Fender Blackface Showman Amp 1966
Serial No. A 07899
This is my second '66 Fender Blackface Showman. This also has a multi-voltage Transformer.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Fender Dual Showman 1966
Fender Dual Showman 1966
Serial No. A 07787
The Fender Dual Showman has a 4-ohms Output Transformer impedance vs. an 8-ohms Output Transformer impedance of the Fender Showman. The only other minor difference is a resistor value in the Negative Feedback loop in these amps. The Dual Showman has a 100 ohms vs. a 47 ohms resistor value in the Showman. Aside from these, the Fender Dual Showman is identical to a Fender Showman.
The intended cab for the Dual Showman features two 15", 8-ohms speakers connected in parallel in one cabinet. Hence the 'Dual' designation.
Serial No. A 07787
The Fender Dual Showman has a 4-ohms Output Transformer impedance vs. an 8-ohms Output Transformer impedance of the Fender Showman. The only other minor difference is a resistor value in the Negative Feedback loop in these amps. The Dual Showman has a 100 ohms vs. a 47 ohms resistor value in the Showman. Aside from these, the Fender Dual Showman is identical to a Fender Showman.
The intended cab for the Dual Showman features two 15", 8-ohms speakers connected in parallel in one cabinet. Hence the 'Dual' designation.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Fender Showman 1966
Fender Blackface Showman 1966
Serial No. A 07348
This is one of two 1966 Fender Showman amps I have. This is the first one of the two that I restored.
It still has all original transformers. The power transformer is multi-voltage which is always a plus factor in these amps.
I used Sprague Atoms for the big Filter caps in the doghouse and for the Bias power supply to ensure safe operation of the amp and to protect the transformers and tubes.
I intentionally kept the original electrolytic cathode bypass caps in the board. I wanted this amp to retain its originality as much as practicable and as safety allows. The only part in the board that was replaced was the Light Dependent Resistor (LDA). This is required for the tremolo to work.
Serial No. A 07348
This is one of two 1966 Fender Showman amps I have. This is the first one of the two that I restored.
It still has all original transformers. The power transformer is multi-voltage which is always a plus factor in these amps.
I used Sprague Atoms for the big Filter caps in the doghouse and for the Bias power supply to ensure safe operation of the amp and to protect the transformers and tubes.
I intentionally kept the original electrolytic cathode bypass caps in the board. I wanted this amp to retain its originality as much as practicable and as safety allows. The only part in the board that was replaced was the Light Dependent Resistor (LDA). This is required for the tremolo to work.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Fender Reverb Unit (1966)
Fender Reverb Unit
USA
1966
Serial No. R10759
This is the legendary reverb unit from Fender that contains 3 vacuum tubes and 3 transformers. This is a 1966 model based on the serial number stamped on the chassis.
This unit works great and the reverb is the best I have heard so far. The reverb from this unit is even better than the already very nice built-in reverb in the also legendary Fender amps such as the Twin Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, etc.
The amount and quality of reverb is controllable thru the "Dwell", "Mix" and "Tone" controls.
Tubes installed in this unit are all new: 1 x 12AX7 (JJ/Tesla), 1 x 12AT7 (JJ/Tesla) and 1 x 6K6GT (NOS Tungsol).
The cabinet is structurally sound and the front grill has no tear. The faceplate and the rusted handle shows the age of this unit. The backcover tolex has some tears in some areas.
This unit has been around for 40 years and is now ready to rock for another 40 years.
USA
1966
Serial No. R10759
This is the legendary reverb unit from Fender that contains 3 vacuum tubes and 3 transformers. This is a 1966 model based on the serial number stamped on the chassis.
This unit works great and the reverb is the best I have heard so far. The reverb from this unit is even better than the already very nice built-in reverb in the also legendary Fender amps such as the Twin Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, etc.
The amount and quality of reverb is controllable thru the "Dwell", "Mix" and "Tone" controls.
Tubes installed in this unit are all new: 1 x 12AX7 (JJ/Tesla), 1 x 12AT7 (JJ/Tesla) and 1 x 6K6GT (NOS Tungsol).
The cabinet is structurally sound and the front grill has no tear. The faceplate and the rusted handle shows the age of this unit. The backcover tolex has some tears in some areas.
This unit has been around for 40 years and is now ready to rock for another 40 years.
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