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Old Bassman Replica

7/29/2003 1:07 AM
Jesse Cryderman	Old Bassman Replica I purchased an old bassman replica that was handmade in Tennessee many years ago, and I am trying to figure out more information about it so I can upgrade, mod, etc. Sonically, the amp sounds almost exactly like the Blackface Bassman I owned in college. It has the exact same control layout, and I believe the same tube layout (four preamp tubes, two power tubes). I opened it up and saw that it is all handwired, cloth wire, point-to-point. The Transformers are enormous--I think they are bigger than any I've seen. The only labeling on it says: "Robinsons Guitars Harriman, Tennessee" And: "Custom Made" I can attach photos of the internals if anyone is interested in sharing some of their knowledge. This amp is a mystery, and I really want to solve it!

7/29/2003 1:07 AM

Jesse Cryderman
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Old Bassman Replica

I purchased an old bassman replica that was handmade in Tennessee many years ago, and I am trying to figure out more information about it so I can upgrade, mod, etc.

Sonically, the amp sounds almost exactly like the Blackface Bassman I owned in college. It has the exact same control layout, and I believe the same tube layout (four preamp tubes, two power tubes).

I opened it up and saw that it is all handwired, cloth wire, point-to-point. The Transformers are enormous--I think they are bigger than any I've seen.

The only labeling on it says:

"Robinsons Guitars
Harriman, Tennessee"

And:

"Custom Made"

I can attach photos of the internals if anyone is interested in sharing some of their knowledge.

This amp is a mystery, and I really want to solve it!