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Post subject: Fender Super Reverb Reissue
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:20 pm
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Can I switch my stock 6L6 power tubes for KT66? I have a Fender Reissue Super Reverb and I'm not digging the Groove Tubes and wanting to experiment a little.

I was reading that Fender usually ties the input grid resistors from pin 1 to 5 for easy mounting and if a KT66 tube is inserted into a Fender or other amp using pin one as a tie off point problems will result.

Anyone ever done this switch?


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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:50 am
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Hey, I too think all groove tubes flat out suck. Im pretty sure you can put in the KT66 with caution. They need to be able to take the current. Check out the tubestore.com they will tell you all you need to know about tubes and answer emails quickly. KT66 will give you a more british sound than fender american. I use TAD 6l6WGC STR these are imho the best sounding classic sounding 6l6 tubes. Just remember you will need to rebias the amp and amps can kill you even unplugged, be careful. Good luck


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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:55 am
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Thanks for the info Slapenta. thetubestores is where I got that info anyway. I'll email them as you suggested.

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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:08 am
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no prob doc. i just ordered the SED winged C tubes for my 1973 univox head from those guys, some say they are the best sounding tubes we"ll see. My friend uses the Gold Lion Kt66 from them and loves them in his Marshall....good luck


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