Fender Bassbreaker 45 – The British-American Love Child You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’ve ever wished a Fender Bassman and a vintage Marshall Bluesbreaker would just admit they’ve been flirting for 60 years and finally have a kid, well… here it is. The Fender Bassbreaker 45 takes that classic Bassman DNA, throws in some unmistakably British attitude, and turns it into a 2x12 combo that growls, chimes, and punches way above its price bracket.

This one is the big dog of the Bassbreaker line — a 45-watt, dual-Celestion, vintage-voiced bruiser that walks right up to the edge of Marshall territory while still wearing a Fender badge with a straight face. It’s basically Fender saying, “Yeah, we know what you like. Here you go.”

Despite the hybrid heritage, the build is rock solid. Made in Mexico, yes — but not in a “cheap corner-cutting” way. More like: “Let’s make this affordable without removing any of the fun.” The circuit is modern PCB (don’t panic — it sounds fantastic), the cab is sturdy plywood, and the transformers look like they were pulled off a small submarine. You won’t break it… but it might break you, because this thing weighs in at 55lbs and feels like more once your drummer wanders off on load-out.

Speakers? Two Celestion G12-70s that can handle whatever you throw at them: blues, rock, classic crunch, edge-of-breakup goodness, or “I swear I’m not copying Clapton, I just landed here by accident.”

If you're after that classic “American cleans meets British snarl” recipe, this is the amp that actually pulls it off without needing boutique money to get there.

• 45-watt 2x12 combo inspired by the classic Fender Bassman/Marshall Bluesbreaker lineage

• Fender-style circuit paired with “British-voiced” components for a great blend of vintage American and British tones

• Continuously variable power control — dial it anywhere from 1 watt to the full 45 watts

• Loaded with two 70-watt Celestion G12 speakers

• Rock-solid build: sturdy plywood cabinet, rugged chassis, and a transformer that means business

• Big, gig-ready footprint (approx. 26" x 22" x 8.5")

• Includes the original Fender vinyl cover

Condition:
A few minor scuffs in the tolex from normal use, but nothing major. Everything else is in really solid shape and fully functional.