/ Register

Selmer TnB Mkiii

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Simon Martin, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. Apr 10, 2012 #1
    Simon Martin

    Simon Martin Guest

    Mar 31, 2009
    Hello all,
    Just got myself a Selmer TnB head finally and it sounds delicious but theres a lot of hum which is annoying. I've read up that this might be the valves asking to be replaced?
    If so, can i do this myself or should i just get the head serviced?
    If it isn't the valves, has anyone got any suggestions? :)

    Cheers,

    Simon
    :bassist:
     
  2. Apr 10, 2012 #2
    BassyBill

    BassyBill Still here Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2005
    West Midlands UK
    I used to have one of those! Great sounding little amp. I'd say it's worth a bit of loving, so get it checked out. Good luck with it, that's a really nice piece of kit.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2012 #3
    Simon Martin

    Simon Martin Guest

    Mar 31, 2009
    Cheers Bill, Ive been after one for so long! Really want to get it sounding and looking superb as its in a bit of a state. Thanks for the reply.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2012 #4
    BassyBill

    BassyBill Still here Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2005
    West Midlands UK
    If my memory serves me correctly, it should go HELLISH loud for a 50 W amp. Really clear, warm sound - almost makes me want tubes again.

    We need a nostalgia smiley. ;)
     
  5. Apr 10, 2012 #5
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    With an amp of that age it probably could do with a recap. That's usually where the hum comes from. If you change the output tubes the unit will need to have its bias checked.reset. In its day the TB50 was one of my favourite amplifiers.