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Fender ’59 Bassman Reissue (pre ltd reissue 90's)

The Fender ’59 Bassman (1990–2003 "pre-LTD" era) is a faithful U.S.-made reissue of the legendary 5F6-A circuit. Distinct from later LTD models that used Jensen P10Rs, the early reissues were loaded with four 10-inch, blue-frame Eminence Alnico speakers (often OEM versions of the 1028K Legend).

Specifications

Output Power: 45 Watts into 2 ohms

Circuitry: All-tube with 5F6-A Tweed Bassman specifications

Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7

Power Tubes: 2 x 6L6GC

Rectifier: 1 x 5AR4 (or solid state depending on the exact year)

Speakers: 4 x 10" original Fender-badged Eminence Blue-Frame AlnicoChannels:

Two channels (Normal and Bright)Inputs: Four total (two Normal, two Bright), allowing for channel "jumping" to blend tones and add saturationControls: Presence, Middle, Bass, Treble, Volume (Bright Channel), Volume (Normal Channel)

Cabinet Material: Solid finger-jointed pine covered in Lacquered Tweed

Weight: 53 lbs (approx. 24 kg