1961 Fender Bandmaster Blonde
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California.
A vintage, Blonde Bandmaster head is one of the best amp you can add to your stable. An all original one will set you back about $2500 or more. This one has some changes while retaining the killer look, making it the perfect one to use and enjoy while looking great doing it.
The output transformer was swapped out for a 1966 Bandmaster unit. The power transformer is original.
The amp has been fully serviced - there's several hundred dollars worth of work done here to make sure you get an amp that is fully ready to go.
The filter caps are changed. The Sprague replacements cost $139, not including the labor to install them.
Bypass, coupling, and bias caps are all changed as well. I'd like to say I did the work in this amp, but it came in this way. Check out the clean layout of new parts. It's pretty rad. Of course there's a grounded power cable.
We cleaned the tube sockets and pots, and we tested all the tubes. The chassis tie down hardware was missing when the amp came in so we added new parts.
This amp rips. You're going to love it.
Case/Cover?: No
Color: Blond
Dimensions: W24" x H8" x D9.5"
Weight: 28lbs 5oz
Watts: 40 Watts
Date: 1961
Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Choke Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
Extension Speaker Out? Yes
Reverb or other effects?: Vibrato
Power Tubes: 2 x 5881
Power Tube Brand: Sovtek
Preamp Tubes: 6 x ECC83
Preamp Tube Brand: 6 x JJ
Filter Caps: Replaced
Pedal: No
Pots/Codes: Original
Tolex/Tweed: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power Cord: Grounded Upgrade
Notes:
Shipping policy:
When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. These cases result in multiple box shipments, and they require the buyer to do some assembly on delivery. We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure. Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently. Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping. We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.
All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.