In a message to Lee Waun  Tom Scioscia wrote:
TS>         BTW, to all you guys reading this. I noticed something about
TS>  my DS. It says Fender Musical Instruments. I was told that it was a
TS>  '63. However, from what I understand, all Blackface amps had Fender
TS>  Electrical Instruments on the faceplace until shortly after CBS
TS>  bought Fender. I don't have it in front of me, so I can't describe
TS>  any markings, but what should I look for to properly date this? It's
TS>  not a big deal because it sounds great and CBS didn't mess it up, but
TS>  I'm really curious, now.
Well, let's see.  According to the Morrish book, the Showman was blackface 
from August of 64.  Also, in 64 the presence control was replaced by a bright 
switch.  
 
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