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Fender Bassman (Blackface)

Schematic/Layout:

• bassman_aa864.pdf
• bassman_aa165.pdf
• bassman_ab165.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: AA864, AA165, AB165
Years of Production: 1964 - 1967
Era: Blackface
Configuration: Head
Controls: Black forward facing w/ white labels
Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 - 10
Faceplate

• Front: Bass: In, In, Deep Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass - Normal: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass - Pilot Lamp
• Rear: AC Outlet, Ground Sw, Fuse (2A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker, Ex. Speaker

Cabinet

• Dimensions: Head: 8 x 22¼ x 9, Cabinet: (64-67): 21 x 32 x 11½, (Late 67): 40 x 29½ x 11½
• Hardware: Chrome Corners with lip, Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8'', Side Bar Clips
• Handle: Black strap
• Feet: Glides
• Corners: Chrome Corner with Lip

Protect your amp with a Fender Bassman (Blackface) Style Cover

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Black Tolex
• Grill Cloth: Black White Silver

Logo: Grill mounted, raised, chrome & black, script
Weight: Head: 30 lbs ; Cabinet: 52 lbs
Speaker

• Size: 2 x 12
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: Jensen C12N, Oxford 12T6 or Utah ceramic 12(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
~Watts: 50 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 7025
• Power: 2 x 6L6GC

Bias: Fixed Bias, adjustment pot (AA864) or balance pot (AB165)
Rectifier: Solid State

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