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Tech Talk - Fender Bassman vs. Fender Bassman RI

First tube is preamp, 12AY7 is specified. 6072A may also be used. A low-noise, low-microphony 5751, 12AX7, or 7025 is also usable, though they will have more voltage gain and will change the sound of the amp considerably. Second tube is a 12AX7. This is the driver....