'66 Fender Bassman AB165 Part 1: Initial Inspection & De-Kludging

Taking stock of what it will take to return this abused gem to glory.
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[@kosmicwizard]

I modified my 67 Black Panel Bassman from AB165 to AA864 specs on the normal channel and 5F6-A tweed specs on the bass channel. Then, since the AA864 has 1 less gain stage than the AB165, I had the unused pins 7, 8 and 9 from V2 added to the bass channel so it is higher gain like the Marshall JTM45 and so the channels were in phase again. Best of both worlds with an AB->Y pedal!

[@75YBA]

We definitely need to change the naming to “panel”.

[@clovergrass9439]

Does this have anything to do with socially engineered guilt?

[@chokkan7]

Thank you just for saying you're trying to be less divisive. This past year has left me numb with the level of pointless antagonism.
It's a shame that there's no way to fill in the holes drilled in the chassis and panels. I look forward to seeing what you're able to accomplish with this old beauty.

[@chokkan7]

@@JC-kv1vn ,
I never doubted that for a second...

[@charlesrussell6183]

'ugly before it gets pretty' story of my life.. still working in the pretty

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

I reckon Charlie Foxtrot is preferable to fubar!

[@kosmicwizard]

I say black panel and brown panel, but silver face is always going to be okay!

[@robertmethia7080]

how much !

[@BradsGuitarGarage]

Aaaaah, CF. I get it. Haha!