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Fender Bassman, Bandmaster, Tremolux, Concert and Pro amplifiers

Fender 1964/1965 catalog page 5

Fender 1964/1965 guitar catalogue. Page 5. Details of five Fender amplifiers: the Fender Bassman, Fender Bandmaster, Fender Tremolux, Fender Concert and Fender Pro.

The Fender Bassman is described as follows:

FENDER BASSMAN AMP The "Piggy-back" Bassman Amplifier incorporates two enclosed speakers with a separate amplifier chassis unit. The use of the enclosed 12" Heavy-Duty Custom Design Speakers with their special design baffles make the Bassman distortion-free, allowing the player to use his full bass notes and ample volume. Another new Bassman feature is the incorporation of dual channels: one a Bass channel, and the other Normal which may be used with guitar, accordion or other instruments. In addition, the Bassman is equipped with "tilt-back" legs for better sound distribution. The new Fender Bassman has rapidly become a favorite with bassists throughout the world, and is recommended to those players who desire the finest in electric bass, bass guitar and guitar amplification. Twelve tube performance. 2-12" heavy duty speakers. SIZE: Chassis Unit: Height 8", Width 221/4", Depth 9" Speaker Unit: Height 21- Width 32", Depth 111/2"

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1965 Fender Bassman-Amp Tube Amplifier Head Recovered Blonde #50272

1965 Fender Bassman-Amp Tube Amplifier Head Recovered Blonde #50272

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

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1965 Fender Super Reverb Black Face Amplifier AB763 Original Owner and Amp!

1965 Fender Super Reverb Black Face Amplifier AB763 Original Owner and Amp!

La Grange, Illinois, 605**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

1965 Fender Super Reverb, 2 channel, Black Face Amplifier AB763. I am selling it for dad's cousin, who is the original owner, amp is all original. Amp is excellent for being from 1965. Buyer can come to my house and play it and pick it up. I will NOT ship this
AB763, Production #7 "OL" which means made in December, 1965 4 10" speakers original # on Chassis is A12825
Item Location - LaGrange, IL 60525
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Fender pro reverb 1965

Fender pro reverb 1965

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

Fender pro reverb 1965. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more
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1965 Fender Princeton Reverb 12-watt 1x10 Guitar Amp

1965 Fender Princeton Reverb 12-watt 1x10 Guitar Amp

Urbana, Illinois, 618**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

For sale is a 1965 Fender Princeton Reverb, it must be a very very early 65 because it still has the "Fender Electric" era moniker. Almost all of the internal components are original except a few caps (pictured)
The transformers and reverb tank are also original and the amp sounds incredible. The baffle is not original to the amp, the grill cloth seems as though it's original but the baffle was changed at some point. When I bought the amp it had a JBL in it, I assume the ... more
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1964 Vintage Fender Tremolux Guitar Amp

1964 Vintage Fender Tremolux Guitar Amp

Huntington Beach, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

For your consideration is a great looking and playing Tremolux amp head. The Tolex is free from any rips or scratches, and the grill is clean and snag free. These Tremolux amp heads hit that sweet spot volume wise, loud enough for most clubs, but in a smaller wattage and weight. This amp puts out an approx. 30 watts through a GZ34 rectifier and two 6L6 power tubes, with a nice tremolo as an added bonus. The amp works as it should with no issues, and drives nicely when pushed
Please ask any ... more
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Original 1964 Fender Vibroverb Amp AA763 Production #4 NB Crybaby Pedal

Original 1964 Fender Vibroverb Amp AA763 Production #4 NB Crybaby Pedal

Carol Stream, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

This is an original, my grandfather handed it down to me when he passed away. He took care of this and played it at many shows. Jay Mikel and the Hepcats?? Sonic Records. I??ve plugged it in and used it recently, everything works and sounds beautiful. It has some wear and tear but overall a wonderful collectors item. I have not tried to clean or restore anything, as I??m no professional and would hate to damage it. I also have new tubes for it and a foot pedal. Please send any questions ... more
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1965 Fender Super Reverb 2-Channel 4x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier #50740

1965 Fender Super Reverb 2-Channel 4x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier #50740

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4250

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1964 Fender Twin Reverb Pre-CBS Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp 2x12 w /  Jensen C12N

1964 Fender Twin Reverb Pre-CBS Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp 2x12 w / Jensen C12N

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5400

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Twin Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original two-button footswitch and rare deep green canvas Victoria Luggage cover. A very original and professionally serviced example loaded with a host of vintage tubes, this Twin hails from the first full year of this model's production. It's a true "Pre-CBS" Fender amp, with 1963-64 source date codes on all components. This Twin's condition is all the more uncommon given its ... more
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1965 Fender Bassman-Amp AA165 Tube Bass Amplifier Head #50012

1965 Fender Bassman-Amp AA165 Tube Bass Amplifier Head #50012

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2695

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1964 Fender Bassman speaker cabinet twin 8 ohm speakers pre cbs

1964 Fender Bassman speaker cabinet twin 8 ohm speakers pre cbs

Tucson, Arizona, 857**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

1964 Fender Bassman half stack speaker cabinet is in fair condition. Speakers sound good . Fender chord to head connection is there Brown and green tolex is uncommon Wheat color grill cloth is frayed. Top has scuffs. Speakers are Webers
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1964 Fender Deluxe-Amp AB763 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp #50118

1964 Fender Deluxe-Amp AB763 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp #50118

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

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1964 Fender Deluxe Amp

1964 Fender Deluxe Amp

Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

You're looking at a 1964 Fender Deluxe Amp in good condition. This amp sounds fantastic and works perfectly! It was recently serviced and was given a bill of clean health.
The transformers are original. The speaker has been replaced. Many of the tubes are NOS
A great old amp that's ready to rock for years to come.... more
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1964 Fender Bassman tube amp green and brown tolex pre cbs green  / black face

1964 Fender Bassman tube amp green and brown tolex pre cbs green / black face

Tucson, Arizona, 857**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

These 1964 Fender pre cbs tube amps are very desirable and do need regular maintenance. It Plays good and sounds good. Two large tubes are changed to groove tubes. Power on light is loose and does not light up. Amp upgraded to three prong power chord. A 08184 is the chassis number Design and circuits patented 65. This is very similar to a black face Fender Bassman with AA864 circuit design and circuits patented 66. Exact circuit is unknown without chassis removal Runs two 8 ohm speakers
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Vintage 1965 Oxford T6 Speaker For Fender Bassman Bandmaster Twin Deluxe Reverb

Vintage 1965 Oxford T6 Speaker For Fender Bassman Bandmaster Twin Deluxe Reverb

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Vintage 1965 Oxford T6 Speaker For Fender Bassman Bandmaster Twin Deluxe Reverb cabinets. This speaker was reconed and is an 8 ohm speaker. This actually sounds pretty good but unfortunately there is a buzz when turned up loud. This speaker is being sold as is.
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Fender Bassman Head 1965 Amplifier Bass Tub Amp Vintage Rare model AA165 Pre-CBS

Fender Bassman Head 1965 Amplifier Bass Tub Amp Vintage Rare model AA165 Pre-CBS

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Fender Bassman Head 1965
For sale is a rare vintage Fender Bassman Head 1965. This just got back from servicing by our techs and is fully functional, ready to go, sounds great! Model AA165 Pre-CBS
*Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat rate shipping in the USA
Discounted international shipping flat rate.... more
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1965 FENDER TWIN REVERB

1965 FENDER TWIN REVERB

Franklin, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4998

1965 Fender Twin Reverb
Top of the line combo for Fender
Amazing tone. With plenty of volume
Pre CBS. This is before the company was turned over to CBS. One silver insert missing from knob. Death AC cord removed and three prong cord added for your safety. Fresh cap job with better speaker wiring. Original speakers and transformers.
Amp will need cleaning but that is all. When it comes to amps we usually will allow the buyer to do so
Incredible sound. This was Fender's flagship... more
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1964 Vintage Fender Stand alone Reverb Tank

1964 Vintage Fender Stand alone Reverb Tank

Huntington Beach, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1995

Up for consideration is a beautiful 64 Fender Reverb Unit. The unit is 100% original, nuts, bolts, screws, handle, actual tank, Tolex and Grill Cloth. The Tolex is near new condition as is the grill cloth. All the electronics appear original except for the tubes. It comes with the rare original foot pedal and a later type cover
Please ask any questions you might have as I'm, happy to answer them
Buyer to pay within 3 days of sale and to pay all shipping costs
Thanks, At
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1965 Fender Princeton Reverb Excellent Condition

1965 Fender Princeton Reverb Excellent Condition

Elwood, Indiana, 460**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Excellent condition 1965 Fender Princeton Reverb. You won't find a cleaner Blackface than this. This 1965 Princeton looks brand new and is excellent shape. Everything on this amp is 100% original and comes with cover. There is not one scratch, ding or imperfection anywhere on amp. Will ship free anywhere in the lower 48 U S. Free returns within a week if not satisfied as long as the amp is not damaged.... more
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Vintage 1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb Guitar Combo Amp w /  Cover

Vintage 1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb Guitar Combo Amp w / Cover

Denton, Texas, 762**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

This is a Vintage 1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb 35-Watt, Black Panel, 2-Channel Combo Tube Amplifier w / Cover!
The Black Panel Fender Vibrolux Reverb is one of the more desirable amps of the era. Fender discontinued the Brownface Vibrolux Amp in early '64, almost immediately replacing it with the Vibrolux Reverb. Sporting 35 watts of power from two 6L6 tubes in a 2x10" configuration, these amps broke up fairly early compared to the bigger 6L6 Fenders of the era thanks to their smaller ... more
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Fender Oxford 12 L 6 Speaker 1965

Fender Oxford 12 L 6 Speaker 1965

Berlin, 10***, GERMANY

€250

Biete einen Oxford 12L 6 Speaker von 21. Woche 1965. Original Cone. Funktioniert einwandfrei. Verbaut war der Speaker im Blackface Pro Amps, Blackface Bandmaster und eignet auch sich sehr gut für den Deluxe Reverb Amp
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1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalog Hagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner President The President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual The newly designed Les Paul Recording guitar was released in 1971, in many ways as an updated version of the Les Paul Professional that had debuted two years earlier in 1969. The new guitar came with a new owners manual explaining the (somewhat complicated) controls, their operation, and giving other specifications, including recommended strings, action and control settings. Compare with the broadly similar owners manual for the Les Paul Personal / Professional