I've just bought a Bassman T100. Does anyone know the total watts for this Amp? Is it 100 watts with one cab. What is it with two cabs? I will say at first it seems underpowered. For a all tube amp. I've lately been using a Earth 2000. It's a 1979 model all tube also but this old thing still kicks ass. When playing the T100 I have to turn up the gain and volume knobs up past where the Earth is set. Just wondering I've never played a Bassman before.
It's 100 watts into any impedance that the amp supports. Number of cabinets does not matter, and it doesn't behave like a solid state amp, where lowering impedance increases power. And like @inthevelvet said, knob position isn't a universal indicator ... Many amps reach max volume with knobs at noon to 3:00, while some are calibrated to use the whole range. But there's another thing about this amp: there's a quarter power setting, which removes some of the tubes from the circuit and drops output to 25 watts. Check to make sure that's not engaged. I don't recall where that setting is, but I'm sure the owners manual is online somewhere. Edit to add: I'm assuming it's this amp, the 100T ... if not, the quarter power thing night not be accurate https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/fender-bassman-pro-100t-100w-tube-bass-amp-head
You're welcome, and good luck. And I'm kinda jealous ... I like the 100T a lot, though I've only played it in stores, and I've always been curious about the Earth tube amps. You've got some cool tubey goodness going on!