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appar111 · August 3rd, 2007, 11:28 AM

I know that the 5C3 is the earlier version of the Tweed Deluxe, and it uses a 6SL7 instead of a 12AX7 for a preamp tube, but tonally what are the differences between a 5C3 and a 5E3?

I'm looking at having a kit amp built and the 5C3 looks like it'll do the job. For some reason I thought I'd be different and go w/ an earlier model deluxe w/ a different preamp tube other than the 12AX7. I know that I'm much more limited in decent 6SL7 choices, though.

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appar111 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 1,325	tonal differences between 5E3 and 5C3? I know that the 5C3 is the earlier version of the Tweed Deluxe, and it uses a 6SL7 instead of a 12AX7 for a preamp tube, but tonally what are the differences between a 5C3 and a 5E3? I'm looking at having a kit amp built and the 5C3 looks like it'll do the job. For some reason I thought I'd be different and go w/ an earlier model deluxe w/ a different preamp tube other than the 12AX7. I know that I'm much more limited in decent 6SL7 choices, though.