Re: [Harp-L] Fender 59 Bassman Ltd reissue

[Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Tony,

What everybody says about the fact that you. will only sound like you  
is true.

However, The Fender Bassman is the amp that the pros have used  
predominantly for years.
Until the relevantly recent prodution of boutique amps.
So this alone speaks for it's self.
If you ask most pro players  they will tell you that at some point  
they have used a Bassman and / or still do.

Regarding the best way to set it up, well this all depends on your  
personal style and preference.
However there are a couple of things that you can do to help you  
reach that.

1. Change out the first preamp valve / tube on the right (looking at  
the amp from the back) for a 12AY7 or a 12AU7.
2. Upgrade the stock valves / tubes to something like JJ Tesla  
valves / tubes.
3. Play it as much as possible to break in the speakers and to get to  
know the amp.
4. Mess about with various tone volume / settings until you find one  
you are happy with.

I recently got a Bassman LTD and I love the sound of it!

Hope this helps

Paul
www.kingleyharp.co.uk