6V6 tube size

GuitarJunkie84 · March 24th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Hey guys, this may sound like a bizarre question, but if anyone has answers to my questions that would help me out greatly. Do any of you know the length of different 6V6 tubes from the base to the tip, not counting the pins? I know JJ's are 79mm, I managed to find that online, and I think GE are 69mm. I was just wondering if you guys had lengths for some other common and decent replacement tubes, or even NOS tubes (I'd be willing to pay a bit more than I normally would for a tube that would clear my speaker and not lean against it). I know this probably doesn't come up often, but any info would help me out greatly. Thanks a ton!

Telelicious · March 24th, 2008, 08:13 PM

New Electro-Harmonics 6V6GT are 68mm
NOS Brimar CVS511/6v6 are 67mm
NOS Dumont US (Sylvania) 6V6GT are 67mm

The ones I have at least.

GuitarJunkie84 · March 24th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Awesome. I seem to have made the lucky mistake of picking out the largest 6V6 tube. Thank you very much for this info, it is now time for me to order some NOS tubes, or tube because my funds are a tad limited. This will be fun.

JimiBryant · March 24th, 2008, 08:48 PM

bottles can vary, especially comparisons of new and old productions as well
as country of manufacture..

you might try somebody like Mike at www.kcanostubes.com as he's
pretty knowlegable about these sort of things plus he's got hands-on experience
with over 50 years of tube history as it's what his business is! just message
him with your clearance requirements and he'll tell you if he's got something
or at the least he can probably give suggestions as to what you're seeking.

GuitarJunkie84 · March 25th, 2008, 08:49 AM

I just had to come back to say that Mike at KCA is EXTREMELY helpful. I can't remember when I have ordered something and the feedback and service was this great. I highly recommend him and his services for ordering tubes. Thanks for that one Jimi.

March 24th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarJunkie84 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 24 Posts: 234	6V6 tube size Hey guys, this may sound like a bizarre question, but if anyone has answers to my questions that would help me out greatly. Do any of you know the length of different 6V6 tubes from the base to the tip, not counting the pins? I know JJ's are 79mm, I managed to find that online, and I think GE are 69mm. I was just wondering if you guys had lengths for some other common and decent replacement tubes, or even NOS tubes (I'd be willing to pay a bit more than I normally would for a tube that would clear my speaker and not lean against it). I know this probably doesn't come up often, but any info would help me out greatly. Thanks a ton!

March 24th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
JimiBryant Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Chicago that toddlin' town Age: 46 Posts: 1,543	bottles can vary, especially comparisons of new and old productions as well as country of manufacture.. you might try somebody like Mike at www.kcanostubes.com as he's pretty knowlegable about these sort of things plus he's got hands-on experience with over 50 years of tube history as it's what his business is! just message him with your clearance requirements and he'll tell you if he's got something or at the least he can probably give suggestions as to what you're seeking. __________________ I'm sick and tired of following my dreams, so I'm just gonna ask 'em where they're going and hook up with them later!

March 24th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Telelicious Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 44 Posts: 403	New Electro-Harmonics 6V6GT are 68mm NOS Brimar CVS511/6v6 are 67mm NOS Dumont US (Sylvania) 6V6GT are 67mm The ones I have at least.

March 24th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
GuitarJunkie84 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 24 Posts: 234	Awesome. I seem to have made the lucky mistake of picking out the largest 6V6 tube. Thank you very much for this info, it is now time for me to order some NOS tubes, or tube because my funds are a tad limited. This will be fun.

March 25th, 2008, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
GuitarJunkie84 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 24 Posts: 234	I just had to come back to say that Mike at KCA is EXTREMELY helpful. I can't remember when I have ordered something and the feedback and service was this great. I highly recommend him and his services for ordering tubes. Thanks for that one Jimi.