Was wanting to grab some Beltons.
Can anyone help me determine which ones I need? Model #?
Chassis mount? Does anyone know if they will fit the exisiting cut outs etc? Not going to be modifying the amp obvs.
New Octal Sockets for 64 Tremolux
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Re: New Octal Sockets for 64 Tremolux
Are you looking for preamp or power tube sockets? Belton octals are larger than the ones used by Fender so they are out.
Re: New Octal Sockets for 64 Tremolux
Fender sells a fender branded ceramic octals that fit the holes. I believe other retailers do as well, Angela, etc, ebay. Been through that on a repair.
Re: New Octal Sockets for 64 Tremolux
I think the Electro Harmonix "Celanex" fits, at least they say it does, and they offer a ceramic octal that they say fits. EH drives me nuts with the lack of specs though. Price is nice.
I really don't care for most ceramic sockets. The old USA made plastic ones seem to hold up better than any of the modern cheap ceramic ones from overseas.
Years ago, I bought a bag of NOS octals that fit perfectly in vintage Fenders. Not many left. They do wear out, especially with so many guitar players "rolling tubes" these days. They're not made for continual taste-testing exercises. The sockets were generally expected to handle the occasional tube replacement over the useful life of the equipment. Maybe a dozen times.
I really don't care for most ceramic sockets. The old USA made plastic ones seem to hold up better than any of the modern cheap ceramic ones from overseas.
Years ago, I bought a bag of NOS octals that fit perfectly in vintage Fenders. Not many left. They do wear out, especially with so many guitar players "rolling tubes" these days. They're not made for continual taste-testing exercises. The sockets were generally expected to handle the occasional tube replacement over the useful life of the equipment. Maybe a dozen times.