This Fender Twin Reverb Silverface vintage tube amp is a highly sought-after piece for guitarists and collectors alike. With its classic combo design and Weber speakers, this amp delivers a rich and authentic sound that is perfect for both vintage and modern music styles. Made in the United States by Fender, known for their high-quality musical instruments, this amp is a true gem for any musician looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their setup.
Fender Band-Master Vintage Tube Amp Combo USA Blackface Style 1×12 Eminence. Item Description Up for sale is a classic vintage Fender Band-Master guitar amplifier, housed in a practical, portable 1×12 combo cabinet configuration. Manufactured by Fender Musical Instruments in Fullerton, California, USA, this unit features the iconic script logo and classic Blackface-era aesthetic styling. Provenance & Servicing: This amplifier was a gift and the historical documentation or ownership records for the unit prior to this point is lost or unavailable. To ensure optimal performance and reliability for its next owner, the amplifier was recently refurbished. During this service, the circuit capacitors were repaired or replaced, the control pots were cleaned or replaced, and the unit was bench-tested to confirm it operates properly. It has been suggested that this combo amp is possibly the result of the installation of a Band-Master head into a combo cabinet for more convenience and flexiblity. I have no proof that happened, but the evidence seems to indicate that. Key Features & Controls. Dual-Channel Setup: Independent Normal and Vibrato channels. Control Layout: Features Bright switches, Volume, Treble, and Bass controls for both channels, plus Speed and Intensity controls for the classic built-in Fender tremolo effect. Speaker Configuration: Equipped with a single 12-inch Eminence speaker, delivering tight low-end, punchy mids, and signature clean top-end clarity. Rear Panel Connections: Includes Ground switch, Fuse receptacle, Speaker output, External Speaker extension jack, and Vibrato Pedal jack. Origin: Made in USA (Fullerton, California). Late 1964 to 1967. Based on the “Fender Musical Instruments” text on the faceplate. We noted this was a. Custom 1×12 combo conversion. Since vintage Bandmasters were originally produced as separate heads and large 2×12 cabinets, this unit was likely rehoused in a smaller cabinet for portability.
An original vintage 1967 Fender Bassman tube amp head in great cosmetic condition. Blackface Bassmans have a well-deserved reputation as workhorse heads. They have a big, neutral clean tone that make them a perfect choice for players that use a lot of pedals. This amp has been serviced and tested. It is fully functional and sounds awesome. 1967 Fender “Black Face” Bassman Amp AB165. Power Supply has all new High Quality Electrolytic Capacitors. Kept the original blue molded caps in the tone stack and they tested within spec. Swapped out the dangerous power cord for a 3 pronger. This amp sounds really good. This is for the Amp only. Cab is not included.
Amplifier Type: Guitar Amplifier. Number of Speakers: 1. Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube. The Fender Excelsior Amplifier is a vintage guitar amplifier known for its warm tone and classic Fender sound. This model features tremolo control with adjustable speed, a volume knob, and a bright/dark tone switch to customize your sound. It offers multiple input jacks for guitar, microphone, and accordion, making it versatile for various instruments. The amplifier is housed in a beige vinyl-covered cabinet with a sturdy black handle for portability. Ideal for musicians seeking a classic Fender amp with vintage charm and reliable performance. Fender Excelsior PR2298 Guitar Amplifier Power Cable. This Fender Excelsior Amplifier is previously owned. The amplifier is tested and working with minor scuffs, marks, and scratching. See photos for details.
The Fender Deluxe VM (Vintage Modified) Tube Amplifier (Type PR 772) is a 40-watt hybrid guitar combo amplifier manufactured by Fender between 2009 and 2012. It stands out for combining a classic, real-vacuum-tube power section with a solid-state preamp and a built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) effects suite. It uses actual tubes for its 40W power amplification stage and overdrive stages, while relying on high-quality digital processing for onboard effects. Features built-in digital effects including Fender reverb, chorus/vibrato (with rate and depth controls), and a tape-emulation delay (with time and repeat controls). The Clean channel features Volume, Treble, and Bass. The Drive channel features dedicated Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, and Bass adjustments. Tonal Profile and Usage. Delivers the classic, high-headroom, crisp “Blackface” Fender clean sound that handles external pedals well. Moves from a subtle, bluesy crunch to more aggressive, modern overdrive distortion. It is considerably lighter than many traditional all-tube 40W amplifiers. This makes it a popular “grab-and-go” combo for gigging guitarists who want built-in effects without hauling an entire pedalboard. 2 x 12AX7 (preamp/drive stages) and 2 x 6L6 (power stage). Two channels-Clean and Drive. 17.5″ H x 24″ W x 10 D.
Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Bandmaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. Extremely original, this “Piggyback” Bandmaster is decked out in original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth. This Brown Panel circuit drives two matched small bottle 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes for 40 powerful watts. Like the Tweed amps that preceded it, the Brown Panel circuits are dynamic and responsive, delivering Fender’s hi-fi glassy clean tones. The EQ controls have a positively huge sweep, from thick and mellow to biting, twangy snap. After around 5 on the volume dial, the amp cascades into rich tube overdrive that compresses a bit and feels slightly loose and gritty in just the right way without losing too much clarity. It’s the kind of natural tube overdrive that only comes from pushing a well-designed Fender circuit. The Harmonic Vibrato circuit is also a complex design only found on the top tier Brown Panel models, utilizing three tubes and creating a lush pitch shifting effect that has more in common with a Leslie or Chorus than a traditional tremolo. The circuit is extremely original, with the complement of Schumacher-made transformers which have date codes spanning late 1960 (choke) to early’62 (power and output transformers). The preamp retains all of the famed blue Ajax tone caps intact, along with all of the original Stackpole pots. The smaller electrolytic caps in the preamp have been replaced, along with the main filter caps which have been swapped for high quality F&Ts, ensuring optimal functionality. The power cable is the original gray two-prong, and a three-prong cable can be installed at no additional cost at the next owner’s discretion. The tube set includes a matched pair of small bottle vintage USA-made 5881s (6L6GC, one RCA and one Tung Sol), with Sylvania and RCA-made tubes in the preamp along with a couple modern EH-branded valves. The speaker cab is loaded with the original Oxford alnico magnet 12L6 speaker pair and untouched speaker harness. The speakers date to the 9th week of’62. Inside the head cabinet, the tube chart has a “LF” stamp which translates to June of’62. Cosmetically, this is an extremely well-kept example, with clean and original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth. The faceplate is in great shape, and all of the original cream barrel knobs are present. Both flat Fender logos are original on the head and cab and all additional stock hardware is present too, with molded dogbone handles, tilt-back chrome legs, leg stops, sphinx glides (feet), nickel corners, and piggyback clip bars.
The Fender Vibro Champ XD 5-Watt Vintage Tube Hybrid Guitar Combo Amplifier is a versatile and powerful amplifier designed for electric guitar players. With its vintage tube hybrid technology, this amplifier delivers a warm and rich sound perfect for guitarists looking for a classic tone. The compact combo design makes it easy to use at home, in the studio, or on the go, while the 5-watt power output provides plenty of volume for small gigs. The Fender Vibro Champ XD is a reliable choice for musicians looking for a high-quality amplifier that delivers on the promise of vintage tone and modern convenience.
Based on the transformer code 606-7-33 (often stamped as 606733), this component was manufactured by Schumacher in the 33rd week of 1967. Here is the breakdown of the code. 7 : The last digit of the year (1967). This unit is in amazing condition and work great!
Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Bandmaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, loaded with a full vintage tube set. Extremely original, this “Piggyback” Bandmaster is decked out in original rough blonde tolex and wheat grillcloth. This Brown Panel circuit drives two matched Tung Sol USA small bottle 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes for 40 powerful watts. Like the Tweed amps that preceded it, the Brown Panel circuits are dynamic and responsive, delivering Fender’s hi-fi glassy clean tones. The EQ controls have a positively huge sweep, from thick and mellow to biting, twangy snap. After around 5 on the volume dial, the amp cascades into rich tube overdrive that compresses a bit and feels slightly loose and gritty in just the right way without losing too much clarity. It’s the kind of natural tube overdrive that only comes from pushing a well-designed Fender circuit. The Harmonic Vibrato circuit is also a complex design only found on the top tier Brown Panel models, utilizing three tubes and creating a lush pitch shifting effect that has more in common with a Leslie or Chorus than a traditional tremolo. The circuit is 100% original save for a recap of the main power supply. The full complement of Schumacher-made transformers are intact, with date codes from early’63. The preamp is untouched, with all of the famed blue Ajax tone caps intact, along with all of the original Stackpole pots which have visible date codes from the 14th week of’63. The power cable is the original gray two-prong, and a three-prong cable can be installed at no additional cost at the next owner’s discretion. The full (likely original) vintage tube set includes include a pair of matched small bottle vintage Tung Sol USA 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes with RCA and Tung Sol-branded valves in the preamp. The speaker cab is loaded with the original Oxford alnico magnet 12L6 speaker pair and untouched speaker harness. Inside the head cabinet, the tube chart has a “MF” stamp which translates to June of’63. Cosmetically, this is an extremely well-kept example, with clean and original rough blonde tolex and wheat grillcloth. The faceplate is in great shape, and all of the original cream barrel knobs are present. Both flat Fender logos are original on the head and cab and all additional stock hardware is present too, with tilt-back chrome legs, leg stops, sphinx glides (feet), nickel corners, flat handles and piggyback clip bars.
