I have waited till today because after 6 weeks waiting I was finally able to go and collect my nameplate to top out the build!
The cab build is complicated with all the battens and floating baffles and took a long time.
I tried the JJ6V6/GZ34 and 12AX7 in V1 but it was really too loud and I didn't like it that much so I have gone with a more standard tube complement.
V1 - GE 12AY7 V2 - Sylvania 12AX7 V3&4 -GE 6V6GTA V5-GE 5Y3GT. B+ is around 340vDC with this setup. I tried a 5U4GB too but at the moment this combo is good for me.
I added a speaker impedance switch and a RobRob 3 way NFB switch which adds a cleaner less tweedy vibe if needed. This is specially useful if you need to run a pedal board. But I like the cathode bias and the grit available there.
I gotta say I really like this amp and the general tones available but it is REALLY loud, the guitar volume is down low all the time. I am not sure I will play anywhere where I can let this monster loose! By contrast the 100w 2nd Gen Hybrid and Dlator is far more controllable, even at home.
I bought a HOF reverb pedal to just add a little depth to it too and that is a nice subtle touch.
Did I say it is FREAKIN LOUD!
But in a good way, it seems to like all my guitars but of course a Tele is made for this amp. Dynamics can be varied by picking and touch sensitive is not the word, it is alive, for want of a better word.
