Re: 5 watt tube amps


I looked at the Gilmore pages. I did not see anything on the changes
necessary for the ECC99. Are those documented somewhere?

Danielle



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I see there are a lot of low watt tube amps out there now. Anyone here
try any these? I wonder what people have bought and like for practice
amps these days.

I usually go for a clean jazz sound with single pickup hollowbody archtop
guitar. Occasionaly use a Zoom pedal for chorus, delay.


Danielle

I know these guys all mean well, but they don't own a Gilmore Jr built
with a ECC99 for the output tube. There is plenty of clean and wonderful
sparkle to be had with this amp and it probably puts out about 2 watts.
It is perfect for a small room. Mated with the right speaker, it will do
what you want. See if you can find an old Jensen or better yet a JBL for
jazz.

It is sold as a kit, but if you don't want to build one, I think Rich at
www.guytronix.com will build it for you. (Rich Guy is the distributor,
and a real nice fella. Tell him I sent you ;~] ) You can also look at
the "regular" Gilmore (not a kit). I want to stress that it is nearly all
dirt when built with the 6n1p as the power tube and I think from what you
say, this is not what you want. The ECC99 totally changes the character
of this amp. IMO, it is very reasonably priced.

Phil



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