![]() This combined with the fact that I want a head rather than a combo makes this a tempting proposition. With a fender reverb unit, would a blackface bandmaster basically just be a head version of the deluxe? That would be awesome b/c the bandmasters are not very expensive. The Bandmaster gives more grit and breakup (or did at volumes back in the day). Bandmaster started out as a 1 by 15-inch combo before expanding to a 3 by 10-inch combo in 1955. As was the case with most vintage Fender amps, the Bandmaster underwent a series of both cosmetic and electronic design changes through its production. So is it possible that these two items are otherwise the same in terms of basic wiring and electronics? Of course this leads to the question of how they compare in terms of sound. The classic Fender Bandmaster is one of Fender's most iconic early amplifiers. Fender 57 Custom Champ vs Swart Space Tone. Obviously I know one is a combo, and one is a head, and of course the deluxe is 22 watts and the bandmaster is 40 watts. Fender Champ ToneFenders Champ reissues cost more than my 59 Bassman reissue. ![]() I know that both have the AB763 circuit, though many other blackfaces like the bassman and others don't use this circuit. 8 G greentone New member Joined Messages 911 Thanks for the help everyone. The bassman would be a good choice if you need more clarity or headroom. I am curious if anyone knows what technical differences there are between the Deluxe reverb and the bandmaster. Bandmasters are smoking amps with P-90's for that 50's style early rockin' sound. Since I would prefer to get a head rather than combo, it looks like a bandmaster blackface might be a good fit for me. I really love the guitar tone of folks like Neil Young and Ryan Adams, and I have read that they both use the blackface Deluxe Reverb (I read also that Adams switched to Princeton Reverbs though). Fender Bandmaster Reverb Amplifier Head Vinyl Amp Cover (fend002) 35.95 Brand New Black Vinyl Cover for 1963-1974 Fender Bandmaster Amplifier Head (fend001) 35.95 Brand New Fender Champ 5E1 Narrow Panel Tweed Combo (1955 - 1956) Vinyl Cover (fend421 ) - Special Deal 35.95 50 Off 17. ![]() As some of you may remember from earlier posts, I have had trouble with sympathetic resonances and rattles from tubes with COMBO amps, so I was looking to get a blackface head. I am looking at getting a blackface amplifier, and I fancy the AB763 circuit.
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