Fender Silverface Bassman 10

March 11, 2011 in Amplifiers

Schematic(s) bassman_10.pdf, Bassman_10_alt.jpg

Brand: Fender

Era: Silverface

Line: Bassman

Configuration: Combo

Production: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Model/Circuit Number:
Years of Production: 1972 – 1982
Era: Silverface
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Silver forward facing w/ blue labels
Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 – 10
Faceplate:

Front: Bass In, Normal In, Deep Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass – Bass In, Studio In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Mid, Bass – Master Volume – Pilot Lamp
Rear: Ground Sw, Fuse, Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker Jack

Cabinet:

Dimensions: 29 1/2″ x 25 1/4″ x 11 1/4″
Hardware: Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8″, Pop-Out Casters
Handle: Black strap handle with Chrome ends
Feet: Casters
Corners: Chrome Corners with Lip

Tolex/Tweed:

Fender Black Tolex

Grill Cloth:

Blue white silver Grillcloth

Logo: (68-74) Grill mounted, raised, chrome and black script with tail
Weight: 75 lbs
Speaker:

Size: 4 x 10
Impedance: 8 ohms
Model: CTS 10, or JBL (optional)(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects:
Watts: 50 watts ~ 1972-1976, 75 watts ~ 1977-1982
Tubes:

Pre amp: 2 x 7025 ; 12AT7
Power: 2 x 6L6GC
Bias: Fixed
Rectifier: Solid State

Comments:
Some later Bassman 10′s had a MID control on the bass channel. Bassman 10′s produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and Black White Silver grill cloth. Output increased to 70 watts when CBS switched to an ultra-linear output transformer.

Dltl

what are these amps worth
- Bryson Faggart
  
  On the previous version of ampwares there was a module that queries ebay results and posted an average of the ending prices. The service that maintained the module stopped in may. I will be working in the near future to build a similar module for this version of the site.
Hj48jg

FYI
The 4-10″ speakers are 32 Ohm
Andrew

Actually, the final impedance for those amplifiers is 8 ohms total. (4) 32 ohm speakers wired in parallel for a total 8 ohm load.
oregon blooz

just had one restored by a reputable shop last winter and am loving it as a decent bass amp, a fair guitar amp (lacks break up that I desire in a tube circuit but makes up for it in power for low end crunchiness) and even as a surprisingly toney piano amp. Wish I had a Rhodes, the Roland sounds GREAT through it.
- Heavymental
  
  If it was restored the tubes were replaced with equivalent of the originals, if you replace the first tube (V1) with a chinese made 12AX7 and move he original 12AX7 to the 12AT7 socket you will get more break-up, but the Chinese tubes won`t last as long
AL

Hi all,
I’m looking for a replacement face plate and treble pod for the (1st channel bass) for my early 70′s bassman 10. Email AL
althedj@gmail.com
Charles

I have a Bassman 10 that I bought new in 1972. It still works great and I’ve never had a problem with it. Everything is still original, never had to change a tube or anything. Could anyone tell me what it’s worth now?
Capt.GourddelFunK

Looking for a road case for one of these…anyone help?
- Andrew
  
  Try e-mailing Lopoline.
  - Capt.GourddelFunK
    
    They build cases too? You have any experience with quality/price with them?
    Thanks for the info
bob

i am looking for a fender bassman 10 owners manual to download? thank you, bob