VacuumVoodoo said:Well, both tubes were originally designed for two specific applications in TV sets: vertical deflection amplifier and audio output amp. Since they were designed for same target application they have similar characteristics.
However, the question was: "Are they interchangeable without modifications to the amp?" and the answer is "no" because you would at least have to replace tube sockets".
tedzepplin said:I'm thinking of getting a 1970s Fender Musicmaster Bass amp (small 12 watt amp) and I'm finding some are listed as using 6AQ5-A power tubes and some use 6v6 tubes. Are they interchangeable without modifications to the amp?
hasserl said:GET THE AMP!!!!! Don't screw around and miss it!!
These are great little amps. Swap out the POS stock speaker for a Weber Signature 12 alnico, and you'll have an outstanding little amp. It's unbelievable how good these little amps sound.
tedzepplin said:A lot of people use this amp for guitar. I'm planning on using it for recording bass. will the Weber Signature 12 alnico be a good bass guitar speaker? or do you have other suggestions?
thanks
VintageJon said:OH, ment to mention- the 6AQ5 is a great tube IF YOU CAN FIND A MATCHED PAIR!
Love the XFMR Phase Inverter in this amp- Very McIntosh like...
Would suggest EL84/6BQ5 replacement WITH REWIRING/REBIAS rather than re-punch for octal 6V6 socket. (It's gonna be problematic/expensive to repunch the holes..)
-Jon