Replacement tubes. Any suggestions?

geetar_geek79 · 09-19-2006, 11:26 PM

I'm looking to replace the preamp and power tubes in my amp. I was looking at Electro Harmonix, JJ's, and Groove Tubes. The last one seems to be the most expensive. This will be my first time changing tubes so I don't really have any experience as far as experimenting with different replacement tubes. Any suggestions? My amp has a set of 4xEL34, 2x6L6, and 6x12ax7. Thanks...

NewArmyGuitar · 09-19-2006, 11:46 PM

http://www.eurotubes.com/index.htm

Metal Ken · 09-20-2006, 12:02 AM

when i change the tubes in my 5150, i'm going with Euro tubes. everyone on the net can't be wrong.

dpm · 09-20-2006, 04:00 AM

actually, I've heard of some guys having troubles with eurotubes after sales service.

JJ's are nice tubes, but also check out SED. I just put a pair of SED 6L6's in my Laney and I'm very impressed. Most importantly, have the amp biased correctly. If it's a Mesa or Peavey (etc.) without adjustable bias I feel it's best to have bias pots installed.

Toshiro · 09-20-2006, 08:21 AM

I like the Tung Sol reissues and the 9th generation Chinese for 12AX7s.

dpm · 09-20-2006, 08:37 AM

The EH EL34's don't have a lot of bass, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your amp's tone. They can tighten up a bass-heavy amp, or make an already tight amp sound thin.

zimbloth · 09-20-2006, 08:38 AM

I love JJ/Eurotubes. Bob has always been great to me. When I've had a problem he sent me replacement tubes no questions asked.

Elysian · 09-20-2006, 08:40 AM

i'm a big fan of jj's, after putting them in my blue voodoo, great tubes...

zimbloth · 09-20-2006, 08:44 AM

My bandmate put them in his Blue Voodoo (before he sold it) and it did help. Still had a plastic solid-state tone but it did help to warm up the high end.

7StringofAblicK · 09-20-2006, 02:33 PM

I've dealt with Bob many times (from questions to actual purchasing). Solid guy and solid service.

09-19-2006, 11:26 PM	#1
geetar_geek79 ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42 Thanked: 0	Replacement tubes. Any suggestions? I'm looking to replace the preamp and power tubes in my amp. I was looking at Electro Harmonix, JJ's, and Groove Tubes. The last one seems to be the most expensive. This will be my first time changing tubes so I don't really have any experience as far as experimenting with different replacement tubes. Any suggestions? My amp has a set of 4xEL34, 2x6L6, and 6x12ax7. Thanks...

09-19-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
NewArmyGuitar Fueled by Satan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 352 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: Ibanez RG 7621 Main ERG: Ibanez RG 2228 Rig: PODxtPro/BBE/Mesa395 Thanked: 2	http://www.eurotubes.com/index.htm http://www.myspace.com/unavox

09-20-2006, 12:02 AM	#3
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,293 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	when i change the tubes in my 5150, i'm going with Euro tubes. everyone on the net can't be wrong. Glory and praise to Thee, Satan, on high, Where Thou didst reign, in Hell where Thou dost lie, Vanquished, silent, dreaming eternally. Grant that my soul some day rest close to Thee Under the Tree of Knowledge which shall spread Its branches like a Temple overhead. ~Charles Baudelaire http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,482 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	I like the Tung Sol reissues and the 9th generation Chinese for 12AX7s. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

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09-20-2006, 04:00 AM	#4
dpm RnB causes cancer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,793 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Old UV Main ERG: Oni 8 string Rig: modded Laney VC50 Thanked: 19	actually, I've heard of some guys having troubles with eurotubes after sales service. JJ's are nice tubes, but also check out SED. I just put a pair of SED 6L6's in my Laney and I'm very impressed. Most importantly, have the amp biased correctly. If it's a Mesa or Peavey (etc.) without adjustable bias I feel it's best to have bias pots installed.

09-20-2006, 08:37 AM	#6
dpm RnB causes cancer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,793 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Old UV Main ERG: Oni 8 string Rig: modded Laney VC50 Thanked: 19	The EH EL34's don't have a lot of bass, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your amp's tone. They can tighten up a bass-heavy amp, or make an already tight amp sound thin.

09-20-2006, 08:38 AM	#7
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,197 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 66	I love JJ/Eurotubes. Bob has always been great to me. When I've had a problem he sent me replacement tubes no questions asked.

09-20-2006, 08:40 AM	#8
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,252 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 25 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i'm a big fan of jj's, after putting them in my blue voodoo, great tubes...

09-20-2006, 08:44 AM	#9
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,197 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 66	My bandmate put them in his Blue Voodoo (before he sold it) and it did help. Still had a plastic solid-state tone but it did help to warm up the high end.

09-20-2006, 02:33 PM	#10
7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,731 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 18	I've dealt with Bob many times (from questions to actual purchasing). Solid guy and solid service.

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