What tubes does the Estey Electronics 480 - Channel 2 use?

The Estey Electronics 480 - Channel 2 uses 2× 12AX7, 2× 12AU7, 1× 12DH7, 1× 12DW7, 1× 6CG7, 1× 6DR7 preamp tubes and 4× 6973 power tubes.

When was the Estey Electronics 480 - Channel 2 produced?

The Estey Electronics 480 - Channel 2 was produced 1961–1963.

Estey Electronics 480 - Channel 2 preset

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The Model 480 is the stereo flagship of the early-1960s Estey era at Magnatone, in its later form with 12AX7 input stages. Two channels each have high and low inputs, treble, bass, volume and a mellow/normal/bright switch. A patented pitch-shifting vibrato with speed, intensity and a footswitch feeds two power amps, each a push-pull pair of 6973s. Spring reverb uses a 6DR7 driver and a transistor recovery stage, and one 5U4GB rectifies.

Years produced: 1961–1963
Made in: USA
Wattage: 50W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7, 2× 12AU7, 1× 12DH7, 1× 12DW7, 1× 6CG7, 1× 6DR7
Power tubes: 4× 6973

Tags: american, vintage, reverb, vibrato, two-channel, high-wattage.

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