1961 Fender Bandmaster 40-Watt 2-Channel 1x12" Piggyback Guitar Amp - Brown panel
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1961 Fender Bandmaster 6G7-A 40-Watt 2-Channel 1x12" Piggyback Guitar Amp - Brown Panel - in Very Good Condition
- Recently refurbished inside and out by former Shure engineer famously known for "Bullet-Proofing amps! (see pics)
- One of the best sounding Fender Amps we have EVER heard!
- NEW Hammond Brand Power Transformer
- NEW replacement Eminence Legend 12" speaker
- NEW grille cloth on both Head & Cabinet
- NEW handles on both Head & Cabinet
- NEW corners on both Head & Cabinet
- Vintage but unoriginal single button footswitch
- Super Cool Blue Jewel Lamp!
- Rear Panel Screws upgraded to machine screws and T-nuts for security and ease of removal/installation
- Includes custom made trolley that secures to cabinet via 2 Thumb Screws
Capture the elusive "in-between" tone of the legendary Fender "Brownface" era. This 1961 Bandmaster is a rare piece of Fender history, bridging the gap between Tweed warmth and Blackface clarity. It features the highly coveted harmonic vibrato—a complex, luscious effect that uses three tubes to create a pitch-shifting pulse similar to a Univibe.
This specific unit comes in the classic piggyback configuration with the innovative "Tone Ring" 1x12 cabinet. This ported, dual-baffle design allows the speaker to float, delivering a punchy, hi-fi response with deep lows and exceptional clarity that typical open-back cabs can't match.
- Model: Fender Bandmaster 6G7-A.
- Channels: 2-Channel (Normal & Vibrato) with 4 inputs.
- Cabinet: Original 1x12" Piggyback with the rare internal Tone Ring.
- Aesthetics: Brown control panel with white knobs, rough blonde Tolex, and oxblood grille cloth.
- Tone: Massive headroom with a touch-sensitive overdrive when pushed, perfect for surf, blues, and early rock and roll.
Whether you're looking for a quality vintage piece or a player seeking the "magic" of the brownface EQ, this Bandmaster delivers the rich, harmonically complex sound of 1961.
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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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