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#Bandmaster reverb combo for free
#Bandmaster reverb combo pro

Yes of course some have the mid knob and bright switch while others don’t. The main differences between these amps are transformer size, filter caps size and output/speaker impedance.

#Bandmaster reverb combo pro

The silverface Bandmaster Reverb is a typical ab763 amp and shares basic circuit design with the Super Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Twin Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, Pro Reverb and Twin Reverb. It reminds us more of a classic 80w Twin Reverb than a Bandmaster Reverb, and it shared its circuit design with the Pro Reverb and Super Reverb at that time. The 70W model from 1978 with master volume and push/pull boost had a huge power transformer and big filter caps. As usual the later silverface models were modified to become cleaner and more powerful.

Due to this the silverface Bandmaster Reverb is less powerful, has less attack and breaks up earlier than the blackface Bandmaster. The silverface Bandmaster amps got a 5U4GB tube rectifier and the vibrato channel got reverb. The blackface head had a diode recifier, one normal channel and a vibrato channel with no reverb. The Bandmaster came with many different circuits during the blackface and silverface eras.

V4 12ax7 = 1/2 Reverb recovery and 1/2 gain stage for vibrato channel.

1988 -1980 silverface Bandmaster Reverb Master volum 45w and 70wĪA763/AB763 Blackface Bandmaster (Seen from behind, V1 is to the right side):.

1963 -1967 blackface Bandmaster circuits AB763.

#Bandmaster reverb combo for free

***PLEASE NOTE THIS AMO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING, AND PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR SHIPPING ZIP CODE FOR A SHIPPING PRICE. We don't see many rigs like this coming through, and we don't expect it to last long! It's a great amp for cutting through dense mixes, with a big harmonically rich tone that retains its clarity at any level.įinding one that competes with the history, originality and condition of this one will be difficult - it's a great score for anyone that appreciates what a Bandmaster is, as well as Fender's legendary history. It has a great clean sound, with crystal clear highs and a tight low end, and works very well with overdrive as well. The tone from this amp is absolutely amazing. We included photos to show as much of the amp as we can - please be sure to view everything.

There are no modifications done to this vintage beauty and no issues whatsoever.

The head does not have the footswitch to turn the vibrato on and off but we have an RCA adapter plugged in so you can manually use the vibrato or use your own 1-button FS with a male RCA end.

The Speakers are original as well actual date codes are on the rim of the frames.

The on/off switch has been replaced, as has the Bias cap.

The Head and Cab are in very good condition for a 56 year old amp.

The Power Transformer is original and the original 2-prong power cable has not been converted to a 3-prong grounded cable.

The brown Electrolytic bypass caps date from 1965.

It's in amazing shape considering its age, and has been vetted by an outside veteran vintage amp expert. He bought it from the original owner, who bought it brand new in 1967. This particular 1966 outfit was owned by the same person from 1972 till 2022, when we acquired it.

The "Blackface" era of the piggyback head & cab ran from 1963 - 1967, and these are highly coveted. This is from Eddie Van Halen (he used to run his blonde, early 60’s Bandmaster head into Marshall cabinets back when the band was playing the Sunset Strip) to Pete Townshend (his Gretsch 6120 into a ‘59 Bandmaster is all over the 1971 “Who’s Next” album). Like other Fender amps, the Bandmaster evolved over the years, and remained a model that was put to go use by a variety of players.

Beginning in 1960, the amps were equipped with a vibrato effect. One of the most legendary amps of its time, Fender made the Bandmaster from 1953 to 1974. Vintage 1966 Fender Bandmaster "Piggyback" 40 Watt Head & 2x12 Cabinet