timmo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 My neighbour has one of these from 1976 ish. Are they worth much? It is a valve head.I would buy it from him, but no idea if it is worth anything to me, as it is fairly large and i am only learning. Anyone any idea if they are any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1396119157' post='2410182'] Anyone any idea if they are any good. [/quote] Short answer yes, but depends condition and model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I`ll find out tomorrow what model it is. The head is in really good condition. It has a label saying 300 watts,100 watts RMS, .It has been in his cupboard for 15 years. The cab gas a tear in the tolex at the back. He has kept it in his shed. The brackets are a little rusty, but only surface, so would probably clean up. He has put shopping trolley wheels on it, as he said the original wheels were too small, and kept tipping on stones etc. So not all original. The cab is 4 ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Might be a bit big for bedroom practice, but it's safe to say if you bought it you probably wouldn't need to worry about buying an amp ever again (unless it completely died) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Buy it, they sound great - I used one on a recording session and it was amazing. Used to have one when I was younger and foolishly sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 There is a similar one on ebay. A slightly bigger cab. I will see how much that goes for, as neither of us has a clue on price. If it is not to expensive, i will see if i can strike a deal. Don`t want to rip him off. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231191543593?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissle Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Those heads are fab! And they sound equally great for bass, guitar, keys and vocals. Rich clean tone. Though it probably needs at least a cap job by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 [quote name='Grissle' timestamp='1396168426' post='2410510'] Those heads are fab! And they sound equally great for bass, guitar, keys and vocals. Rich clean tone. Though it probably needs at least a cap job by now. [/quote]What is a cap job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 [url="http://www.bustedgear.com/faq_Amp_recap.html"]http://www.bustedgear.com/faq_Amp_recap.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 If it's a Fender Bassman 100 then it might go for between £350-£500ish for the head. Not sure about the cabs, but by all accounts they're not that great, especially for bass. I'm watching that 100 on ebay as Burnley isn't too far from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Fender Bassman - my first serious amp - heavy by today's standards but they are great bits of kit. Not something you want to be moving on a regular basis (unless you're related to a Chiropractor). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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