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WR,
In my career, I've seen many 'voodoo' claims for one
transformer being better (for a given purpose) than
the other. I've seen so many amps over the years where
the output tranny was exchanged for the opposing amps'
unit, just for the 'tone value'. I couldn't hear any-
thing different then, and I certainly don't hear it now.
In point of fact, if you attempt to buy a standard
replacement unit (not claiming to be NOS), then you're
gonna find that the same part number will be shipped
to you, no matter if you specify a Bandmaster or a
Bassman. Check halfway down this page to see what
I mean:
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(However, I -can- hear some sonic differences between
the replacement manufacturers. Myself, I like the
units found on the above page. I've never had a
customer come back and ask for an exchange - they're
always happy with the tone.)
As for the difference in overall tone, a properly built
Bassman will have larger value caps in the tone stack,
and a "Deep" switch, adding yet another capacitor to the
circuit. Perhaps this is what you hear when comparing
your unit to others. <g>
unlunf
--- In , "mono_tones_1" <rockverb@h...> wrote:
>
> .....
> Bassmans are not bandmasters sans vibrato btw, they have rather
> different OT's, to handle the bass output they where designed for
> I guess. soundwise i'd say they sound a bit more 'wild' and have
> a bit beefier low end. (but perhaps that's the difference between
> my bassman and other bassmans, rather then between bassmans and
> bandmasters)
> good surf amp with great price/sound comparisson imo. comes in
> handy as a low-wattage bassamp too, say, for recording.
>
> btw, check out
> the guy with the strat (2nd guitar mostly) plays a bassman 50. they
> have soundsamples.
>
> WR
>
