- #FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP INSTALL#
- #FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP MANUAL#
- #FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP FULL#
I would consider a package sale but can't discount a whole lot, as I usually post low when I sell here Maybe if you need to we can work out a trade/cash deal if you have anything I can use. I will post a photo so you can decide for yourself. I truthfully don't know about the EVM12L in the early Boogies. I believe it is 12 watts and the speaker is an Eminence Legend, which seems to be a great speaker for great headroom. Designed as a beginners bass combo amp, its been modified to be a fantastic guitar amp. It is an all tube amp, a 12 AX7 preamp and the power tubes are as discussed. 1978 silverface Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp. Keith: would you entertain a package sale for this amp and the EVM12L speaker/cabinet you're also selling? BTW, is the EVM12L speaker similar to the EV that came in the earlier Mesa Boogie Mk. What is the output wattage, and what is the speaker?ĭoes it have an external speaker jack to be used in conjunction with the internal speaker? Sounds great on guitar (google the great reviews about this amp). For now theres a 1 Amp fuse in the plug.Forgive my ignorance, but is this amp a solid state pre-amp/tube power-amp configuration?
#FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP INSTALL#
The only thing left to do is perhapse install an in-line fuse holder as for some strange reason Fender decided it didn't need one. I must get back into recording again soon, and this is the amp to do it with. It's definitely a keeper and effects pedals work great too. My mate reckons it's the best Strat sound of all the amps I've got or ever had, including the Twin Reverbs, and I don't disagree.
#FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP FULL#
It is loud! There is a hugely improved bass response, a very balanced transparent tone, no hum whatsoever, no strange crackles and a good crunch at full whack. I tested all the passive components and replaced three electrolytics which read well below par, although the main filters read substantially higher than their stated 20uF so I left the orange cardboard cigar in place.Īfter completing the service, the amp plays absolutely brilliantly! What a transformation. Most of the bass tones on our last record 'Space Is Still The Place' featured. The amp works and works well - yields a distinct cranked tone. Amp has a heavy patina of age and notice split in the top of the amp cab - none of which effect amp performance and sound. The dates on the transformers and chassis range from 1973 to 1976, which is slightly odd but not unreasonable. Unique vintage Fender Musicmaster Bass amp with upgraded Weber 12F150 12' speaker.
The chassis and speaker appeared to be totally original with no sign of any previous work being done. Luckily I located a NOS pair of Brimars just around the corner from me for £10! They turned out to be excellently matched too. A quick check on the valve tester showed the filament was open circuit. I quickly ascertained that one of the differently branded output tubes (an RCA and a Brimar) was not glowing, even after the sockets and pins were cleaned. Oh well, bidder beware! Not all sellers are totally forthright in their description of what they are selling.Īnyway, all was not lost. I strummed a few chords and turned up full volume and although it had a good distorted Fendery sound it was very weak and trebly, nowhere near the stated 12 Watts. However, we plugged it in and there was a lot of crackling to which the seller said, "Oh, that never happened before." A quick wiggle of the pre-amp valve and it settled down. When I went to pick up the amp, I was fully expecting to see a pair of 6v6GT output valves, so was rather surprised to find the smaller bottle 6AQ5 tubes instead.
#FENDER MUSIC MASTER BASS AMP MANUAL#
Although there was no picture of the rear of the amp in the listing, there were lots of pictures of the original user manual and circuit diagram that came with it. What attracted me to this was the unusual use of a transformer for the phase inverter and a pair of 6v6s.
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