I would hope so, but doubt it. They havent made that thing in years. I never liked mine when I had one. No gain at all. But thinking back the tube may have been shot. Hmmm....
No, that's just the way it works.
When I had mine, I tried several different tubes, but never got a hi-gain lead sound out of it unless I used it with at least a compressor in front.
I loved mine (#50) but I sold it when I got a dual recto. After selling the recto I was pining for the V twin again until I bought a single recto. I'd love to find a deal on another one for recording and practicing on the road.