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Post subject: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:29 pm
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I know this ain't original but from the photos this looks like a solid tube amp for a decent price.

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1968 Bandmaster 3x10" Combo - $650

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:43 pm
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Any chassis pics available?

The amp could be one of two different circuit revisions, based on when it was built.

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:10 am
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It look to be a Bandmaster head put it a cab. Original amp spec here;

http://ampedia.redbeartrading.com/datas ... ?amp_id=59


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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:48 am
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No other pics. I assumed it was a '68 bandmaster circuit. Isn't the Bassman PT compatible with the bandmaster PT?

I never heard of a BDV transformer.

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:56 am
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The Bassman and Bandmaster share a common power tranny.

As for that specific amp, it could be one of two distinct circuit revisions -- the original AB763 (preferred) or the later AC568 (uh......less preferred) which superceded the AB763 in May of '68. You'd need to inspect the chassis to ascertain the actual build date.

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:39 am
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Thanks for the tip Arjay. I didn't know there was a midyear change in '68. Didn't see much difference between the two.

To be honest I'm not sure how interested I am in this amp but I always like getting feedback on this forum when I come across something - it's always educational.

My take on this is that for $650 bucks a decent, hand soldered, tube amp might be a decent deal. If the amps going to need a cap job right away or has other maintenance issues then maybe not so much a deal.

Thanks,

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:13 am
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I think it's worth the money regardless.

But there are details of which you should be aware.

Why not make an appointment to inspect and play the amp personally?

That doesn't cost a thing.

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:17 am
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+1000.

Bring a friend if the seller lives in Sketchyville.

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:06 pm
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If I get serious about it I'll go take for a test drive. And now I know a few things to look for.

thx,

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Post subject: Re: Vintage Bandmaster rebuild
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:23 pm
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Let us know how things turn out.

Best of luck

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