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Description

Also referred to as the Fender 5F6A circuit, produced as the Bassman Amp from 1958-1960.

From the Fender catalog;

Bassman Amp

Provides true bass amplification and may also be used with other instruments due to its widely ranging tonal characteristics. Its unparalleled performance is readily recognized by all qualified listeners. Features four 10" heavy duty Jensen speakers, bass, mid-range, treble and presence tone controls, two volume controls, four input jacks, on and off switch, ground switch, and standby switch. Heavy duty solid wood cabinet covered with diagonal brown and white stripe airplane luggage linen. Size: Height, 23", Width, 22 1/2"; Depth, 10 1/2".

Product specs

Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Total Power 45W
Speaker Size 4 x 10"
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x 6L6, 1 x 5AR4 (Rectifier)
EQ 3-band
Inputs 2 x Instrument (Channel 1), 2 x Instrument (Channel 2)
Bias Type Adjustable Fixed
Construction Material Solid Pine with Lacquered Tweed
Power Source Standard IEC AC cable
Height 22.37"
Width 23.5"
Depth 10.5"
Weight 53 lbs.

FAQs

What type of music is the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 best suited for?

The Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 is renowned for its warm, rich tones, making it ideal for blues, rock, and jazz. Its versatility also allows it to handle various other genres effectively.

How does the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 handle pedals?

The Bassman 5F6 takes pedals exceptionally well due to its clean headroom and responsive tube circuitry, making it a favorite among guitarists who use effects.

What are the key tonal characteristics of the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6?

This amplifier is known for its smooth overdrive, rich midrange, and clear high-end, providing a classic vintage sound that is both dynamic and expressive.

Is the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 loud enough for live performances?

With 45 watts of power and four 10-inch speakers, the Bassman 5F6 delivers ample volume suitable for gigging with a full band, including a drummer.

What is the construction material of the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6?

The Bassman 5F6 is constructed from solid pine and features a lacquered tweed finish, contributing to its vintage aesthetic and resonant sound quality.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional overdrive and crunch, perfect for rock guitar

  • Offers controllable, sweet howling feedback

  • Great touch sensitivity and dynamic response

  • Vintage look with classic charisma and authentic reproduction of 1959 Bassman

  • Versatile for both guitar and bass use

  • Warm, tube-powered tone without being shrill

  • Takes pedals well, enhancing sound customization

  • High-quality build and finish

  • Loud output from a 45W amp, surprising volume

  • Unique twin spring tank reverb recommended for added depth

CONS

  • Overdrives early, lacking the "Fender wall of clean"

  • Not ideal for those seeking a pristine clean sound at high volume levels

  • May be too loud for home use, hard to fully utilize without disturbing others

  • Heavy and somewhat cumbersome to transport

  • Lacks reverb tank, requiring external solution for reverb effects

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daniel_souvigny

Classic Fender overdrive

Mine is a '58, and honestly the best purchase I've ever made. Just a beautiful warm tone.

stanley_christiaensen

sweet

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See how Kurt Cobain uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Kurt Cobain

Singer, Guitarist

Nirvana

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Verified via YouTube

In the recording of "Drain You" Butch Vig explains that they added two tracks of the Fender Bassman.

Time Stamp - 0:23

See how Billie Joe Armstrong uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer, Guitarist

Green Day

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Verified via Photo

He used this to record “Father of All...” and ended up blowing it up.

See how Stevie Ray Vaughan uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Singer, Guitarist

The Vaughan Brothers

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Verified via Photo

Stevie Ray Vaughan's Fender Bassman amplifier is owned by Guitar Center and displayed in Austin, Texas.

The caption on the card reads:

1959 Fender Bassman 410, owned by artist

See how Johnny Marr uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Johnny Marr

Singer, Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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Verified via Premierguitar

In this interview with Premier Guitar magazine regarding the recording of his 2018 album Call the Comet, Marr explains how he got the tone on the track "Hey Angel." He says, "The main rhythm guitar on there is a 1973 Les Paul Custom, like the one James Williamson used in the Stooges. That guitar was running through a Fender Bassman cranked up very hot. The solo and lead parts were done with the Carl Martin PlexiTone pedal, which is a great-sounding thing!"

See how The Edge uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

The Edge

Guitarist

U2

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In a January 2001 article from Guitar Player, The Edge mentions using an "old Fender Bassman" for many of the clean tones on the album All That You Can't Leave Behind: "Well, I'm a fairly well established AC30 man, but lately, for a bit of variety, I've been moving away from the Vox. I used a 70s Hiwatt combo for a lot of the distortion tones, and for many of the clean tones, I used an old Fender Bassman."

See how Joe Bonamassa uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Joe Bonamassa

Guitarist, Singer

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via YouTube

In "Joe Bonamassa on tone – and how to sound like Clapton, Page and Beck" 2:11 joe talks about his rig and the couples of twins and bassman that he's using

See how Bruce Springsteen uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Bruce Springsteen

Guitarist, Singer

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified

In an interview by Dave Marsh from February 1981, highlighting the the E Street Band's equipment, Bruce's use of "four pre-CBS Fender Bassman amps, ca. 1958-1962," is confirmed, indicating that one such amp, a Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6, is utilized onstage under the drum riser.

See how Rory Gallagher uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Rory Gallagher

Guitarist, Singer

Taste

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Verified via YouTube

In the video "Rory Gallagher - Moonchild Montreux 22nd July 1977," Rory Gallagher is seen using a Fender Bassman Combo Amp.

See how Hozier uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Hozier

Singer, Guitarist

...
Verified via YouTube

In Hozier's Rig Rundown he reveals his twin amp rig of Vox Ac30s and Fender Bassmans

See how Mike Campbell uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Mike Campbell

Guitarist

Fleetwood Mac

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Verified via Thepettyarchives

Campbell himself mentions the Bassman in this September 1999 "Spotlight on a Heartbreaker" interview from the official Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers website.

26) Hank asked: I saw that you use those Danelectro pedals. Can you tell me your settings on the Daddy-O? For settings on the Danelectro pedal consult [email protected]. 27) Randy in NC and Greg asked: What is your stage amp setup and what pedals do you use? I saw what looked like several Vox AC-30's. Are your AC-30's top Boosted? I use a vintage AC-30 ( with top boost I think) with wah wah Roland delays, Danelectro Daddy-O --- also a Kustom200 and sometimes a Bassman amp. Also on the last tour the soundman had a feed from a Groove Tube preamp for the PA only.

See how Tom Waits uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Tom Waits

Singer, Guitarist

Roy Orbison And Friends

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Verified via Tomwaitsfan

Mentioned in this interview from the October 1987 issue of Musician Magazine, as documented in this page from the website Tom Waits Library. It is erroneously transcribed as "basement".

MR (1987): "Not too surprisingly. Waits prefers "mostly tube stuff' to digital equipment. Microphones of choice include a Ribbon ("Dave Garroway") and RCA high-impedance mikes; Waits usually sings through a Shure Green Bullet (used mostly by harmonica players). Also an Altec 21D vocal mike- "because Sinatra used it." On guitar, Waits likes his Gretsch New Yorker "with old strings" played through an old Fender tweed basement [sic] amp. When recording, he says he uses a lot of heavy compression with room sound; to do that he'll sometimes push the track into the room through Auratone speakers, and then mike that. It's not his only technique, "but I don't want to give away all my secrets." (Source: "Tom Waits is flying upside down (on purpose)" Sidebar. Musician: Mark Rowland. October, 1987)

See how Gem Archer uses Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Gem Archer

Guitarist

Oasis

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Verified via YouTube

Gem Archer, guitarist for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, is confirmed to utilize two Fender '59 Bassman combo amplifiers during performances. This equipment choice is distinctly visible at the 0:18 timestamp in the official music video for "Open The Door, See What You Find" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, providing clear visual evidence of his gear preference.

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The first amp created by Marshall, the JTM45 started with the 5F6 Bassman circuit and transformed it into its own beast.

Sovtek MIG-50

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Vintage or Discontinued similar sound cheaper alternative

A 50 watt tube amp that straddles the line between the Tweed Bassman and JTM45 circuit. A perfect budget alternative and mod platform.

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A derivative of the 5F6 Tweed Bassman, essentially a 150 watt version of the circuit with four 6550 power tubes.

Selmer Treble and Bass Amp Head

 

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A copy of the 1959 Bassman circuit altered to use EL34 power tubes, much like the Marshall JTM45.

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An amp in a box pedal that accurately mimics the 5F6 Bassman.

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