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Title: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: Tiny_Daddy on May 09, 2010, 12:38:23 am

Which do you prefer, the 6V or the 120V lamp? I am guessing the 120V is neon and lasts longer?

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: navdave on May 09, 2010, 02:31:05 am

I use 6v

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: sluckey on May 09, 2010, 07:32:38 am

I like the 120v. The pilot is usually sitting very near the power switch so wiring is minimal, neat, and easy.

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: Tiny_Daddy on May 09, 2010, 07:41:41 am

Are they interchangeable: do they both fit in the same hole?

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: sluckey on May 09, 2010, 07:55:23 am

I've never actually seen a Marshall amp, so I don't know if their 6v and 120v pilots are the same size. AES sells the square ones that look like they may fit the same size round hole.

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: FYL on May 09, 2010, 09:16:22 am

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Are they interchangeable: do they both fit in the same hole?

Yes. Same diameter.

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: Tiny_Daddy on May 09, 2010, 09:30:44 am

Thanks, I will order the 120V. It's gotta be neon.

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: dynaman1 on May 12, 2010, 07:12:57 am

Believe it or not, Radio Shack has them.

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: Geezer on May 12, 2010, 07:51:44 am

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Believe it or not, Radio Shack has them.

Ha, they sure do.....

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102793&CAWELAID=107592184

Title: Re: Marshall pilot lamps
Post by: labb on May 14, 2010, 01:23:40 pm

Take a look at Mouser 607-6010M1.  120 volt Neon rated for 25,000 hours.