basshead56 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi, Just seen a nice set up over here. Bassman 100 and silverface 4x12 I have a VBA 400 and 4x12 so sorted for valves and power really, just wanted to know if I take a punt, what would be a fair price for a fully functional setup with no real scuffs or tears? I saw on another thread someone found one at less than 500quid? Or was I dreaming? I have no idea about these amps, other than the fact that the stock speakers are apparently awful and will need replacing and that the 100 became the 135 around 79 or so. Any and all help appreciated lads, Cheers, Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I had a 135 head many moons ago. Was n't great as I remember,or very loud either. Maybe it was just a bad one? The stock Fender speakers of that era barely were up to the job- factory upgrades available were usually JBL's (maybe EV's later too?) which were far better but heavier. Bassman heads are starting to rise in value, so if you can get one in good order at a good price then may be an investment. The cabs are n't that sought after,but do match up nicely for a classic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My 135 with 2x15 was loud enough for pub/club gigs.Lovely sound too.I never used it for anything else at the time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I know there's a 50 going for £650 at bonners, if that's any guideline at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 You can search out old Fenders and what they've been selling for here: [url="http://www.ampwares.com/"]http://www.ampwares.com/[/url] Fender Bassman 100s were decent enough amps, but their speakers were quite horrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I managed to put together this rig in the autumn, bought the 100 head on this forum for 325 i think and got the cab off glasgow gumtree for 125. The amp is in great condition but the cab needs the filler in the baffle replaced but thats an easy job plus i had to tighten the grill cloth but that was a doddle too. I would suggest buying separately as they do seem to go for more as a pair. Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIJ-VI Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) [quote name='basshead56' post='729516' date='Jan 30 2010, 06:04 AM']Hi, Just seen a nice set up over here. [u]Bassman 100 and silverface 4x12[/u] I have a VBA 400 and 4x12 so sorted for valves and power really, just wanted to know if I take a punt, what would be a fair price for a fully functional setup with no real scuffs or tears? I saw on another thread someone found one at less than 500quid? Or was I dreaming? I have no idea about these amps, other than the fact that the stock speakers are apparently awful and will need replacing and that the 100 became the 135 around 79 or so. Any and all help appreciated lads, Cheers, Col [/quote] Hi basshead56. Is that cab the infamous 'cross-fire' 4x12" (each driver mounted on its own angled baffle)? If so, I had one (along with its Bassman 100 head) a long time ago. Its speakers appeared to be the same units which were used in the Fender Twin Reverb and the cab was a poorly made particle board POS which buzzed like a beehive when the rig was played 'loud' (it was gutless for its size). Mind you, the one I had (which I bought back when I knew nothing about amps) was pretty beat up. Edited January 31, 2010 by MIJ-VI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='basshead56' post='729516' date='Jan 30 2010, 11:04 AM']Hi, Just seen a nice set up over here. Bassman 100 and silverface 4x12 I have a VBA 400 and 4x12 so sorted for valves and power really, just wanted to know if I take a punt, what would be a fair price for a fully functional setup with no real scuffs or tears? I saw on another thread someone found one at less than 500quid? Or was I dreaming? I have no idea about these amps, other than the fact that the stock speakers are apparently awful and will need replacing and that the 100 became the 135 around 79 or so. Any and all help appreciated lads, Cheers, Col [/quote] I have a Fender bassman 135, circa 1978. People normally say they are too clean for lead guitar but too quiet for Bass. I have used this head at rehearsals and some quite large pub gigs and it stands up well in a 5 piece, with two guitars and a full drum kit, no problem at all. I play it through a Mesa Boogie powerhouse 4x10. The tone is fantastic, we play anything from Elvis Costello to Elbow and the Beatles to Blink 182. cheers thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='thebassman' post='732090' date='Feb 1 2010, 07:23 PM']I have a Fender bassman 135, circa 1978. People normally say they are too clean for lead guitar but too quiet for Bass. I have used this head at rehearsals and some quite large pub gigs and it stands up well in a 5 piece, with two guitars and a full drum kit, no problem at all.[/quote] My head is 1978 too & I have to agree it's plenty loud enough. These really vary in price depending on condition. I use mine through an Ampeg SVT 115E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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