Line 6 Pilot's Handbook manual Tweed 410 based on a 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman

The Amps & Cabs • Tweed 410 – based on a 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman

Tweed 410 – based on a 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman

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The classic ’58 Fender Bassman 4x10 combo was the amp that started it all—instant rock and roll tone. Originally a bass guitar amp, the Bassman became a Blues staple for 6-string guitarists thanks to its fat bottom end and the Fender twang on the top.

An interesting thing about the Bassman—and Duoverb’s Tweed 410 model—is just how interactive the Mid and Treble controls are. The Mid control isn’t a bandpass, as in most tone control setups. Instead, it’s almost like a second treble control. The two are additive, so if you’re running the Mid knob higher than halfway up, you’ll find the Treble control might give you more bright than you really want. On the other hand, when you turn the Mid knob down, you’ll probably want to boost the Treble.

The Bassman, like many of the amps modeled by Duoverb, didn’t have a master volume, and you had to really crank it up to get the great tone it delivers at high volume. With Duoverb, you can get that kind of tone at a bedroom or studio level—or through your headphones even—by cranking up the Drive knob. Give your best R&B licks a try with Drive set to about 4 or 5.

The Cabinet Model is based on the Bassman loaded with four 10-inch Jensen speakers.

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