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Description & Specifications
1959 Fender Bassman Amplifier Tweed 5F6-A – Narrow Panel
We present an original 1959 Fender Bassman Amplifier Tweed 5F6-A – Narrow Panel. Made in Fullerton, California.
The amplifier is in gorgeous original condition and sounds incredibly good — an exceptional piece. The mother of all amps!
This Bassman amplifier responds well to a wide range of effects pedals and different guitars but truly shines with a guitar plugged straight into the amp. One of the best tweed amps Fender ever made — and also the most copied amplifier in the world. But this one is the real deal.
The original pots (dating to 1959) and the circuit are very original and untouched, except for three capacitors that were replaced many years ago. The original tweed covering and grill cloth are in great shape with a beautiful vintage look. The plastic handle is intact and also original. The transformers are intact and all original. All tubes are NOS, tested, and function perfectly.
All four speakers are original — Jensen P10R alnico 10″ speakers with clean teal frames and Jensen stickers. Only one speaker has been re-coned. All speakers are dated to the 45th week of 1959. Another key date code is the “IK” stamp on the very clean and original tube chart, which translates to November 1959. The serial number stamped on the chassis also matches the hand-serialized tube chart.
An external step-down transformer is included to maintain originality without compromising authenticity.
