Author: Stewart - Page 19 - Valve Tube Guitar Amps

Supermatch and Supplying Quality Matched output Valves

This blog looks at Supermatch and supplying quality output valves We work to supply our customers with best matched matched output valves. The benefits are that the output is nice and balnced on the amp. This applies to not only matched pair but also to matched quad valves. When we receive a shipment of output valves and lets take the example of a big batch of our mos popular output valve the 6L6GC from JJ […]

Supermatch and Supplying Quality Matched output Valves Read More »

An ECC83 for Every Application

An ECC83 for Every Application We have been working to offer an expanded range of ECC83 (12AX7) compatible valves. we wanted to have an ECC83 for every application Our range seems to be increasing every week. You might wonder why. You might think it is pointless and I used to think the same and I decided to experiment trying different valves in my amp and using the best test equipment available – my ears!

An ECC83 for Every Application Read More »

Prices Updated Better Value than Ever

We have updated all the pricing on our range of valves /tubes so we with Prices Updated, better Value than Ever. The Euro has dropped in value and so this means better prices !! UK 2nd Class post is now free and 1st Class post is only £1.50 We also have an Ebay shop and if you compare prices you will see buying direct is cheaper and you get the same quality product which is

Prices Updated Better Value than Ever Read More »

Amp Repair and Restoration

In the course of selling our valves, we meet up with nice folks who are very good in their field amp repair and restoration. We recently sold some valves to Stewart Palmen who repairs and restores amps and guitars in Trowbridge in Wiltshire in the UK. He also has some really nice amps for sale. He and I shared also at worked at Analog Devices, although at different times. Stewart has a strong technical

Amp Repair and Restoration Read More »

The JJ ECC83S with Gold Pins

The JJ ECC83S with gold pins is a variant of the standard JJ ECC83S also known as the 12AX7. I wanted to check out if there was any difference to the specification and more importantly the sound of the amp with this valve in my Fender Deluxe Reverb ( 1971). Specification Thoughts We just received these parts into stock so I tested 50 of them. I have tested hundreds of the standard JJ ECC83S so

The JJ ECC83S with Gold Pins Read More »

Our Valve Test Equipment Updated

Our Valve Test Equipment Have you ever wondered about how valves are sold as “tested” and why we test ourselves every valve we sell? We test to make sure that you have a product that is 100% and so you buy in the knowledge that you are receiving a top quality product. We have six valve testers and each has their advantages and challenges. Now you may wonder why we test every valve we sell.

Our Valve Test Equipment Updated Read More »

Introducing Four Interesting JJ Valves

We are expanding our range of valves and we are introducing four interesting JJ valves to our line up. The first three can help shape your amp sound in different ways. EL844 The EL844 is exactly pin compatible to the EL84 ( 6BQ5) and it has an interesting twist. It is highly popular in the USA and it was orginally developed by JJ Electronic based on feedback from the USA. The valve is 9 watts

Introducing Four Interesting JJ Valves Read More »