Fender Bandmaster 1962 – Blonde/Wheat

Up for grabs is a truly exceptional 1962 Fender Bandmaster, absolutely all original and in mint condition, complete with the original factory covers. This is one of the cleanest pre-CBS Bandmasters you’re likely to come across, and it has clearly been treasured throughout its life.

Condition & Originality:

• Mint cosmetic condition
• 100% original: transformers, caps, hardware, cab, speaker — everything
• Comes with the original covers, which almost never survive intact
• No modifications, no repairs, no changed components

Functionality:
This amp doesn’t just look collector-grade — it runs beautifully, with that quiet, smooth operation that’s rare even among well-maintained examples. Finding an early-’60s Bandmaster that’s completely original and runs nice and quiet is incredibly difficult. Most have been serviced or altered along the way; this one remains as Leo intended and still performs flawlessly.

Tone:
Classic pre-CBS sparkle, rich mids, warm cleans, and highly musical breakup. The tone is everything you’d hope for from a textbook vintage Bandmaster.

Rarity Factor:

• All original? Almost unheard of.
• Mint cosmetic condition? Even less common.
• Original covers? Collectors dream of this.
• Quiet-running and fully functional? That’s the miracle.