Best new production 6L6 for bass?
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Mars Hall
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Best new production 6L6 for bass?
I'm currently retubing and recapping a 72 Bassman for a friend, who actually plays bass through it. Any suggestions on the best NP 6L6 tube for bass?
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Re: Best new production 6L6 for bass?
I had good luck in the past with the Winged =C= 6L6GC. I would be sure to get high emissions/plate current tubes for increased headroom - assuming he wants that. I'm using the "Gold Lion" KT88s in my Traynor for bass...
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Re: Best new production 6L6 for bass?
Haven't tried them for bass, but I've been liking the tungsol 6L6GC-STR
Seems very well made and toneful. SED tubes have just gotten way ridiculous in price as of late.
Seems very well made and toneful. SED tubes have just gotten way ridiculous in price as of late.
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Re: Best new production 6L6 for bass?
When I used 6L6 tubes in my bass rig(several years ago) in my opinion the best sounding were the original Sevetlana(Now =C=). I also used a set of the JJ 6L6's with great results too. I was using a Peavey Classic 120/120 amplifier in 240 watt mono configuration, it sounded very good for bass and having controls for resonance and presence was very handy.