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Post by ric4001 on Jun 19, 2006 18:41:03 GMT -7
Read some posts in the THD Univalve forum about how certain types of EL84s (NOS versions and certain current production ones) don't work in amps that use Pin 1 as a tie point. The posts said: "Some modern guitar amp manufacturers have used Pin 1 on their EL84 sockets as "tie points" for connections. This scheme will not allow NOS EL84s to work properly. Some of the amps known for this situation are: Hiwatt DC40, Lexicon Signature 284 and Mesa 50 Caliber." AND ALSO SAID: "Note: Ei EL84 is true to authentic NOS 6BQ5, and has pin 1 tied to pin2 internally. These tubes will not work in some amps that uses pin 1 as a tie point. These amps include Laney VC30, Lexicon Signature 284 and Fender Vibro King. "
Does anyone know if the Carmen Ghia is wired like these amps (ie., does it use Pin 1 as a tie point?)? I just bought a bunch of NOS (Amperex) el84s and was hoping to use them in my CG. Thanks.
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Post by nickthestick on Jul 7, 2006 18:10:49 GMT -7
interesting stuff man.....im suprised no one here has chimed in yet......id like to know the answer myself but im asssuminmg that nos tubes are ok with z amps, because lots of people here use em
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Post by a42 on Jul 8, 2006 8:46:39 GMT -7
From kcanostubes.com: For the whole scoop, go to www.kcanostubes.com, click on eCatalog, then on EL84's.
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