What tubes does the Airline Wards 62 8500S - Normal use?

The Airline Wards 62 8500S - Normal uses 12AX7 preamp tubes and 6V6 power tubes.

When was the Airline Wards 62 8500S - Normal produced?

The Airline Wards 62 8500S - Normal was produced 1962–1967.

Airline Wards 62 8500S - Normal preset

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The Wards 62-8500S is a Montgomery Ward department-store tube amplifier from the early 1960s, part of the broader Airline/Wards brand family manufactured by Valco and other American OEM builders. The 8500 series sits in the entry-level tier of the Wards amplifier catalog, delivering basic tube tone at a price accessible to beginners and casual players of the era. Despite its budget origins, the warm 6V6-based tone has attracted collectors interested in authentic early 1960s American sound.

Years produced: 1962–1967
Made in: USA
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 12AX7
Power tubes: 6V6

Tags: american, vintage.

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