1969
Serial No. A48572
The 50 Watts Fender Bassman tube amp head has two independent channels and use 4 x 12AX7 and 2 x 6L6GC.
This particular amp is quite unique having the word "EXPORT" in the amp name on the faceplate. Most Fender amps for international market (installed with multi-voltage transformers) does not have the word "EXPORT" on the faceplate.
I've come across one from the internet:
http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/amps/amps.htm
This particular amp sounds great and is quiet (no hum, crackle or hiss); one of the great sounding classic Fender Amp. Its got the sparkling Fender clean sound with a full and tight bass. The big output transformer in the Bassman and the short and direct signal path contributes to its signature clean sound.
Dumble used the Bassman as the basic platform for the 50 Watts ODS amp. The ODS50 use all of the three transformers from the Bassman. A small 6-Volt transformer was added to supply power for the switching relay circuit.
There are a few owners of this amp who converted their amp to a Dumble ODS50 clone (there are examples of this on youtube). Major components from the Bassman such as the transformers, chassis, tubes, pots and switches and some other components can be used for the conversion.
Many owners leave their Bassman unmodified and enjoy them as they are; a great amp with the classic Fender clean amp sound!
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