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Tech Talk - Dynacord Jazz (1963)

This tube combo-type amplifier was made by Dynacord in late 50s era, called JAZZ (simple but greatest naming!!). Tube's composition are 2 x ECC83, 1 x EZ81, 2 x EL84. 20w simple amplifier but sounds warm and great. Not BOOMY on the mid-range, very clear tone. But S/N...

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....

Tech Talk - Lectrolab R200 (1953)

* 2 Inputs, one Volume, one Tone control. * The filaments in these tubes are powered by 25 to 50 volts AC. This is in contrast to almost all modern amps which use 6.3 volts. * 50L6 is the power amp tube, capable of 4 to 8 watts depending on the circuit. Without...

Tech Talk - Harley Benton GA5 (2008)

Harley Benton GA5 guitar combo - 5W Class A, 8" speaker, 1 channel, 1 volume & 1 tone control, thomann 1x 12AX7 & 1x EL84 tubes, 4 Ohm external speaker output. Weight: 10.5kg, size WDH mm 364 x 215 x 390 (incl. handle, 20 broad x 210 long and feet, 18 high)...

Tech Talk - Premier Twin 12 (1965)

30 watts of power. 2 6V6 Power tubes.12inch Jensen speakers. Tremelo “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! - click...