Re: '59 Fender Bassman & RI - Why?

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In a message dated 08-Jun-04 10:58:04 AM Central Daylight Time, 
jimbeauharp@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> But I'm still glad I have my Bassman, even though I curse its weight every 
> time I use it.
> 
> Sorry, no help to answering Ray's questions about the origins of the 
> Bassman's rep as a harp amp standout. Most likely, most such stories are 
> going to be apocryphal anyway, but still fun to read.
> 
> Jimbeau
> 
The earliest use of a bassman I had noticed was Cotton playing through one 
with Muddy at Newport 1960. I am sure he saw  others(Walter,etc.) use them. It 
really is a logical extension for playing with a louder band, lots of headroom. 
I also love the sound of 10" speakers for guitar and harmonica. I am am not 
saying i dislike 12,8, or 15" speakers, just that for overall applications 10" 
speakers are my preference. I have a 59' bassman, a RI, a 61' concert, and a 
hotrod deville(4X10"). But i have used in the studio a 52' LP GA-40T amp(1X12) 
and a GA-45 Maestro(4X8). I will also say that the 15" speaker is really 
overlooked as a great harp/guitar sound. I have a few pros and a Magnatone M-9 
which sounds great for harp.
HB