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I recommend bringing at least the minimum tubes and fuses to get the amp back running in
case of a routine failure, or power surge, drink spillage, etc. To me, it’s like having an extra set of
strings, or a spare tire in the car! The better prepared you are, the less likely it is that you’ll need
it.
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Phillips Driver #1 & #2
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Pliers
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EL-34 tubes (2 each)
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E-L84 tubes (2 each)
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12AX7 tubes (2 each)
And the following fuses:
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5A-SLO
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2.5A-SLO
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1A-FAST.
And, an outlet "ground checker" and a can of contact cleaner.
GT-100 Engineering Guidelines:
The GT-100 was designed for the working musician at any level of success, decibel level,
or in any size room. The GT-100 endeavors to eliminate the need for a "library" of different
vintage amps, and the guesswork of which one to use for any particular venue. It has been my
experience that when it comes to guitar, nothing beats the sound of a cranked up vintage tube
amp. (This has been a common experience confirmed by most veteran players)
Having owned and used virtually all of the most revered and collected amps long enough
to get sick of carrying and repairing them, and or dealing with their limitations. I discovered that
there were enough similarities between my favorites that it just might be possible to build a
vintage styled ’everything’ amp. I simply included everything that I truly needed, and excluded
everything that I didn’t need or want. (Plus I threw in a few dream features like usable channel
switching and dual level effects loops!) All of the sounds are available with an absolute minimum
of knob turning and tweaking. The amp is a true marriage between old trusted tones and new
proven technology and application. Every knob or switch is necessary to address a real musical
or functional need, and even these are kept to a minimum. The idea is to have simple operation, a
minimum of "Having your back turned to the audience", and a maximum of musical enjoyment.
