The FRENZEL FM-5F6A-SBB "Super Bassman Bluesbreaker" was "INSPIRED" by the Marshall JTM45 Bluesbreaker.and the Fender 5F6A Bassman, but we added a lot of goodies to make it even better. It is truly one of a kind!
FEATURES:
Input Jacks isolated from chassis for low noise, eddy currents, and hum.
DC on preamp and driver filaments for low noise and hum.
Star ground system to reduce induced current chassis noise.
Normal and Bright inputs with separate Gain controls . Normal Input voiced for the vintage smooth deep warm bass tones of the Fender 5F6A Bassman. Bright Input voiced for the great Marshall JTM45 Bluesbreaker high mid tones....or you can use an AB-Y switch and create your own distinct tones.
Classic vintage 3-BAND TONE STACK for extended flexibility in shaping your tones!
MASTER level control so you can crank the GAIN's up and overdrive the preamp without overdriving the output tubes.
Classic Marshall treble boost Presence control .
Unique NNFB "Edge" switch on the PRESENCE control that transforms the power amp section into a No-Negative-FeedBack style amp for more open, less compressed tones.
Laser Etched Faceplate
Chassis Dimensions: 17"W x 2"H x 10"D
Weight: 20 lbs.
Power Output : 50 watts.
Dual Speaker Jacks
Speaker Impedance Selector 4 - 8 - 16 ohms
Dual 5U4 rectifiers for optimum pick attack and sag...or you can use 5AR4, GZ34 or Solid State Plug-In for different amounts of sag.
Extra long (10') three prong grounded power cord.
Classic toggle switches with a STANDBY switch to turn off the high voltage during warm-up to protect the tubes.
Vintage jewel pilot lamp.
Chicken Head ivory knobs for the retro 50's look.
Rock solid point-to-point hand wiring using only the best of parts...low noise tubular polypropylenes caps, metal film resistors, ceramic sockets, switchcraft jacks...etc.
Sweet vintage clean to classic overdrive tones with three different types of distortion depending on whether you are overdriving the preamp, output... or both!
Tube compliment: 3 - 12AX7, 2 - 6L6GC, 2 - 5U4
FRONT PANEL:
- NORMAL INPUT
- BRIGHT INPUT
- NORMAL GAIN
- BRIGHT GAIN
- BASS
- MIDDLE
- TREBLE
- MASTER
- PRESENCE with NNFB PULL SWITCH
- STANDBY SWITCH
- PILOT LIGHT
- POWER SWITCH
REAR PANEL:
- POWER CORD
- POWER PRIMARY FUSE
- DUAL SPEAKER OUT JACKS
- SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SWITCH 4 - 8 - 16 OHM
Price: $1095.00 Special Sale Price $895.00
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UPGRADE OPTIONS-
1. 240 VOLT POWER TRANSFORMER - for operation outside the USA. Add $75.00.
2. 25 WATT MODEL - The amp is also available with 25 watts output. No charge for this option
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3. 100 WATT MODEL - The amp is also available with 100 watts output with four 6L6GC output tubes. Add $200 for this option
4. EDGE FOOTSWITCH - adds jack to rear panel for footswitch control on the NNFB EDGE switch. Includes classic heavy duty footswitch with LED. Add $60.00
5. POWER ATTENUATOR - Built-in power attenuator provides three power levels. 12 - 25 - 50 watts. Add $75.00.
6. EFFECTS LOOP - Classic insertion type Serial Effects Loop with Return Jack (Power Amp In), Send Jack (Preamp Out), and Send Level Control. Add $50.00.
7. VINTAGE STEEL CAGE - steel perforated cage provides protection for tubes and maximum ventilation for long tube life. Includes "easy to carry" Fender style strap handle. Add $125.00
8. LONG TANK REVERB - Classic pure tube driven Accutronic long tank reverb for those great warm blues tones! Includes classic footswitch with LED. Add $200.00 (PLEASE NOTE: Requires cabinet to mount reverb tank.)
9. CUSTOM CABS - ENCLOSURES - Please see our CABINETS page for complete details.
VINTAGE CAGE UPGRADE
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Jim - I heard one of your JF-B45 amps and it sounded amazing!!! Mark H. (Texas)
Jim - AMAZING AMP!!! GREAT TRANSACTION! - eBay Buyer auctionsandsuch 7387016279
