FENDER BANDMASTER Transitional April 1964 White Cover European Transformer 117-220Volts

Vintage Original 1964 Fender Bandmaster 40 Watts Output with a 2x12 cabinet Oxford Speakers in Blonde tolex. Vintage original, mid 1960's Fender Bandmaster head with matching 2 x 12 cabinet. Outstanding original condition! ! Very Clean. RARE original Smooth blonde Tolex, flat handles with raised logo, Original sparkle wheat grills. Recently serviced and ready to play. Grounded cord and some caps updated. Loud clear fender tone with lots of punch. This particular unit is in excellent condition, with its original transformers and speakers intact. It is also a highly sought-after early export version that includes a 117/220v red switch on the back, adding to its versatility.

Controls: Normal Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass. Vibrato Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity

The Bandmaster, like the Blond Bassman, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Fender amplifiers, bridging the gap between the tweed era of the 1950s and the blackface models of the mid-1960s. Originally introduced in the mid-1950s as part of Fender's professional amplifier line, the "Blond" Bandmaster was produced from 1960 to 1964. These amps were covered in "Blond" Tolex with a light brown or "wheat" grill cloth, and featured a brown or "chocolate" control panel, earning them the nickname "Brownface" amps. The Bandmaster was designed as a "piggyback" model, with a separate head and speaker cabinet—a popular configuration for Fender amps at the time. It came with a 2x12-inch speaker cabinet. Delivering around 40 watts of power, the Bandmaster was loud enough for most live performances. This output was perfect for the clean, powerful tones favored in surf music, country, and early rock and roll. The amp also features the sought-after Brownface-era tremolo