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    Increase headroom in bassman 50W

    Do you think so? :) At this point I feel convinced that I should replace the cab! Thanks for all the wise inputs. And I was never into modding the amp, just asking out of curiosity. It is a fine piece of history and I would never "molest" it by making it into something it's not. Just...
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    Increase headroom in bassman 50W

    Well, you've got a point there! Haven't been shopping for cabs before so I guess I have a jungle to explore.. A 2x15 maybe is the most appropriate option as you said. How heavy and bulky is a modern 2x15, compared to my fender cab?
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    Increase headroom in bassman 50W

    Thanks for the replies! Usally go with about 4-5 bass and volume at around 3. Tried 7-8 on bass to get more low end out, but then I need to lower the volume a notch. The end result is about the same. It is kind of a competition between the bass and volume knob. Of course replacing the cab...
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    Increase headroom in bassman 50W

    Just bought a silverface bassman 50W 1968 with the 2x12 cab. It must be one of the earliest silverfaces, possibly blackface circuit? I'm very happy with the sound, it's just what i'm looking for. This is also my first tube amp and first "real" amp. My only concern is the volume! Yes, I have...