Eurotubers KT77 kit came in!

budda · 10-25-2007, 04:01 PM

So, i got the tubes for the JSX:

hell. fuckin. yeah.

I Just install the the 12AX7's (didnt know how to get those damn covers off), but here's what i found with the KT77's in alone:

- the clean channel warmed up
- incredibly tight low end - there is very little "thump"
- very articulate: i cranked this thing up good (had the master on 10 and the volumes on 2 at one point), and the distortion NEVER sounded harsh - i took out the earplugs to be sure, and it is stellar!

im now off to test out the 12AX7's, I'll update then!

PS: when i asked about the RF shields on the 12AX7's, they took about 20 minutes to respond - im likin' that kind of customer service

Apophis · 10-25-2007, 04:03 PM

Congrats

Post sound samples

ShawnFjellstad · 10-25-2007, 04:31 PM

i was thinking about throwing some KT77 in my dragon.
i'm not sure if i like the el34s in it right now.

budda · 10-25-2007, 04:46 PM

doo it!

I think im going to leave the JJ in V4 and change the rest back to EHX - the amp just seemed to have more balls. once the whole thing was JJ, it sounded stock again. mix n' match time!

KT77 FTW though, no questions asked.

thadood · 10-25-2007, 09:31 PM

Kt77's are definitely the best of both worlds. I love mine.

ShawnFjellstad · 10-25-2007, 09:37 PM

i love the low-mid grind that el34s have, but mine have a scratchy upper-mid/top end character.

ohio_eric · 10-25-2007, 10:37 PM

Now I want a JSX with KT77 tubes.

7 Dying Trees · 10-26-2007, 07:36 AM

Interesting! How much are those retube kits? How difficult is it to do?

budda · 10-26-2007, 09:40 AM

7DT - the JSX Kit from Eurotubes was $101 before shipping, and for me shipping was $17 something.

swapping tubes is fairly easy. i already knew how to swap power amp tubes because of the traynor, and i've tried the old 6L6's i have kicking around in said JSX. the preamp tubes have RF covers, and you just have to twist the cover and it should pop off - they're spring loaded.

with the JSX, there was a little locking notch on the bottom half of the RF cover, and you have to line that up with the middle of the spring-loaded portion - this took me a good 5 minutes to figure out.

like i said, retubing is pretty easy. I'm going to compare the JJ 12AX7's to the EHX 12AX7's (leaving the balanced JJ in V4) and see which tone i like more. i will have my roomie/drummer best friend around for a second opinion on what sounds best.

unfortunately, i dunno if i'll be able to get any clips up - audacity isnt recognizing LAME at all, so i cant export as mp3 if i record something

audibleE · 10-26-2007, 10:01 AM

Eurotubes rocks!!! Bob Pletka is awesome to deal with. He actually returns emails...? Unheard of, right? I retubed my Dual Rec with one of his JJ kits. Soooo much nicer now. Although I put a Tung Sol back in the V1 spot. The clean is alot smoother now. I've used almost every tube company out there over the years. I think my Mesa amp is almost 15 years old now.

JJ's are fantastic and the knowledge behind the retailer is worth every penny.

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10-25-2007, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,606 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 51	Eurotubers KT77 kit came in! So, i got the tubes for the JSX: hell. fuckin. yeah. I Just install the the 12AX7's (didnt know how to get those damn covers off), but here's what i found with the KT77's in alone: - the clean channel warmed up - incredibly tight low end - there is very little "thump" - very articulate: i cranked this thing up good (had the master on 10 and the volumes on 2 at one point), and the distortion NEVER sounded harsh - i took out the earplugs to be sure, and it is stellar! im now off to test out the 12AX7's, I'll update then! PS: when i asked about the RF shields on the 12AX7's, they took about 20 minutes to respond - im likin' that kind of customer service 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

10-25-2007, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,199 Real Name: Shawn Rig: Framus Dragon, Mindy Thanked: 37	i was thinking about throwing some KT77 in my dragon. i'm not sure if i like the el34s in it right now. I'm typing this on my knees with my butt in the air. -Drew

10-25-2007, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
thadood 'Das brootal. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 541 Real Name: Matthew Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: El Diablo -> Vader Thanked: 17	Kt77's are definitely the best of both worlds. I love mine. Your ass here!

10-25-2007, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
ohio_eric He loves you Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224 Main Seven: Schecter Jeff Loomis Sig Rig: Boss GT-8 Thanked: 175	Now I want a JSX with KT77 tubes. The only proof he needed for the existance of God was music. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Without music, life would be a mistake. Friedrich Nietzsche

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10-25-2007, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,869 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Congrats Post sound samples

10-25-2007, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,606 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 51	doo it! I think im going to leave the JJ in V4 and change the rest back to EHX - the amp just seemed to have more balls. once the whole thing was JJ, it sounded stock again. mix n' match time! KT77 FTW though, no questions asked.

10-25-2007, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,199 Real Name: Shawn Rig: Framus Dragon, Mindy Thanked: 37	i love the low-mid grind that el34s have, but mine have a scratchy upper-mid/top end character.

10-26-2007, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,579 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: Triaxis->TBR5/VHT UL Thanked: 77	Interesting! How much are those retube kits? How difficult is it to do? The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

10-26-2007, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,606 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 51	7DT - the JSX Kit from Eurotubes was $101 before shipping, and for me shipping was $17 something. swapping tubes is fairly easy. i already knew how to swap power amp tubes because of the traynor, and i've tried the old 6L6's i have kicking around in said JSX. the preamp tubes have RF covers, and you just have to twist the cover and it should pop off - they're spring loaded. with the JSX, there was a little locking notch on the bottom half of the RF cover, and you have to line that up with the middle of the spring-loaded portion - this took me a good 5 minutes to figure out. like i said, retubing is pretty easy. I'm going to compare the JJ 12AX7's to the EHX 12AX7's (leaving the balanced JJ in V4) and see which tone i like more. i will have my roomie/drummer best friend around for a second opinion on what sounds best. unfortunately, i dunno if i'll be able to get any clips up - audacity isnt recognizing LAME at all, so i cant export as mp3 if i record something

10-26-2007, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
audibleE ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 134 Real Name: Eric Antonik Main Seven: Schecter Omen-7 Blue Rig: Mesa Boogie Dual Rec Thanked: 2 / 1	Eurotubes rocks!!! Bob Pletka is awesome to deal with. He actually returns emails...? Unheard of, right? I retubed my Dual Rec with one of his JJ kits. Soooo much nicer now. Although I put a Tung Sol back in the V1 spot. The clean is alot smoother now. I've used almost every tube company out there over the years. I think my Mesa amp is almost 15 years old now. JJ's are fantastic and the knowledge behind the retailer is worth every penny. Eric Aieschole guitarist for Inora and Audiblethread AIM: audibleE Myspace Profile

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