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Fender Bassman (Super Bassman, 100, 135)

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• bassman_135.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: (69-71) Super Bassman ; (72-76) Bassman 100 ; (77-83) Bassman 135
Years of Production: 1969 - 1983
Era: Silverface
Configuration: Piggyback
Controls: Silver forward facing w/ blue 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, Mid, Bass - Master Volume (72-83) - Pilot Lamp
• Rear: Ground Sw, Fuse (?A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker Jack 1, Speaker Jack 2

Cabinet

• Dimensions: Head: (Super Bassman) 13¼ x 26 x 9½, (Bassman 100): 8 3/4 x 26 1/8 x 9 1/2, Cabinet: (Super Bassman): 45½ x 30 x 11½, (Bassman 100): 40¼ x 30¼ x 17
• Hardware:
• Handle: 3 Black Strap Handles
• Feet: Casters
• Corners: Corner Protectors

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Black Tolex
• Grill Cloth: (69) Blue Sparkle with aluminum frame ; (70-80) Blue Sparkle without aluminum frame

Logo: (69-72) Grill mounted, raised, chrome and black script
Weight: Super Bassman I: 155 lbs ; Super Bassman II: 225 lbs ; Bassman 100: 172 lbs
Speaker

• Size: Super Bassman: 2 x 15
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: (69-71) JBL D140F(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
~Watts: 100 or 135 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 2 x 7025 ; 12AT7
• Power: 4 x 6L6

Bias: Fixed; Bias balance pot
Rectifier: Solid State

Comments: The Super Bassman I and Super Bassman II name referred to the number of cabs purchased.