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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
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What type of music is the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 best suited for?
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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.
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How does the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 handle pedals?
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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.
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What are the key tonal characteristics of the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6?
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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.
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Is the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 loud enough for live performances?
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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.
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What is the construction material of the Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6?
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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
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Exceptional overdrive and crunch, perfect for rock guitar
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Offers controllable, sweet howling feedback
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Great touch sensitivity and dynamic response
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Vintage look with classic charisma and authentic reproduction of 1959 Bassman
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Versatile for both guitar and bass use
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Warm, tube-powered tone without being shrill
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Takes pedals well, enhancing sound customization
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High-quality build and finish
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Loud output from a 45W amp, surprising volume
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Unique twin spring tank reverb recommended for added depth
CONS
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Overdrives early, lacking the "Fender wall of clean"
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Not ideal for those seeking a pristine clean sound at high volume levels
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May be too loud for home use, hard to fully utilize without disturbing others
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Heavy and somewhat cumbersome to transport
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Lacks reverb tank, requiring external solution for reverb effects
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 10 Ratings
Classic Fender overdrive
Mine is a '58, and honestly the best purchase I've ever made. Just a beautiful warm tone.
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Artist usage
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In an Instagram post, Redd Volkaert showcases his Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960). The post, shared by Volkaert himself, includes a photo of the amplifier along with the caption, "I wanna wish everyone a happy new year full of good luck & life & MUSIC!"
From 2014 Total Guitar interview: Mike's go-to axe is an Elvis Costello signature Fender Jazzmaster, augmented with a Mastery bridge, paired with a '68 Fender Bassman - "a real workhorse and is really a no-nonsense amp."
A closeup of Lao Wu's Fender Bassman can be viewed above, with a hand-written "Fender Bassman" logo in place of the stock metal plate and adorned with a pair of hand-drawn eyes, presumably by Lao Wu himself. It is currently unknown whether he used this amp on any recordings or concerts.
The Fender Bassman is also visible in Lao Wu's office throughout this video.
In this GuitarGeek rig diagram, made by Adam Cooper, Sooyoung's rig includes a Fender Bassman combo amp.
Mentioned in this September 15, 2008 post on the official Allman Brothers Band website forum.
Here is an excerpt from the first draft of Johnny's book:
"Duane was playing a Telly with a Strat neck and he and Gregg both had super Beetle Vox amps. I had an early '60s Fender Bassman amp Duane really liked so we took it out to California with us. As loud as we were playing at that time, the speakers in the amp were going and not quite loud enough so we put JBLs in it. I kept that amp until my friend, Butch Owens, borrowed it and it was stolen. He later replaced it with something as good as or maybe even better than what I had. It's a good amp and I still have it. I think it was one he got from Joe Walk. Paul played an A-100 with a leslie cut down to be portable. It wasn't a B-2 but it was close to it and we had a Wurlitzer piano that Gregg played. When Pete joined the band he played a Jazz bass with a custom amp. The amp belonged to a guy who lived in Decatur. We had a Fender 12-string Gregg would use sometimes and maybe an acoustic/electric guitar. Gregg didn't play guitar very often but he wrote a lot of songs on one. He became friends with Jackson Browne when we were out there and Gregg learned a lot from him. I think they learned from each other. Gregg went through a folk phase with his writing but his style changed with different instruments. I've still got the Wurlitzer from the band and it has a story that came with it. Several of us went to a music store in L.A. and picked out this particular Wurlitzer for Paul to play since he was playing most of the Wurlitzer parts then. Actually, Gregg and Paul set up close together so they could swap between the Wurlitzer and B-3 when they needed to but Paul was primarily on the Wurlitzer. The salesman showed us how to hook it up to an amp which was essential because you couldn't play it off the little speaker that came in it. Once we figured it out, it sounded great. The Wurlitzer is still my favorite keyboard. Duane had borrowed a '59 gold top Les Paul from Tommy Compton, who still lives in Decatur, and he didn't want to give it back to Tommy. And Tommy definitely wanted it back. Eventually it worked around to Gregg trading the Wurlitzer for the guitar. The guitar was worth more than the piano but Tommy had a use for it and was trying to keep Duane from getting busted because Tommy's dad was ready to go after Duane to get the guitar back. So, the piano was sent back to Decatur and Duane kept the guitar. Of course that guitar would be worth a fortune now, certainly more than the piano is worth. Tommy eventually sold the piano to a guy who sold it to Eddie Hinton. After Eddie died in '95, his mother sent the piano back to the guy who'd sold it to Eddie and I bought it back from him a year or so later to use in my studio."
Album Usage
The Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960) has been featured on the following albums:
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - The Darkness Tour '78
Bruce Springsteen (2023)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
Bruce Springsteen (2021)
Father of All...
Green Day (2020)
Wasteland, Baby!
Hozier (2019)
You Deserve Love
White Reaper & White Reaper (2019)
Call The Comet
Johnny Marr (2018)
The Fall
Norah Jones (2009)
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2 (2000)
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind (1997)
Nevermind
Nirvana (1991)
88 Elmira St.
Danny Gatton (1991)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live 1975-85
Bruce Springsteen (1986)
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen (1984)
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen (1982)
The River
Bruce Springsteen (1980)
Darkness On the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen (1978)
Little Queen
Heart (1977)
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen (1975)
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