Bassman 10 Blackface Mod Kit
This kit includes all of the electrical components, diagrams & written directions you need to perform a full blackface conversion on your silverface Bassman 10 amplifier, converting it to the coveted AA864 blackface bassman output circuitry!
PLEASE NOTE: If you have an “AB165″ bassman, then our “AB165 to AA864 conversion” kit is for you.
(Tools, solder & wire NOT included).
*Complete, detailed, easy to follow instructions with “before & after” diagrams are included.
*Complete instructions for removing the master volume & push/pull gain boost are included.
*Only the highest quality Nichicon electrolytic capacitors are included in this kit.
*Only the highest quality carbon resistors are used in the signal path. Flameproof metal oxide resistors are used for the high voltage applications in the power supply & bias supply.
*Instructions for reading color codes on resistors included.
We now proudly offer NOS rolled foil/mylar signal cap upgrades for our premium blackface mod kits! These selected NOS capacitors replace the standard ceramic caps used in our standard kits (as found in the original blackface amps). The entire preamp signal passes through this one cap on the way to the phase inverter, and the quality of this one cap has a significant impact on the tone and performance of the entire amp. These NOS mylar caps bump everything up a few notches, giving you more depth and dimension (more of a '3D' sound), a bit more clean sustain, and more 'oomph' overall; with smoother, sweeter top end. Don't get me wrong, the ceramic version is excellent and true to the original blackface models! But the NOS version is definitely a significant upgrade, giving you 'more of everything' we like about vintage Fenders!
BONUS: Certain resistors, vital to optimum performance of your amplifier have been measured & matched by tolerance percentage!! You are getting a matched set for your output section! This ensures maximum efficiency, optimum performance and the best possible tone from your Fender! Not only are you blackfacing the circuit, you are optimizing the output stage!
The tolerance normally associated with resistors makes it almost impossible to find matched sets unless you have hundreds & hundreds to choose from, & the time to sort through them all.
We have taken readings on literally thousands of resistors and spent countless hours putting these matched sets together.Why? Because matched sets sound MUCH better than unmatched! Most kits on the market today do not take the time to provide this important service.
As a bonus, the necessary resistors & detailed instructions on how to properly set the bias of your newly blackfaced amp (using only a multimeter & calculator) are included.