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Post subject: Tubes for a 68? Bassman amp.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:52 pm
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I have a Bassman amp that my father left me when he passed. I think (which always gets me into trouble) it is a 68. The caps are leaking black ooze, and I think that the tubes are shot also. I am looking to rebuild it back to as new of condition as possible, except I'm leaving the fabric covering as is, road wear and all. Suggestions on tubes and caps??


I also will be building a 4X10 cabinet for it. What wood should I use for the cabinet? Thank you for your help with this.

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Post subject: Re: Tubes for a 68? Bassman amp.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:45 pm
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Filter caps , use F & T caps

Tubes ; I use JJ's

Any pictures ?

Is this one ?

http://ampwares.com/?brand=fender&line= ... ction=1968


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Post subject: Re: Tubes for a 68? Bassman amp.
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:33 pm
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You really won't know about the tubes without putting them on a tube tester. Some of them might be surprisingly good. Unless of course you tried firing it up after sitting for ages and they got slammed. You need a good amp tech with the proper gear, including a Variac and tube tester to restore it. Guys that do that here all up and died on me.


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