15 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Feb 2I tried to change the 6V6 tubes that were in there, with two 6L6 tubes. And, voila: I got the sound I wanted! Now the amp played louder and .

Aug 10, 2007 – 5881 vs. 6L6 vs. 6V6 Amplifier Central. . 5881's will drop you to about 40 watts but really don't sound much different than 6l6's, .

. all-tube amp with 6v6's or 6l6's for sweetest sound–>> (el84's or El34's for a bit meaner, more aggressive sound) (NOTE: the compressor and OD pedal are .

Dec 29, 2009 – In simple terms, your output trans may even be better .

Operating below the distortion threshold, the 6V6 sound is "skinny"-not . to the differing tube types: American amplifiers used 6V6 or 6L6 types and the .

Fat Sound Guitars has been a Top Hat dealer since 1997 and continues to be . Rating: 33 Watts; Power Tubes: Two EL34's (may substitute 6V6 or 6L6 tubes to .

14 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Mar 25, 2008The Gretsch Discussion Pages: '6L6 Vs 6V6' in the Other Amps forum. . but hopefully the above is a sound bit of practical advice. .

Personally I like the 6L6 sound, especially for blues things. They have a .

1) The GT 6L6GS-D (#5)sound simply better than the JJ 6V6's OR the Sovtek 6V6's I used before. So that would just be a quality issue. 2) 6L6's just sound .

To cover the classic sounds from the past to the future GtrGear suggests . 6V6 powertube requiers less plate voltage than an EL34 or 6L6 type powertube .

I read an article about swaping 6V6's in place of 6L6's. I changed the screen resistors as . . Mismatches can be fun sound good or sound like crap. .

From crystal clear and detailed clean sounds to its harmonically complex and articulate . 2 X 6V6 power tubes (20 Watt) 4 X 6V6 or 2 X 6L6 (30-Watt) .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: May 29, 2009All tube types do sound different. But it is eminently possible to make dirty amps with 6V6's and 6L6's or clean amps with EL84's or EL34's .

6 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Jun 18JJ has a little more headroom and leans toward a 6L6 sound. . because I used Allen amps tranny's and wanted to run either 6V6's or 6L6's .

15 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 18, 20076L6's vs. 6V6's Tools Of The Trade. . The 6l6's sound like a good idea for the DRRI for the more sublte mids. would help with the "ice .

It sounds like a hard-working Fender combo only about twice as loud. . . It can be set up for operation with either two 6V6 or two 6L6 power tubes, .

25 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Oct 19, 2007[Archive] 6v6 amp suggestions Audio Hardware. . so any stereo amps that you would particularly recommend that use a 6l6 or kt66? .

Then you wait a year, maybe two or three for your amp. That is, if he agrees you are worthy. However, there is no denying the sound. Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, . That gives a spread of 22 watts for the 6V6 up to about 40 for the 6L6 .

15 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Apr 10, 20076L6 vs 6V6 Tools Of The Trade. . That's one of the reasons the Tweed .

By nature, real class "A" amps are limited to about 10 watts or so (unlike faux . . 6L6, 6V6, 6550, KT66, KT88, EL34, they all sound different in there, .

2 days ago – Email this article: 6L6, 6V6, or None of the Above! . (without care or knowledge of possible damage) as a “mod” to get a different sound? .

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40 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Jan 15, 2009I've never had an opportunity to spend enough time playing any 6L6 or 6V6 amps to appreciate the difference(s) in sound that you folks talk .

Jun 21, 2007 – a 6L6 and a 6V6 have very very similar sound . Added to queue Mesa/Boogie Mark V 6L6 vs EL34 Tube Shootout Co. by haggertysmusic16791 .

22 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jun 15, 2010But the point is always this. if it sounds good to you, then indeed it is . I was told it's self biasing. Ok to use EL34, 6V6 or 6L6. .

13 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Dec 22, 2006[Archive] 6V6 vs. 6L6 Amp Central Station. . attached to it. i can run both 6v6 and 6l6 tubes in my twin, and they sound about the same, .

Factory bias settings are for 6V6, 6L6 and EL34, the most popular output pairs. . to get the desired sound characteristics that slight over or under .

Apr 16, 2005 – Sounds great with a KT66 or NOS 6V6 or 6L6. The inside pic has labels to show how I wired the octal socket in parallel with the existing .

29 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Apr 16v6 vs EL84 vs EL34. I have seen it said a number of times on this .

3 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Mar 6, 2008Hi, For a push-pull, Class AB1 amplifier, pentode connected, running cathode feedback, some GNB (circlotron, twin-coupled, or something .

How to Replace 6V6 With 6L6. The type of vacuum tube used in an . There are multiple tube types, typically designated with an alpha-numeric name such as 6V6 , 6L6 or EL84. . Different tubes create different sounds and tones. .

Jan 10, 2011 – In fact, it's me at my most unscientific about 6L6 and 6V6 power tubes. However, I know of no guitarists or bassists that think about .

5 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Dec 30, 2009In simple terms, your output trans may even be better suited to the 6V6 than the 6L6. Or, you just like the sound of this particular .

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4 posts - 1 author - Last post: Mar 3, 2002I really like the sound of the blackface Fender Deluxe Reverb as . is similar but there are tonal differences between the 6V6 and 6L6. .

The JJ 6V6S's are a VERY nice 6V6 and sound stellar in any 6V6 amp or for a little more . They also have a deeper thump and breakup earlier than 6L6's do. .

12/15 watt 6V6, 2x 15 watt 6V6 or 30W 6L6 Power Amp Section . try to turn both all the way down or just slightly up, gives you a more vintage clean sound, .

Similar to its predecessor the 6L6, the 6V6 was far more widely used. . and became common in the audio output stage of radios and audio . operation versus most American and West European-made 6V6 variants, is an exception). .

I have owned amps with 6V6, 6L6 and EL84 tubes. My personal preference is for the 6V6/6L6 sound – or the American sound. But you should listen and make your .

6V6 vs. 5881. I recently converted a Blues Junior to octal output sockets so it . It's often used in 40-60 watt 6L6 amps where players want less power and .

Dec 8, 2009 – Difference in sound of 6L6 vs 6V6 tube set up. All things jet and jet sig. Post a reply. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1 .

The guitar was a G and L Legacy with single coil pickups. While I prefer the 6V6 or 6L6 power tube, the guy who bought this amp loved it. Play Sound Byte 5 .

17 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Oct 17, 20066L6 can only be used in 6V6 amps if you're sure the power transformer .

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jun 10, 2009The Gretsch Discussion Pages: '6L6 Vs 6V6 Tubes Combo amps' in the Other .

15 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Jun 10You can use either 6V6 or 6L6 tubes and they may sound about the same given how small the OT is and that the B+ is too low to really swing .

Every power tube type offers a different characteristic sound and feel. EL84's have a very tight and . (Converts 6L6, EL34, 6550, 7027 or 6V6 to EL84) .

Converts most audio amplifiers with 6L6, EL34, 6550 or 6V6 tubes to EL84/6BQ5 tubes without modification or rebiasing. Converts from Class-AB to Class-A .

18 posts - 12 authors - Last post: May 4, 2006I'm not sure what the voltages are compared to 6L6's or EL34's. . They sound amazing!!! or 2 6v6's on the inside and 2 kt 77's on the .

22 posts - 13 authors - Last post: Jan 2, 2007[Archive] OK tube experts: 6V6 vs 6L6 vs EL34 Amps and Cabs. . To me the 6v6 sounds like a smaller version of the 6L6 with less of .

Looking for more of a rock sound than a blues or classic 50s sound. Thanks! . Physical size varies, but a 6L6 is maybe a cm or 2 taller than a 6V6. .

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