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Fender Bassman (Blonde 6G6-A)

Schematic/Layout:

• bassman_6g6a.pdf
• bassman_6G6-B.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: 6G6-A, 6G6-B
Years of Production: 1962 - 1964
Era: Blond
Configuration: Head and 2x12 Extension Cabinet
Controls: Brown (62-63) or black (63-64) forward facing w/ white labels, controls numbered 1 - 10
Knobs: White Barrel
Faceplate

• Front: Bass: In, In, Vol, Treb, Bass - Normal: In, In, Vol, Treb, Bass - Presence - Pilot Lamp
• Rear: Ground Sw, Fuse (3A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker Jack, Ex. Speaker Jack

Cabinet

• Dimensions: Head: 8 x 22¼ x 9, Cabinet: 21'' x 32'' x 11½''
• Hardware: 16'' Chassis Straps
• Handle: Brown Plastic
• Feet: Glides
• Corners: Corner Protectors with Lip

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Rough (early) or smooth white (62-64) or black (64) Tolex
• Grill Cloth: Oxblood (early), Beige Brown(62-63), or Beige Brown with gold sparkle (late 63-64)

Logo: Grill mounted, flat Brown or raised (64), chrome & black, script
Weight:
Speaker

• Size: 2 x 12
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: Jensen C12N or Oxford 12M6 (8 ohms each) (For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects: None
~Watts: 50 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 4 x 7025
• Power: 2 x 5881

Bias: Fixed; nonadjustable
Rectifier: Solid State

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