Fender 59 Bassman LTD

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Fender 59 Bassman LTD

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59 Bassman LTD

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Product Info

Article Number: 170637
Brand: Fender
Model: 59 Bassman LTD
Price: $2,363.90

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This 59 Bassman LTD is a seriously impressive recreation of a legendary amp. It nails that classic British clean and crunch, perfect for blues, rock, and vintage tones. It’s built like a tank and sounds phenomenal, but be aware it’s a focused amp – not a do-everything solution.

Product Description

  • Fender 59 Bassman LTD
  • Combo
  • For electric guitar / electric bass
  • '59 Bassman LTD
  • Vintage series
  • Replica of the original
  • 45 W
  • 4x 10" Jensen speaker
  • Solid pine case
  • Pre amp tubes: 3x Groove Tubes 12AX7 WC
  • Power amp tubes: 2x 6L6 GE
  • Internal bias pot
  • Lacquered Tweed covering
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 59.69 x 56.81 x 26.67 cm
  • Weight: 24 kg
  • Includes protective cover
PROS
  • • Solid pine construction offers excellent resonance and sustain.
  • • Jensen speakers deliver a classic, articulate British tone.
  • • Groove Tubes 12AX7 preamp tubes provide rich harmonic complexity.
  • • Internal bias pot simplifies maintenance and tonal tweaking.
CONS
  • • Limited channel flexibility restricts versatility for modern genres.
  • • The 4x10” speaker configuration lacks the low-end thump of a 2x12 or 1x15.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 45
Tubes 3x 12AX7, 2x 6L6
Speaker 4x 10in Jensen
Channels 2
Effects Reverb (spring)
Weight 24 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bassman LTD has a darker, more aggressive tone and more headroom than the Deluxe Reverb, leaning towards a British sound rather than the American sparkle.
It's definitely simpler than traditional bias adjustments, but some basic understanding of tube amp operation is still recommended to avoid damaging components.
While it *can* be used for bass, the smaller speakers will lack the deep low-end response a dedicated bass amp would provide; it’s better suited for guitarists.

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