Did someone mod his Bassman 100

[Badseed]

Hello,

I have a Bassman 100 silverface and I'm wondering about modify it...
I found mod kits in Torres Engeneering but did someone test them or other mods ?

Best regards,
Julien

 

[mayfly]

IMHO, the best mod for a silverface bassman is the good old blackface conversion.
I've done that mod to a silverface bassman for a recording studio and it's been their go-to amp ever since.  Well, that and one of my amps.

Sadly, I'm not a fan of Torres - there is not much engineering in their stuff.

 

[Badseed]

Thank you for your answer.
Did you knpw where I can find the mod schematic for a Bassman 100?
I won't do it myself but I have a friend who can do it, I only missing the mod explaination and schem.

Thank you for your help.

 

[Badseed]

I've just find this:
http://www.schematicheaven.com/dumbleamps/mod3.pdf

Did your think I will work on a bassman?
As I'm a fan of John Mayer, I dream of a Dumble-like amp even just a clean....

 

[dbw]

Torres has mixed reviews.

 

[mayfly]

I've just find this:
http://www.schematicheaven.com/dumbleamps/mod3.pdf

Did your think I will work on a bassman?
As I'm a fan of John Mayer, I dream of a Dumble-like amp even just a clean....

From a quick look that should work just fine on a bassman, except that the Bassman has no middle control.  Should be easy enough to work around.

 

[Badseed]

Thanks.

My Bassman does have middle control, did you know how this mod will affect the tone of the amp?

 

[mayfly]

I haven't done the mod, so I can't say with certainty.  Likely it will change the tone of the amp somewhat - but isn't that why you're moding the amp in the first place?