What tubes does the Valco National 1212 - Normal use?

The Valco National 1212 - Normal uses 2× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6V6 power tubes.

When was the Valco National 1212 - Normal produced?

The Valco National 1212 - Normal was produced 1952–1955.

Valco National 1212 - Normal preset

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The National 1212 from circa 1953 represents Valco's National brand at a key transitional point, as the company refined its circuit designs from the early postwar period into the more mature configurations of the mid-1950s. The dual-channel design with normal input provides flexible amplification for guitars and other instruments. This example captures the warmth and natural compression that defines early 1950s American combo amplification.

Years produced: 1952–1955
Made in: USA
Wattage: 10W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6V6

Tags: american, vintage.

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