Test gear -98 Soldano Hot rod 50 -tube compliment- 2 TAD 6l6 power stage, 3 Groove Tube 12ax7M pre, 1 Groove Tube 7025 dr/spl/inv stage -73 Fender Telecaster Deluxe(twin humbucker), brass nut and extra large frets -single closed back cabinet tested with one hour medium gain, medium level break in.