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59 Bassman

GuitarMojo
October 25th, 2011, 03:28 PM
I got this in on consignment from a notorious pro player. It's a Fender 59 Bassman (that's the model, not the year) with some nice hot rod touches. My consigner was going for that Setzer sound.

Mods: Circuit board removed and the entire amp was rewired to pro specs (see pix). This guy doesn't mess around!

Also, 4 10" ALNICO speakers.

Tweed case has seen some road miles, but the box is sturdy and the amp sounds frigging GREAT.

He used this amp with his White Falcon, running the Atomic Brain overdrive and Line 6 delay, andI can tell you personally this sounds sweet. He's selling it because he constantly moves on in search for his perfect tone. His bandmates think he's crazy. I think his price is too low - it's the same as non-rodded amps. Here's the link and some pix...

$899 plus shipping.

http://www.music-mojo.com/59Bassman.shtml

http://www.music-mojo.com/images/59Bassman%20(1).jpg
http://www.music-mojo.com/images/59Bassman%20(2).jpg
http://www.music-mojo.com/images/59Bassman%20(3).jpg
http://www.music-mojo.com/images/59Bassman%20(4).jpg

GuitarMojo
October 25th, 2011, 03:29 PM
Here's a pic of the amp on stage, hidden behind the red dress... ;)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297269_2549638029596_1513217408_2806899_1389297939 _n.jpg

big kenny
October 25th, 2011, 04:52 PM
I'll give ya $50 for the dress

ikaros_swede
October 25th, 2011, 05:22 PM
Well I thought I needed one, tried one and liked it. Until I had it home and it was loud. So I skip it this time. I sold it and bought a smaller one. But good luck finding a buyer.

NeilSt
October 26th, 2011, 12:39 AM
Notorious, huh...?

GuitarMojo
October 26th, 2011, 08:07 AM
^^Yup. All I can say here is the man knows his stuff. This amp is fantastic. I have no idea why he would ever consider getting rid of it.