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Selmer Treble & Bass Amp - Quick and Dirty video series - Josh Smith
Selmer Treble & Bass Amp - Quick and Dirty video series - Josh Smith
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Features and functionality
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Combining both channels using a patch cable or a KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe provides varied tones, enhancing versatility for guitar and bass use.
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The second channel is unexpectedly the hotter input, offering more distortion, while the first channel remains clean even when fully cranked.
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The amp has a multitap primary transformer, allowing easy adjustment for different voltages by setting a pin to options like 125V, 110V, etc.
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Setup and maintenance
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Original units may require service for cap or tube replacement; noted for being easy to work on due to point-to-point wiring.
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Original on/off switches can break and may need replacement with a DTPS 4 connector switch from platforms like Amazon.
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Replacing worn-out filter caps with F&T equivalents can eliminate buzz and hum issues, restoring the amp's sound quality.
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Use cases and applications
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Works well with baritone guitars and modern high headroom cabs like the Mesa Boogie Lonestar 2x12, maintaining clear lows without distortion.
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Value and pricing
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Pricing varies significantly by model; Mk I units with a crocodile skin design are the most expensive, while Mk 4/S.V. versions are more affordable.
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Considered a more affordable alternative to high-end amps like the Marshall Super Lead and Dumble Overdrive Special, priced around $750-1000.
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For U.S. or Canadian use, a high-quality step-up transformer is essential to avoid compromising the amp's tone and performance.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 8 Ratings
41029
awesome but a bit noisey
if marhsall made a brownfaced bassman with british tubes and iron instead of making a tweed bassman that way ti woudla sounded like the selmer treble 'n bass model. A might british beast thatsplits the difference between plexi and fender with some hints of hiwatt to boot. Muscley clean and righteous EL34 grind. LOUD LOUD LOUD. Grounding is not superb, a problem common to many 60s brit amps. Nosiefloor isn't great but the whole amp likely needs to be gone over by a better tech than myself. love this guy. Its got a stout and manly sound. These can still be had for under $1kUSD if you're patient and don't care about good cosmetics.
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I'm already regretting selling mine. Don't know what the hell I was thinking. I needed the money for something or other... is your the tube rectified or solid state rectified version?
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In a 2010 interview, Kevin Parker discusses using the Selmer Treble and Bass Amp Head when miking guitars.
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In this photo, Lemmy is seen with his Rick plugged in into a '68/'69 Selmer Treble n' Bass head stacked to a "custom" cabinet (Hawkwind era).
In this photo taken at a gig circa 1966 Pete can be seen rocking out thru a Selmer Treble and Bass 50 with the late 60s black tolex. According to the year-by-year gear list on Whotabs Pete used these amps in early '66 on the road as an alternative to the early Marshall 100 watt stacks he was also using live.
In the studio on Pink Floyd’s debut album Syd allegedly used a 50W Selmer Truvoice Treble n’ Bass played through a 2×12 cabinet, and a Watkins Dominator combo.
At 11:10min you can see that a Selmer Head is part of his rig in 2016.
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A Selmer Treble and Bass head is visible at the top of a Selmer Goliath speaker cabinet. This picture was probably made during shooting "Currency" video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U9B244Z3go
The gear is visible at 0:36.
"At the moment I'm running two Selmer Treble and Bass 50s, alongside a Fender Champ and a Tiny Terror Bass with an Ashdown 8x10."
In a photo from an Instagram post by scream_my_loves, taken during a Birds in Row live show at the Les Lunatiques Festival, the Selmer Treble and Bass Amp Head is clearly visible behind Bart Hirigoyen.
In this Premier Guitar interview from August 15 2019, Jasper Verhulst equipment is listed. A Selmer Treble ’N’ Bass 50-watt head is written in the Amp category.
The Selmer Treble and Bass head can also be seen on live session videos, such as this one recorded in December 2017 by KEXP. The amp can be seen at the 0:08 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyQ_5uLyFMo
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"Just recently dropped the price on these 2 beauties... Yes they're mine & yes I toured/recorded with them for many years."
Martin Bramah is shown using a Selmer Treble and Bass Amp Head in a featured photo on his Myspace page.
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