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The complex brownface "harmonic vibrato", however, was replaced by a simpler electro-optic oscillator. The AA763 (July 1963) and improved AB763 (March 1964) ("blackface") circuit is arguably considered the "best" circuit version produced for this amp by collectors and aficionados. In August 1967, Fender changed the cosmetics from the “blackface” to the “silverface” style. But it really came into its own in the famous 45-watt 2x12" piggyback configuration (ultimately discontinued in 1974). It then evolved to a 3x10" 26-watt tweed combo. The original Fender Bandmaster was introduced in 1953 as a 1x15" tweed combo. This amp featuring the AB763 circuitry, is one of the last “blackfaces” and one of the very first of the large speaker cabinets. There is patina abounding, this piggyback has seen plenty of playing time and is ready to continue. The head has had a filter cap replaced and the speaker cabinet has had one speaker reconed.Ĭosmetically the head and cabinet are showing marks and nicks, the grilles have some imperfections, the brightwork shows surface corrosion.
#Fender bandmaster 2x12 speaker cabinet serial number
One of the handles is not original but also old.Used 1967 Fender Bandmaster Piggyback Head and Speaker Cabinet, the serial number for the amp head is A21391 (and none for the cabinet). A couple of the back panel screws are stripped or at least the holes are worn, but don't worry, there are like 40 screws holding the back panel on! (I keep some loosened in case I need to open the back). No tears or holes in either the tolex or grill, but the tolex is starting to peel on a couple of seams. I have noticed one of the speakers has a warble in. The Circuit in the Bandmaster is the AB763. I wanted to see what everyone else likes to pair with their blackface fenders. They are from 65 and it looks to be a bassman cab at 4 ohm. I intended on rewiring everything and soldering the speaker wire to the speaker, but didn't get to it. I am wanting to swap out the 2 x 12 Jensen C12N speakers that are in the cab. However, one of the connector tabs broke off one of the speakers and the speaker wire is currently attached with electrical tape. Both Oxfords appear and sound in good working order. These speakers are rated at 30 watts power handling each, so the cab is rated for 60 watts power handling. The Oxford 12L6 speakers are each 8ohm and the overall cabinet is 4ohm, which is the standard impedance for vintage Fender amps intended to be paired with two speakers. It was intended to be transported horizontally, hence the casters which are original (and sideways Fender emblem), but played vertically with the Fender emblem straight. This cabinet is the oversized version of the Bandmaster cab (there exists a smaller one) that can sit horizontally or vertically.
Vintage 1972 Fender Bandmaster 2x12 cabinet, dated by using the speaker codes and other research.
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