dubtrub
Joined: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 245
Bakersfield CA.
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 04:25 PM
Just finished changing the filter caps on my old '65 Bandmaster. Wow! I forgot how good this amp sounds. I bought it new in 1965 in Stuttgart Germany when I was stationed there in the Army. I played it for a couple of years after returning home, but since surf was out and Country or Blues was the only thing going in Bakersfield at the time, I opted for Blues and used a Fender Deluxe.
Well, the old amp just set all those years, so last week I ordered all the caps to bring it back to life. I thought my 63 Reissue Vibroverb sounded pretty good, but this Bandmaster blows it away. I remember now why I had to have it way back then. Sure glad I kept it all these years. Surf is coming back and even an ol' fart like me can still play it. At least I think I can. 
Danny
— Danny Ellison aka dubtrub
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3545
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 04:36 PM
that sounds great dubtrub...those old bandmasters sound awesome. i remember when i had the caps replaced and pots cleaned on my '67 bassman...man, i was absolutely stoked with how awesome that old machine sounded.
congratulations,
-dp
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reverbmike
Joined: Mar 31, 2006
Posts: 37
Moss Landing, California
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 06:24 PM
So...Should I bring the Showman on Saturday???
reverbmike
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dubtrub
Joined: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 245
Bakersfield CA.
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 07:13 PM
reverbmike
So...Should I bring the Showman on Saturday???
reverbmike
You can if you want to, but I doubt we will need it.
However, you may want to bring a guitar stand. I can probably come up with the rest of the stuff we might need. I even have a Squier Jazz bass if 'dp' decides to showup. 
Now, where is that drummer? 
Danny
— Danny Ellison aka dubtrub
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diceophonic
Joined: May 20, 2006
Posts: 2169
PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 08:37 PM
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dubtrub
Joined: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 245
Bakersfield CA.
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 09:38 PM
Well, if you're like me, you'd rather look at pictures than read about it. So, here's a shot of my Bandmaster, pedal board and one of my Jazzmaster's. This one is a MIJ with Seymour Duncan Vintage Pup's, a replacement guard, ( I hated that bright red pickguard that comes stock) all USA electronics and I also installed the cavity tubs for shielding. Probably could have purchased a genuine American made reissue JM for what I have in it, however I ordered it through the Fender Custom Shop in '92 for $499. That was before AVRI JM's ever existed.
Danny
PS. I ordered a '63 reissue reverb but it hasn't arrived yet. The Digiverb does a good job at lower volumes but get's noisy as it's cranked up.
— Danny Ellison aka dubtrub
Last edited: Jan 04, 2008 08:23:42
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3545
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jan 03 2008 09:59 PM
dubtrub
I even have a Squier Jazz bass if 'dp' decides to showup.
Unfortunately, i won't be showing up this weekend...family plans...
but, i hope to get out Bakersfield way before January is up...
take care
-dp
ps: that bandmaster DOES look awesome!
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Jan 04 2008 11:18 AM
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DennistheMenace
Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Posts: 714
Southeast, Florida
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Posted on Jan 07 2008 05:48 PM
Danny, she's gorgeous!!! Ididn't know you had a Bandmaster...... 
— .......make the Mos' of it,
.....choose the 'rite stuff!
.........owner of 9 Mosrites
proud owner and documented:
1963 "The Ventures" Model s/n# 0038
http://www.vintagerock4.com
www.mosriteforum.com
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dubtrub
Joined: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 245
Bakersfield CA.
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Posted on Jan 07 2008 07:45 PM
DennistheMenace
Danny, she's gorgeous!!! Ididn't know you had a Bandmaster......
Hey Dennis,
Hehehehe! You'd be surprised at what I might pull out of the closet next.
Glad to see you made your way over here to SG101. It's a nice place to hang out.
Danny
— Danny Ellison aka dubtrub
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DennistheMenace
Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Posts: 714
Southeast, Florida
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Posted on Jan 07 2008 09:27 PM
dubtrub
DennistheMenace
Danny, she's gorgeous!!! Ididn't know you had a Bandmaster......
Hey Dennis,
Hehehehe! You'd be surprised at what I might pull out of the closet next.
Glad to see you made your way over here to SG101. It's a nice place to hang out.
Danny
Thanx Danny, I already feel at Home. CHEERS!
— .......make the Mos' of it,
.....choose the 'rite stuff!
.........owner of 9 Mosrites
proud owner and documented:
1963 "The Ventures" Model s/n# 0038
http://www.vintagerock4.com
www.mosriteforum.com
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diceophonic
Joined: May 20, 2006
Posts: 2169
PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Jan 08 2008 02:21 AM
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spy
Joined: Mar 29, 2007
Posts: 815
Athens, Greece
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Posted on Jan 08 2008 07:53 AM
dubtrub
Hehehehe! You'd be surprised at what I might pull out of the closet next.
I'm soooooo curious!
Your Bandmaster is really awesome! And it's in great condition!
— Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness.
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reverbmike
Joined: Mar 31, 2006
Posts: 37
Moss Landing, California
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Posted on Jan 08 2008 08:58 AM
It does have the muti-voltage selector switch and it looks better in person than it does in pictures. It's the cleanest Bandmaster I've ever seen. So many have been parted out and this one is still a matched head and cabinet. Oh, and it sounds as good as it looks.
reverbmike
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