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Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:22 pm
by Brad
This has been for sale for a while, the ad says it is a 70s Fender 4 12 cab but I haven't found anything online saying Fender ever made such a thing. There's no model listed nor any ID plate on the back. The handle ends either aren't original or have been painted black.
I really don't need this but it'd be cool to snag if it is indeed what the seller claims it to be.
edit: sorry I put this in tube amps! Mods, feel free to move this post if necessary.

Re: Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:56 pm
by mozz
They made a few different model of 4x12 over the years. I have never heard anything great about them so i guess they are ok. CTS, Eminence, Oxford and a few others speakers could be in there. Also the possibility of JBL's.

Re: Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:56 am
by JimyTheAssassin
I’m with @Mozz The real treasure may be hidden inside. I would guess someone painted the corners and handle black. I looked and saw a few appear online so it is definitely something they made. Give it a shot if the price is right!


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Re: Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:33 am
by mozz
I forget about the logos, the fender has the tail underneath, is that silverface era or earlier?

Re: Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:38 pm
by Brad
The consesus on another site is this is a 70s Music Man cab with Fender grille cloth and logo, probably swapped out years ago to match a Fender amp. The seller may not even know what it really is.
They came with Eminence speakers. I might check it out.

Re: Is this Fender cab legit?

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:44 pm
by andrewsrea
I've seen Fender cabs from the early 70's that size. One in particular had the speakers on a convex-folded speaker baffle. Very heavy and sounds great. If I recall, came with removable casters.