Should I dew it?? Bassman!

brambleperro · Post by **brambleperro** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:09 am

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/msg/907036520.html

What's the general consensus on the Bassman 70? I know that people rave about the Bassman 50's and 10's, but I don't know much about the 70's, 100's, and 135's. I like the idea of getting a higher watt version so that I can use it for bass as well as guitar. Also, $400 seems like a good price, especially if it includes the 412 cab. My only qualm is that it is about a 2 hour drive away, so I can't just go check it out on whim.

Chico Malo · Post by **Chico Malo** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:12 am

i think that is a very good deal.

holyCATS1415 · Post by **holyCATS1415** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:37 am

I would do it.

Jesse · Post by **Jesse** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:32 pm

Hell yes!

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:04 pm

Four hundred dollars for ANY vintage fender tube head is a pretty great deal by my standards, so long as it still works well.
Pitch a nice 4x12 in and make it a crazy-great deal.

I'd be all over that, if I were you.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:13 pm

This is a no brainer.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:13 pm

Yeah, I've got a friend selling a '77 Basman 70 for $600 without a cab.

The cab makes the deal so sweet. DEW IT BRO BRAH DUDE.

brambleperro · Post by **brambleperro** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:41 pm

I sent him an email last night!

I have not yet gotten a reply... but I will keep you all updated if anything happens.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:44 pm

GOOD! Hope it works out, man.
If it does, you should demo the rig.

I'm really curious as to what what a bassman sounds like trough a vintage ampeg 4x12.
I'm sure it'll sound pretty awesome, though.

brambleperro · Post by **brambleperro** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:55 pm

Yeah, I am really hoping that he's still got it. Does anyone here have any personal experience with a Bassman 70? Do they sound as good as the legendary Bassman 50? I know mewithoutus has got to have some more information on it.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:09 am

The guy I know that's selling his, I'm pretty sure I've heard it. It's Casey of Bathtub Gin by the way.

Might sound like this:
http://www.myspace.com/bathtubgin

they are one of my favourtie bandz evear.

brambleperro · Post by **brambleperro** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:24 am

Sloan wrote:The guy I know that's selling his, I'm pretty sure I've heard it. It's Casey of Bathtub Gin by the way.

Might sound like this:
http://www.myspace.com/bathtubgin

they are one of my favourtie bandz evear.

Ahh, thanks! I like the sounds. "That's what you'll get" seems like a real good example.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:44 am

I believe billy here uses 'em too.

altough clearly not in this vid.
not exactly helpful, sorry. Just pimpin' the bill.

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