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1969 Fender Bassman Amp (AB165) Silver Face

Up for sale, here’s a clean example of an original (not a reissue) 1969 Fender Bassman Amp Silver Face all tube amplifier in great condition with a lots of mojo and maintenance, working in perfect condition.

If you’re familiar with these, you know these Silver face amps from ’68 – ’69 with still AB165 circuit are essentially the same from the Black Face amps from ’64 – ’67. Amazing for Guitar and/or Bass. This particular one is one of the first Non-Drip edge (which means is exactly the same) and still made during the pinnacle of the Fender years. The Bassman Amp is probably one of the most recorded and cloned amps of all times.

This ’69 Bassman has still the AB165 circuit, meaning it’s just a few months after the Drip Edge and a few years before they transitioned into the early ’70s models. it’s been definitely played and acquired some substantial mojo over the years. Functionally is in perfect working condition. All is original with the exception of the tubes, recapped and a newer 3 prong AC plug for safety reasons. All the transformers, internal chasis marks and pots dates and are dated ’68 – ’69.

The current tubes are JJ tube on the Rectifier, vintage Tung-Sol and JJ on the power amp and vintage Tung-Sol, Sylvania, GT and JJ’s on the Preamp section. The Reverb unit and the Vibrato works perfectly well along with its original 2-button foorswitch.

Aesthetically, there’s only a few tiny little marks over the tolex which is common from a +55 year old amp. Otherwise is pretty clean for its age and in Very good+ and fully working condition. All hardware seems to be all original. The amp sounds clean and 100% as you can expect from this iconic amp.

The amp will ship out professionally packed and insured to Continental US, and local pickup in LA is also available.