Fender Bassbreaker 15 combo

[Funkfingers]

Just tried one at my local Fender dealership.

In my opinion, the amp is extremely versatile. Plenty of gain. The EQ controls really do something. The built-in reverb does what Fender claim. It is smooth and unobtrusive.

All in all, a fine home and studio amplifier.

Drawbacks?
1) The blinking pilot light in standby/mute mode.
2) The one sound that it never quite manages is the classic, sweet and glassy 6L6/6V6 one that most of us associate with Fender.

 

[Securb]

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The one sound that it never quite manages is the classic, sweet and glassy 6L6/6V6 one that most of us associate with Fender.

Very cool, nice to see some feedback on one of these finally. I am very intrested in this amp line. It is my impression that these lean more towards the early Marshall amps. I am not supprised you did not get the glassy 6L6 vibe. As a guitaris I have to ask, how loud was the little bugger? I know you couldn't peg it in a store but it seem to have a bit off beef behind it?

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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Are you sure it didn't have EL84's?

 

[Funkfingers]

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BB15 is definitely EL84-powered. This, in my opinion, is why it sounds as it does. It competes in the same market sector as the H&K Tubemeister 18. i.e. Practice and recording. It isn't really loud enough for gigs.

 

[Matt42]

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I got a chance to play the Bassbreaker 45 a couple of weeks back while visiting Portland, OR. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound. Smooth, and fairly responsive to pick dynamics and volume knob manipulation. Even when choked down to the 1 watt setting.

 

[Drunken Bowling]

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When I first saw these I thought they were bass amps.

 

[treyhaislip]

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Played one at a local GC and absolutely loved it! Great lil amp that gets some excellent drive tones. Wasn't too impressed by the cleans BUT for the price I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[Diminished Triad]

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I just ordered a 45w combo amp and it arrived today. Very nice sound. Nice as clean as most Fenders...little more crunch and punch though. Loud!

 

[Scott_F]

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The higher wattage ones had specs that got my attention. Kudos to Fender for continuing to come out with new "old" stuff. They are nice looking as well.

 

[Empty Pockets]

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I love these little guys. They're kinda copping Orange's design philosophy of simple, good-sounding amps. Nothing fancy, just tone. If i wasn't already swimming in amps I'd grab the 15 for my house and the 45 for gigs and be done with it.

 

[Lake Placid Blues]

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The 45 watt is essentially a plexi (1986 model) with power scaling from 45- to only 1 watt. A very good idea. If I didn't already have a Metro JTM45 I would probably buy it. Might still be on the look out for the head down the road anyway.

 

[Matt42]

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Not that I need to put another amp on my list to buy, but the 45 or the 18/30 are very tempting. Mostly the 45, since I don't really have an amp in that style.

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

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I love these little guys. They're kinda copping Orange's design philosophy of simple, good-sounding amps. Nothing fancy, just tone. If i wasn't already swimming in amps I'd grab the 15 for my house and the 45 for gigs and be done with it.

Naw, they're just taking back what Marshall stole.

 

[Nostalgic Distortion]

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I was supposed to come home with one of them, a little bit bigger mind you. Somehow I ended up coming back with this "WHITE ELEPHANT" instead!!! I keep telling my girl that when I die they can just burry me inside the 2x12, there's plenty of room!!!
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The Bassbreaker was an amazing amp and there's no denying that big fat tone would be awesome to have, maybe one day? I do really love the Bandmaste! Although I'm convinced it's going to electrocute me to death one day!!! There's nothing wrong with it, the plug has been changed out to a three prong, it's been checked out by a tech, Exc....
Old Sliverface's just scare the hell out of me! I've seen them in various forms put more than one person on their a$$ before so every time I turn it on I wonder if it's going to be my turn today... LOL!!!

 

[Hoosier-Rocker]

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Thanks for the review. Definitely interested in these!


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