I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

[leevc5]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

single ended amps like that are fun and can sound great but youll need an efficient speaker to get above a drummer even if the amp is cranked all the way up. a 6l6 will get you a little more headroom and volume than a 6v6 but if the voltages are the same you wont get as much as you could. you might get 4w from a 6v6 and 7w from the 6l6.

also make sure you get a tranny made for se use

I'm using a W022772 xfrmr and from what I have found it sounds like it will support the 6L6 but I'm not completely sure and I definitely don't want to blow the xfrmr. Do you have any advice on this?

[jeremy]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

thats a power transformer. when you buy the output transformer, make sure it is suited for single ended use. 15w will be plenty

[GilmourD]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

This thread has me looking at Marshall 1987 kits again... Darn...

[Scott_F]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

,,JTM45 gives up a lot of big clean gone especially loaded with KT66's.

[Scott_F]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

If you want to build a low watt kit, mojo and Weber both are good options. If you want a bit of hand holding and expert advice dispensed with a lot of patience, call Bruce at Mission and build one of his 5E3's. You won't regret it.

[Gearjoneser]

Re: I got a WHUMA to build a Fender Showman head but...

I think the wisest thing to do is search for a worn out old Fender amp that someone's selling super cheap.
Then, restore it completely. In the long run, you'll spend less, do easier work, and end up with something that's worth real money.