i hear for bassman amps aa864, 6g6b, and ab165 are celestion british vintage 30s and heritage g1265s or for earlier breakup and creamier overdrive g12h30s. Broken ribs comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of rib bone fractures. You can easily date a vintage tweed fender champ amplifier by the code stamped on the tube chart on the interior of your amp. Standard 5f6a bassman or 5e5 tweed pro style round tubey warmth and compression. I have a bf bassman that says ab165, but i dont know what year it is.
Discussion fender tweed vs brownface vs blackface vs. Many people actually prefer the warmer tone of these to the famous 5f6a bassman, myself included. My blonde series is based on the instrument channel of the 1964 blonde bassman. Buy catalinbread formula 5f6 tweed bassman overdrive guitar effects pedal. Fractures usually occur from direct blows or from indirect crushing injuries. Her condition is excellent there are no marks or tears anywhere on the amp, the control panel is also exellent and it was just checked out by voodoo amps and in perfect working order. First and second tubes are channel preamps, 12ay7 is specified.
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