'59 Bassman
The 1959 Fender Bassman is a legendary tube amplifier originally designed for bass but quickly adopted by guitarists for its rich, dynamic tone. Featuring four 10-inch speakers and 45 watts of power from a quartet of 6L6 tubes, it delivers a punchy, articulate sound with a signature midrange growl and smooth breakup when pushed. Its simple control layout, volume, treble, middle, and bass, offers versatility, making it a favorite for blues, rock, and country players. The 1959 Bassman’s circuit design also influenced many later amplifiers, cementing its status as a classic in amplifier history.
Fender Model Guide
One of Fender’s greatest tweed amps, which began life earlier in the 1950s as a bass amp before being adopted by countless guitarists who prized its tone and power. In a special touch, the '59 Bassman model in Tone Master Pro “jumpers” the Normal and Bright inputs so that both volume controls can be used like a mixer to blend both channels together.
- VOL NORMAL Adjusts Normal input channel volume.
- VOL BRIGHT Adjusts Bright input channel volume.
- TREBLE Adjusts high frequencies.
- MIDDLE Adjusts midrange frequencies.
- BASS Adjusts low frequencies.
- PRESENCE Adjusts ultra-high frequencies.
Also included as an amp head only.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Fender 1959 Bassman
- Real gear released
- 1959
- Amp type
- Tube
- Power (watts)
- 45
- Speakers
- 4x10
Unofficial fan reference by Worship Calling. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Fender. Tone Master Pro is a trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Other product names belong to their owners and are used only to identify the gear each model is based on. Details are a guide, so check the Fender manual for exact controls.