Used Fender 1964 BASSMAN amp

1964 Fender Bassman Amp and matching 2 x 12 cabinet

NK code indicates production of November 1964. This is a pre-CBS acquisition Fender Bassman amp with the Blackface circuit. Serviced very recently by Red Rock Amps in Winnipeg.

A 1964 Fender Bassman head with a 2x12 cabinet has 50 watts of power, uses two 6L6GC and four 12AX7 tubes, and features two channels with separate volume, treble, and bass controls. The cabinet has two 12-inch speakers, originally Jensens wired for a 4-ohm load, and this one features a classic blackface tolex finish.  

Amplifier Head 

• Power Output: 50 watts
• Tube Complement:
• Power Tubes: Two 6L6GC
• Preamp Tubes: Four 12AX7
• Rectifier: Solid-state
• Controls: Two channels, each with Volume, Treble, and Bass controls. A shared Presence control is also included.
• Channels: Two (Bass Instrument and Normal), each with two inputs 

Cabinet

• Speaker Configuration: 2x12 inch, closed-back 
• Original Speakers: Often Jensen or Oxford 12-inch speakers, depending on the specific production run and destination (e.g., Canadian market versions) 
• Impedance: 4 ohms (when wired with two 8-ohm speakers) 
• Baffle: Features a "floating baffle" made of fiberboard that is screwed in, not glued 
• Tolex/Grille: Common finishes include blonde or blackface tolex with a gold sparkle grillcloth 
• Dimensions: Approximately 8″ x 22.25″ x 9″ for the head, and 21″ x 30″ x 11.5″ for the 2x12 cabinet.

Classic Fender sweetness, and smooth tones.

Those who have used the Bassman include:

• Jimi Hendrix: Used the Bassman in his early recordings. 
• The Beatles: The "Blonde-era" Bassman head was the most recorded amp by the band, used for both guitar and bass. 
• Kurt Cobain: Famously used a Fender Bassman head, often with a variety of cabinets, and it played a key role in some of Nirvana's guitar tracks. 
• Stevie Ray Vaughan: Used the Bassman throughout his career to achieve a crisp, overdriven guitar tone. 
• Eric Clapton: Has used the Bassman, with some sources verifying his use of the amp in various projects. 
• Pete Townshend: A frequent user of the Bassman. 
• Tom Petty: Featured the Bassman's tone on many of his albums. 
• Brian Setzer: His rockabilly tone is strongly associated with the Bassman, which he has used for decades. 
• Mike Bloomfield: Was a heavy user of the original '59 Bassman. 
• Jimmie Vaughan: Revived the Bassman for blues in the late 80s and early 90s. 
• Robbie Robertson: Used the Bassman, particularly during the '70s. 
• Bruce Springsteen: Also used the Bassman in the '70s. 
• Mike McCready: Has used a Black Panel Bassman extensively since Pearl Jam's first album. 
• John Mayer: Verified use of the Bassman in the John Mayer Trio and with other projects.