Valve guitar amplifiers have long captivated musicians with their distinctive warm tones, rich harmonics, and organic response. Central to their magic are the valves, also known as vacuum tubes, which play a crucial role in shaping the amp’s sound. If you’re an owner of a valve guitar amp, you may already be aware of the potential for tonal exploration through valve rolling. In this article, we delve into the exciting world of valve rolling, uncovering […]
It has happened or will happen to you when you’re the proud owner of a valve guitar amp or Hi-Fi amp. It worked fine yesterday and today it has gone weird. The thing is blowing fuses, making weird noises, or dead as a doornail. We, of course, sell valves and related gear, but we don’t want you to buy valves you don’t need. When disaster strikes, there are things you can do to diagnose if
If you own an amp and want to keep amp repair costs to a minimum, there are certain things you should avoid doing. Here are ten things to keep in mind: Never wrap a blown fuse with tin foil and continue using the amp. This is a temporary solution that will eventually lead to more serious problems. Don’t gig with your amp for years without changing the valves. This will increase the likelihood of output
Are you tired of playing through those cold, lifeless solid-state amps? It’s time to upgrade to the warm and fuzzy world of valve amps! Tone so warm, You’ll want to cuddle with it Valve amps are known for their warm and rich tone, which is why they’ve been the go-to choice for guitar players for decades. And who doesn’t love a good cuddle? You’ll be amazed at how much more expressive and musical your
5 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Amp Valves According to Music Australia, a typical amplifier has three valves (the tubes inside). These valves provide gain, tone, and distortion to the guitar’s sound. If these valves fail, you’ll hear hissing or crackling sounds. This means that the amp won’t produce the desired sound anymore. “Guitar amplifiers are a crucial part of every musician’s setup. They amplify guitar signals and provide a clean sound. The efficiency
Valves Update and New Products I have not posted for a while.  We have had the perfect storm of loads of amps to service,  expanding the product line and sourcing valves. We have seen the insides of Voxes, Marshalls, Fenders in the past few weeks. I have  a dead Fender Frontman 212R solid state amp as it was supposed to be unfixable. One hour later and it is basically working. It does need new