What tubes does the Fender Bassman60 use?

The Fender Bassman60 uses 3× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6L6GC power tubes.

When was the Fender Bassman60 produced?

The Fender Bassman60 was produced 1972–1977.

Fender Bassman60 preset

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The Fender Bassman 60 is a silverface-era Bassman variant stepping up to 60 watts for players who needed more clean headroom on larger stages. Its circuit closely relates to the Bassman 50 with uprated output transformer and power supply for the additional wattage. Tone remains quintessentially Fender — neutral, clean, and full-range — making it as useful for guitar as for bass in studio settings.

Years produced: 1972–1977
Made in: USA
Wattage: 60W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6L6GC

Tags: american, vintage, clean.

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