6L6's in a Stiletto

[sgtbaker]

I know the sole purpose of the Stiletto was the EL34 sound and to get away from the Recto sound, but has anyone ever biased their Stiletto for 6L6's and how does it sound?

 

[abecon5]

not sure if that is even possible, but try using KT77 tubes. They will get you really close to a 6l6 without biasing :wink:

 

[sgtbaker]

So you can't bias a Stiletto for 6L6's? What kind of sound do the KT77's give?

 

[abecon5]

kt77 are in the EL34 family of tubes so you wont need to bias it. They are the closest you can get to a 6l6 sound without moding you amp. A lot more bottom end......check out www.eurotubes.com

 

[sgtbaker]

Thanks

 

[Platypus]

I bet it would sound like a Fender Bassman with 6L6s in it.

 

[inkwachemis]

yup, the easiest route is to go with kt77s

 

[sgtbaker]

Well I'll try KT77's first and then maybe I'll call Mesa about biasing for 6L6's. That would be sweet getting a Bassman tone :lol:

 

[eldi]

Well I'll try KT77's first and then maybe I'll call Mesa about biasing for 6L6's. That would be sweet getting a Bassman tone :lol:

You can't bias it for 6L6's, Mesa's have a fixed, non adjustable bias. THe only way you could get it biased for 6L6's is to have a tech modify it by installing an adjustable bias pot in it, or maybe even a bias switch like the Recto's have...

 

[sgtbaker]

Oh, I never knew that. I learn things everyday from you guys Thanks.

 

[Rocky]

I was talking to RIch Longacre of Mesa about a year ago. THey made a 6L6 Stiletto for Kirk Hammett.

 

[sgtbaker]

Hmm. Probably expensive.

 

[Grendeltone]

I know the sole purpose of the Stiletto was the EL34 sound and to get away from the Recto sound, but has anyone ever biased their Stiletto for 6L6's and how does it sound?

If it was possible... I would really like it better than the sound that I had when I had the amp. I had to tweak that amp left and right and couldn't get the exact sound that made me happy.

I am not a fan of the EL34's or the Marshall sound... and prefer Boogie.. traded to a two channel Triple Rec.. happy as a clam.

 

[flieger67]

I am not a fan of the EL34's or the Marshall sound... and prefer Boogie.. traded to a two channel Triple Rec.. happy as a clam.

Out of curiosity, why did you buy a Stiletto in the first place? Mesa is pretty clear about it being an EL-34 amp aimed at a British/Marshall-y tone.