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Amp Stuff => AmpTools/Tech Tips => Topic started by: Mario on September 30, 2024, 02:41:41 pm

Title: 12 pin tube socket lot
Post by: Mario on September 30, 2024, 02:41:41 pm

I have this lot of 12 pin sockets, anyone still use these?

Title: Re: 12 pin tube socket lot
Post by: Mario on October 03, 2024, 08:04:57 pm

Reply to the moderator, can you delete my 2 last posts?
Kind of useless to see so many views and no replies!
have a nice day.

Title: Re: 12 pin tube socket lot
Post by: shooter on October 04, 2024, 03:55:32 am

no replies typically indicates a "Nope, no one uses them" otherwise there'd be dozens of schematics, pics, and commentary  :icon_biggrin: 

Title: Re: 12 pin tube socket lot
Post by: HotBluePlates on October 08, 2024, 07:09:10 am

Quote from: Mario on September 30, 2024, 02:41:41 pm

... 12 pin sockets, anyone still use these?

"Duodecar" sockets for Compactron tubes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compactron).

Ampeg used plenty of Compactron tubes.  Mostly, I steer clear of those models because some compactrons are inexpensive, but others are pricy & hard to find.

Title: Re: 12 pin tube socket lot
Post by: scstill on October 16, 2024, 04:14:39 pm

I have a plan to build an amp using compactron tubes in 12 pin
Just haven't got to it yet.
I would likely use sockets that can be mounted with screws or  rivets, yours look like press fits.
If you are trying to get rid of them why not list on ebay to see if you get any interest.