FENDER SILVERFACE SUPER BASSMAN

Model/Circuit Number: Super Bassman (1969-1971), Bassman 100 (1972-1976, Bassman 135 (1977-1983)
Years of Production: 1969 - 1983
Era: Silverface
Configuration: Piggyback
Controls: Silver forward facing w/ blue labels
Knobs: Black Skirted w/ Chrome Center, Numbered 1 - 10

Schematics

• Super Bassman
• Bassman 100 & Service Manual
• Bassman 135

Faceplate:

• Front: Bass: In, In, Deep Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass - Normal: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Mid, Bass - Master Volume (72-83) - Pilot Lamp
• Rear: Ground Sw, Fuse (?A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker Jack 1, Speaker Jack 2

Cabinet:

• Dimensions:
  • Head: Super Bassman - 13 1/4" x 26" x 9 1/2", Bassman 100 - 8 3/4" x 26 1/8" x 9 1/2"
  • Cabinet: Super Bassman - 45 1/2 x 30 x 11 1/2, Bassman 100 - 40 1/4" x 30 1/4" x 17"
• Hardware:
• Handle: x3 Black Strap
• Feet: Casters
• Corners: Chrome Corners with Lip

Tolex/Tweed:

• Black

Grill Cloth:

• Blue / White / Silver with aluminum frame ~ 1969
• Blue / White / Silver without aluminum frame ~ 1970-1980

Logo: Grill Mounted, Raised, Chrome and Black Script ~ 1969-1972
Weight: Super Bassman I: 155 lbs, Super Bassman II: 225 lbs, Bassman 100: 172 lbs
Speaker:

• Size: Bassman 100, 135: 4x12 Super Bassman: 2 x 15
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: JBL D140F ~ 1969-1971 (For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers page)

Effects:
Watts: 100 or 135 watts
Tubes:

• Pre amp: 2 x 7025 ; 12AT7
• Power: 4 x 6L6
• Bias: Fixed; Bias balance pot
• Rectifier: Solid State

Comments:
The Super Bassman I and Super Bassman II name referred to the number of cabs purchased.