Fender Super Bassman Head - 300-watt Tube Bass Head - Black Certified Open Box

Name: Fender Super Bassman Head - 300-watt Tube Bass Head - Black
Brand: Fender
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

300-watt, 2-channel All-tube Bass Amp Head with Silent Record mode, XLR-out, and Fender Automatic Bias

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Fender Super Bassman Head - 300-watt Tube Bass Head - Black

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Classic Bassman Style with Power to Spare!

Fender's Super Bassman - the name says it all. Claiming its place at the head of the table, Fender's 300-watt, all-tube bass amp employs modern technology to maximize classic Fender tube mojo. With six 6550s in its engine room, this stadium-level head sports tasty mid-'60s Fender Black Panel styling and two footswitchable channels: vintage (serving up classic Fender warmth), and overdrive (with the responsive, aggressive sound of a modern active tone stack). You also get modern touches such as Automatic Bias and an XLR out. If you need an arena-scorching bass amp, check out Fender's Super Bassman.

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Fender Super Bassman Bass Amp Head at a Glance:

Big power for big gigs
Automatic Bias: the best of vintage and modern technology
Two channels: the best of vintage and modern tone

Big power for big gigs

The Fender Super Bassman bass amp head serves up massive power for the largest gigs. Playing arenas? There aren't very many bass amp choices out there. Now there's a new contender in the monster tube bass amp sweepstakes. Whether you're dialing up warm, round vintage Fender bass or tight, aggressive modern bass tones, the Super Bassman delivers it all - at spleen-shaking volumes.

Automatic Bias: the best of vintage and modern technology

The Fender Super Bassman gives you the best of vintage and modern. You get Fender's classic tube mojo - juiced with sophisticated technology such as Fender's very cool Automatic Bias that keeps you from spending time messing with your amp's tubes when you should be playing. Automatic Bias constantly monitors and automatically re-biases tubes for optimal performance - and even alerts you when service is required!

Two channels: the best of vintage and modern tone

Fender's Super Bassman puts the best of vintage and modern tone right under your foot. The Super Bassman has two footswitchable channels - vintage and overdrive. The vintage channel serves up the round, warm, classic Fender sound of a passive tone stack. Kick this valve beast into overdrive, however, and prepare for shock and awe. You get the tight, responsive, and aggressive sound of a modern active tone stack. Versatile would be far too weak a word. Jekyll and Hyde might be more like it...

Fender Super Bassman Tube Bass Amp Head Features:

300 watts of all-tube tone
2 channels - vintage and overdrive (footswitchable)
Silent record mode; XLR out
Fender Automatic Bias
Included footswitch

Fender's Super Bassman - the new contender in the monster bass amp arena!
NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.

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Tech Specs

Type: Tube
Number of Channels: 2
Output Power: 300W
EQ: 3-band (Sweepable Mid on Overdrive Channel)
Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7 (Power Amp)
Power Tubes: 6 X 6550
Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (speaker), 1 x XLR (DI), 1 x 1/4" (tuner)
Effects Loop: Yes
Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel)
Footswitch Included: Yes, 1-button
Cooling System: Internal Fan, Rear Air Vent
Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
Height: 10"
Width: 24.5"
Depth: 13.5"
Weight: 65 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 2249000000

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I had an Ampeg PF-50, Ampeg V-4B, and Ampeg SVT. All were good tube amplifiers on, but this one is something special. The Vintage channel sounds perfect with all of the cut-only tone controls at 100%. I am still experimenting with the Overdrive channel.

My wife surprised me with an Ibanez 5 string bass. When it came time to shop for an amp I was torn between a Mesa TT800 or this. My wife really wanted the tube sound and after watching a few videos about this amp I decided to make the next move. I called my rep JD Shamoun. He was more than fantastic offering different options at various price points. Im no professional player, but I do like to go go big. JD took care of me and had it shipped next day. The sound is absolutely fantastic from super warm to bright and snappy. This amp is super versatile allowing jazz, funk, rock and metal. I like the fact that you can adjust the bias as well for a little extra. I couldn't be happier with both the amp and JD's service! Forever a Sweetwater customer!

I've owned this amp since January of this year, courtesy of Sweetwater. I am absolutely astounded by how good it is. Great overdrive, flawless Fender clean tone.
This is the primary weapon for my black metal band, with it not only having a perfect overdrive for my bass, but being an astounding pedal platform for my Bass VI.
Overall, I am very happy with the purchase, and recommend it to anyone needing a tube amp( definitely get this over ampeg, there's no comparison)

Do you want an all tube amp that will let you play everything from Motown to GWAR without needing any pedals? This is it.

I use the vintage channel in a power pop band for a nice round tone with not much edge to it.

I use the overdrive channel in a hardcore punk band with the drive way up and blended in. The best part about the OD is that unlike with many pedals, this OD loses no low end even when blended all the way on.

I've noticed many touring bands playing these in the last couple years so I think the secret is out. This is a future classic.

Absolutely love this amp. So deep and rich with the matching 4 ten cab. Doesn't get any better in my humble opinion. It also doesn't suck as a guitar amp. Love it! Get one!

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

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