1974 Fender Bassman Amp

Vintage Fender Bassman 50 tube amplifier head in very good working condition. This is a classic Silverface-era amp (circa late 1960s–early 1970s), made in Fullerton, California.

I’m calling this a 1974 model as the Master Volume Control was added by Fender beginning in 1975.

• 50 watts all-tube
• Dual channels: Bass Instrument and Normal
• Original Fender tube chart still intact inside cabinet
• Chassis serial number: A84427
• Transformer marked “Fender,” appears original

A previous owner had modified the amp (including a cathode/fixed bias switch and added outlet), but it was professionally restored about 20 years ago by amp tech Pete Cage. Pete removed the cathode/fixed bias modification and returned the amp to proper operation, then fine-tuned the channels for classic Fender voicings:

• Bass channel voiced warmer and earlier-breaking, closer to brownface / tweed-style response
• Normal (guitar) channel voiced cleaner and brighter, more in line with blackface Fender tone

The result is a very versatile head that covers a wide range of vintage Fender sounds while remaining stable and reliable.

Condition

• Very good vintage condition with typical cosmetic wear (light scuffs, minor oxidation on chassis)
• Tolex and grill cloth present well for its age
• Internals appear clean with tubes installed
• Functions as expected
• The back baffle has been repaired

Any questions please ask. Original Owners Manual included as well.