Fender Bassman Head & Cabinet – Pre-CBS 1964, AA864 Circuit, Vintage Blackface Tube Amp

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Step into the golden age of Fender tone with this 1964 Fender Bassman Head & Cabinet, featuring the highly sought-after AA864 circuit and classic Pre-CBS blackface design. Revered for its warm cleans, punchy mids, and smooth breakup, this vintage all-tube amplifier delivers legendary tone that shaped the sound of rock, blues, surf, and country music for decades.

This amp has seen some responsibly performed service that has left the important components in place to retain the vintage tone.  The transformers are original.  I just changed out the filter caps and the bypass caps to get the amp where you want it for regular use.  A grounded power cable was already present when the amp arrived here.  The speakers aren't original, but what you get is a very complimentary pair - a 1968 Oxford (reconed in 1978), and a 1968 Jensen C12N.  Something great happens when you mix speakers like this, which is why you see companies like Matchless do the same in their amps.  It also gives you some flexibility when recording - mic em both and mix the best of each.

This pre-CBS Bassman is equipped with its original Fender blackface cosmetics, matching head and 2x12 cabinet, and the iconic AA864 circuit—widely regarded as one of the best-sounding and most musical circuits Fender ever produced. The amp offers two channels (Normal and Bass), each with independent volume, treble, bass, and presence controls, allowing players to shape their tone with precision and vintage character.

Perfect for guitar or bass, the 1964 Bassman is known for its rich headroom, harmonic depth, and the ability to pair perfectly with overdrive pedals for dynamic rock tones. The included matching 2x12 cabinet completes the full vintage rig, delivering the unmistakable sound of a true American classic.

Key Features:

• Original 1964 Fender Bassman Head & Cabinet – Pre-CBS

• Coveted AA864 circuit – the gold standard for blackface Bassman amps

• 50-watt all-tube amp powered by 2x 6L6GC power tubes

• Two channels: Normal and Bass, with individual tone controls

• Matching 2x12 Fender cabinet with vintage speakers (original or era-correct)

• Classic blackface look with original tolex and silver grille cloth

• Smooth, responsive breakup and outstanding pedal platform

• Ideal for guitar, bass, or studio use

• Made in Fullerton, California – pre-CBS Fender quality

This 1964 Fender Bassman is in excellent vintage condition, recently serviced and sounding incredible. Whether you're a serious vintage gear collector, a studio musician seeking authentic tone, or a live player chasing the best clean and breakup sounds Fender ever made, this amp is a historic and tone-rich investment.

Fully insured shipping available. Own a piece of Fender history with this pre-CBS Bassman AA864—an American tube amp legend.

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: Head W22" x H8" x D9.5" /  Cab W32" x H20" x D11.5"
• Weight: Head 30 lbs / Cab 51 lbs
• Watts: 50 Watts
• Date: 1964
• Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
• Speaker 1 Brand: ?, Non original
• Speaker 1 Size: 12"
• Speaker Code: See Pics
• Speaker 1 Cone: Original
• Speaker 2 Brand: Fender
• Speaker 2 Size: 12"
• Speaker Code: See Pics
• Speaker 2 Cone: Original
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Choke Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Reverb Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Extension Speaker Out? Yes
  
• Reverb or other effects?: No
• Power Tubes: 2 x 6L6
• Power Tube Brand: ?
• Preamp Tubes: 12AX7, 12AX7, 12AX7, 12AT7
• Preamp Tube Brand: ?, ARS, ARS, GE
• Filter Caps: Replaced
• Pedal: No
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Tolex/Tweed: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: Original
• Power Cord: Grounded
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. These cases result in multiple box shipments, and they require the buyer to do some assembly on delivery.  We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure.  Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently.  Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping.  We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.