Collectable, Junk or?

HBkahuna

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
United States

Posted on Jul 27 2006 06:43 PM

I came across this Fender Bassman Amp. The guy wants $350 for it. Serial number on the head is A37288. The cab has 2 speakers, hole on the left is empty. I played through it though no idea what kind of speakers, they sound fine with a very warm tone. What do you experts out there think, good deal or junk?

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WaimeaBay

Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 969
United States

Posted on Jul 27 2006 09:57 PM

ive seen similiar for around 650, so I'd say very good deal. Look on ebay you can get a better idea for market values.

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WR

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3832
netherlands
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Posted on Jul 28 2006 01:16 AM

do some research, and check tranny dates, stamp date on cab and chasis serial number - if the years check out (67-68 according to the alu trim) it's a steal, eben if it would need a $100 overhaul ...

looks like there has been a mastervolume mod which has been later undone.

WR

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krupanut

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Austin Texas
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Posted on Jul 28 2006 09:08 AM

$350 is super cheap.

I'd snatch that one up.

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PhatTele

Joined: Jun 05, 2006
Posts: 445

Posted on Jul 28 2006 11:35 AM

From my perspective (as an amp tech, builder, and player), you can't build an amp for that cheap. If it plays and needs a bit of work done on it, any SF Fender amp $350 or under (including a Champ) is a great deal.

ps - You can always hide that plugged hole over by the lamp w/a cool BF faceplate.

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HBkahuna

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
United States

Posted on Jul 28 2006 02:44 PM

Thaks to all for their advice. It is greatly appreciated. Anyone have an idea on what is up with the empty speaker hole on the left? The top & bottom have speakers. My understanding is that this style of Bassman only had 2 speakers.

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PhatTele

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Posts: 445

Posted on Jul 28 2006 02:56 PM

The cabinet looks original enough. Though, it looks like someone replaced the speaker baffle with a 3x10 or a 2x12+10 setup. You can always get a new 2x12 one made up for it.

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Redd_Tyde

Joined: Apr 23, 2006
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Oceanside, CA
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Posted on Jul 28 2006 03:11 PM

I'd get it. I'd also put one of those fake fish - fish tanks in the 3rd hole to give some character.

350 and it sounds good. It sounds like a win-win situation.

_redd Tyde

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eddiewagner

Joined: Aug 12, 2006
Posts: 77

Posted on Aug 14 2006 08:12 AM

takes an afternoon to clean it really well and there you go. maybe a tube-check by a tech. i bought a fender "30" from a band early this year and i dont regret it. its the time to catch all the ptp fenders you can. clean it and it will be worth twice!
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HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on Jul 27 2006 06:43 PM I came across this Fender Bassman Amp. The guy wants $350 for it. Serial number on the head is A37288. The cab has 2 speakers, hole on the left is empty. I played through it though no idea what kind of speakers, they sound fine with a very warm tone. What do you experts out there think, good deal or junk? Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Jul 27 2006 09:57 PM ive seen similiar for around 650, so I'd say very good deal. Look on ebay you can get a better idea for market values. Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Jul 28 2006 01:16 AM do some research, and check tranny dates, stamp date on cab and chasis serial number - if the years check out (67-68 according to the alu trim) it's a steal, eben if it would need a $100 overhaul ... looks like there has been a mastervolume mod which has been later undone. WR — 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
krupanut Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 492 Austin Texas	Posted on Jul 28 2006 09:08 AM $350 is super cheap. I'd snatch that one up. — The Thunderchiefs Top
PhatTele Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 445	Posted on Jul 28 2006 11:35 AM From my perspective (as an amp tech, builder, and player), you can't build an amp for that cheap. If it plays and needs a bit of work done on it, any SF Fender amp $350 or under (including a Champ) is a great deal. ps - You can always hide that plugged hole over by the lamp w/a cool BF faceplate. Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on Jul 28 2006 02:44 PM Thaks to all for their advice. It is greatly appreciated. Anyone have an idea on what is up with the empty speaker hole on the left? The top & bottom have speakers. My understanding is that this style of Bassman only had 2 speakers. Top
PhatTele Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 445	Posted on Jul 28 2006 02:56 PM The cabinet looks original enough. Though, it looks like someone replaced the speaker baffle with a 3x10 or a 2x12+10 setup. You can always get a new 2x12 one made up for it. Top
Redd_Tyde Joined: Apr 23, 2006 Posts: 260 Oceanside, CA	Posted on Jul 28 2006 03:11 PM I'd get it. I'd also put one of those fake fish - fish tanks in the 3rd hole to give some character. 350 and it sounds good. It sounds like a win-win situation. _redd Tyde Top
eddiewagner Joined: Aug 12, 2006 Posts: 77	Posted on Aug 14 2006 08:12 AM takes an afternoon to clean it really well and there you go. maybe a tube-check by a tech. i bought a fender "30" from a band early this year and i dont regret it. its the time to catch all the ptp fenders you can. clean it and it will be worth twice! eddie — www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat Top

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