Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Dual Showman Black Panel vintage tube amp head in exceptional condition, recently retubed and freshly serviced. Differentiating it from other Showman heads of the era, the “Dual” variant has an output transformer ideally wound for a 4ohm load (as opposed to 8ohms). Loaded with a fresh quad of properly biased JJ 6L6 power tubes, this Showman has a sound that is powerful, clear, and sparkling. As Fender’s flagship “piggyback” amp head of the Black Panel era, the Dual Showman delivers 85 watts of all-tube power via the AB763 circuit. The Dual Showman is a real powerhouse for guitar, bass, or your favorite Fender Rhodes or combo organ. The low end is ample, and the amp has plenty of headroom and efficient clean power until about 6-7 on the Volume knob, where the signal starts to compress and overdrive. Fresh back from our techs and ready for another half century, this Dual Showman is ready for stage and studio use. The circuit is very original, retaining all of the original transformers which date between late 1966 and the first weeks of’67. The preamp retains the majority original blue molded Ajax caps, central to the sweet, musical tone that’s a hallmark of the Black Panel sound. The preamp features a few new low noise metal film resistors, a couple new caps (high quality Mallory and Sprague replacements) and the majority of the original CTS pots, with visible date codes from’66. The power supply has been recapped with F&Ts. A new bias cap has been installed, along with a three-prong power cable. The tube chart is intact inside the head cabinet, with a “QD” date stamp that translates to April of 1967. This amp retains the original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth, both of which are notably well-kept. All of the hardware is intact, including the piggyback clip bars, handle, corners and raised metal Fender logo. The original faceplate also retains its stock complement of witch hat knobs.

I’ve had this head sitting around in my garage for years, it’s a Vintage Fender BlackFace Showman Amp Head circa 1966-67; I don’t know much about this is.. It lights up when plugged in, I remember it worked before being put away. Looks to be all original, including the “widow-maker” two-prong cord.. Tolex looks good, there is a small 1 circle repair behind the handle, all else looks pretty good.. Back panel is fine, tubes may be original? Has “AB763″ model number at the top of inside label, and “PK” date code stamped.. Sorry I’m being lazy by not taking it apart for more pictures but will answer any and all questions if I can. I would recommend having this inspected/tuned up by an amp tech before using, and change that cord to a three-prong! Update 8/20: 4 added pics per member request- All power tubes are RCA, 3 6L6 & 1 7581.. Plus, all covers for rectifier tubes included, no footswitch..

1965 Fender Bandmaster / Showman. Electric Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head. This is what I call a Showmaster. It is essentially a Bandmaster thats been converted to a Showman amp, putting out approx. I got this amp head many decades ago and took it to my amp tech back then who removed all unnecessary modifications, changed the filter caps, the power cord and ran it for an hour. He put two plugs in the back of the chassis where the holes were from the pots, which cover the first letter of the serial number. He restored the circuit back to original model blackface circuitry but retained the Showman modification. I have not ran or played it since. It’s been often said by many that this is not a practical modification as it can overload the transformers and cause many problems. That is not necessarily true and especially in this case since both the output transformer and power transformer are the same ones used in Fender Dual Showman and Twin Reverb amplifiers. I recently, July 2024, took it to my current amp tech who checked the circuitry and ran the amplifier for an hour and found no problems. This amp should be working fine. The cabinet was pretty beat up when I got it so this was one of my first attempts back then of recovering. I re-tolexed the entire cabinet but not knowingly, I removed all the staples holding the screen on and re-stapled with silver staples. I taped plastic over the tube chart which was falling apart and saw enough of the date code so I wrote it in with black marker (OD). I also changed all of the hardware with the exception of the piggy-back slide brackets. This is why the amp looks so clean, I wanted it to match the exceptionally clean faceplate. Serial # A 10155. Production # something 3. Chassis Black Ink Stamp. Black Ink Stamp Underside. Cabinet Black Ink Stamp. (3rd week of 1963). (5th week of 1965). (26th week of 1964). It might serve the buyers purpose to bring up the power slowly with a variac since these used amp heads are over 50 years old and have not been used for a few decades. Our Amp tech has only replaced the needed parts (filter caps) to just get them working! The operation of the amps requires that they be regularly serviced for optimal performance. Please remember these are vintage pieces, we cannot guarantee that they will not need service or more parts in their future, only some obvious parts were changed to get it working, most are still the original old parts remaining. Your item will be packed with great care rest assured. This discriminating collector has curated an incredible collection of guitars and amps since 1965. From a collector & player with an extensive musical history and knowledge. This collection has been stored and cared for impeccably for decades. Now, after all these years, he is ready to share his collection with other enthusiasts and wants his prized possessions to go to good homes and get played! Please follow our listings. LOTS MORE TO COME! We only sell to buyers that are established, verified.

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We really try to offer a complete 5 star service. The free listing tool. The item “Vintage 1964 Fender Showman Tube Amplifier Original Output Transformer 125A30A” is in sale since Saturday, September 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Vintage Musical Instruments\Vintage Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “bnjvintageguitars” and is located in Canyon, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Costa rica, Panama, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Brand: Fender
• Exact Year: 1964

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Showman in excellent condition, complete with the matching 1×15 “Tone Ring” piggyback speaker cabinet and original JBL D130F speaker. The amp boasts a full compliment of modern valves, including a quad of properly biased Ruby 6L6s, and this Showman has a sound that is powerful, clear, and sparkling. As Fender’s flagship amp boasting a whopping 85 watts of all tube power, the Showman is a real powerhouse for guitar, bass, or your favorite Fender Rhodes or combo organ. The low end is ample and thick, and the amp has plenty of headroom and efficient clean power until about 6-7 on the Volume knob where things start to compress and overdrive. Fresh back from our techs and ready for another half century, this Showman is dialed in for stage and studio use. One very unique and desirable feature of the Showman is the ported Tone Ring speaker cabinet. This large 1×15 enclosure was designed to deliver the clearest, most pure Fender tone with a stock JBL D130F speaker, and as such utilizes a dual baffle board design in which the speaker floats between the baffles, mounted to a metal tone ring. This elegant design makes the Showman cab work as a closed back, ported enclosure and you’ll notice greater range of your EQ controls, ample bass response and an overall sweeter, balanced tone that you simply can’t get with any other Fender cabinet. Plus it just looks so impressive! The speaker cabinet retains all of its original fiberglass sound dampening sheets and the D130F sounds incredible with a professional recone. The circuit has been thoroughly serviced and is very original, with a virtually untouched preamp save for a few small electrolytics. All of the original blue molded Ajax caps are intact with a sweet, musical tone that’s a hallmark of the Blackface sound. The original power transformer is intact, dating to the 18th week of’65, while the output transformer and choke are genuine vintage Fender transformers substituted later in the amp’s life and dating to 1970. Other important date codes include the CTS pots, with visible date codes from the 12th week of’65. The power supply has also been professionally recapped, and the tube chart is intact inside the head cabinet too, with an “OE” date stamp that translates to May of 1965. This amp sports the original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth. All of the hardware is intact (with the exception of new back panel screws on the cabinet), including chrome tilt back legs, piggyback clip bars, handles, corners and raised metal Fender logos on both the head and speaker cabinet. The amp shows some nicks and scuffs around the edges of the enclosure, and the grill on the head and cabinet has aged uniformly. The original one-button footswitch to engage the Tremolo is included. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! 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 Showman Blackface Piggyback Vintage Tube Amp 1×15 with JBL D130F” is in sale since Sunday, November 8, 2020. 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: 1
• Model: Showman
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• Power: 85
• Amplifier Type: Stack
• Brand: Fender
• Suitable For: Electric Guitar

Vintage 1970′s Fender Dual Showman Reverb Tube Amp Head & 2×15 D130 Cabinet. This amp & cab have been thoroughly tested and both work without any problems. This amp & cab are in excellent cosmetic condition considering their age. PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL CABINET SPEAKERS HAVE JUST BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW PEAVEY BLACKWIDOW SPEAKERS. Includes original footswitch for amp. Serial # on Amp: A969915. # 9733 is stamped on metal plate directly underneath the serial #. The # 047944G is printed on the bottom lower right of the tube tag diagram located inside the back of the amp. Serial # on Cab: A900480. The item “Vintage 1970′s Fender Dual Showman Reverb Tube Amp Head & 2×15 D130 Cabinet” is in sale since Friday, January 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “billsmusic” and is located in Catonsville, Maryland. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Type: Electric Guitar Amplifier
• Model: Dual Showman Reverb
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Compatible Guitar: Electric Guitar Amplifier
• Brand: Fender
• Amplifier Type: Cabinet

By purchasing from us, you are participating in the highest form of Recycling… We thank you for helping us keep our environment healthy and clean! We take pride in finding new homes for good working electronics that would otherwise overrun our landfills and pollute our planet. While most of our store items are used, we go to great lengths to vigorously test all of our products before they reach your door. Your satisfaction is always our number one priority. VINTAGE FENDER DUAL SHOWMAN REVERB TUBE AMP HEAD SILVERFACETFL5000D. Item Condition: Some normal wear, scratches and marks from use. Sale DOES NOT Include: Any additional items/accessories not pictured. Based on our research, the EIA number from the transformer (EIA 606013) would date this amp to be the 13th week of 1970. The chassis number is A23372/3 (see photo). This amp was inspected and reconditioned at J Gravity Strings in St Louis MO (see photo of receipt showing all the work that was done) The amp sounds excellent and has a lot of power (80watts at 8ohms) to punch through. It was good enough for Chuck Berry who used exclusively Fender Dual Showman Amps, and as the story goes, if the show promoter didn’t have two of these for Chuck to use when he arrived he would refuse to take the stage and play. The vibrato on this amp has been converted to a “master volume” which was a common practice. Grounded cord for safety. The original foot switch is also included. R2 Category: Tested for Key Functions, R2/Ready for Resale. We may ask for pictures or other proof of the non-functioning item. We understand that the success of our business is built on reputation, and we go to the necessary lengths to make sure our customers are taken care of. If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. Sending your feedback directly to us helps us become a better store for our customers. Our feedback score is a direct testament to that. The satisfaction of our customers is our number one priority, and we will follow through on that promise. Our jobs depend on it. Electronics Reuse & Recycling. We thank you for your cooperation and agreement to help us continue making our world a greener place through the proper reuse and handing of all items for sale on our store. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “VINTAGE FENDER DUAL SHOWMAN REVERB TUBE AMP HEAD SILVERFACETFL5000D” is in sale since Monday, September 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “kernelplanet” and is located in Imperial, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.

At top 40 guitars. Our customers satisfaction is our first concern. If after 14 days you are not completely satisfied. Peace be with you.. Were at the time of sale. All original packing must be included. Up for Sale is a. Vintage 1965 Fender Showman All Tube Head Amp! This is really cool. You are looking at a Vintage 1965 85 Watt Fender Showman “Blackface” All Tube Amp Head. The Fender Showman was introduced in 1960 and discontinued in 1993. This is an early model Pre CBS “Blackface” model with the original Blackface AB763 circuit. Fender used the AB763 circuit from 1963 to 1967 and than changed to the Silverface circuit AB568 in 1968. This is the circuit when a “Blackface” Mod is done. This is the “Right” one. This is the Iconic Blackface. Dick Dale the legendary Godfather of “Surf Music” was enlisted by Fender as a Test Pilot to help develop the Showman Amp. Dick Dale has frequently spoken of his role in the development of the Showman, and boasts of having blown up nearly 50 amplifiers before Fender achieved a design that could take his heat. Whether or not the seminal surf guitarist exaggerates, his claims encompass the ambition of the Showman. The keys to creating the bigger, stronger, and louder amp required lay primarily in two major ingredients; a new output transformer (OT) and a new speaker cab design. The result is a nearly indestructible amp. Showman amps are revered for their big, sparkly clean tone. As you turn the amp up the cleans turn smoothly into that classic Blackface grind. With lots of neutral clean headroom, the amp makes a great platform for pedals as well. This amp is a great player, and you will be hard-pressed to find a modern amp of similar quality without spending thousands more. Sparkling, bright, clean sound with lots of headroom. If you are into Surf, Country, Rock or even Jazz, this amp will perform to your expectations. Our amp tech serviced this amp for the sale. He cleaned all pots, jacks, switches and tube sockets. Checked and re-biased tubes. Installed grounded 3-prong ac cord. Everything functions and works correctly. Gig Ready on Arrival. You won’t have to spend any additional monies on this amp. All transformers and pots are original. See Date Codes below. Power Transformer: #606.538. Choke Transformer: #606.538. Output Transformer: #606.517. Keep in mind that this is a 54+ year old vintage amp that has been used. Tolex in good shape but with an amp of this age there are always some scuffs, scratches and minor tears. Chrome chassis brackets and handle have some pitting and discoloration due to age. Grill cloth has faded and is a delightful yellow patina again due to age. No rips or tears. Instrument control bezel in good condition. All lettering is legible. Overall, a really nice amp. Better than normal wear and tear. Look at the pictures closely. They will tell the story. Every day I hear excuses for not paying for an item. Top 40 Guitars is a Veteran Owned Business. The item “Vintage 1965 Fender Showman Blackface All Tube Amp Head! AB763 Circuit! NICE” is in sale since Friday, December 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “top40powertrio” and is located in Santee, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Number of Channels: 2
• Model: Showman
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Amplifier Type: Head
• Brand: Fender

Vintage 1970′s Fender Dual Showman Reverb Tube Amp Head & 2×15 D130 Cabinet. This amp & cab have been thoroughly tested and both work without any problems. This amp & cab are in excellent cosmetic condition considering their age. PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL CABINET SPEAKERS HAVE JUST BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW PEAVEY BLACKWIDOW SPEAKERS. Includes original footswitch for amp. Serial # on Amp: A969915. # 9733 is stamped on metal plate directly underneath the serial #. The # 047944G is printed on the bottom lower right of the tube tag diagram located inside the back of the amp. Serial # on Cab: A900480. The item “Vintage 1970′s Fender Dual Showman Reverb Tube Amp Head & 2×15 D130 Cabinet” is in sale since Wednesday, August 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “billsmusic” and is located in Catonsville, Maryland. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Type: Electric Guitar Amplifier
• Model: Dual Showman Reverb
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Compatible Guitar: Electric Guitar Amplifier
• Brand: Fender
• Amplifier Type: Cabinet