Though it’s not pictured, a Vibrato footswitch is included.
The head features its original, dated to 1964 transformers, and some caps have been replaced – this is ultimately necessary on virtually all amps as these parts do wear out. The head is in Blackface garb – white script logo lettering on a black panel, with black Tolex covering. Here we’re looking at a Fender Bandmaster head and cabinet set, built during 1964 at the Fender plant in Fullerton, California. This was immediately referred to as the ‘Piggyback’ design and every other manufacturer soon followed. This solution makes so much sense and became so common that it seems obvious now, but simply separating the amplifier and speakers into separate cabinets was a breakthrough. So a highly innovative solution was found. As power levels started to rise, physically repairing amps took more and more space. In the early 1960s Fender was realizing that combo amplifiers carried service issues in the ever-larger cabinets. Along the way it was also available, from 1955 to 1960, as a 28 watt 3×10 inch speaker combo. Contact us with any questions on other fine amplifiers or instruments we can assist you with!įirst appearing in 1954 and built to 1974, the Fender Bandmaster amplifier transformed from a 26 watt single-15 inch tweed combo to, in 1961, a 40 watt head and 2×12 cabinet set. We’re maintaining this post for reference. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.NOTE: This item has been discontinued and is no longer available. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. To international buyers (outside Canada): Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Shipping cost to USA includes lower 48 states only.įor any other locations, please send us an email for a quote! You can contact us for confirmation before buying.
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Speaker Unit : Height 17 1/2", Width 28", depth 11 1/2"Īll our items are fully verified by our pro technician and/or adjusted by our pro luthier before being very carefully packed by our pro service team here at the shop prior to shipment, buy with confidence!Ĭanadian customers must pay any applicable sales taxes. Speakers : 2 x 12" (1 x Vintage Eminence 12EAGA8C 12" Alnico Speaker and 1 x Vintage Eminence 12FAGA8C 12" Square Back Ceramic Magnet 12" Speaker - Early 70's) "Blackface" Era - Fender Bandmaster Cabinet The use of this enclosure greatly improves tone and volume without distortion, ant permits optimum performance of the speakers. Two 12" heavy-duty enclosed speakers are utilized with the Fender Bandmaster mounted in a special design. Also, the Tilt Back Legs have been removed on the sides (see 6th, 17th and 18th pictures) and some Roller Casters have been added (see 13th and 14th pictures) MODIFICATIONS : The Original Fender Custom Design Speakers have been replaced with a Vintage Eminence 12EAGA8C 12" Alnico Speaker and Eminence 12FAGA8C 12" Square Back Ceramic Magnet Speaker which seems to have been repaired (see 9th to 12th pictures).
On this one, there are small rips on the grill cloth, several scratches, marks, empty screw holes (sides, tilt back legs removed), notches, tolex rips, oxidation, tolex/grill cloth deterioration and other signs of wear here and there (see 12th to 24th pictures), but nothing major. Up for sale a Fender Bandmaster Cabinet "Blackface" 2x12" Heavy-Duty Enclosed Speaker Cabinet! This beautiful vintage cabinet is a Used Model in Good Cosmetic Condition and in Perfect Working Condition.