Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - Leaving an Amp on Standby for a Long Time

65flh5326 · May 5th, 2008, 11:42 PM

With the tube powered industrial equipment I described, it takes about 48hrs of use on a new set of tubes before they stabilize.
On the control module, there are pots to adjust top speed and speed compensation. The beauty of the tube drive is, the machine will maintain the exact set speed under varying load.
As the new tubes burn in, they put out more power and the adjustment pots have to be turned down to maintain the balance. If everything is kept in check, the tubes can last 30yrs, some examples over 50yrs.
The main problem with this equipment is heat buildup from the filter on the cooling fan getting plugged and moron operators abusing or overloading the machine, then the tubes are toast.
I own two of these and maintain 5 others for another company. These are hand built to custom order one at a time, and are considered the best on the planet.
I wish I could play guitar like I run these. Tubes rule!
http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...ent=Don006.jpg

Thanks,
Don

May 5th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
65flh5326 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: walla walla wa Posts: 172	With the tube powered industrial equipment I described, it takes about 48hrs of use on a new set of tubes before they stabilize. On the control module, there are pots to adjust top speed and speed compensation. The beauty of the tube drive is, the machine will maintain the exact set speed under varying load. As the new tubes burn in, they put out more power and the adjustment pots have to be turned down to maintain the balance. If everything is kept in check, the tubes can last 30yrs, some examples over 50yrs. The main problem with this equipment is heat buildup from the filter on the cooling fan getting plugged and moron operators abusing or overloading the machine, then the tubes are toast. I own two of these and maintain 5 others for another company. These are hand built to custom order one at a time, and are considered the best on the planet. I wish I could play guitar like I run these. Tubes rule! http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...ent=Don006.jpg Thanks, Don