1968-1983

Configuration: Head
Power: 50 Watts (68-76) 70 Watts (77-83)
Effects: None

SCHEMATICS

• Bassman AA165
• Bassman AB165
• Bassman AA270
• Bassman AA371
• Bassman AA568
• Bassman AC568
• Bassman AA864

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

• Dimensions:
  • Head: 8-1/4 x 22 x 9-1/2
  • Cabinet: 40 x 29-1/2 x 11-1/2 (68-71)
  • Bassman 50, Bassman 70 Cabinet: 30 x 28 x 12 (72-83)
• Tolex: Black
• Grill Cloth: Blue / White / Silver w/ Aluminum Frame (68-69) w/o Aluminum Frame (70-79)
• Logo: Grill Mounted, Raised, Chrome & Black Script
• Handle: x3 Black Strap
• Feet: Casters
• Corners: Chrome Corners w/ Lip
• Knobs: Black Skirted w/ Chrome Center, Numbered 1 - 10
• Hardware: Thumb Screws (68-76)

SPEAKERS

• Size: 2 x 12
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: Oxford 12T6, Utah, Rola or JBL D120 8ohm (For more info, check out the Mojotone Replacement Speaker Guide)

TUBES

• Pre amp: 7025 ; 12AT7
• Power: 2 x 6L6GC
• Bias: Fixed
• Rectifier: Solid State

Comments: Fender switched back to the Blackface era cosmetics some time in 1980. Bassmans produced between late 1980 and 1983 have a black control panel and Black / White / Silver cloth.