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1962 Fender Bassman 6G6-B Blonde Brownface Vintage Pre-CBS Piggyback Tube Amp
Estimated price for orientation: 1 699 $
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Description Brand: Fender Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: Bassman 6G6-B Exact Year: 1962 MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Bassman head with the highly coveted 6G6-B circuit in excellent condition and in good working order. If you're looking for the incredible power, sweetness, and range of a vintage Blonde era Fender Bassman, you'll fall in love with this 6G6-B. The tone is robust, authoritative and after about 4 on the Volume dial, the sparkling Fender cleans give way to smooth tube overdrive, with incredible harmonic content and a dynamic, touch sensitive response. A Fender 6G6-B Bassman was used on more Beatles recording sessions than the Vox AC30, was a particular favorite of Pete Townshend, and has become the amp forever linked with Brian Setzer's classic Rockabilly tones! The original power transformer and choke are intact, and all of the famed original blue Ajax tone caps are present as well. The output transformer is a new drop-in replacement courtesy of Mercury Magnetics. This USA-made transformer is faithfully wound to original spec and crafted with the highest quality materials for a tone that matches the original Schumachers with great integrity. It's no wonder that Fender chooses Mercury for their Custom Shop builds! The main filter caps and smaller bypass caps have been professionally replaced to keep the amp operating within original factory spec. All of the original carbon comp resistors and CTS pots are intact, along with the original cloth wiring. The power cable is the original two-prong.The original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth are intact with minimal wear, showing only light small scuffs from honest use over the past 50+ years. The original chassis straps, piggyback clip bars, corners, sphinx glides, and flat "Fender" logo are also intact. The "dogbone" handle is a modern, reliable Fender replacement, and the original tube chart is missing from the inside of the head cabinet, although there's still a bit of glue residue where it was once placed.This is a rare and well kept example of one of Fender's most desirable Brownface amplifiers with original blonde tolex!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Fender | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Model: | Bassman 6G6-B | Exact Year: | 1962 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Bassman head with the highly coveted 6G6-B circuit in excellent condition and in good working order. If you're looking for the incredible power, sweetness, and range of a vintage Blonde era Fender Bassman, you'll fall in love with this 6G6-B. The tone is robust, authoritative and after about 4 on the Volume dial, the sparkling Fender cleans give way to smooth tube overdrive, with incredible harmonic content and a dynamic, touch sensitive response. A Fender 6G6-B Bassman was used on more Beatles recording sessions than the Vox AC30, was a particular favorite of Pete Townshend, and has become the amp forever linked with Brian Setzer's classic Rockabilly tones! The original power transformer and choke are intact, and all of the famed original blue Ajax tone caps are present as well. The output transformer is a new drop-in replacement courtesy of Mercury Magnetics. This USA-made transformer is faithfully wound to original spec and crafted with the highest quality materials for a tone that matches the original Schumachers with great integrity. It's no wonder that Fender chooses Mercury for their Custom Shop builds! The main filter caps and smaller bypass caps have been professionally replaced to keep the amp operating within original factory spec. All of the original carbon comp resistors and CTS pots are intact, along with the original cloth wiring. The power cable is the original two-prong.The original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth are intact with minimal wear, showing only light small scuffs from honest use over the past 50+ years. The original chassis straps, piggyback clip bars, corners, sphinx glides, and flat "Fender" logo are also intact. The "dogbone" handle is a modern, reliable Fender replacement, and the original tube chart is missing from the inside of the head cabinet, although there's still a bit of glue residue where it was once placed.This is a rare and well kept example of one of Fender's most desirable Brownface amplifiers with original blonde tolex!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!