The 1483 was a fine, straightforward bass amplifier.
It was listed in the Spring/Summer 1965 catalog simply as "The Bass Amplifier."
With its no-frills tube-powered 23 watts, it's been frequently pressed into guitar service by
many top strummers of recent years. Peter Buck of R.E.M. has used one in his
backline for years, and the trend continues today, with bands like Vampire
Weekend, Rilo Kiley and others using the the reliable, compact amp for
six-string duties.
Introduced: 1963
Retired:
1967
