6L6 or KT-66

[printman73]

Looks like I need some expert opinion here. I've been trying to research the 6L6 or KT-66 question and what seems simple is kind of confusing to me. I built the JTM-45 and set it up with KT-66's. They do sound great but the PT and the V-5 KT-66 are almost touching. I didn't get them(the Tubes) until I was almost finished with the build or I would have moved one or the other out. It appears not to be a problem but I do like 6L6's and with the LAR/MAR PPV-MV I'm not worried about getting breakup. I just think the 5881 or 6L6 will give me a little more space because the way the glass is shaped and I have always liked the way the 6L6 sounds. At my age once you get your head wrapped around a certain sound it's hard to want to change. So here is my confusion. Everything I have read tells me all I have to do is re bias and play. But is the plate currant too high? or am I mis understanding everything I have read. I know you guys know what you're doing.

One of my favorite guitars sounds so good through this amp. I have a 2007 Special Edition FMT tele HH that has the split coils and I can go from clean to raunchy with the pop of my tone pot. It makes my old 4 x 12 baseman 4 ohm cabinet really chomp. It still has the Utahs in it but has been been redone and will not rattle.

Looking forward to hearing from you. The old Printman73

[OnTheFritz]

No prob, just set the bias and you're good to go.

[printman73]

I sure appreciate you getting back to me so quick. I'm going to order the tubes today. I should have them Friday or Monday. I'll let you know how it goes. Will be cutting the wood for the cabinet Friday but still not sure if I want to do it cream or black. It really feels good to get back to playing. That's the reason we do this isn't it?

Good Day to All

[Axeman010]

Hi Printman73

let me know how you get on with the new tubes as I have the same problem with my KT66's and the OT, but love the sound.

I'm thinking about trying some different ECC83S too. Mine are JJ's which apparently break up earlier. with my Les Paul and the channels linked the sound breaks up at about 3 to 3.5 ... don't know if this is too soon? I'd be interested in when yours starts to break up

Axeman010

[printman73]

Well I tried the 6L6's and really like the KT - 66's better. Sorry it took so long to get back here but been busy and couldn't spend a lot of time on the 'puter.