NAD - Blankenship Tweed

[klasaine]

I haven't bought an amp in a long time.
Blankenship "Fatboy" jr.: beefed up 5e3, 9 watts, 12" G12H30

 

[ce24]

5e3s are 12-15 watts….wheres the beef. Not being snarky just dont understand…

 

[JDRNoPro]

I was wondering the same thing....

Am I seeing one rectifier tube, one power tube (6L6 maybe?), and two preamp tubes in that photo? What are the control knobs? Maybe a "beefed up" 5F1?

Nice looking amp - details please

 

[klasaine]

You guys are right. Not a 5e3. My ignorance. I have a call into Roy (Blankenship) for exact details.
4 inputs - normal and bright
2 volume, 1 tone
2 12ax7s
1 6v6
1 5ar4

 

[Axis29]

Still tweed, still cool!

Congrats on the new amp! She looks sweet!

 

[klasaine]

Well, I was sorta half right.
Direct from the builders cell phone ...



So I guess that would be a 5e3 pre into a 5f2a pwr section - ?
*What I mean by beefy is that it has a very thick grind when up all the way.
I'm not always precise and admittedly fairly ignorant when it comes to circuit designations.
Apologies for the confusion gentlemen.

 

[SparkleFart]

Gorgeous.
Congratulations!

 

[JDRNoPro]

No prob, klasaine. Thanks for the followup info - that's an interesting and unique amp. I bet it sounds good!

 

[CV Jee Beez]

Sounds great!