FENDER BLACKFACE BASSMAN

Model/Circuit Number: AA864, AA165, AB165 
Years of Production: 1964 – 1967
Era: Blackface
Configuration: Head
Controls: Black forward facing w/ white labels
Knobs: Black Skirted w/ Chrome Center, Numbered 1 – 10

Schematics

• Bassman AA864
• Bassman AA165
• Bassman AB165

Faceplate:

• Front: Bass: In, In, Deep Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass – Normal: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass – Pilot Lamp
• Rear: AC Outlet, Ground Sw, Fuse (2A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker, Ex. Speaker

Cabinet: Reproduction Bassman Head Cabinet / Reproduction Bassman Extension Cabinet

• Dimensions: Head: 8″ x 22-1/4″ x 9″, Cabinet: 21″ x 32″ x 11-1/2″ ~ 1964-1967, 40″ x 29-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ ~ Late 1967
• Hardware: Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8″, Side Bar Clips, 16″ Tilt-Back Legs, Thumb screws, Thumb Screw Receptacles
• Handle: Black Strap
• Feet: Chrome Glides
• Corners: Chrome Corners with Lip

Tolex/Tweed:

• Black

Grill Cloth:

• Black / White / Silver

Logo: Grill Mounted, Raised, Chrome & Black, Script
Weight: Head: 30 lbs ; Cabinet: 52 lbs
Speaker:

• Size: 2 x 12
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: Jensen C12N, Oxford 12T6 or Utah ceramic 12 (For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers page)

Effects:
Watts: 50 watts
Tubes:

• Pre amp: 7025
• Power: 2 x 6L6GC
• Bias: Fixed Bias, adjustment pot (AA864) or balance pot (AB165)
• Rectifier: Solid State