FENDER BLACKFACE BASSMAN
1964–1967
Configuration: Piggyback
Power: 50 Watts
Effects: None
SCHEMATICS
LAYOUT
- Front Panel: "Bass" In, In, Deep Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass - "Normal" In, In, Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass, Pilot Light
- Back Panel: AC Outlet, Ground Switch, Fuse, Power Switch, Standby Switch, Speaker Jack, External Speaker Jack
CABINET
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Dimensions:
- Head: 8″ x 22-1/4″ x 9″
- Cabinet: 21″ x 32″ x 11-1/2″ (64-67)
- Cabinet: 40″ x 29-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ (Late 67)
- Head: 8″ x 22-1/4″ x 9″
- Tolex: Black
- Grill Cloth: Black / White / Silver
- Logo: Grill Mounted, Raised, Chrome & Black, Script
- Handle: Black Strap
- Feet: Chrome Glides
- Corners: Chrome Corners with Lip
- Knobs: Black Skirted w/ Chrome Center, Numbered 1 – 10
- Hardware: Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8″, Side Bar Clips, 16″ Tilt-Back Legs, Thumb Screws, Thumb Screw Receptacles
Reproduction Blackface Bassman Head Cabinet
Reproduction Blackface Bassman Extension Cabinet
SPEAKERS
- Size: 2 x 12
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Model: Jensen C12N, Oxford 12T6 or Utah ceramic 12 (For more info, check out the Mojotone Replacement Speaker Guide)
26 comments
That cabinet is likely a Tremolux cabinet,
You would have to look inside at the wiring to determine which circuit is correct. I’ve never heard of AA185, or 10″ speakers in a Bassman. All piggy-back Bassmans had two 12″ speakers, until the big cabinets with 15s became available in the Silver Face era. Either your information is skewed, or the unit has been modified. Don’t pay too much for it.
I am thinking of buying what is being called a 1966 Bassman head and cab, and I’m confused about several things. First it has a AA185 tube label so shouldn’t that make it a 1965? And secondly, it has 2 10″ Upton speakers which the owner believes are the origin as they are stamped 39th week of 1965. Again – a ’65 or a ’66? And I thought they only made the cabs with 1×12’s during that time… Thanks very much for your help.