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RE: Bassman 5E6A

Yeah, the dual 5U4GA was part of the incentive for Jim Marshall's early 40 watt EL34 and KT-66 amps. He decided on the GZ34 rectifier (as it was actually CHEAPER in UK, compared to imported 5U4G or -GBs).

Stiff PSU is ok. You just need to adapt to it, with playing style (pick attack, heaviness of pick, etc). The sustain is more dramatic with solid-state. But, tube rectifiers kinda have this "breathing" quality. Where you hear the notes fade and come back. Like a singer's voice, trying to hold a note.

For smaller gigs or just having fun with friends --- I find the tube rectified, 10-25 watt amp the best. One that you can crank up and get some nice overtones, without blowing yourself out the window. And causing the neighbors to call the cops.

A nice amp to model your DIY after might be the Matchless Chieftain. AWESOME amp! Plenty of juice when you need it. But, also good at lower volumes.


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