Electric Guitar Trends

Fender began production of electric guitar amplifiers in 1948. Many early Fender electric guitar amplifiers such as the Bandmaster, Bassman, Champ, Deluxe, Princeton, and Pro are still in production today and the vintage examples continue to increase in value.

Here are current values for some vintage Fender amplifiers. These prices are for amplifiers in excellent condition.

The Bandmaster has gone through various incarnations since its inception.
1968 - 1972 $575 - $700
1973 - 1980 $450 - $550

Fender Bassman

1959 - 1960 $9,000 - $11,000
1961                $2,600 - $  3,000
1962 -1964  $2,400 -  $  3,000
1965 - 1966 $1,550 - $   1,750
1967 - 1969 $   800 -  $     925
1970 - 1971 $  700 -  $     800

1953 - 1954 $1,000 - $1,250
1955 - 1956 $1,150 - $1,400
1957 - 1964 $1,000 - $1,600
1965 - 1967 $    400 - $   500
1968 - 1972 $    375 - $   450
1973 - 1982 $    325 - $   375

1948 - 1952 $2,300 - $2,800
1953 - 1954 $2,600 - $3,000
1955 - 1956 $3,300 - $3,600
1957 - 1960 $3,800 - $4,000
1961 - 1963 $1,900 - $2,400
1964 - 1966 $1,850 - $2,300

1948 - 1954 $1,000 - $1,200
1955 - 1961 $1,400 - $1,600
1962 - 1964 $1,050 - $1,250
1965 - 1967 $1,000 - $1,250
1968 - 1969 $    600 - $   700
1970 Silverface $525 - $ 700
1971 - 1979        $ 500 - $ 775

1947 - 1954          $3,500 - $3,900
1955 old chassis $3,800 - $4,000
1955 - 1959           $4,100 - $4,500
1960 pink cover $3,200 - $3,800
1961 - 1965           $2,300 - $2,800

Source: Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2009