The three key reasons are output impedance, filament current and plate current.įirst off, the 6v6s need a higher load than 6L6s for optimum power. It is much better to let an amp technician handle this situation because it involves advanced soldering. They need to be rebiased, which is not a simple task. I would strongly advise against it unless you understand the amp design and are comfortable with the technicalities of swapping power tubes.
Amps are calibrated to use specific valves (6v6, 6L6, EL84, etc.) and are not always well suited to multiple valve usage without circuit modifications. The general answer is no, for the most part, 6L6 and 6v6 tubes are not interchangeable as they don’t bias close enough. They both are great and your choice should be based on your application i.e. That being said, the amp design also plays a big role in the final sound so these categorizations only serve as general guidelines. To most people, the 6V6 sounds more musical for blues. They sound compressed when the volume is cranked up (and if you’re going to do that at home, think of the neighbors and get some curtains made for sound absorption). On the other hand, 6V6 tubes have less low end and more mids. The 6L6 yields a more focused low-end and the highs have a more pleasant chime. If you want more headroom use the 6L6 (higher wattage tubes), if you want to break up at a lower volume, use the 6V6. The 6L6 on the other hand is the all-tube sound that is smooth – think melted chocolate.ĦL6s generate more power than 6V6s so an amp with 2 x 6L6 tubes can be cranked up louder and will stay clean much longer than an amp with 2 x 6V6 tubes. Sonically, the 6V6 sounds warm but gritty – it does a gnarly overdrive without any strident highs. The 6v6 is only designed for a max signal power of 5 watts output while the 6L6 can handle 10.8watts of maximum power output. What is the difference between 6L6 and 6V6 tubes? What is the difference between 6L6 and 6V6 tubes?.We typically keep most items in stock and ready to ship but please contact us for up to date lead times after completing your purchase. Lead times are: small parts usually ship within 3 - 5 business days, cabinets ship within 2 weeks. If you are new to Tube Amplifiers, additional time may need to be factored.This is a DIY (do-it-yourself) kit. Time estimates listed are from start to finish. Part substitutions made by Mojotone are guaranteed not to effect the integrity or operation of your amplifier kit. Mojotone reserves the right to change or substitute any and all of the parts contained in this amplifier kit without advertisement or notification to the buyer.
#Princeton tweed clone 5 f 2 w/ two 6v6's full#
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We offer a completely hand-wired Tweed Princeton style amp assembled by our expert builders right here at Mojotone headquarters. Enjoy the luxury of being able to dial in a punchy and clear sound at any volume without having to spend hours tweaking your EQ. The amp has one tone control and one volume control and relies on the brilliance of the circuit’s inherent sound to provide the player with quality tone as the controls are tweaked. The low input is is more tame with a slightly warmer overall sound, while the high input breaks up easier and is glassier and brighter in nature. Our Tweed Princeton style amp has two inputs low and high. To complement this 5 Watt amp’s output, we chose our Mojotone AV8C American Vintage 15 Watt speaker for its warm, crunchy, early breakup and articulate yet aggressive sound. Utilizing one 6V6 power tube and one 12AX7 preamp tube, it is a Class A circuit with a clear and chimey quality that is desirable for recording any style of music. Our Princeton style amp is a faithful recreation of the originals, which were rumored to be the most recorded guitar amps of all time. These amps have a wonderful negative feedback which gives them a smooth and balanced sound. Mojotone’s Tweed Princeton Style Amp is based on the classic 5F2-A circuit which was introduced in 1957 and is the most widely known Princeton circuit. The multi-tap primary power transformer now comes standard, and works with 110, 120, 220, 230, and 240 wall voltages!
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