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ruger9 · October 30th, 2008, 07:53 AM

One of my big influences is Brian Setzer. I've long wanted a Fender Blonde Bassman 6G6-B. I've read it's "different" than the other Bassmans, and even "closer to a marshall than a Fender." But at 50 watts, it's really too loud to play at home. I've used attenuators for years, and they can work great, but I much prefer lower-wattage alternatives.

So, is there an amp (Fender or otherwise) that could get me that tone, or pretty close too it, but at less watts? Would the 5E3 even be in the same ballpark? I found a company that will make a 5E3 with 5881's (25 watts).

How about a custom build... 6G6-B with 6V6s?

Any ideas? (and don't say "a modeling amp". have one. Not what I want.)

October 30th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
ruger9 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 2,051	6G6-B question for all you vintage circuit experts One of my big influences is Brian Setzer. I've long wanted a Fender Blonde Bassman 6G6-B. I've read it's "different" than the other Bassmans, and even "closer to a marshall than a Fender." But at 50 watts, it's really too loud to play at home. I've used attenuators for years, and they can work great, but I much prefer lower-wattage alternatives. So, is there an amp (Fender or otherwise) that could get me that tone, or pretty close too it, but at less watts? Would the 5E3 even be in the same ballpark? I found a company that will make a 5E3 with 5881's (25 watts). How about a custom build... 6G6-B with 6V6s? Any ideas? (and don't say "a modeling amp". have one. Not what I want.) __________________ "I've got callouses, from all those nights, spent playin' a Telecaster, 'till my fingers bled Bud Light" - Travis Tritt Last edited by ruger9; October 30th, 2008 at 09:37 AM.