Vintage Tweed Fender Bassman: Inspection, Testing & Repair - Part 1

Commissioned by Sydney’s top vintage guitar dealer, Joel’s Vintage Guitars, I inspect and prep a 70-year-old Fender Tweed Bassman for sale. Is it a rare 5E6 or a classic 5F6A? In Part 1, I walk through dating the amp, inspecting the chassis, and testing every tube—from 5881s on the MaxiMatcher to 5U4 rectifiers and preamp tubes on the B&K 700.
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Whether you're into vintage tone, amp restoration, or simply curious about how professionals evaluate gear before resale, this in-depth look is for you. If you have a comment or question, drop it in the Comments below. I will answer all questions.

📍 Filmed in Sydney, Australia
🎸 Amp: Fender Tweed Bassman, circa mid1950s
🛠️ Test Equipment: MaxiMatcher 2, B&K 700 Tube Tester
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Links:
👉 https://guitaramptech.com.au
👉https://www.joelsvintageguitars.com

🔧 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
02:03 – 5E6 or 5F6A?
04:10 – External Inspection
05:46 – How to Date a Vintage Fender Amp
08:36 – Joel’s Vintage Guitars
11:18 – Testing 5881 Power Tubes (MaxiMatcher)
12:27 – Testing Rectifiers & Preamp Tubes (B&K 700)
14:38 – Work to Be Done

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