Super Bassman (Vintage, Overdrive)
The Fender Super Bassman is a professional-grade, all-tube bass amplifier head delivering 300 watts of power. Renowned for its robust low-end, dynamic response, and classic tube warmth, it features two distinct channels, Vintage and Overdrive, allowing for versatile tonal shaping from clean, punchy bass to aggressive, driven sounds. The Super Bassman is equipped with modern conveniences such as a footswitch, XLR line out with ground lift, and a tube-driven effects loop, making it suitable for both stage and studio use. Its rugged construction and iconic Fender design make it a top choice for serious bassists seeking powerful, flexible amplification.
Fender Model Guide
Vintage: Inspired by the Vintage channel of the Fender Super Bassman head, this all-tube juggernaut is a modern favorite among touring bass players everywhere. The Vintage channel features classic Fender bass clean tone with tons of headroom and robust midrange punch when the volume is cranked. Default cabinet pairing is with a Fender 8x10 Bassman® Pro Neo model.
- VOLUME Adjusts preamp gain.
- BASS Adjusts low frequencies.
- MID Adjusts midrange frequencies.
- TREBLE Adjusts high frequencies.
- MASTER Adjusts overall volume level.
- DEEP Adds a post-gain bass frequency boost.
- BRIGHT Adds a pre-gain high-frequency boost.
Also included as an amp head only. Overdrive: Inspired by the Overdrive channel of the Fender Super Bassman head, the Overdrive channel features aggressive but musical overdrive that can be blended with the Clean channel for more definition and articulation. Default cabinet pairing is with a Fender 8x10 Bassman® Pro Neo model. **CONTROLS** • GAIN: Adjusts signal level in preamp stage, typically adding distortion at higher settings. • BLEND: Sets clean/overdrive signal proportions. • BASS: Adjusts low frequencies. • MID FREQ: Adjusts midrange frequencies. • MID LEVEL: Adjusts midrange frequency boost level. • TREBLE: Adjusts high frequencies. • MASTER: Adjusts overall volume level. • DEEP: Adds a post-gain bass frequency boost. • BRIGHT: Adds a pre-gain high-frequency boost. Also included as an amp head only.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Fender Super Bassman
- Real gear released
- 2013
- Amp type
- Tube
- Power (watts)
- 300
- Speakers
- 8x10
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