1961 Fender Bandmaster 6G7-A Piggyback Head and Cab - Blonde Tolex
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1961 Fender Bandmaster 6G7-A Piggyback Head and Cab - Blonde Tolex - Modified for Mesa Black Shadow - Brett Allen Studio Rental Collection
Condition: Very Good
Includes: Bandmaster 6G7-A head, matching blonde Tolex cab (modified baffle housing one Mesa Black Shadow MS-12), Danny Ghinn inspection sheet
Serial: 52598 (head)
Overview The 6G7-A is the first piggyback iteration of the Fender Bandmaster, introduced in late 1960 and produced through 1963. This 40-watt brown-panel circuit pairs a 6L6GC power section with Fender's lush harmonic vibrato (true bias tremolo) and the era's hallmark glassy clean headroom that breaks into organic, compressed overdrive when pushed. Rough blonde Tolex covering, brown control panel, and oxblood grille cloth across both head and cab. The head remains unmodified per Danny Ghinn's December 2025 inspection. The cab has been modified by a prior tech: the baffle was adapted to house a single Mesa Black Shadow MS-12 (8Ω, 150W) in place of the original speaker configuration, the back board was replaced, and the cabinet was re-vinyled as part of that work.
Key Details
- Format: Piggyback head and cab
- Year: 1961
- Make: Fender
- Model: Bandmaster 6G7-A
- Power: 40 watts
- Tubes: 2x 6L6GC power (JJ-branded currently installed), four 7025 + two 12AX7 preamp (stock complement)
- Covering: Rough blonde Tolex
- Grille: Oxblood
- Control Panel: Brown, Normal channel (Volume, Treble, Bass), Vibrato channel (Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity), shared Presence
- Cab Speaker: One Mesa Black Shadow MS-12, 8Ω, 150W (serial 002977)
- Cab Modifications: Baffle adapted for single 12" Mesa speaker, back board replaced, cabinet re-vinyled
- Head Modifications: None per Ghinn inspection
- Head Serial: 52598
- Country of Manufacture: USA (Fender Electric Instrument Co., Fullerton, California)
Service Summary Inspected December 3, 2025 by Danny Ghinn. Head confirmed unmodified. Cab modifications (baffle adaptation for Mesa Black Shadow 12" speaker, back board replacement, cabinet re-vinyling) were performed by a prior tech and verified by Ghinn during inspection.
Condition Cosmetic
- Blonde Tolex shows light age, surface soiling, and minor staining on top of head consistent with use
- Cab Tolex shows light age and handling marks
- Hardware shows mild patina consistent with age
- Grille cloth intact, light surface wear
Functional
- Fully operational, stable, and noise-free
- Speaker and cabinet structure in strong working order
Provenance From the Brett Allen Studio Rental collection.
Shipping
- Professionally packed and fully insured
- White-glove delivery available
- Local pickup or freight only for cab; head ships separately
- International shipping on request
Final Notes Additional photos and Ghinn inspection sheet available on request
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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