Danelectro Special preset

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The Danelectro Special is a small single-channel valve amp built entirely on octal 6SJ7 pentodes. Three inputs share one tone control and a volume ahead of a 6SJ7 gain stage; a second 6SJ7 acts as a paraphase inverter driving two 6V6s in push-pull, and a third 6SJ7 runs the footswitchable tremolo. A 6X5 rectifier supplies it, and the low power makes it break up easily into a raw, midrange-heavy crunch.

• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 12W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 3× 6SJ7
• Power tubes: 2× 6V6

Tags: american, vintage, 6v6, tremolo, low-wattage.

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