15W Tweed Princeton 5F2-A head with a GZ34 and a 5881 (or 6L6): Should I go for it?

[dr.barlo]

Hi,

Here is the output tranny I am planning to use (single ended, 15W)...

http://www.classictone.net/40-18031.html

I'd use a GZ34, not 2 5Y3's... and other than that, stick to 5F2-A's specs.

Any input?

I'd appreciate the help and feedback.

Best,

B

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: 15W Tweed Princeton 5F2-A head with a GZ34 and a 5881 (or 6L6): Should I go for i

Some ultra picky people reckon that they can hear a difference between different generations of Fender Tweed amp due to different transformer construction and rectification.

Considering the effects that over fifty years of use, ageing and degradation would have on any original vintage amp, it hardly seems worth making a colossal fuss over slavishly following the original schematic.

 

[jeremy]

Re: 15W Tweed Princeton 5F2-A head with a GZ34 and a 5881 (or 6L6): Should I go for i

single ended amps can sound awesome, why not!?!

 

[zzmoore]

Re: 15W Tweed Princeton 5F2-A head with a GZ34 and a 5881 (or 6L6): Should I go for i

Seems like a single Y3 should be plenty.?
Maybe not with a 6L6
Actually, I prefer using the Weber Copper Caps. They will never stop running, and they offer the Same/Similar sag as the real tube diodes do.
Nice Amp
Good Luck

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: 15W Tweed Princeton 5F2-A head with a GZ34 and a 5881 (or 6L6): Should I go for i

Thanks guys.



B :beerchug: