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Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963

  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
  • Vintage Fender Bandmaster 40W 2x12 Tube Piggyback Amp Blonde 1963
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Description

An original vintage 1963 Fender Bandmaster Amp and cabinet in very nice condition. This amp is a transitional model featuring Brownface-era cosmetics coupled with an early Blackface (AA763) chassis. It features the iconic Fender clean tone that transitions into a growly crunch as you turn up the volume. The original Oxford Alnico speakers sound amazing and offer a nice upgrade over the ceramics used in later Fender amps. This amp has been cleaned and serviced. It is fully functional and sounds fantastic.

Overview
-Serial #: A00973 (head), M12998 (cabinet)
-Manufacture Date: October of 1963
-Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity
-Dimensions: 24" x 10" x 9" (head), 32'' x 20'' x 11.5'' (cabinet)
-Weight: 78 lbs

Cosmetics
-original tolex (see photos)
-original grill cloth
-original back panel

Electronics
-original speakers: 2-12" Oxford 12L6N Alnico
-original transformers
-replacement filter and bias capacitors
-2 replacement resistors
-replacement vibrato optocoupler
-replacement grounded power cord