What tubes does the Watkins Westminster (1958) use?

The Watkins Westminster (1958) uses 1x ECC83 preamp tubes and 2x EL84 power tubes.

When was the Watkins Westminster (1958) produced?

The Watkins Westminster (1958) was produced 1958–1961.

Watkins Westminster (1958) preset

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The Watkins Westminster 1958 is the original version of the Westminster model, one of the earliest Watkins-branded combo amplifiers available to British guitarists. Built in the year rock and roll was taking hold in Britain, it represents a formative moment in UK amplifier manufacturing. Its simple circuit is clean-biased for maximum headroom relative to its modest power output.

Years produced: 1958–1961
Made in: UK
Wattage: 10W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 1x ECC83
Power tubes: 2x EL84

Tags: british.

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