Fender 59 Bassman LTD Electric Guitar Amplifier

Name: Fender 59 Bassman LTD Electric Guitar Amplifier
Brand: Fender
SKU: 2171004010
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £2,099.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Fender, the Fender 59 Bassman LTD Electric Guitar Amplifier is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

The Fender Bassman sits alongside the Twin as the most iconic amplifers made by one of the most iconic amp builders ever! It was originally released (in the now ‘classic’ 4×10) in 1955 as a bass amplifier (hence the name!) but guitarists started experimenting with the Fender Bassman impressed by its punchy sound and huge sound. This reissue of the 1959 Fender Bassman has a sound that’s similar other Fender Tweed Tube amps but with extra volume and headroom (45w) and a huge punchy immediate sound. It’s great for Rock, Pop, Country, Soul and thanks to the extra ‘bass amp’ depth can even be used for warm, earthy rounded Jazz and laid back Soul tones. Two channels (bright and normal) are controlled by the simplest of controls: Bass, Mid, Treble and Volume. That lets you do the talking with your playing dynamics and pick attack giving you a tone that’s as expressive as you are.

If you want to go back to basics with an amp that’s no frills but all tone, look no further than the Fender 59 Bassman

Here’s what Fender say about the ’59 Bassman LTD

In early 1952, the Fender Bassman amplified a great new invention – the Fender Precision Bass guitar. At 50 watts, it competed easily with the common instrumentation of the day: horns, piano, small drum kit, and maybe even an electric guitar through a new 10-watt amp. Through the ’60s and ’70s, the original all-tube tweed 4×10″ Bassman was popular with rock, country and blues guitarists as a reliably great-sounding and easy-to-use guitar amp. In the ’90s, Fender released an affordable ’59 Bassman reissue amplifier to great acclaim. Many guitarists, tired of experimenting with preamps, equalizers and effects racks, rediscovered the simple pleasure of plugging into a Fender tube amp. The reissue Bassman’s wide stage coverage, touch-sensitive dynamics and full-frequency swirl make it perfect for building great tone with almost any guitar or effect, and it remains a staple of the Fender guitar amp line to this day.

Specification

Model Name: ’59 Bassman LTD
Series: Vintage Reissue
Amplifier Type: Tube
Color / Part #: Lacquered Tweed 217-1000-010
Inputs: 4 Inputs (2 per Channel)
Channels: Two Channels (Normal and Bright)
Power Handling: 45 Watts into 2 Ohms
Rectifier: 5AR4 Rectifier Tube
Controls: Presence, Middle, Bass, Treble, Volume (Bright Channel), Volume (Normal Channel)
Cabinet Material: Solid Finger-Jointed Pine Cabinet
Pilot Light Jewel: Red Amp Jewel
Handle: “Dog Bone” handle
Front Panel: Chrome Front Panel
Amplifier Length: 10.5″ (26.7 cm)
Amplifier Width: 23.5″ (59.7 cm)
Amplifier Height: 22.37″ (56.81 cm)
Amplifier Weight: 53 lbs. (24 kg)
Speaker: 4-10″ Jensen P-10R, 8 Ohm Speakers with Alnico Magnets
Speaker Impedance: 2 Ohms
Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 2 x 6L6
Unique Features: Chrome Control Panel, Solid Finger-Jointed Pine Cabinet, 6L6-GE Output Tubes, Improved 12AX7 Preamp Tubes, Original Spec 5AR4 Rectifier Tube, Internal Bias Pot (Makes it Easier to Experiment with Various Output Tubes), Fitted Cover is Included, Controls That Go to 12, 4 Inputs (2 per Channel), Standby Switch
Knobs: Chicken head-style amp knobs
Accessories: Amp Cover included.
Cover: Amp Cover Included

Additional information

Weight	31.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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