What tubes does the Fender Twin 6G8A use?

The Fender Twin 6G8A uses 5× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4× 6L6 power tubes.

When was the Fender Twin 6G8A produced?

The Fender Twin 6G8A was produced 1961–1963.

Fender Twin 6G8A preset

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The Twin 6G8-A is a revised brown/blonde-panel Twin from approximately 1961–1963, refining the 6G8 circuit with detail changes to the bias network, EQ, and vibrato oscillator. It delivers around 80 watts from four 6L6 output tubes into two 12" JBL or Jensen speakers. The 6G8-A bridges the brown-panel and the emerging blackface aesthetic in some production runs and is sometimes associated with the blonde Tolex cabinet. It produces a brilliant, clean tone with excellent headroom that influenced the blackface designs that followed.

Years produced: 1961–1963
Made in: USA
Wattage: 80W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 5× 12AX7
Power tubes: 4× 6L6

Tags: american, vintage, clean.

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