1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

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Re: 1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

Post by cestlamort » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:51 pm

that's more than a fine price for a bandmaster of the era.  They're still the cheapest of that era fender, more or less.  (the heads go for $650 in stores here).  Also neat that it has the small cab.

I spent years trying to get a good reverb going with mine but it is an outstanding amp (I think mine is a '66 or so).  Takes pedals very, very well. 

Do get it looked over by a trusted tech, with proper servicing it will last longer than *any* of us.  (heck, it's 40+ years old now!!!).

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Re: 1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

Post by greyman » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:10 pm

There is a head at my local shop for $450 on consignment.  I'm thinking about grabbing it after reading this post, BUT...

I'm working on trying to work out a trade for a '65 all original super reverb right now for my ReIssue Twin Reverb that I paid $500 for.
 
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Re: 1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

Post by dug » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:18 pm

I almost snagged one on ebay, but I went to a shop and found my bassman 70 and got it instead.

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Re: 1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

Post by cestlamort » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:58 pm

greyman wrote:

I'm working on trying to work out a trade for a '65 all original super reverb right now for my ReIssue Twin Reverb that I paid $500 for.
 
wow.  good luck. 

Also, the bandmaster really likes the vanamps reverbamate, if you're missing having reverb. 

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Re: 1965 Fender Bandmaster BF.. Tell me 'bout it?

Post by RumorsOFsurF » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:16 pm

greyman wrote: There is a head at my local shop for $450 on consignment.  I'm thinking about grabbing it after reading this post, BUT...

I'm working on trying to work out a trade for a '65 all original super reverb right now for my ReIssue Twin Reverb that I paid $500 for.
 
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