1982/1983 Fender Bassman 70...is it good?

marquee6 Joined: Feb 10, 2008 Posts: 109 West Los Angeles	Posted on Feb 20 2008 10:24 PM I have a 1982/1983 Fender Bassman 70 Head(no cabinet yet) will it surf? And what speakers should I get? 212,215, 410, 115?? I would appreciate any advise. Thank you. Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Feb 21 2008 12:21 AM 82-83 are the last good years of Fender rigs I think point to point it'll surf killer no doubt go for a 2x12 cab and throw in 2 Weber model "Vintage Series" 12F150T at 50watts each 8 Ohms each but check the Ohms on your head 1st before your order any speakers! excellent excellent livley crisp detailed vintage color to the tone with tons of head room volume and punch. https://taweber.powweb.com/weber/ — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Feb 21 2008 02:54 AM imo any amp will surf... BUT... afaik this is the same as a late seventies UL silverface which got blackface cosmetics. it's very far away from a blackface or blonde bassman, completly different amp alltogether. These amps are generally not considered very good for guitar, I only have experience with an UL twin and I didnt like it very much though Id still prefer it over a marshall-type amp for surf. I had a 75 combo too though (also an early 80's UL amp) which I did lik a lot. It will do the job but dont expect a wonderfull warm vintage tubesound. these are fine bassamps though, albeit a bit underpowered for full-on live gigs with a surf band. I suggest you choose speakers well, play your music and whenever you run into a bit of cash again, sell the head and get a 'true' blackface bandmaster or bassman (or whatever amp you really want) and untill than there's nothing wrong with using the amp. — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
marquee6 Joined: Feb 10, 2008 Posts: 109 West Los Angeles	Posted on Feb 22 2008 11:33 PM Thank you for the info. I have to say that this is a great website! The general attitude is all positive and I truly appreciate the help. Than you all! Top

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