'65 Pro reverb transformer change question

[modusmongo]

I'm not finding 3W resistors where I shop. Can I use 5W metal oxide for the resistors between the preamp caps?

[modusmongo]

Those film resistors are good and hold spec well, but some folks will advise carbon comps in some places for "tone".

Hey Riz. Can you elaborate please? I'm making a big shopping list for the online electronics store and I'd like to know exactly which resistors to replace, and with what.

As for the resistors, I see some 5W metal oxides. Would they be good for between the preamp caps? I can't find any 3W (suggested by MWJB). You mentioned 2W "fire proof"; I do see some 2W metal oxide "Excellent flame retardant coating".

Thanks ;-)

[MWJB]

Yes, 2W would work too.

[riz]

Well I could try, but this fella's already on top of it!
http://www.geofex.com/article_folder...carboncomp.htm

[modusmongo]

great article!