Fender 59 Bassman LTD Valve Guitar Amp, Lacquered Tweed - Secondhand

Full Description

In the 1990s, Fender released an affordable reissue of the now-collectible 59 Bassman amplifier to massive acclaim. Many guitarists, tired of experimenting with preamps, equalizers, and effects racks, rediscovered the simple pleasure of plugging into a Fender tube amp. The Bassman's wide stage coverage, touch-sensitive dynamics and full-frequency 'swirl' make it the perfect vehicle for building a great tone with almost any guitar or effect. The reissue Bassman continues to be a staple of the Fender guitar amp line to this day.

The new 59 Bassman LTD is enhanced with:

• Genuine lacquered Tweed covering.
• Finger-joined pine cabinet for woody, resonant tone.
• Original spec 5AR4 rectifier tube for natural compression when playing hard.
• Internal bias pot makes it easier to experiment with various output tubes.
• Two GT-6L6 Groove Tube output tubes.
• Three improved 12AX7 preamp tubes.

Specifications:

• Output: 45 watts into 2 ohms
• Ohms: 2 ohms
• Speakers: 4-10" Jensen® P-10R, 8 ohm Speakers with AlNiCo Magnets, p/n 0055613000
• Channels: Two Channels (Normal and Bright)
• Features: Chrome Control Panel, Solid Finger-Jointed Pine Cabinet, New US Made GT-6L6-GE Output Tubes, Improved 12AX7 Preamp Tubes, Original Spec 5AR4 Rectifier Tube, Internal Bias Pot (Makes it Easier to Experiment with Various Output Tubes, Controls That Go to 12, 4 Inputs (2 per Channel), Standby Switch
• Controls: Presence, Middle, Bass, Treble, Volume (Bright Channel), Volume (Normal Channel)
• Covering: Genuine Lacquered Tweed with Striped Oxblood Grille Cloth
• Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)