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If I come up with a 2xEL34 Franklin, should I change the name to something completely different or work the name Franklin into it?

When it is done, it will be something very similar to a Matchless Clubman, possibly more Cheiftain oriented, but JTM45 kind of power in a cathode bias configuration, so probably not a full 45 watts.

What do the peeps think?

I would say leave it the same...just have 2 versions of the Franklin...or change the name of the EL84 version to Frankie!

My only concern is that I end up with something like what Mike Z has with the Mazeratti, the Maz Sr. , the Maz Jr. I'm worried that it confuses on one hand, but on the other hand, it tells folks that the amps all come from the same bloodlines.


Originally Posted by Scott_FMy only concern is that I end up with something like what Mike Z has with the Mazeratti, the Maz Sr. , the Maz Jr. I'm worried that it confuses on one hand, but on the other hand, it tells folks that the amps all come from the same bloodlines.I say make sure people know that the amps are quot;kinquot;.

i think a similar name would be good so people know they are kin, but id also make sure it is quite distinct so their wont be the confusion that z has with the maz series. my friends have piles of the maz series but i couldnt tell ya who has what.
the el34's tone and extra power should be given a new badge

Call it Frankin then

frankenfurter? franklin mint?

call it a franklin markII. i have some coupling caps you could use.
Mark II, I like that...

Franlin 15 (2xEL84)
Franklin 30 (4xEL84)
Franklin 45 (2xEL34)

im not sure id call the little one a franlin, sounds kinda whimpy

I was thinking Clubman when I saw the headline of the thread....very cool !

Your best bet is probably the Franklin 15/30/45...I think folks can figure that one out easy enough

Frankie, Franklin, Franklinstein?

Or would Franlkinstein be your 3 channel, 5 mode, 120w, ultra high gain metal monster?


Originally Posted by PUCKBOY99I was thinking Clubman when I saw the headline of the thread....very cool !

Your best bet is probably the Franklin 15/30/45...I think folks can figure that one out easy enough

I like that too, you have a very classy look and approach to your amp line. I like the feel it conveys... Goofy nicknames seem out of place with the look of your stuff. I would love to hear it with some 6CA7s in it!

I too like the Franklin 15/30/45 set, but quot;Franklinsteinquot; sounds kind of cool too.

Franklin 15/30/45

I'm sold to that idea

How about V1 as an EF86? Or am I asking for too many problems since good EF86 new production tubes are hard to find?

1 for the 15/30/45 idea

and if you could turn the 30 into a 15 'on the fly' by flicking a switch to deactivate two of the tubes, that'd be cool too ... unless there are more differences

t4d

ps - could always go for the 'ben', the 'aretha', and the 'rosalind' from : localhost/www.sdsc.edu/ScienceWomen/franklin.html


Originally Posted by tone4days 1 for the 15/30/45 idea

and if you could turn the 30 into a 15 'on the fly' by flicking a switch to deactivate two of the tubes, that'd be cool too ... unless there are more differences

t4d

ps - could always go for the 'ben', the 'aretha', and the 'rosalind' from : localhost/thought about that, pretty easy, but you get an impedance mis-match. Not something I'd worry about on my personal amp, but if I'm expected to provide warranty coverage on them for the first two years, I don't want to introduce a potential problem. Someone could easily just pull two tubes.

1 For The 15/30/45 Idea Chris

Another vote for 15/30/45.


Originally Posted by Scott_FHow about V1 as an EF86? Or am I asking for too many problems since good EF86 new production tubes are hard to find?

That is a tough one. I have learned no one likes the new stuff and the old stuff is real spendy. How do the Matchless that use them hold up?