Fender let the cat out of the bag!

munkeyfish · #1 01-12-2012, 12:03 PM

Bassman Pro...

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Buster Brown · #2 01-12-2012, 12:08 PM

Good to see it....but that is probably the worst kept secret in the history of the world....info began coming out LAST year!

D.M.N. · #3 01-12-2012, 12:08 PM

AWWWWWWWWWW HELL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

christw · #4 01-12-2012, 12:15 PM

If Matt Freeman has one, that means I need one. Or so says my inner punk kid who loves his bass tone.

munkeyfish · #5 01-12-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by christw

If Matt Freeman has one, that means I need one. Or so says my inner punk kid who loves his bass tone.

There is a video of Matt jamming on it at the Fender Site.

johnva2 · #6 01-12-2012, 12:20 PM

What they did'nt say is that they are discontinuing the TV series!

Buster Brown · #7 01-12-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by munkeyfish

There is a video of Matt jamming on it at the Fender Site.

I checked out the video and I must say - WOW!!!! Very impressive, indeed!!

christw · #8 01-12-2012, 12:36 PM

I can't seem to find that video?

will33 · #9 01-12-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by johnva2

What they did'nt say is that they are discontinuing the TV series!

That really doesn't surprise me. The things sounded damn good but were pretty expensive for what they were and no expansion capabilities....no extension cabs to turn it into a big rig when you need one. I think Ampeg's new pf line pretty much took over that niche.

lomo · #10 01-12-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

That really doesn't surprise me. The things sounded damn good but were pretty expensive for what they were and no expansion capabilities....no extension cabs to turn it into a big rig when you need one. I think Ampeg's new pf line pretty much took over that niche.

Agree. IMHO they asked a lot of cash for an OK combo in swanky tolex.

will33 · #11 01-12-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lomo

Agree. IMHO they asked a lot of cash for an OK combo in swanky tolex.

Ya, the pf's nailed the whole "classic/vintage looks and tone with modern features" thing for a whole lot cheaper and they're expandable. When comparing the two, I don't know why one would choose the TV unless it's specifically for a certain look and money being a non-issue.

munkeyfish · #12 01-12-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by christw

I can't seem to find that video?

Its about mid page, click on his pic or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=srnrAf1DtOs

kimmyt · #13 01-12-2012, 01:22 PM

No mention on where they a made, we should assume not the USA.

christw · #14 01-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Thanks! I couldn't seem to navigate to the video. Weird.

fenderhutz · #15 01-12-2012, 01:29 PM

Mexico makes most of Fenders tube amps, all other amps outside of the custom shop are indonesia for the most part.

Thornton Davis · #16 01-12-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by christw

Thanks! I couldn't seem to navigate to the video. Weird.

Either could I.

TD

VanillaThundah · #17 01-12-2012, 01:33 PM

OMG...and they have a 100w ALL TUBE VERSION!!!!

Thank you Fender!!! Now lets hope it doesn't take a 2nd mortgage to snag one of these bad boys

robbotbass · #18 01-12-2012, 01:39 PM

Huge Fender Bass fan Not so much a fan of their Amps. Hope these are diffrent. Lost of Jazz guitarist use the Bassman cause of it's rich tone.

will33 · #19 01-12-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VanillaThundah

OMG...and they have a 100w ALL TUBE VERSION!!!!

Thank you Fender!!! Now lets hope it doesn't take a 2nd mortgage to snag one of these bad boys

From the big thread...the 100 watters seem a bit spendy. The 300 watter is priced in line with Ampeg, Orange, etc.

P-oddz · #20 01-12-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

Ya, the pf's nailed the whole "classic/vintage looks and tone with modern features" thing for a whole lot cheaper and they're expandable. When comparing the two, I don't know why one would choose the TV unless it's specifically for a certain look and money being a non-issue.

Granted, I probably got a better deal on mine than most - but the TV was my choice because of its tone and its portability. Playing smaller venues, the expansion (or lack thereof) was not an issue (another reason I chose a combo amp). Additionally, I have yet to hear/see any of the Portaflex clips with as much delicious tube breakup as my TV gets.