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.

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.

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Bandmaster in exceptional condition and in good working order. This 40 watt Blackface Fender powerhouse has the powerful, balanced cleans and smooth tube overdrive at high volumes that you expect from a vintage Fender from this era. The cleans are warm and articulate, with Fender’s sparkly top end and the ability to dial in just the right amount of grit and light tube compression. The circuit is 100% original save for a new bias cap and modern three-prong power cable The preamp retains all of the famed blue molded Ajax tone caps, essential to the sweet, musical sound of the Blackface circuits, and the original Schumacher transformers all date to 1965. The CTS pots have late’65 date codes, and the tube chart rounds out the applicable dates with a “OI” stamp that translates to September of 1965. Even the original power supply caps are intact and still viable. The cabinet is stocked with the original pair of Oxford 12L6 12 speakers with immaculate black frames, original cones, and clean date stamps from the 10th week of’65. All of the original fiberglass sound dampening sheets are intact inside the cabinet too. The original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth are extremely well-kept, with only light darkening of the grillcloth and zero snags. Both the head and cabinet retain their original raised “Fender” logos and all of the original hardware is intact including the nickel corners, handle caps, sphinx glides (feet), chassis straps, and Pat. Pending chrome tilt-back legs. You simply won’t find a better vintage Blackface Fender at this price point, and the Bandmaster truly delivers on the promise of the AB763 circuit, with incredible cleans, smooth overdrive and strong tremolo! Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! We use double thick boxes, 1″ foam, and industrial 1/2″ bubble wrap to ensure that your amp arrives safely. International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please. The item “1965 Fender Bandmaster Vintage Blackface Piggyback Tube Amp 2×12 with Oxford 12L6″ is in sale since Friday, June 11, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Number of Channels: 2
• Number of Speakers: 2
• Model: Bandmaster
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• Power: 40 W
• Amplifier Type: Stack
• Brand: Fender
• Suitable For: Electric Guitar