I was just given this amp in rough shape. I put in Celestion V Type ,some Mesa 6V6GTA's, and a Mullard 12ax7 and the amp sings. This amp loves the Timmy overdrive, it sounds amazing together and I couldn't be happier with the tones coming from this little amp.
Just found one last week. A little dirty, but probably 8/10 condition. Dated it to 1972. 6BQ5 tubes. Speaker was an old replacement, but was trashed. Cone separated from the frame. I put in a cheap Celestion Rocket 50, and this thing is a little monster. Best part is that I paid virtually nothing for it.
Hi Tomo San, I have two of these amps and love them. I've used them as my main gigging amps for many years now. They are still going strong! If it's a larger gig I link them up in series. I have changed the speakers on both and they sound just amazing and yeah I do love these amps, just so simple. But really all you need on such a great amp. It's great to hear you telling everyone how good the amps are!! Thank you and love what you're doing!!!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I too have one old and one newer generation of these amps like yourself. In the 6V6 one I have a Celestion alnico blue and it sounds awesome. It's very loud, raw but has clarity. My other one has a speaker by Scumback, this amp has a different character where it has more of a Hi-fi sound, but with some grit. It's amazing what difference the speaker makes to the sound of an amp. It's the easiest mod you can make to an amp which has a profound effect on the sound (as you have suggested in the past). I love trying different speakers to experiment with sound. And thank you for responding to the comment I left! Thank again.
Nice tone! Plugging a guitar into a bass amp is a fun little thing to do that a lot of guitar players miss out on because they just don't think to try it
This video came in handy few weeks ago before I bought my ‘74 Musicmaster. Pleasantly surprised your video was the most helpful of other popular channels. Thanks for all you share, Tomo.
Great video! Several years ago I plugged my son's electric acoustic ibanez into his Fender bassman 150 and was blown away. Fast forward 10 years I picked up a Peavey T-60 guitar. I had one in 1982 (the guitar was ahead of it's time) and eventually sold it around 1988. Long story short it hit me to try it with the bass amp and it's amazing and so much fun playing with the versatility of tonality with that guitar.
I have four of these. Started buying them bc they were cheap Fenders, cost around $300 then. Two with the external switch, two with power built in to the vol pot. Awesome amps!
I use the 6watt 1969 fender champ amp with the 3 knobs. Was my first amp given to me and the overall tone gave me the want to play the guitar. It really taught me to try to replicate all the classic music I've always loved. Without that amp I would not have fell in love with the guitar. Sounds just like your bassman. I think the bassman can get more volume though becuase of the amperage difference though. Mayby I should invest in one for small gigs
I was very fortunate to buy one of these amps that was donated to a charity shop. The one I have has the power on/off switch and original Fender speaker. I got new matched JJ valves for it and I totally love it. I will be keeping it for as long as I live! (and then my daughter can have it!) Your guitar playing is inspirational :)
You're way better off having one with a separate on/off switch, it's a pain having to adjust my volume every time I turn some of my old amps on that are set up like that, and running the power through the volume pot can cause some background hum
@@TomoFujitaMusic I recently bought one of these I modified with my grandpa it now has a built in tape loop for slapback echo just like an Echosonic my Gibson amp also has the same thing both of them also have vintage 50s RCA tubes and vintage reissue Jensen speakers I play country rockabilly and bluegrass and blues and that's it
Hi Tomo, 16:00 Right (*Left*) Hand Thumb position, oh and your playing with that Vemuram (tab or specific lesson, please), sounds amazing through that fender, and the best advice: use bass amp to practice both, without ruining the speaker's cone, like when you practice the bass with a guitar amp. Beautiful strap gift from your thoughtful wife.Take care.
That is a great amp you have. The new Tweed Fender Blues Jr. is a fun practice amp. EL84 tubes are interesting. Wasn't thrilled when I found out the tubes are made in Russia though. Posture tips are great. I always use a strap and put my left foot up on a foot-stand when sitting. The guitar sits more to my left and I can sit up straight with relaxed shoulders. More Guitar Wisdom lessons today. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Good chance to wear the Tube Screamer T-shirt!
Thank You for this video. Been thinking about one of these for rhythm guitar for a year since a friend recommended one. I like it's less watts then a pro jr for home use. I like very simple circuits one or two controls ,why I eventually went to Esquire type teles.
I LOVE MY MMBA. It is a very good amplifier after you put a good speaker into it. I have the 6V6 Power tube version. The MMBA you show is 6V6 the other amp is EL84.
Bought my 6V6 version (your combo is the 6aq5? earlier) at that pawn shop next to Johnny Ds in Davis Square last century. Great amp. Gigged with my jug band and some plugged in folkie stuff. It's the love of the inanimate that spurs us on. Cheers.
I can't believe how clean your 74 is. Mine is filthy inside. I've been looking for the earlier silver skirt knobs for it. Someone replaced the originals with chicken heads, I didn't realize they should be black skirt.
Hi sensei, I always search for a simple amp, versatile, good with pedal, not loud enough, and your 'bass amp for guitar' video has open my view from just only focus on guitar amp. I use boss katana 100 212 mk i, it is versatile, it is great, but the clean tone just not 'tomo' tone enough, so i sold it. Long story short, i bought an amp that surprise me enough, a bass amp, cheap and fill all the criteria i said above, a Fender rumble 25. Its cheap, maybe usd100?? But i think it suits me well. Maybe u can catch it later? And thanks sensei opening my view on amps, i do agree we do not need expensive stuff to do great things.. Thanks again
Beautiful amp!!!! I have been using a small and cheap practice bass amp for the last few years. It gives enough volume to practice at home and it is very small and light.
Sounds like Father Guido Sarducci from Saturday Night Live.hilatious and a great saled pitch for selling this amp.he s perfect in this video.hes a cool dude
Been using one for 20 years, it's a 6v6 version. I put a different 12" speaker in it because the stock speaker is not so good imo, pretty weak and anemic. I have played many gigs with it.
Thanks for sharing. Yes, the original speaker is so light and weak. That's why I love it! So effective for my picking technique & rhythm guitar. Awesome!
I love the simplicity of these amps and the Fender champs. Do you notice much difference in the sound between the 6aq5 tubes and the 6v6 tubes? I'm thinking about building an amp with the 6aq5 tubes. Great video!!!
Awesome you made this video. I had been curious how you go into these. You don’t even mention you have a tower of them! I have a 64 and a 69 Champ that I run in stereo for pretty much all the same reasons. They need new production speakers to really shine, in my opinion. Nice to have that 12 in the Musicmaster, where the original can keep up.
What do you think about using these small practice amps for gigging? It seems that with some bars and small clubs that many have PA systems where a really big amp wouldn't be required.
Tomo, have you ever tried a scalloped fretboard? What are your opinions on them? As with all things, they can probably be misused or misunderstood. I'd love to hear your feedback!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I just bought one. I am going to make a video demonstrating how it sounds as a practice bass amp and a guitar amp. I agree with you that it makes a sweet guitar amp. I just want to see how it handles bass. Peace!
I have one of these from 77’ with the original speaker and I love it, but it’s a little brittle in the high register. Any idea which replacement speaker would tame it without losing all of the sparkle?
Your modest.... your pick attacks and chording and abilities are 90 percent of the butter Sir..❤
Thank you so much!
Holy cow that funk strumming with fuzz was the coolest thing ever.
Thank you!
I was just given this amp in rough shape. I put in Celestion V Type ,some Mesa 6V6GTA's, and a Mullard 12ax7 and the amp sings. This amp loves the Timmy overdrive, it sounds amazing together and I couldn't be happier with the tones coming from this little amp.
Thank you for sharing! So awesome!
Just found one last week. A little dirty, but probably 8/10 condition. Dated it to 1972. 6BQ5 tubes. Speaker was an old replacement, but was trashed. Cone separated from the frame. I put in a cheap Celestion Rocket 50, and this thing is a little monster. Best part is that I paid virtually nothing for it.
What a great amp! Please enjoy!
Hi Tomo San, I have two of these amps and love them. I've used them as my main gigging amps for many years now. They are still going strong! If it's a larger gig I link them up in series. I have changed the speakers on both and they sound just amazing and yeah I do love these amps, just so simple. But really all you need on such a great amp. It's great to hear you telling everyone how good the amps are!! Thank you and love what you're doing!!!
Thanks for sharing! Awesome! What a great amp! Great! What speaker now? You're very welcome!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I too have one old and one newer generation of these amps like yourself. In the 6V6 one I have a Celestion alnico blue and it sounds awesome. It's very loud, raw but has clarity. My other one has a speaker by Scumback, this amp has a different character where it has more of a Hi-fi sound, but with some grit. It's amazing what difference the speaker makes to the sound of an amp. It's the easiest mod you can make to an amp which has a profound effect on the sound (as you have suggested in the past). I love trying different speakers to experiment with sound. And thank you for responding to the comment I left! Thank again.
I just purchased a used Fender Rumble 40 bass amp and I love playing through it with my guitars.
Awesome!
I bought one of these for my birthday years ago. I love it.
Very cool!
Nice tone! Plugging a guitar into a bass amp is a fun little thing to do that a lot of guitar players miss out on because they just don't think to try it
Thank you!
This video came in handy few weeks ago before I bought my ‘74 Musicmaster. Pleasantly surprised your video was the most helpful of other popular channels.
Thanks for all you share, Tomo.
Great to hear! I use this amp everyday! You're welcome!
Cant help but love this guy
Thank you so much!
Great video! Several years ago I plugged my son's electric acoustic ibanez into his Fender bassman 150 and was blown away. Fast forward 10 years I picked up a Peavey T-60 guitar. I had one in 1982 (the guitar was ahead of it's time) and eventually sold it around 1988. Long story short it hit me to try it with the bass amp and it's amazing and so much fun playing with the versatility of tonality with that guitar.
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.
I have four of these. Started buying them bc they were cheap Fenders, cost around $300 then. Two with the external switch, two with power built in to the vol pot. Awesome amps!
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!
I use the 6watt 1969 fender champ amp with the 3 knobs. Was my first amp given to me and the overall tone gave me the want to play the guitar. It really taught me to try to replicate all the classic music I've always loved. Without that amp I would not have fell in love with the guitar. Sounds just like your bassman. I think the bassman can get more volume though becuase of the amperage difference though. Mayby I should invest in one for small gigs
What a great amp! Every guitar player should own it! Thank you!
We appreciate all of your hard work Tomo! That is a loud amp, your counting was noticeably fading due to the volume increase! Great video! Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Tomo..! I think that strap has some great Mojo..!! Got you all funky..!👍🏼❤️
Thank you! Yes!
I was very fortunate to buy one of these amps that was donated to a charity shop. The one I have has the power on/off switch and original Fender speaker. I got new matched JJ valves for it and I totally love it. I will be keeping it for as long as I live! (and then my daughter can have it!) Your guitar playing is inspirational :)
Thanks for sharing! I love this amp!
You're way better off having one with a separate on/off switch, it's a pain having to adjust my volume every time I turn some of my old amps on that are set up like that, and running the power through the volume pot can cause some background hum
I miss my musicmaster bass amp, very clear and acoustic. SRV blues and Led Zeppelin on 10!
What a great guitar amp!
MMBA、シンプル故にごまかしの効かないアンプですね！
BeetronicsのVEZZPA、クセの強いエフェクターが好きな僕にとってはたまりません😍
最高の練習アンプです！
I have the one with the 6AQ5 tubes. It's awesome.
Awesome! Please enjoy it!
Amazing video. I have one that I got from Sal at Mr Music 10 years ago. Mine is a ‘72
Thank you! Awesome!
I love my MM Bass amp. I use a cheap Behringer reverb pedal with it…SWEET ❤️
Sounds great! Awesome!
Tomo, thanks for the video. The amp is so "simple" but in other words there is nowhere to hide behind any effects.
P.S. I love your t-shirt!
You're welcome! Great amp for improving techniques! Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic
I recently bought one of these I modified with my grandpa it now has a built in tape loop for slapback echo just like an Echosonic my Gibson amp also has the same thing both of them also have vintage 50s RCA tubes and vintage reissue Jensen speakers I play country rockabilly and bluegrass and blues and that's it
Never touch electric guitar, really like your lesson mr Tomo, and the amp so nice!
Thanks so much!
Hi Tomo, 16:00 Right (*Left*) Hand Thumb position, oh and your playing with that Vemuram (tab or specific lesson, please), sounds amazing through that fender, and the best advice: use bass amp to practice both, without ruining the speaker's cone, like when you practice the bass with a guitar amp. Beautiful strap gift from your thoughtful wife.Take care.
So great to hear that! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom.
I like the last distortion sound. Reminds me of Blue Orchid by the White Stripes. Awesome Tomo! Great amp!
Thank you!
That is a great amp you have. The new Tweed Fender Blues Jr. is a fun practice amp. EL84 tubes are interesting. Wasn't thrilled when I found out the tubes are made in Russia though. Posture tips are great. I always use a strap and put my left foot up on a foot-stand when sitting. The guitar sits more to my left and I can sit up straight with relaxed shoulders. More Guitar Wisdom lessons today. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Good chance to wear the Tube Screamer T-shirt!
Awesome! I use vintage NOS EL84 (GE or RCA) Those are still available now. Posture is super important! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom
Russia makes the best tubes, btw. They’ve been making tubes forever. There is no problem.
Russia sucks.
Thank You for this video. Been thinking about one of these for rhythm guitar for a year since a friend recommended one. I like it's less watts then a pro jr for home use. I like very simple circuits one or two controls ,why I eventually went to Esquire type teles.
You're very welcome! Great amp!
I LOVE MY MMBA. It is a very good amplifier after you put a good speaker into it. I have the 6V6 Power tube version. The MMBA you show is 6V6 the other amp is EL84.
Awesome! Please enjoy it~
What speaker did you go with? I need a new one for mine.
素晴らしいサウンドです。
当方、1977年CHAMP SILVERFACEを使用しています。
英語が分からないのでボリュームをどれくらいに設定しているか分かりませんがチャンプよりも歪んでいる感じでジューシーな音がしていますね
またまたビンテージアンプの沼にハマりそうです
７７年のチャンプ！素晴らしいチョイスです。
ありがとうございます！お気をつけて
ありがとうございます！
Bought my 6V6 version (your combo is the 6aq5? earlier) at that pawn shop next to Johnny Ds in Davis Square last century. Great amp. Gigged with my jug band and some plugged in folkie stuff. It's the love of the inanimate that spurs us on. Cheers.
Awesome! I own both versions. Please enjoy!
So many tips in your video, Tomo! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yes! Many things are hiding for my Guitar Wisdom subscribers! You're welcome!
I can't believe how clean your 74 is. Mine is filthy inside. I've been looking for the earlier silver skirt knobs for it. Someone replaced the originals with chicken heads, I didn't realize they should be black skirt.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for showing this Tomo, might have to get one! And thank you for your wonderful playing!
You're welcome! Thank you!
Hi sensei,
I always search for a simple amp, versatile, good with pedal, not loud enough, and your 'bass amp for guitar' video has open my view from just only focus on guitar amp.
I use boss katana 100 212 mk i, it is versatile, it is great, but the clean tone just not 'tomo' tone enough, so i sold it.
Long story short, i bought an amp that surprise me enough, a bass amp, cheap and fill all the criteria i said above, a Fender rumble 25.
Its cheap, maybe usd100?? But i think it suits me well. Maybe u can catch it later?
And thanks sensei opening my view on amps, i do agree we do not need expensive stuff to do great things.. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing!
Enjoyed this a lot
So happy to hear that! Thank you!
Beautiful amp!!!! I have been using a small and cheap practice bass amp for the last few years. It gives enough volume to practice at home and it is very small and light.
Thanks for sharing! Thanks!
Sounds like Father Guido Sarducci from Saturday Night Live.hilatious and a great saled pitch for selling this amp.he s perfect in this video.hes a cool dude
Thank you for sharing!
Been using one for 20 years, it's a 6v6 version. I put a different 12" speaker in it because the stock speaker is not so good imo, pretty weak and anemic.
I have played many gigs with it.
Thanks for sharing. Yes, the original speaker is so light and weak. That's why I love it! So effective for my picking technique & rhythm guitar. Awesome!
Because that’s why!
Yes!
Aaah! Crap! There go the prices up on these too! Thanks a lot!
Happy to help!
nice bass amplifier,which sounds really good.
Glad you like it!
Spot on
Thank you!
Great amp Jackie Chan! thank you
Glad you like it!
Sounds amazing
Thank you!
I love the simplicity of these amps and the Fender champs. Do you notice much difference in the sound between the 6aq5 tubes and the 6v6 tubes? I'm thinking about building an amp with the 6aq5 tubes. Great video!!!
Great! Yes! I prefer the 6AQ5 tone... but the 6V6s are good too!
I too like the 6AQ5, I have two of these amps. The are fun, and great for small clubs.
Awesome you made this video. I had been curious how you go into these. You don’t even mention you have a tower of them! I have a 64 and a 69 Champ that I run in stereo for pretty much all the same reasons. They need new production speakers to really shine, in my opinion. Nice to have that 12 in the Musicmaster, where the original can keep up.
Glad you enjoyed! I try not show everything I have... Awesome!
Tomo is like Mr. Miyagi of guitar. Practice with just a clean amp is like doing wax on wax off, boring but will make you get better!
Thank you! Pure hard work!
What do you think about using these small practice amps for gigging? It seems that with some bars and small clubs that many have PA systems where a really big amp wouldn't be required.
With PA, great!
Fender needs to recreate this simplicity with two knowbs. Fender Rumble Music Master edition. :)
This amp is so good!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I really like it, lets write fender to make reissue! ;)
Amp Settings?!? Lol. What was the pedal you used for the slight overdrive boost? Retained tone and just added that sweet grit!
Volume at 2 and tone at 6. My main pedal is Vemuram Jan Ray for TF.
...great amp
Thanks!
uber clean
Thanks!
Nice
Thanks
Would love to buy one Tomo but they really are hard to come by :D
Very hard to find it.
Amazing shirt!
Thanks!
Sounds great; I had a Music Master Bass and the same amp in 1971 would like to know which pickups you put into your SRV guitar.
Thank you! Its all in the description. Grinning Dog Funkmaster Pickup set
左手の親指を離しながら弾く映像を見たかったので、助かりました。
それは良かったです！
Tomo, have you ever tried a scalloped fretboard? What are your opinions on them? As with all things, they can probably be misused or misunderstood. I'd love to hear your feedback!
Not really. Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks!
the fender pro jr has just one tone knob also !!!!!!!!
Yes!
デモをありがとうございます！
ありがとうございます！
Cool, but how does it sound with a BASS guitar?
Okay! It's a guitar amp!
I am considering this to be a practice bass amp. I’d love to hear you play bass through it. It was designed for a bass originally, right?
It's really guitar amp! Name is bass amp!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I just bought one. I am going to make a video demonstrating how it sounds as a practice bass amp and a guitar amp. I agree with you that it makes a sweet guitar amp. I just want to see how it handles bass. Peace!
How does it sound with your bass?
Okay.
I have one of these from 77’ with the original speaker and I love it, but it’s a little brittle in the high register. Any idea which replacement speaker would tame it without losing all of the sparkle?
Awesome! The original speaker is the best!
Actually I just turned the tone down on a bit on my Tele and it sounds great!
I'd like to hear it miced up
Thank you!
I think Buddy Holly played a Bassman Amp with his strat ;)
Thanks for sharing!
I got my MMBA by trading a 90s Marshall Valvestate for it! Was trying to sell the Marshall for $250 and a guy offered me this in trade.
Great deal!!
amazing tone ！
Thank you!
Which one sounds better?
Musicmaster bass amp!
@@TomoFujitaMusic lol
Like it
Thanks!
Bass Amp: I Can't Tell You Why^^
Yes!
Do you think the fender rumble can achieve a similar effect? I can’t find it in my area
No I don't think so. Its totally different type amp.
@@TomoFujitaMusic what do you think, could do it then? one that is more modern
Totally different amp! Not close
The fart sound at the end is so funny 😂
Thank you!
How does it sound with distortion ?
Great!
Do you put any pedals through amp
A few places... please check time cording...
Where can i buy Grinning Dog pickups in Europe?
You can contact Grinning Dog via Instagram!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thx!
実験有難うございます(_ _)
そのShirt⁉️
MAXは黒ではない白ですｗ
白いShirtで作って下さい。
ありがとうございます！
TOMO FUJITA IS KAMI SAMA
Thank you!
😲
Thank you!
Somebody offered up one of these for trade. Do I say yes?
I think so. $600-$900 worth
What's that lovely song?
My original song!
What about cranked sounds? 😑
Where & when?
@@TomoFujitaMusic this is my question to you. Any tube amp should be overdriven at demos :)
Get that fender outta here!
Thank you! I love this amp!
i bet you paid very little for that broken one you have...i use to see them for 150 even 100
I bought many of them so cheap! Now I am using and it went up! Still cheap like $600-$800. Best amp for practicing!
It's really a bass-tolerant amp, not a bass amp.
Guitar amp! Name is just...
play ur ass off . haha
Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic u are a real masta ! not only about guitar .. respect!