Fender bandmaster cracked tongue

A fissured tongue is marked by a deep, prominent groove in the middle. Fissured tongue is also known as scrotal tongue or lingua plicata. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Blonde fender amp covers posted by rich on dec 16th 2017 the reproduction for the seldom seen blonde fender amp covers are made well and fit just right. I collect vintage fender bassman and bandmaster amps.

There is a small metal plate on the bottom of the cab with a number p09342. As youve seen, this was a common chassis for many amps, so they may have punched hundreds of these out for bandmasters, showmans, etc. Premium blackface mod kits for your silverface fender amplifier. It had bad power tubes in it and didnt sound very good. This one is serial number 180 from february of 1960. If you have fissures in your tongue, its likely no cause for concern. The classic fender piggy back bandmaster is one of fenders most iconic early amplifiers.

Its got more beef than a single 12 or two 10s, while retaining the faster, moredetailed 10. Beginning in 1960, bandmaster amps were equipped with a vibrato effect. The fender 57 bandmaster has been added to fenders prestigious custom series amplifiers. Best speakers for fender blackface bandmaster reverb, pro. Save 1962 fender bandmaster to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.

Master volume models with pull boost tone circuit, a mid control knob for the normal channel and a tailless amp decal were introduced in 1976. It has that vintage mojo, smooth clean tones, bluesy breakup, and is a great platform for pedals. In the 2000s, vintage bandmaster amps remain in use by blues, americana and rock and roll bands. Personally we favor the jensen c12n for their natural and transparent fendery tone and, most importantly, for not being to bright and harsh. A fissured tongue, or a cracked tongue, is rarely a cause for concern and is considered very normal. I dont know how to tell if its a real vintage one, modded by heastrong. They only made brown bandmasters for a year and but only made the center volume version for a few months. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1967 blackface fender bandmaster 40w 2x12 piggyback tube amp. Fender bandmaster 1968 black tolex amp for sale andy baxter. The photo is a representation of a standard bf mod kit. The band master vm 212 enclosure mates with the band master vm head or other quality amplifier for onstage versatility and great fender tone. Feb 16, 2015 the late50s tweedcovered fender bandmaster guitar amplifier combined great looks with sweet tone and powerful performance. Why do blackface bandmasters get so little respect the gear. I own a pre cbs 1962 brownface bandmaster and man oh man it has tone tone tone my favorite amp overall yeah i thought it was the showman that would be a main and favorite amp for me but wrong.

Hailed as one of the true holygrail amps among guitarists and. The fender amp field guide describes a bandmaster 3x10 combo amp with the brownface front panel, released for only one year in 1960, but they dont have a photo of this amp. Fender 2220200000 bandmaster vm head vintage modified series guitar amplifier fender tube amps are considered the most treasured guitar amplifiers of all time. Pete townshend used a 1959 fender bandmaster amplifier with his gretsch 6120 chet atkins hollow body to create the rich feedbackladen sound heard on virtually all studio. Fender bandmaster 1968 black tolex amp for sale andy. Fender 57 bandmaster reissue 2channel 26watt reverb. While demonstrating the amps fine clean and overdriven tube tones, he delivers a full dose of. Pro might lack, and remaining more compact and portable. This is a center volume brown face 5g7 bandmaster from 1960. The factory speakers for a 70s cab should have been the common fender labeled oxford or utah speakers. The head is named after on of fender s most revered classic models, but when you get beyond the blackface styling, youll find modern twochannel. In fact, certain types of grooves or cracks are considered simply a variation of. Fender forums view topic 1964 fender bandmaster with 4. Fender forums view topic early silver face bandmaster.

Fender, bandmaster 6g7a, 1962 gabrels reeves tin machine. A little love for the fender bandmaster reverb warehouse. The fender 57 bandmaster combo guitar amplifier is a 26 watt amp that features tube circuitry based on the 50s 5e7 circuit, three 10 jensen p10rf speakers, and two instrument and two mic inputs. We would like to thank the thousands of users who participated actively in the forums since their inception over twelve years ago. The bandmaster features the classic blackface ab763 circuitcherished for its deep and sparkly clean tone and aggressive overdrive tone that punches through dense mixes. Anyways, the k series jbl was the replacement for the d series, higher power handlinglarger voice coils but otherwise pretty similar though less.

Using the classic 5e7 circuit, the bandmaster boasts 26 watts of alltube tone through 3 x 10 alnicomagnet jensen speakers. The head is named after on of fenders most revered classic models, but when you get beyond the blackface styling, youll find modern twochannel. This is a 1967 bandmaster chassis restored as a one 12 combo amp. Best speakers for fender blackface bandmaster reverb, pro reverb, and bassman. Unfollow bandmaster head to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hailed as one of the true holygrail amps among guitarists and collectors, vintage examples are rare and highly sought after. I dont see much info if fender in fact made a reissue of this amp later into the 90s or 2000s. The bandmasters, like most of the classic fender amp models have existed for decades, and have went through several metamorphoses in their lengthy lifespan. Popular models like the showman and band master, the first professional tube heads on the market, are considered collectors items today. This blackface mod kit is for the silverface fender bandmaster reverb amplifier. Electro harmonix replacement tubes kit for the fender tweed bandmaster 5e7 and super 5f4. Its premium birchply construction and celestion g12p80 speakers deliver fat, woody bass response and clear highs. I love this amp, and if youre using pedals or playing primarily clean, its a great one. Replacement chassis, chassis kit, amplifier chassis.

Actual components included may vary by amplifier model. From very early tweed models with a single 15 or a trio of 10s, the short lived 1960 only brown combo, the fabled blond, brown, and blackface piggyback heads of the 1960s, and. Yet, as pointless as the bandmaster might seem when considered amid the fender line of the day, there is something strangely glorious about this configuration. Fender did jbls as factory upgrades in the 60s but im not sure if that continued into the 70s. However, other conditions, such as geographic tongue or food caught in the groove, can cause pain. Feb 19, 2009 enjoy as greg pummels his new band master vm head and 212 cabinet during sound check at a recent gig. They have a great tone and a brilliant clean tone that is very inspiring and works quite well with whatever guitar or effects that you use in combination with it. From very early tweed models with a single 15 or a trio of 10s, the short lived 1960 only brown combo, the fabled blond, brown, and. Tweed champ style chassis 5e15f1 chassis dimensions. The bandmaster vm head and its accompanying 2 x 12 cabinet are the latest additions to fender s vintage modified range of amplifiers, which aims to blend elements of vintage and modern amps together. Tungsol replacement tubes kit for the fender tweed bandmaster 5e7 and super 5f4.

Surprisingly similar to a tweed bandmaster with more headroom. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Fender had to remove the bell cover from the middle 10 speaker to fit it in front of the tubes and chassis. The whole point was to recreate the 1964 aa763 nonreverb vibrolux.

Restoration of fender 1964 bandmaster blackface at desert amplifier repair. Most fender fans want combos, just look what slider3 did to his bandmaster, sure it looks great, but its a combo now. But it had a secret so to preface this story, i consider myself a musician on a budget. The new 57 bandmaster amp now joins our prestigious custom series, with alltube handwired circuitry and premium. Enjoy as greg pummels his new band master vm head and 212 cabinet during sound check at a recent gig. It is a benign condition characterised by one or more shallow or deep grooves or furrows. Its recognized by one or more deep or shallow cracks called grooves, furrows, or fissures on the top surface of your tongue.

Up for grabs in this listing at an affordable price is a a vintage 1965 blackface fender bandmaster head. The fender musical instruments on the front panel wasnt in use until late 196566. Greg koch and the bandmaster vm amplifier fender youtube. Some early models had both a microphone input and instrument inputs. Josh all blackface cbs heads have the same circuit ab763. Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves fissures in the dorsum of the tongue. The fender bandmaster was a musical instrument amplifier made by fender. Greg gaglianos had written an article for tcg magazine that described the conversion to a 3x10 combo and it sounded like a good idea. The blonde fender amplifiers were produced between 1960 and 1964.

We would like to thank the thousands of users who participated actively in the fender. Forums closure notice effective march 20, 2020, the forums have closed. From very early tweed models with a single 15 or a trio of 10s, the short lived 1960 only brown combo, the fabled blond, brown, and blackface piggyback heads of the. The patient to the left has a fissured tongue with white coating from food intake. The bandmaster reverb, pro reverb, and bassman from the mid 60s and 70s are heads with piggyback 2x12 cabinets, and all sound best with the same speaker suggestions. It was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1974. I have a few showy pieces, but im always looking to get the most bang for my buck. I was in need of a cover of the larger bandmaster head. These amplifiers sound great stock, offering a clean and vibrato channel, or they are the perfect starter platform for modifications. The bf bandmaster is neither a combo, nor has onboard reverb, so it often gets overlooked. I use a fender bandmaster amp head reverb tfl 5005 d, 1974 all lamps 5u4gb, 2 6l6, 3 12axt7, 3 12at7 this head delivers 45 watts. You can sure tell the difference from a precbs amp and one that leo built. Tremolux 35watts bandmaster 40watts bassman 50watts showman 85watts.

This is a precbs, fender electric instruments model. The 1955 fender bandmaster shown here has features common to most narrowpanel models made between 1955 and 1960. It was introduced in 1968 and was discontinued in 1980. Two vintage 1964 fender bandmaster utah 12 alnico speakers. The blonde amps included all of the piggyback fender amps the tremolux, bassman, showman, and bandmaster and a few of the combo amps, including the twin amp. The bandmaster vm head and its accompanying 2 x 12 cabinet are the latest additions to fenders vintage modified range of amplifiers, which aims to blend elements of vintage and modern amps together. The late50s tweedcovered fender bandmaster guitar amplifier combined great looks with sweet tone and powerful performance. The revised bandmaster, still a piggyback design and designated circuit aa763, was introduced in november 1963 and was shortly thereafter refined into the ubiquitous ab763 circuit. Regiss 1965 blackface bandmaster 1965 blackface fender bandmaster.

The classic fender piggy back bandmaster is one of fender s most iconic early amplifiers. There may also be small furrows or fissures across the surface, causing the tongue to have. I also think the closed back 212 bandmaster cabs hold the amps back. Fender enlisted jensen to help create the p10rf driver a fender exclusive, which is voiced for warm, sensitive response. The bandmasters touchsensitive overdrive tone is perfect for classic rock, country, and blues styles. Vintage 60s 70s original fender bandmaster reverb amp head cover clean. Fender bandmaster drip edge 1967 1968 ship world wide. The bandmaster amps harmonically rich clean tones are perfect for vintage rock, blues and country styles, and its naturally touch sensitive overdrive tone sounds electrifying especially when cranked up. I use a fender bandmaster amp head reverb tfl 5005 d, 1974 all lamps 5u4gb, 2 6l6, 3. The fender bandmaster reverb was an amplifier made by fender, essentially a silverface bandmaster piggyback head with builtin reverb and vibrato. The early aa763 and ab763 blackface bandmasters were caught in the transition from smooth blonde tolex with gold sparkle grillcloth nov. Why do blackface bandmasters get so little respect the. Unfollow fender bandmaster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.