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5881 Tungsol
5881 Tungsol
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The Tung-Sol 5881 is a current-production beam power tetrode/pentode vacuum tube manufactured by the New Sensor Corporation at the Reflektor factory in Saratov, Russia, serving as an electrical equivalent to the classic 6L6 and 6L6G. [1, 2]
Key Specifications
Heater: 6.3V at 900 mA (AC/DC) [1]
Maximum Plate / Screen Voltage: 400V [1]
Maximum Plate Dissipation: 23W (26W in triode mode) [1]
Maximum Screen (Grid #2) Dissipation: 3W [1]
Heater-Cathode Voltage: 200V max [1]
Application & Tone Characteristics
Guitar Amplifiers: Commonly used in vintage and modern guitar amplifier circuits (such as the '59 Bassman LTD). [1, 2]
Tone Profile: Known for a warm, midrange-heavy frequency response with a distinct, smooth crunchy breakup and natural compression. [1, 2]
Design Differences vs. Standard 6L6/6L6GC: Features ~20% increased plate and screen dissipation compared to older strict military specs, built with a heavy-duty mechanical structure for high shock and vibration resistance.
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