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Description

Genuine all-tube warmth with big, bold power and state-of-the-art features.

300 all-tube watts for amazingly rich and creamy tone, 2-channel tube pre-amp, compressor, footswitchable channel switching, 10-band graphic EQ, and extensive patching capabilities provide everything a modern bassist with a golden ear could hope for. 6 - 6550 power tubes, plus 3 - 12AX7s and a 12AT7 produce that cascading full tube tone that solid state can only emulate. 26"W x 11"H x 16"D. 75 lbs. Includes footswitch.

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TubeDepot

Matt Plays a Fender Jazz Bass and the Bassman 300

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Matt Plays a Fender Jazz Bass and the Bassman 300

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TubeDepot

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ElPaso TubeAmps

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Drew Creal

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head.

Features and functionality

  • The Fender Bassman 300 Pro offers 2, 4, and 8 ohm taps versus the SVT's 2 and 4 ohm options, allowing more cabinet flexibility.

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  • The Bassman 300 Pro has a versatile second channel that can achieve a doom metal sound without additional pedals.

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  • The Bassman 300 Pro includes a useful compression knob and a line-out option, ideal for integrating with external music sources like turntables for parties.

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User experience

  • Owners mention the Fender lacks a fan, which can be preferable at low volumes compared to the SVT's potentially distracting fan noise.

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  • Owners find the graphic EQ overpowering, with many preferring the simpler high and low adjustments instead.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Fender's controls are close to the cabinet edge, leading to settings being accidentally altered during movement.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite its versatility, the Fender's array of knobs and controls may require significant tweaking to achieve desired tones compared to the simpler setup of an SVT.

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  • The amp is powerful enough that efficiency in cabinet choice isn't critical, as it performs well even with a single 115 cab.

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Comparisons

  • The Bassman 300 Pro is noted for its heavier weight compared to other amps, making transport difficult for frequent gigs.

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  • The older Bassman 300 Pro differs from newer models, such as the new Bassman 300t, which features auto-biasing tubes and a distinct "Fender Design."

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Value and pricing

  • A second-hand price of $1500 AUD is considered steep, especially compared to the US market where used units fetch around $800 USD.

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See how Billy Gould uses Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head

Billy Gould

Bassist

Faith No More

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“My live amp is an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 — or a pair of them, I should say — into two [Ampeg] SVT cabinets. But, for the recording, I used a Fender Bassman Pro 300, which has great tone but is very unreliable, travel-wise. I’ve done recordings where I’ve done a single pass but then when it’s been time to do overdubs or fixes five minutes later the tone has already changed dramatically!"

See how Toshiya uses Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head

Toshiya

Singer, Bassist

Dir En Grey

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Taken from the Dir EN Grey website, Toshiya's amplifier collection includes a Fender Bassman. The on included in the photo is the Bassman 300 Pro model.

See how Kelen Capener uses Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head

Kelen Capener

Bassist

The Story So Far

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In the background, Capener's Fender Bassman 300 Pro can be seen powering an Ampeg CL 8x10 bass cab.

See how Ryan Neff uses Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head

Ryan Neff

Bassist

As I Lay Dying

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Verified via YouTube

In a rig rundown video provided by GHS Strings, Ryan Neff, bassist of Miss May I, showcased his live bass rig, specifically highlighting his use of the Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head and cabinet. In the video, Neff mentions his preference for the amp tones produced by the Fender Bassman 300 head and notes that Fender has discontinued this particular model. This information is sourced directly from the "GHS Strings - Miss May I Rig Rundown - Ryan Neff" video, where Neff gives viewers an in-depth look at his equipment choices during the band's performance in Grand Rapids, MI, at the Pyramid Scheme on the Up Close and Personal Tour.

See how Jake Schultz uses Fender Bassman 300 Pro Amplifier Head

Jake Schultz

Bassist

Norma Jean

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at 0:11 you see Jake's rig he used from Norma Jean, but this time in a session with Whores.

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Used With

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