reventlos
Joined: May 23, 2006
Posts: 209
Costa Mesa
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Posted on Nov 08 2013 11:18 PM
Very reluctantly thinning the herd: Pretty decent rough blond/wheat '63 brownface bandmaster, in great running shape. Head is all orig. and in nice condition with intact and crack-free dogbone handle. The amp was serviced several years ago, and has virtually no miles on it since. It also features a period-correct blond Bassman output transformer, which really beefs up the performance. This is a drop-in replacement, no holes drilled, and a definite upgrade from the Bandmaster OPT. Great selection of USA tubes, no Chinese junk. Speaker cab is loaded with re-issue P12N Jensen's, and has been re-tolexed, but all the hardware is original except the handle. Both cab's could stand new grillcloth. This amp is has the legendary 3-tube tremelo circuit, and will be a great addition to your backline. Take it out and play it! This is exclusively advertised to SG101 members only, priced at a very reasonable $1050. Can deliver to SoCal area. P-mail me at matt@reventlos.com. Thanks for looking!
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11077
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 09 2013 12:28 AM
I highly recommend this amp, I have 2 of them and nothing else really touches them IMHO. The lower wattage actually helps with the typically more overdriven (slightly) more modern surf tone. The tremolo is a thing of beauty.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1910
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Nov 09 2013 09:16 AM
I agree with Danny - not only are these great amps, this is a GREAT price. I've seen just the head sell for this price. If it doesn't sell, there is no hope for any of us.
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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PrestonRice
Joined: Oct 05, 2012
Posts: 1725
Austin, Texas
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Posted on Nov 09 2013 09:40 AM
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TVTheWiredTurtle
Joined: Dec 03, 2009
Posts: 859
Sandy Eggo
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Posted on Nov 10 2013 10:32 PM
when you say "period correct OT" do you mean a replacement OT or an actual blonde 6G6-B OT was installed and has the schumacher transformer code stamp?
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969
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reventlos
Joined: May 23, 2006
Posts: 209
Costa Mesa
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Posted on Nov 10 2013 11:17 PM
TVTheWiredTurtle wrote:
when you say "period correct OT" do you mean a replacement OT or an actual blonde 6G6-B OT was installed and has the schumacher transformer code stamp?
Correct. Orig. Fender 125A13A OPT from '64.
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TVTheWiredTurtle
Joined: Dec 03, 2009
Posts: 859
Sandy Eggo
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Posted on Nov 10 2013 11:52 PM
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TVTheWiredTurtle
Joined: Dec 03, 2009
Posts: 859
Sandy Eggo
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Posted on Nov 11 2013 01:50 AM
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1547
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Nov 11 2013 08:02 AM
When you consider that $1050 is the street price of a new Deluxe Reverb reissue, this vintage Bandmaster at the same price is a freaking BARGAIN.
I've been fortunate to play through a couple of Matt's amps on my two California surf band trips and I can tell you, the man has some killer, well maintained gear. If I lived in SoCal, I'd be on my way to the bank right now.
— Jack Booth
(aka WoodyJ)
The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025
The Hula Hounds (1996-2000)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)
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surferjoemusic
Joined: Jan 01, 2008
Posts: 2107
Livorno
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Posted on Nov 11 2013 08:35 AM
BUY this amp for that price especially. The Band Master is THE BEST after the Showman. It is basically a showman at lower volume. This amp is incredible. Of course check status and speakers, but for THAT money? Just get it.
— Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini
(www.surfmusic.net)
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Nov 11 2013 09:50 AM
I would buy it immediately if you would sell it in Europe!
I have several amps, but still not an old blonde Bandmaster...
Unfortunately they are ultrarare here in Europe!
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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TVTheWiredTurtle
Joined: Dec 03, 2009
Posts: 859
Sandy Eggo
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Posted on Nov 12 2013 01:11 AM
i bought it yeeha!! ..now someone by my gomez 1x15 cab and silverface showman and bandmaster reverb cabs.. aaaargh. wife's gonna shoot me.
— http://www.thenocturnebrain.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nocturne-Brain-Preamp-Zombies/240721872969
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Nov 12 2013 07:22 AM
Congratulations! Beautiful amp!
— The Hicadoolas
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LeeVanCleef
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Posts: 744
France
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Posted on Nov 12 2013 12:27 PM
There goes my dream amp 
— Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers.
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