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Tech Talk - Fender "Pro Junior" (2003)
The Pro Junior™ is a simple, uncluttered 15-Watt tone machine, a great grab & go tube amp for stage or studio. It's got the fat mid tones characteristic of EL-84 output tubes, a dual 12AX7 tube preamp, and…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender "Vibrolux-Amp" 5F11 (1959)
Everyone knows about the Vibrolux but how many of us have had the chance to play one. Another beautiful review.1956-1961Model: VibroluxModel No: 5F11Config: ComboControl Panel: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12Conrol Layout: Fuse (¾A),…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Bandmaster (1959)
Model/Circuit Number: 5E7 Years of Production: 1955 – 1960 Era: Narrow Panel Configuration: Combo Controls: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12 Knobs: Black Chicken Head Faceplate * Front: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Bandmaster (1965)
Model/Circuit Number: AB763 Era: Blackface Configuration: Piggyback (reviewed with alternate speaker cabinet) Controls: Black forward facing w/ white labels Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 - 10 Faceplate Front: Normal: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Bassman 5E6-A (1956)
Model No: 5E6-A (55-57) Config: Combo Control Panel: Chrome top facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-12 Conrol Layout: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Pilot Lamp, Presense, Bass, Treb, Vol, Vol, Normal In, Bright…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Bassman vs. Fender Bassman RI
First tube is preamp, 12AY7 is specified. 6072A may also be used. A low-noise, low-microphony 5751, 12AX7, or 7025 is also usable, though they will have more voltage gain and will change the sound of the amp considerably.…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Champion "600" (2007)
Model Name: Champion™ 600Series: Vintage Modified AmpsAmplifier Type: TubeColor / MSRP* / Part # : Two Tone$239.99233-0100-000ElectronicsInputs: Two (1/4" Instrument and 1/4" Instrument / XLR Microphone)Extension Speaker Jack: External Speaker OutputChannels: One channelPower Handling: 5 wattsRectifier: Diode RectifierControls:…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Concert-Amp (1963)
Year:1959-1963Model:ConcertModel No:5G12 (59)6G12 (60)6G12-A (60-63)Config:ComboControl Panel:Brown forward facing w/ white screened labels, controls numbered 1-10Front Conrol Layout:Normal: In, In, Bass, Treb, Vol - Vibrato: In, In, Bass, Treb, Vol, Speed, Intensity - Presense - Pilot Lamp (6G12-A)Rear Conrol…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Princeton Reverb (1965)
Circuit: AA1164 Config: Combo Control Panel: Black, forward facing w/ white labels Front Conrol Layout: In, In, Vol, Treb, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity - Pilot Lamp Rear Conrol Layout: AC Outlet, Ground Sw, Fuse (1A), Power Sw, Speaker…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Princeton-Amp (1964)
Model: Princeton Circuit: AA964 Config: Combo Control Panel: Black forward facing w/ white labels Front Conrol Layout: AA964: In, In, Vol, Treb, Bass, Speed, Intensity - Pilot Lamp Rear Conrol Layout: AA964: AC Outlet, Ground Sw, Fuse (1A),…
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