Small bass amp for Telecaster?

threejohntwo · December 1st, 2003, 12:24 PM

I noticed in the thread about the Best Fender Amp... that there were a number of references to Fender Bassman amps. Does anyone know of an inexpensive Bass amp (10 - 25 watts) to use for blues tones with my Tele? This will be for practice in the bedroom and basement. Maybe miked later. Just trying to experiment with tone while I'm learning. Presently using Frontman 25R and small Pignose. Frontman is really bright and clean.

Bluesbob · December 1st, 2003, 12:37 PM

You're describing the Silverface Musicmaster Bass amp. Guys around here swear by them. I never tried one but it has all the makings of a nice low-power guitar amp. There's one for sale at the garage sale from one of the TDPRI stalwarts. IMO you can't do better for $200.

threejohntwo · December 1st, 2003, 12:56 PM

Thanks Bluesbob,

I found one listed here in Louisville and can check it out tomorrow. Great price on the one listed in the Garage Sale. Thanks again.

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threejohntwo Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 137	Small bass amp for Telecaster? I noticed in the thread about the Best Fender Amp... that there were a number of references to Fender Bassman amps. Does anyone know of an inexpensive Bass amp (10 - 25 watts) to use for blues tones with my Tele? This will be for practice in the bedroom and basement. Maybe miked later. Just trying to experiment with tone while I'm learning. Presently using Frontman 25R and small Pignose. Frontman is really bright and clean.

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Bluesbob Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East Suffolk L.I. Posts: 1,007 20 Photos	MMB! You're describing the Silverface Musicmaster Bass amp. Guys around here swear by them. I never tried one but it has all the makings of a nice low-power guitar amp. There's one for sale at the garage sale from one of the TDPRI stalwarts. IMO you can't do better for $200. __________________ What, me worry?

December 1st, 2003, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
threejohntwo Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 137	I found one in Louisville Thanks Bluesbob, I found one listed here in Louisville and can check it out tomorrow. Great price on the one listed in the Garage Sale. Thanks again.