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Post subject: Brownface vs Blackface Bassman
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:29 pm
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Hi All, I have a couple of Bassman questions:

1) does anyone know if there is a difference in chassis dimension between Brownface Bassman's and Blackface/Silverface Bassmans? On the Fender Amp Field Guide it says chassis dimensions are the same, but I had a reputable cabinet builder tell me they're different. I have a BF Bassman chassis to measure but have never had a Brownface one.

2) That being said, any thoughts on 6G6 Bassmans vs AB165/AA864 Bassmans as far as use for guitar amps? I use my half AB165 half AA864 Bassman head as a platform for pedals and love it but have been thinking about investing in a 6G6 Bassman.

Thanks in advance for your input and Merry Christmas!


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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:29 pm
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Yeah, I think the 6G6 with the tube rectifier, would be one sweet guitar amp. The use of local and global negative feedback circuits are not as heavy as the later models. I've spent quite awhile modding an AB165 into a guitar amp. It's more of a Pro with an extra gain stage now. But the 6G6 is a different animal, altogether. I'd keep in mind that NOS tubes would be necessary, to keep it from sounding harsh or one demensional. Art

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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:33 am
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I have five Bassman heads, three are blonde (6G6) and two are blackface. I've never measured the cabinets or chassis but I believe that they are the same. If you buy a 6G6, you won't be disappointed.


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