The number of months of history varies depending upon when tracking started for that amplifier. I cannot tell you nor anyone else anything from the serial number, fenders amps are not dated tracked like their guitars by the serial number. Here you will find our collection of fender schematics. Cbs took over fender on 1165 i have a 65 bassman i really like. Fender mustang gt 40 120v guitar amplifier weffects. More than you ever thought you wanted to know about the blackface and silverface fender deluxe reverb amp. A complete history of fender amplifiers by john morrish 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. With the fender tone app you can quickly and easily access your favorite tonesperfect for gigs, rehearsals and lessons. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in. The first cloth used was an offwhite fabric, followed by a horizontalstripe twotone. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio.
Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. In order to date your fender amp or provide the value i will need to know one of the below. Still, in terms of overall performance, affordability, and value, our pick for the editors choice is the fender blues junior iii combination amp. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair.
This is an excellent book which covers the fender companys history as well as descriptions of each of the amp lines. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. Imagine if all the models with updated pricing from the blue book of acoustic guitars, blue book of electric guitars, and the blue book of guitar amplifiers over 1,870 pages were condensed into one lightweight publication with under 400 pages. There are thousands of amplifiers out there that proclaim to be the best blues amps around for producing the rich and and soulful sounds of the blues, but few actually deliver on that promise. The book offers guitar reference information and values on more than 400 guitar amplifier manufacturers and distributors including fender, marshall, ampeg, vox, peavey, mesaboogie, laney, kustom, harmony, kay, epiphone, and orange, as well as many boutique amplifier builders. What is the current market value of a 1960 fender bandmaster, brown face. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of electric guitar value packages at guitar center. Neither the date nor the value can be determined from the serial number. The amplifier was not in fact white, but had bluegray linen tweed, dark blue grill cloth, and blue dyed leather handles.
Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. They are not of a concern with dating as only the 2 letter date codes on whichever chart or sticker and the transformer number comes into play for that. The fender blues deluxe reissue 40w 1x12 combo amp rocks and not just for the blues. This configuration gives it its a vintage vibe that matches its classic looking exterior. Indeed, we use these same books here at fender when researching historical and daterelated issues. Customizing individual presets is quick and easy, and you can hear your changes instantly. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. In this video, well do a complete general service and overview of a pristine example of. Its part of their newer hot rod series at least this reissue is. Information is obtained from closed ebay auctions and is updated weekly. In 1993 fender released the blues series amps to great success and acclaim. These modern versions of vintage fender amps from the 50s improved those designs with channel switching and reverb, while retaining the vintage style and tone. Thanks to fender tones intuitive, onetouch interface you can use the app to change settings and hear the results in realtime.
Many musicians have a preference, but lets talk about some of the key differences between these. The nickname is a misnomer, as tweed is a coarse woollen fabric, often woven in a twill pattern. Fender play online guitar lessons learn how to play guitar. Its a similar amp to their blues junior, but it is a much bigger and therefore louder amp. Additionally, fender tests and sorts our el84 output tubes based on their measured performance. Heres our guide to help you choose the perfect fender amp for guitar or bass. Most fender amp enthusiasts would enjoy it, especially as an introduction to the topic and history. Connection for the internal speaker or an are labeled with a fine rating of 110 and may also be 8ohm external speaker cabinet.
Fender player stratocaster maple fingerboard electric guitar. There is a nice crisp cutoff in princeton reverb serial numbers. It seems as if everyone has used them at some point, including elvis, chuck berry, buddy holly. The amp comes with a clean and lead channel, and has essential eq controls for bass, middle and treble. It was an ab165 circuit that now has had its power section returned to typical bf fender and its bass channel has been modded to be more like a marshall. Fenders amps, unlike their guitars, are not tracked by the serial number.
The 2 letter date code rubber stamped on the tube chart, or. Basically, this book will give you enough detailed information to 1 accurately identify almost any fender amp when you see it. Fender guitar amps, combos, heads and cabs have delivered timeless tone for more than 60 years. In order to date a fender amp or provide the value, you need to know one of the below. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition.
The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Plus, join fender connect to manage your gear and tap into personalized tips. At the core of the amp are three 12ax7 and four el84 tubes that power a 12 blue marvel speaker. Fender play is the complete app for learning to play acoustic and electric guitar, bass and ukulele. Fender limited edition american professional telecaster wroasted maple neck daphne blue model. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars.
Register now for easy access to uptodate product info. If you want a completely accurate evaluation of your fender, my advice would be to go to the experts at blue book of guitar values. Fender blues deluxe reissue 40w 1x12 combo amp musician. Do you have a fender guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications. This is the authorized company history considering that fender copublished the book. The impending launch of the handwired 64 custom deluxe reverb amp inspired us to create the ultimate blackface amplifiers, masterbuilt by shawn greene and jim dolmage. Fender amps have been right there at the birth of rocknroll, and are just as popular today as theyve been for the last 60 years. All of these pdf files are available for free download. What years were the fender frontman reverb amps made. Its got the vintage sounds and a really good modern sounding od channel. Funciones del panel superior funciones del panel interior especificaciones top panel functions bottom panel functions specifications. The list of artists whove used a fender guitar amp live or on record is enormous. If you can not grade your guitar or amplifier please submit some close up pictures for my assessment top, bottom, front, back, etc, etc, etc, 8. New cover for fender champion 4050 amplifier, 7716352000.
How to identify the date and value of a fender amplifier. The amp was nearly identical to the 5f2 princeton circuit, but was made under the white production name, probably to get more inexpensive amps and steels into the market without offending authorized fender dealers. Discover classic tube tone, digital modeling and more. Secrets of the fender deluxe reverb the best fender amp. Wouldnt give 2p for one now i understand the confusion. Fender amplifiers became established with the tweed series, wood cases covered in varnished cotton twill in the manner of suitcases of the era. Fender 281 marshall 92 mesa boogie 59 vox 56 orange 47 dr. All i could find other than white label with more info that doesnt look like serial number. Each unique oneofakind piece is crafted from solid pine reclaimed from a 19th century barn in pennsylvania, with knots and nail holes contributing to the charm and. Amps listed in the blue book for guitar amplifiers are solidstate and are 20w guitar andor 25w bass. This is very important as the blue book provides values based upon the guitars condition as indicated above. Fender blues junior iv 15watt 1x12 tube combo amp lacquered tweed sweetwater exclusive. This warmtoned favorite takes our 15watt, tube preamp and power amp platform and pushes it through a 12 fender special design speaker.
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