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Minoan · November 7th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Hi

I need to replace all the pre-amp tubes in my amp. They are the original Fender tubes and they all show low emissions and a couple are now microphonic.

What would you guys recommend, either new or NOS?

I haven't been playing for long so im not sure what type of sound I want from the amp. I just want it to sound great with my Tele.

I am currently running Svetlana 6L6GC "Winged C" tubes.

Also, what do each of the tubes in the pre-amp do exactly?

Thanks

Minoan · November 8th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Anyone? Help a n00b out.

Cam · November 8th, 2009, 09:40 AM

http://thetubestore.com/gainfactor.html
Surf the sight and the different descriptions of tubes.

BrownsBrick · November 8th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam

http://thetubestore.com/gainfactor.html
Surf the sight and the different descriptions of tubes.

Good Idea, I really like the Jan 5751 NOS (not expensive for NOS, around 20 a peice) for positions 1 and/or 2 on a vintage twin, helps bring the massive volume down a bit. I'd go Tung Sol 12AX7 and EH 12AT7's for the rest, get a matched phase inverter too it makes a big difference.

randysmojo · November 9th, 2009, 02:25 PM

Tung Sol, Electro Harmonix, Groove Tube Gold, etc. there are many out there. A good quality tube is definitly a good starting place. I put all Electro Harmonix tubes in my '65 Super Reverb and it sounded great.

November 7th, 2009, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minoan NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Age: 32 Posts: 4	Pre-amp tubes for my 79 Twin Reverb Hi I need to replace all the pre-amp tubes in my amp. They are the original Fender tubes and they all show low emissions and a couple are now microphonic. What would you guys recommend, either new or NOS? I haven't been playing for long so im not sure what type of sound I want from the amp. I just want it to sound great with my Tele. I am currently running Svetlana 6L6GC "Winged C" tubes. Also, what do each of the tubes in the pre-amp do exactly? Thanks

November 8th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 1,328 20 Photos	Check out this url http://thetubestore.com/gainfactor.html Surf the sight and the different descriptions of tubes. __________________ Relic Schmelic! Play the darn thing! Wipe it down after and put it in it's case!

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