I am also looking at it for potential future vintage value. If I were looking at this amp solely as a players piece of gear, I wouldn't care. Everything else checks out, transformers, pots, speakers all have the appropriate EIA markings so I am confident in that regard. I've attached that photo but my hang up is the chassis serial. IMO, that would be one of the easiest things to counterfeit with a custom ink stamp made at a print shop. There is in fact an ink stamp date and name inside the chassis. My opinion is that more pictures are needed for the members here to help you, if possible.Thank you very much. I don't think it necessarily means that it's bogus. The "S" occupies that space in your example. The only other observation I have is there is usually a "space" between the "A" and the number. I don't remember when Fender discontinued that practice. Sometimes there is an ink-stamped date inside the chassis. Perhaps you could post some of the other pictures. I attempted to provide a link to a photo of the serial number, not sure if it worked. So far no explanation.Ĭan anyone tell me if they've seen a legitimate Fender chassis serial that starts with "AS" or provide a logical explanation? I've checked all the online resources I know, called Fender customer support and today reached out to a few vintage guitar shops. I have a '71 Silverface Deluxe Reverb and a '65 Blackface Bassman head, both chassis serials start with "A" only. The chassis serial starts with "AS" instead of just "A", followed by the typical 5 numbers. As part of my due diligence I request photos showing all of the requisite verification points such as chassis serial, tube chart, transformers, speakers and pots.Įverything checks out EXCEPT the chassis serial. I'm thinking about buying what I believe to be a 1971 Silverface Super Reverb.
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