Hot Rod Deluxe PTP conversion

[cbass]

The stock HRD OT is horrid sounding.

Not a good part to keep.

I've got one running a pair of 7591's sounds ok to me

[collard greens]

The stock HRD OT is horrid sounding.

Not a good part to keep.

Any particular recommendation? Thanks.

I have used many of the usual suspects.

Heyboer, Hammond and Merc Mag were standouts.

I usually use Merc Mag iron, but I've used a lot of their stuff so I don't pay full price.

I have, more than once, simply changed the OT on Fender's cheap tube amps and the tone significantly improved. Blues Jr., Deville, e.t.c.

I wouldn't hesitate to use Hammond or Magnetic Components either. I'm sure there are other good alternatives.

I've used lots of different components and really don't have opinions on which are better. A lot of stock parts are clearly built to a price and not for sound. I've heard that the HRD is about $80 of parts total. Everything else is manufacturing cost, shipping, store overhead, e.t.c.

[groovtubin]

The stock HRD OT is horrid sounding.

Not a good part to keep.

I've got one running a pair of 7591's sounds ok to me

After modding these amps for 13 years, i found it`s the circuit that really needed help, ive changed them only to find that it REALLY sounded better than the aftermarkets, esp one very well known....hey its my ears, my .02....

Jim p. Ex builder:

DiazAmplification( built warren haynes Diaz specials, phillip Sace, buddy Guy) /Electric Amp

[Bob Pollock]

Thanks to ALL of you for the input
I appreciate it, and please continue.

[renshen1957]

The stock HRD OT is horrid sounding.

Not a good part to keep.

I've got one running a pair of 7591's sounds ok to me

Hi,

Also check out edcorusa.com for iron.

Best Regards,

Steve

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