Hey guys,
I need a new amp like i need a hole in the head, but the right blackface might mean I should clear out some gear.![](https://forum.seymourduncan.com/core/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
There's a local guy that has what he thinks is a '68 Blackface, but I was pretty sure the blackface era ended in '67.
Pics:
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3m83pb3l05Q25R25S0b47e90de0aa1e6819db.jpg)
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3mc3o33ld5O65V25S6b47cd1a7a3233321a55.jpg)
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3pc3o63l15T55Q55X0b4728def7572352162c.jpg)
The guy is asking $400 and says it will need new tubes. I know that's about midrange for a silverface, but I haven't seen enough blackfaces to know how they compare.
1) I really dig the idea of a 60's amp and I've heard great things about the bassman series, but if i can "blackface" a silverface for half the cost, is that the better route - especially if this hasn't had the failure parts replaced?
2) I do have the Fender SuperSonic 112 W/ a 2x12 Cab that the bassman may or may not replace. It HAS a blackface circuit, so anyone who has played both it would be great to hear your take on the comparison. The SuperSonic does sound unbelievable.
Thanks for the input!
DC
I need a new amp like i need a hole in the head, but the right blackface might mean I should clear out some gear.
![](https://forum.seymourduncan.com/core/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
There's a local guy that has what he thinks is a '68 Blackface, but I was pretty sure the blackface era ended in '67.
Pics:
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3m83pb3l05Q25R25S0b47e90de0aa1e6819db.jpg)
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3mc3o33ld5O65V25S6b47cd1a7a3233321a55.jpg)
![](http://images.craigslist.org/3pc3o63l15T55Q55X0b4728def7572352162c.jpg)
The guy is asking $400 and says it will need new tubes. I know that's about midrange for a silverface, but I haven't seen enough blackfaces to know how they compare.
1) I really dig the idea of a 60's amp and I've heard great things about the bassman series, but if i can "blackface" a silverface for half the cost, is that the better route - especially if this hasn't had the failure parts replaced?
2) I do have the Fender SuperSonic 112 W/ a 2x12 Cab that the bassman may or may not replace. It HAS a blackface circuit, so anyone who has played both it would be great to hear your take on the comparison. The SuperSonic does sound unbelievable.
Thanks for the input!
DC
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