'52 Bassman TV 15 On Reverb

[Jefenator]

1952 Fender Bassman TV Front Tweed 1x15 Vintage Tube Amp w/ Jensen P15N, Early Production | Reverb

I know, I know: probably quite gutless & woefully inadequate for bass guitar.

And yet, I want it.

2 knobs, schematic glued to the inner wall... what's freakin' cooler than that!

I can think of one (and only one) application for which this amp would excel: keeping up with my guitarist buddy who always shows up with way cooler tube gear than mine. (A '50s Champ or a '30s Gibson that looks like a radio.)

I can certainly think of worse ways to blow $5000.

 

[Marko 1]

I can certainly think of worse ways to blow $5000.

I can think of better ways.

but that's a personal thing.

 

[Jefenator]

I can think of better ways.

but that's a personal thing.

Oh, I can think of better ways, too.

 

[Lovep]

That belongs in a museum. I couldn't imagine shelling out 5Gs for an amp that will likely sit in a corner...its a conversation piece for me.

 

[Stylee Mousse]

Save $4.2k and get a nice Bassman 10!

 

[G-Dog]

Save $4.2k and get a nice Bassman 10!

Or save $4.5k and get a modern Bassman TV 15!

Fender Bassman TV Fifteen 350W Combo Bass Amp "Good Condition" | eBay
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[2saddleslab]

Years ago I owned #0051. Had it recovered by Sam Hutton, former Fender cabinet shop employee. Certainly didn't get loud but didn't sound too bad either.

 

[beans-on-toast]

That amp takes you back to a time where it all started.

 

[Deleted member 271037]

Very cool! I would love to have that amp in my studio, for GUITARS! If it was the last one in existence it would belong in a museum but I hope it ends up with someone who actually uses it, rather than some stinking rich collector.

I would personally never pay that much though and I would never, EVER plug a bass into it!

 

[BigBigGuy44]

That amp is beautiful. I have nothing to add but to say if it is in your budget, why not?