Vintage 1960 ' S Fender Bandmaster? Tube Amp Chassis - Project
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51104245 | Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube |
| Amplifier Type: Head | MPN: Does Not Apply |
| Brand: Fender | UPC: Does not apply |
1968(?) Fender amplifier chassis project. Front plate is missing, but it appears to be a Bandmaster chassis due to the width (22-1/4" wide) & vibrato pedal output on the back plate. The amp has been modified to have one set of inputs with channel switching. Channel 2 has an additional pre-amp tube circuit like the early Mesa Boogie amps. In fact, a Mesa Boogie schematic is included.
Here's what appears to have been done to this amp:Single input...s with channel switchingBias adjusterChannel 1 - volume, treble, middle & bass controlsChannel 2 - volume, gain, treble, middle & bass controlsMaster VolumeExtra holes cut in chassis for LED channel indicatorsVibrato pedal hole enlarged for DIN connector to channel switch foot pedal (parts seem to be there & schematic included but not completed)Input hole for former vibrato channel input widened to keep knob spacing correct for channel 1Channel 2 volume has a pull switch - not sure of the functionmissing AC outlet on rear panelneeds new AC power cable - parts are includedall pre-amp tubes & covers included2 Sylvania 6L6GC power tubes includedamp powers up, but I have no ability to test it's functionality
Good, solid late 1960's amp that could easily be returned to it's factory operational state, but it is a project any way that you would go with it. Everything will be very well packed to protect tubes & amp for shipping.
I worked at a music repair shop in the late 1970's and this is from that era. I ended up with it when the customer abandoned it. Can't really remember what he was having serviced.
Cleaning out the basement now preparing for a move. Happy to combine shipping with any other of my items. Contact me at the end of the auction for a revised invoice.
Here's what appears to have been done to this amp:Single input...s with channel switchingBias adjusterChannel 1 - volume, treble, middle & bass controlsChannel 2 - volume, gain, treble, middle & bass controlsMaster VolumeExtra holes cut in chassis for LED channel indicatorsVibrato pedal hole enlarged for DIN connector to channel switch foot pedal (parts seem to be there & schematic included but not completed)Input hole for former vibrato channel input widened to keep knob spacing correct for channel 1Channel 2 volume has a pull switch - not sure of the functionmissing AC outlet on rear panelneeds new AC power cable - parts are includedall pre-amp tubes & covers included2 Sylvania 6L6GC power tubes includedamp powers up, but I have no ability to test it's functionality
Good, solid late 1960's amp that could easily be returned to it's factory operational state, but it is a project any way that you would go with it. Everything will be very well packed to protect tubes & amp for shipping.
I worked at a music repair shop in the late 1970's and this is from that era. I ended up with it when the customer abandoned it. Can't really remember what he was having serviced.
Cleaning out the basement now preparing for a move. Happy to combine shipping with any other of my items. Contact me at the end of the auction for a revised invoice.
