6505 Head Config clarification

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6505 Head Config clarification

Post by jbaile07 » Wed May 26, 2021 3:32 pm

Hello!

My name is Jimmy. I am trying to get some clarification on the head I have.

It's a 6505. Manufactured in 1/2016.

The box says it has 6-12AX7 preamp tubes but the config for these should only be 5.

Can anyone help me understand this?

Thank you in advance!

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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by JamesPaul » Wed May 26, 2021 7:33 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Maybe it ended up in a 6505+ box by accident? Or someone badged a 6505+ head as a 6505 by accident and it still made it in the correct box?

However you are correct on actual tube counts and here is a link where Roger Crimm describes their function.

What Tube Does What?
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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by Enzo » Wed May 26, 2021 7:34 pm

The 6505 has five 12AX7 tubes. The 6505+ has six. Are you sure your 6505 is not a 6505-PLUS model?

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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by jbaile07 » Wed May 26, 2021 8:16 pm

Hello! Thanks for the replies!

The head and box are branded 6505. There is no other badging to indicate any other version. See pics below.
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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by Enzo » Thu May 27, 2021 6:40 pm

Aha, the BOX says six tubes. SO pull the cover off the small tube area, how many are there?

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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by jbaile07 » Thu May 27, 2021 8:14 pm

I contacted Peavey and they said it was a box misprint. I’m still gonna count the preamps tomorrow! I’ll let you all know.

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Re: 6505 Head Config clarification

Post by JamesPaul » Fri May 28, 2021 6:01 pm

There is a "Demo" sticker on that box in your picture. That opens up some room for several different scenarios.
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