6V6 and 6L6 output valves Valves are ancient technology. Over 100 years old. Many folks expect the reliability of modern electronics like an Iphone. However, the reliability and the lifespan…
Okay so I relented and worked on an amp with not one single lonely valve/ tube inside. Time to fix a Trace Elliot GP7SM bass amp. I will have therapy…
Our task was to renovate a June 1973 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100 watt head It had been modified in the 1990’s to use 5881 output valves. This was…
We now own the trademark ” Zaerix” name along with the logo. Zaerix is an old name in the UK market. We are working to bring the brand back to…
It is common design practice overrunning output valves. It is done with all types . There are some amps that use EL34’s and run them way over 500 volts. This…
The valve/tube world looks like it will see some interesting times ahead in 2020. Here is one thing that may impact Valve Tube Supplies in 2020.One of the big…
Many amps have a valve rectifier valve. Typical types are EZ81, 5Y3, GZ34/5AR4 and 5U4. There are variations on the letters at the end of the part number but the…
Find the valves you need quick and easy We have added new categories to make it easier finding valves/ tubes . If you go to the ” Categories “ menu…
A Peavey Classic 30 Restoration was undertaken. Initially it was taken in for just a repair. It had sat in a garage for many years. There was rust on the…
Summary of this amp A lovely Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb 1966 came to us. It was extremely noisy and the reverb was crackling and popping. It was a USA 110…
Getting that Superb Fender Tone Blackface and Silverface Fender amps were renowned for their clean sounds which moved to nice gentle bluesy break up when pushed hard. How did…
A Marshall JPM 50 arrives in the workshop. This blog covers this Marshall JPM50 Re-Commission. This Marshall JPM50 Amp is from the classic era of pre-1973 Marshall amps. It…