Bassman On-Off Switch

Gordon Black · Post by **Gordon Black** » 21 Feb 2004 9:41 pm

The on-off switch on my '79 Bassman 70 just died, and I'm looking for the correct replacement part. The switch has a gang of 4 solder lugs arranged along the top, and it's all a very tight fit into the chassis, so I'm leery of just stuffing in a hardware store switch. Any ideas?
Also, to add to the thread on using a bass amp for steel; I use mine occasionally with an RV-3. My cab has twin 15's and it sounds incredible!

R. E. Klaus · Post by **R. E. Klaus** » 22 Feb 2004 6:37 pm

Fender.com lists 26 Fender amp dealers in Oregan. One of them probably has the switch you need in their service department.
R. E.

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 23 Feb 2004 8:15 am

Most Fender amps have just two connections. Some do have a DPST(double pull, single throw) switch that disconnects both sides of the AC line. Any switch that fits the hole and handles 3+ amps of 120VAC should be able to do the job.

Larry Clark · Post by **Larry Clark** » 23 Feb 2004 1:47 pm

You might want to check with these guys.
www.tubesandmore.com

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 23 Feb 2004 2:53 pm

Some Fender amps I have worked on (80's era) had a rocker switch. I use a Marshall switch to replace those with. Gordon, can you send a picture of the switch to me? Maybe I can help after all.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ken Fox on 23 February 2004 at 02:57 PM.]</p></FONT>