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Over the summer I purchased a used Moratto built low powered Tweed Twin. Sounded out of this world but a clean tone was tough to come by loaded with Celestion Heritage 65's. So a kit from the Tubestore & a pair of Celestion Golds was sent with her to Martin Newall for a swap out (tubes/speakers) & a check up. Well got the phone call this morning she's not a 5E8A Twin but a 5F6A Bassman. Totally bummed out here folks... Was able to contact the seller & said he purchased it directly from Steve. He also mentioned it was Steve's personal amp & "why would he lie to me". The seller is refusing to return any money's & reiterated how great it sounded. Marty found issues with the output sockets, bias circuit, & currently biased way too low meaning tubes running cold.
He's made the repairs & swapped out the speakers already but this situation totally SUX^SS. I already own a couple of Marshall Bluesbreakers which are based on a Tweed Bassman so now I own 3 2x12 combos all with similar circuits & tone. A Bassman circuit with a Twin Amp nameplate FML.
He's made the repairs & swapped out the speakers already but this situation totally SUX^SS. I already own a couple of Marshall Bluesbreakers which are based on a Tweed Bassman so now I own 3 2x12 combos all with similar circuits & tone. A Bassman circuit with a Twin Amp nameplate FML.