6L6's and different speakers in Swart AST

[Jimmydeez]

Anyone using 6L6's in the AST? What are you getting that is different from the 6V6's?

I love my AST but I'm thinking about experimenting a bit. Might give 6L6's a whirl and possible switch the Mojo speaker with the Hellatone 60 I have laying around.

Looks like it may be a chore to change speakers though.

 

[Jimmydeez]

Nobody?

 

[Tramp]

I usually go with 6L6's in any amp where I have that choice, but found I vastly preferred 6V6's in my AST, since sold. Simply put, I missed the amp's swampy brilliance. That said, I did like the JJ's in there, which arguably split the difference between the two tube varieties. Good luck with your quest!

 

[trickness]

I just put an NOS Bendix 5Y3 in my AST and man, does it sound great. Less clean headroom but way more tasty.

 

[Jimmydeez]

I'm gonna throw some 6L6s in and see if I get a litle more low end thump.

Anyone try a V30 in an AST?