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Gretsch Dual Twin (6161)

12/14/2005 6:09 PM
mike	Gretsch Dual Twin (6161) Hi everyone, I need to find an output transformer for this amp, it is a Valco 510-24 design and has 6973 output tubes. One schematic I've found speced a 6528, but I don't know the mfg for it. It is marked T360-G. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks, m.

12/14/2005 8:28 PM
Chris/CMW amps	Hi Mike If it's a 4 ohms secundary one contact Paul at MercuryMagnetics.com Hope this helps, Chris

12/15/2005 1:15 AM
John Martin	That transformer was nothing special. I replaced one with one of the Hammond "universal" units and the amp sounded great. A lot of those Valco transformers were pretty low end parts. jm

12/15/2005 12:18 PM
mike	Hi John, Which model hammond did you use? m.

12/15/2005 1:15 PM
mike	Thanks Paul, He's got one on right on his site, a bit pricey (probably worth it though) Any other options out there? m.

12/15/2005 3:47 PM
Bruce /Mission Amps	I'd try a reissue Deluxe Reverb OT as a replacement. I bet an inexpensive Hammond 125E at aroun 6K-8K would work too. Bruce

12/16/2005 10:44 PM
John Martin	I used the 125D as it fit the mounting holes exactly and was very close in all the other dimensions. The Dlx Rev trans will certainly work if you can make it fit. jm

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