1961 Fender Bassman
1961 Fender 6G6(A) Bassman
• Preamp tubes: four 7025 (12AX7)
• Output tubes: two 5881 (6L6GC)
• Rectifier: GZ34 tube
• Controls: Bass channel: Volume, Treble, Bass; Normal...
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