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bluesguitar · November 16th, 2005, 12:30 AM

I am seeking advice for replacement power and preamp tubes for my 65 Reissue Super Reverb and would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks!

boogaloo · November 16th, 2005, 01:42 AM

I have a 1970 SFSR. I absolutely love the NOS JAN/Phillips 6L6 WGB tubes in it. It has three RCA preamp tubes and miscelleanous other pre-amp tubes, including a JAN 12AT7 in one of the positions.

I deal with "The Tube Store" for my NOS power tubes- currently the 6L6's are $70.00 per matched set. Worth it, IMO.

I've also had good success with JJ's from Bob at Eurotubes, and when I had my Bassman re-done PTP George Alessandro installed some 5881 "cookie based" tubes (Russian) that sound very good. Still, my favorites are the JAN.

Brian

mad dog · November 16th, 2005, 10:49 AM

I had Boogoloo's 6L6's in my BFSR early on (at least I think it was those tubes.) A fine, loud and mellow sound. It's the classic SR tone everyone loves.

Searching for a little more breakup, I tried 5881s (I think NOS, but do not remember brand) on the advice of my amp tech. Subtly different. Hard to explain, just a little sweeter sounding, a little earlier break-up, OD starts out as more of a soft crispy edge to the notes instead of a thickened drive sound. Much as I love 6L6s, I preferred the 5881s in that amp.

RussBert · November 16th, 2005, 05:54 PM

Reissue SR's run some high plate voltage...470v IIRC.

I don't think NOS 5881's would last too long.

Tremo · November 16th, 2005, 06:55 PM

Sovtek 5881s would be happy at those voltages.

If you like Sovtek 5881s.

trdlasvegas · November 17th, 2005, 02:22 AM

Sovtek 6L6WXT+

once again the perfect fit for this type of a combo amp.

-Tony

Mik · November 19th, 2005, 01:02 PM

High headroom 7581A power tubes (I've used Philips for years) and a 5U4GB rectifier tube for sag. Have a tech assist you with this, to check and set bias and other important stuff.

Mik

jumpnblues · November 19th, 2005, 01:14 PM

JJ's 6L6's? 8)

CancerLeoCam · November 19th, 2005, 01:39 PM

.....ElectroHarmonix 12AX7EH's, NOS RCA 5U4GB and JAN Philips 12AT7WC's .....and what Mik said...

RussBert · November 19th, 2005, 01:55 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the re-issue use a GZ34/5AR4 rectifier?

I recommend the JJ GZ34 myself. I like the JJ ECC803's for a smoother sound than the "Russian" 12AX7's. Go NOS JAN Phillips or Mullard CV4024 for the 12AT7 slots.

Brad J · November 20th, 2005, 11:39 AM

I have TAD 6L6GC-STR's in my SFSR.

http://www.mojomusicalsupply.com/cgi...e/4150000.html

Am looking at getting the small bottle ones for more break up.

Can't recommend them highly enough.

November 16th, 2005, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
bluesguitar TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 24	Tube recommendations for Super Reverb I am seeking advice for replacement power and preamp tubes for my 65 Reissue Super Reverb and would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks! __________________ Well.... It seemed like a good idea at the time.

November 16th, 2005, 01:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 53 Posts: 1,133	FWIW I have a 1970 SFSR. I absolutely love the NOS JAN/Phillips 6L6 WGB tubes in it. It has three RCA preamp tubes and miscelleanous other pre-amp tubes, including a JAN 12AT7 in one of the positions. I deal with "The Tube Store" for my NOS power tubes- currently the 6L6's are $70.00 per matched set. Worth it, IMO. I've also had good success with JJ's from Bob at Eurotubes, and when I had my Bassman re-done PTP George Alessandro installed some 5881 "cookie based" tubes (Russian) that sound very good. Still, my favorites are the JAN. Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

November 17th, 2005, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
trdlasvegas Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lost Wages, Nevada Posts: 210	Sovtek 6L6WXT+ once again the perfect fit for this type of a combo amp. -Tony __________________ www.trdpartsonline.com www.thermalrelief.com

November 19th, 2005, 01:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,809	High headroom 7581A power tubes (I've used Philips for years) and a 5U4GB rectifier tube for sag. Have a tech assist you with this, to check and set bias and other important stuff. Mik __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

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jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	JJ's 6L6's? 8) __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

November 16th, 2005, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
mad dog Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,102	I had Boogoloo's 6L6's in my BFSR early on (at least I think it was those tubes.) A fine, loud and mellow sound. It's the classic SR tone everyone loves. Searching for a little more breakup, I tried 5881s (I think NOS, but do not remember brand) on the advice of my amp tech. Subtly different. Hard to explain, just a little sweeter sounding, a little earlier break-up, OD starts out as more of a soft crispy edge to the notes instead of a thickened drive sound. Much as I love 6L6s, I preferred the 5881s in that amp.

November 16th, 2005, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
RussBert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Connecticut Age: 48 Posts: 416	Reissue SR's run some high plate voltage...470v IIRC. I don't think NOS 5881's would last too long.

November 16th, 2005, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tremo Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,803	Sovtek 5881s would be happy at those voltages. If you like Sovtek 5881s.

November 19th, 2005, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riff-raff RSM, CA Posts: 1,745 5 Photos	Winged C 6L6's, .... .....ElectroHarmonix 12AX7EH's, NOS RCA 5U4GB and JAN Philips 12AT7WC's .....and what Mik said... __________________ "I'm a man who believes that right is right and wrong is wrong. Treat me right, and I will give you my all. Treat me wrong, and I will give you nothing. They don't like me for that, but that's the way I am."

November 19th, 2005, 01:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
RussBert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Connecticut Age: 48 Posts: 416	Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the re-issue use a GZ34/5AR4 rectifier? I recommend the JJ GZ34 myself. I like the JJ ECC803's for a smoother sound than the "Russian" 12AX7's. Go NOS JAN Phillips or Mullard CV4024 for the 12AT7 slots.

November 20th, 2005, 11:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Brad J Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 248 18 Photos	TAD's I have TAD 6L6GC-STR's in my SFSR. http://www.mojomusicalsupply.com/cgi...e/4150000.html Am looking at getting the small bottle ones for more break up. Can't recommend them highly enough. __________________ _ “It's one thing to have talent. It's another to figure out how to use it.” - Roger Miller 1936-1992

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