Opinions on Fender Bassman 400 head?

[lttoler]

I got some suggestions to this amp a while back and am looking into getting one again for our bass player. Can anyone give me comments on this amp? I have seen versions with a black faceplate and silver faceplate. Are there any differences.

We are a 3 piece playing classic rock and blues and we pretty much always use a Jazz or P Bass with Flats.

Thanks in advance!

[BassmanPaul]

If it's the amp I'm thinking of, the amp requires three speaker cabinets in order to give the full 400W. It has three speaker outs each rated at 135W.

[lttoler]

I don't think that is the case. The one for sale locally has just one speaker out on the back.

[RickenBoogie]

Fender has made so many different amps, can you post a pic?

[lttoler]

This is the Fender Bassman I am talking about. Also, can anyone tell me how it compares to the Ampeg PF500?

I was able to go try out the amps at guitar center today and the tone of the Ampeg was by far my favorite out of their selection.

[rodl2005]

I've only played the white/silver faced one with the "room balance" control. I like that amp a lot.
Seems very versatile & robust.

Yes it's the solid state 400w not the old tube monster.

[RickenBoogie]

Nice amp, but spkr choice is important. A big cab, like an 810, will rock with that head.

[Session1969]

I like the sound of them , bigtime. Best bang for the buck, imo.