Bassman Tube recommendations?

vic108 · July 1st, 2006, 10:54 PM

CB is almost done with my BASSMAN clone and we've deciding on tubes...
What tubes would you recommend? THANKS!

GZ34, also called the 5AR4

two 6L6GC or 5881 or KT66.

two 12AX7 variety or three if you dont use a 12AY7 in the first stage.

So, the classic is 12AY7, 12AX7, 12AX7 6L6 6L6 5AR4
or higher gain 12AX7 (x3) 6L6 6L6 5AR4

tazzboy · July 1st, 2006, 11:48 PM

JJ/Telsa Tubes from Bob at Eurotubes.com

petebradt · July 1st, 2006, 11:49 PM

I have a Mullard (NOS) 12AT7 in the V1 on my Bassman, and NOS Phillips AX7s in 2 and 3. JJ 6L6GCs and a JJ 5AR4 for a recto. Sounds GREAT!

nonvintage · July 3rd, 2006, 02:29 AM

Nos 6l6wgb JAN Philips from angela for power tubes sound great in my tweed bandmaster clone. Try 12ax7, 5751 or 12ay7 in V1 according to taste for V2 & V3 Tungsram or Tesla 12ax7's are nice. IMHO YMMV.

CancerLeoCam · July 3rd, 2006, 03:32 AM

5881's -no doubt about it. The new Tung-Sol's are what you need there.

kcp · July 3rd, 2006, 01:22 PM

I also like 5881's pwr tubes in my 59bmri, jan 5751's in pre-amp, & a 5ar4 rectifier.

vic108 · July 10th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Ordered Tubes today from TUBE DEPOT:

Tung-Sol 12AX7 = 3

JJ/Tesla 5AR4 = 1

Tung-Sol 5881 = 1 Matched Pair
(I hope these are OK instead of the 6L6's!)

If all goes well, Allah willing... I should get the TUBES in time and
the AMP in time BEFORE Saturday's outside practice session.

Tremo · July 10th, 2006, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic108

Ordered Tubes today from TUBE DEPOT:

Tung-Sol 12AX7 = 3

JJ/Tesla 5AR4 = 1

Tung-Sol 5881 = 1 Matched Pair
(I hope these are OK instead of the 6L6's!)

If all goes well, Allah willing... I should get the TUBES in time and
the AMP in time BEFORE Saturday's outside practice session.

Be sure to have the bias set properly for those new 5881s.

-CB- · July 10th, 2006, 10:56 PM

Vic will be recieving a Sperry ammeter and one the bias probes I make, along with his amp.

July 1st, 2006, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
vic108 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mudwogweap, VA Age: 52 Posts: 947 9 Photos	Bassman Tube recommendations? CB is almost done with my BASSMAN clone and we've deciding on tubes... What tubes would you recommend? THANKS! GZ34, also called the 5AR4 two 6L6GC or 5881 or KT66. two 12AX7 variety or three if you dont use a 12AY7 in the first stage. So, the classic is 12AY7, 12AX7, 12AX7 6L6 6L6 5AR4 or higher gain 12AX7 (x3) 6L6 6L6 5AR4 __________________ Guitars will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no guitars

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tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 3,293	JJ/Telsa Tubes from Bob at Eurotubes.com __________________ tazzboy

July 3rd, 2006, 02:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
nonvintage Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 506	Nos 6l6wgb JAN Philips from angela for power tubes sound great in my tweed bandmaster clone. Try 12ax7, 5751 or 12ay7 in V1 according to taste for V2 & V3 Tungsram or Tesla 12ax7's are nice. IMHO YMMV. Last edited by nonvintage; July 3rd, 2006 at 02:45 PM.

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CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mule Deer-Mt. Lion Safari, CA Posts: 1,692 5 Photos	5881's -no doubt about it. The new Tung-Sol's are what you need there. __________________ Everyone's your "buddy" or "friend" when they want you or something from you. If you're not willing to work for free why should somebody else?

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kcp TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Seneca, NY Posts: 57	Bassman Tubes I also like 5881's pwr tubes in my 59bmri, jan 5751's in pre-amp, & a 5ar4 rectifier.

July 1st, 2006, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
petebradt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Niner Country Posts: 3,519 12 Photos	I have a Mullard (NOS) 12AT7 in the V1 on my Bassman, and NOS Phillips AX7s in 2 and 3. JJ 6L6GCs and a JJ 5AR4 for a recto. Sounds GREAT!

July 10th, 2006, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
vic108 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mudwogweap, VA Age: 52 Posts: 947 9 Photos	Ordered Tubes today from TUBE DEPOT: Tung-Sol 12AX7 = 3 JJ/Tesla 5AR4 = 1 Tung-Sol 5881 = 1 Matched Pair (I hope these are OK instead of the 6L6's!) If all goes well, Allah willing... I should get the TUBES in time and the AMP in time BEFORE Saturday's outside practice session. __________________ Guitars will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no guitars

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-CB- Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida USA Posts: 134	Vic will be recieving a Sperry ammeter and one the bias probes I make, along with his amp.