JohnCovach Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I researched this a couple of years ago and here's what I found out. When Fender began turning the cabinets vertically in the late 60s, moving away from the horizontal cabs, they made three sizes. The Bandmaster was 39" tall and used 2 x 12, the Bassman was 39" tall and used 2 x 15 (though there were also some 2 X 12s) and the Dual Showman was 45" tall and used 2 x 15. I suspect that the increased size with the Showman cabs was almost entire for show--to make them taller in light of the rise of Marshall stacks at about that time. I also was not able to determine if they always used insulation inside the cabs or not. I get the impression that things were a bit loosey-goosey in terms of cabinet size and construction during those years. Many people believe they have Showman cabs that are in fact Bassman cabs. If the little metal label is still attached, you can tell by that.
FredZepp Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I get the impression that things were a bit loosey-goosey in terms of cabinet size and construction during those years. Many people believe they have Showman cabs that are in fact Bassman cabs. If the little metal label is still attached, you can tell by that. Thanks.... I'll check that out. [quote na me=DetroitBlues' timestamp='1327344508' post='207663] Do you still have that sweet looking LP Custom? Oh yeah... I still have both the LP Custom and the Martin D-35 that are in the pic .
JohnCovach Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 As far as the size of those Fender cabs go: when you put the casters on the side and then roll the cab, it is more convenient to move than most combo amps. Steps take two people, but mostly the cab is much easier to use than a Twin. And they do move some serious air, no question about it--great on big stages.
DetroitBlues Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 As far as the size of those Fender cabs go: when you put the casters on the side and then roll the cab, it is more convenient to move than most combo amps. Steps take two people, but mostly the cab is much easier to use than a Twin. And they do move some serious air, no question about it--great on big stages. I've thought the same thing. Sometimes wish my amp was a head and cab set instead of a combo....
NoNameBand Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I'm sure KBP could whip one up for you? why not pick up an old silverface one? they're probably relatively cheap isn't it just a twin reverb, in head cab? I believe you're right. Twin in a head. KBP810 may be the best hookup.
NoNameBand Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Joe Walsh played a modified Dual Showman, may it was Fred's.
filteredwataaa Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 I have a 67 Dual Showman. I am a pedal person so It is the perfect amp for me. They are LOUD and work REALLY well as a big platform for pedals. I run it through a 70's Bassman 2x15 cab and the low end is ridiculously amazing. Great amp. I am about to get a 69, which is the Silverface. Got that for $400. But I would recommend it.
koula901 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 What are ya gonna do, BigBob - play Carnegie?
filteredwataaa Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Sorry for the tear in the Kustom. I got it like that and am going to replace it soon. It's my girlfriends amp by the way.
DetroitBlues Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Kinda interested in a showman head but would want something recently made. Any suggestions? Did you ever ask KBP as some others suggested? I'm sure he'll be interested in something different. I know I would be happy to test it out for you if you go that route. You'll know without a doubt you're getting handwired, high component quality amp you won't find from many mass produced companies out there.
pegleg32 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks.... I'll check that out. Oh yeah... I still have both the LP Custom and the Martin D-35 that are in the pic . Fred, I see you have been a 3 pickup kind of guy from an early age!!!
FredZepp Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Fred, I see you have been a 3 pickup kind of guy from an early age!!! Absolutely.. The middle pickup is wired out of phase.. so it's a nice nasal tone. I wish that I'd held onto the Dual Showman.. it's one of a couple of old Fender items that I should have held onto..
t0aj15 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Kinda interested in a showman head but would want something recently made. Any suggestions? Just found this, switchable between Showman/Bassman with a modern high gain channel and it's a Fender. If you look at the left side of the face between the Gain & the Treble knobs you'll see Showman/Bassman switch. Fender Super Sonic 100; http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=2162100000
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