Shaggy Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Fender Bassman 135 all valve head, USA-made (of couse!) Silver-face / light blue graphics with red jewel power-light. These were made between 1977-83, exact date unknown, but serial no is; A880070. All-valve, rated at 135W, but those are LOUD valve watts; I’ve heard quieter solid-state 250W-ers, and the Bassman 135’s have got substantially more grunt than the 100’s. 2 channels; bass & normal. Controls; volume, bass, mid, and treble EQ on each channel, master volume, “deep” switch on bass channel and “bright” switch on normal. On the rear; Fuse, mains voltage select switch, standby and power switches, 2 x speaker out (min 4 ohm) jacks, line out jack, output tubes matching and hum balance trim pots. One of the great iconic bass amps; Trace Elliot copied their V-series preamp from it. They're known for having a fat but clean, almost hi-fi sound, in fact won't overdrive unless really pushed hard. It’ll do the old-school rock-blues sound to perfection, but so much more too. Had it since around 1986/7, changed the power valves at the time and gigged it 100% reliably for the next eight years or so, retired it since then. Finally got around to changing the power valves (20+ years old!) only last month and she's sounding sweet. I’d guess the pre-amp valves to be mainly original as two of them are “Fender” branded, but they still seem to be doing their stuff. Aesthetically I reckon this is the classiest-looking amp ever made, and nice and compact for an old 135W valve head (much more so than a Marshall, for example). The normal channel feature is great for players doubling on bass/rythmn, or as a back-up if your guitarists amp happens to pack up mid-gig! (yes, happened to us twice ). A crap time to be selling I know, and would far prefer to keep it, but my GAS has gone psycho recently and I need to replace squandered funds! Best collected due to the weight / fragility of valves; I'm based in South Wales just N of Swansea, but work at Bridgend (further E) just off the M4. PM any interest! PRICE NOW £300 Edited September 19, 2008 by Shaggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIM Basses Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I Just sold one for £350 on evilbay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinaljay Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have a Bassman 100. Always good to see another Bassman in such good order. Good luck with the sale. . . Someone's in for a treat - especially at £350 You don't have any Bassman speaker cabs at all? I'm ideally looking for a matching 1x15. Anyways - goodus luckus with ye sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 [quote name='cardinaljay' post='238696' date='Jul 13 2008, 07:30 PM']You don't have any Bassman speaker cabs at all? I'm ideally looking for a matching 1x15.[/quote] No, never had one - in fact when I was gigging with this I put it through a big old H/H 2x15; did a cheat by sticking some silvery cloth with a Fender logo stencilled on the front of the grille! You do see the cabs around, mind, and they look good with the older Ampeg cabs too. Cheers for the good words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I had one of these in the early 90's , I used it as a guitar rig with a sound city 4x12 . Great piece of kit for guitar or bass and a VERY LOUD 135watts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 do these go down to 2 ohms? Willing to post at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Matty' post='239349' date='Jul 14 2008, 05:31 PM']do these go down to 2 ohms? Willing to post at all?[/quote] (1) No - says minimum load 4 ohm by the speaker jacks (2) Yes, for cost - but I will be driving through the fair county of Bedfordshire in a fortnight or so en route to E Anglia! :brow: Edit; you have a very scary avatar! Edited July 14, 2008 by Shaggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Hmm. Ok, well, if its stillabout and your heading this way, let me know. Im in luton btw edit: what sort of weight is this bruiser? Edited July 14, 2008 by Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Matty' post='239384' date='Jul 14 2008, 06:10 PM']edit: what sort of weight is this bruiser?[/quote] There are weights given here; [url="http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/bassman_super.html"]http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/bassman_super.html[/url] but they must be for the combo versions. It's a bit under half the weight of my SVT if that's any help! Certainly not mega heavy. They did put the transformer at one end of the chassis for some reason, so they carry lop-sided using the strap handle. Edited July 15, 2008 by Shaggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 yeah, i found that site. 74kgs? jeez, that'd be twice the weight of my cab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty fresh death Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 there is no way its 74kg.... even the 300w verison from the same era isn't that heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas_hooker Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nah, mine is no where near that kinda weight. Id say more like 25/30kg. Its heavy but certainly manageable (but all lop sided as mentioned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 [quote name='Matty' post='240470' date='Jul 15 2008, 11:19 PM']yeah, i found that site. 74kgs? jeez, that'd be twice the weight of my cab![/quote]162 lbs, I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 would be quite manly if it was 74kgs. nice head btw good luck with the sale! i'd consider this if i hadn't just got a new head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 One bump before I decide to keep it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chop Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I used to have one of these and don't know where it went, lovely amp. Best of luck with the sale... Have a bump on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Chop' post='242903' date='Jul 18 2008, 05:00 PM']I used to have one of these and don't know where it went, lovely amp. Best of luck with the sale... Have a bump on me...[/quote] MB1. "You dont know where it went? where did you have it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wasn't going to bump (with no big fat woman no more) as I was quite happy to keep the old girl, but I'm now GAS-ing for Higgie's Mutron pedal. £300 accepted for a lovely jubbly vintage valve thumper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nyargh! Are you still travelling this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 i used to have one of these which I sold to a chap who'd come over from Poland specifically to buy guitar and bass amps for his band! Fabulous head, wish I'd never sold it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Memories ... Had one of these paired with two Music Man RH115s early 80s. Why, oh why, did I sell that set-up! Fantastic sound, and worth every one of the 300 English pounds being asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Wish people would stop bumping this till I can get the pennies and a delivery plan sorted. (Was at the top when I typed this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samw Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) i'll take it please, (sent you a private message the other day, but decided to post here too in case there's a lock on new users pm's getting through) Edited September 13, 2008 by samw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sorry guys, been away and incommunicado for the weekend - all PM's replied to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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