Re: Re:Bassman Rectifers, what does it all mean?

[Barry Schaede <barrys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 1 Nov 1994 elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> 
> I sometimes use a 5Y3 in my '59 Bassman.  Cuts the volume more (lets
> you work the amp a little harder at lower volume) and has a good
> amount of that tube amp sag.  Of course, it is all a matter of taste.
> 
How long does it last?  I've heard they sound good because of the extra 
sag but you have to traet them like guitar strings and replace them on a 
regular basis if you gig with the amp.  I've also heard that many 5AR4's 
are mislabled 5Y3's.  Anyone out there ever use a 5V4?  FJM