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.
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In the early 1950’s guitar amplifiers were low powered tube amps.  These amps were louder than a big acoustic guitar, but only by a small margin.

As the 1950’s progressed, guitar amplifers became more powerful. By 1959, Fender was manufacturing the Vibrasonic and Concert models, both of which were rated at 40 watts RMS.  Still electric guitarists wanted more [...]