{"product_id":"fender-bassman-head-usa-1972-blackface-panel","title":"Fender Bassman Head - USA 1972 (Blackface Panel)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Bassman started life as a bass amp, but its punchy cleans and smooth overdrive when pushed made it a favourite among guitarists, and it remains one of Fender’s most useful and best-loved designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 50 watt head has a chassis and electronics dating to 1972, confirmed by the CTS date codes on the potentiometers (7205, week 5 of 1972) and the chassis serial number A65826. It is fitted with a blackface-style front panel. The originality of the panel and cabinet has not been verified, and the amp is offered on the basis of its chassis and electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe amp has been refurbished and modified. The Bass channel has been converted to a Tweed-style circuit for grittier breakup and more touch sensitivity, while the Normal channel keeps a more conventional Fender voicing. There is a service mark inside dated 2012, and the full service history is unknown. A well-sorted player’s amp, priced for its sound rather than as an all-original collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComes with a custom protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModel: Fender Bassman\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYear: 1972 (chassis and electronics)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSerial Number: A65826\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDate Codes: CTS pots 7205 (week 5, 1972)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFront Panel: Blackface-style\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCircuit: Modified, Bass channel converted to Tweed-style, Normal channel standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePower: 50 Watts, All-Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 12AX7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRectifier: Solid-State\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChannels: 2 (Normal \u0026amp; Bass)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrior Service: Internal service mark dated 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCrafted in: USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671423942809,"sku":"26213","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/ChatGPTImageOct12_2026_09_23_31AM.png?v=1791757458","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/fender-bassman-head-usa-1972-blackface-panel","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}