1959 Fender® Bassman® 5F6-A Tweed, Very Good, $9,999.00
The holy grail of the 50s Fender Tweed amplifiers, the 5F6-A Bassman. Although this example has some wear and tear it is an absolutely fantastic sounding and very original amplifier. Tube chart is stamped IC, dating to March of 1959. The original Jensen P10R speakers are coded 220902 and 220938, dating to the 2nd and 38th weeks of 1959. Transformers and choke are original, with the power transformer coded 8087. Visible pot codes are coded 137937 and 304921, dating to the 21st and 37th week of 1959. The amp was complete gone through and has some replaced caps (original yellow Astrons included), and voiced perfectly with a pair of NOS Tung Sol 5881s. There is a quarter in size hole in the bottom of the chassis from a reversed mod and the handle has been replaced. Stage and studio ready. Own a piece of history!
Year: 1959.
Model: Bassman 5F6-A
Serial: BM00210.
Condition: Overall in well worn cosmetic condition, not as rough as others we've seen, but absolutely wins the award for vibe factor. Functionality wise it is stage and studio ready.
Modifications: See above.
Comments: Fabulous sounding tweed Bassman.
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