Two classic amps, two different voices. The Fender Bassman is warm, punchy vintage tweed breakup; the Vox AC30 is chimey, mid-rich British jangle. Here is how their settings and the records made on them compare.
| Knob | Fender Bassman | Vox AC30 |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Bass | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Mid | 6 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Presence | 5 | 5.5 |
Averaged from 9 (Fender Bassman) and 37 (Vox AC30) famous recordings. Out of 10.
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