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Quiet the Noise: Killer V1 Tube Upgrades for Your Amp

If your amp’s been humming a little lullaby of noise, or you’re just after that ultra-clean tone, it might be time to upgrade your V1 preamp tube. Whether you’re rocking a Strat through a vintage combo or spinning vinyl on a high-end stereo rig, swapping out your V1 valve can seriously dial down the noise floor and tighten up your sound. Here are three top-tier 12AX7/ECC83-compatible tubes that are making noise by… well, not making […]

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De-Mystifying Sovtek 12AX7 WA WB WC Variants

De-Mystifying Sovtek 12AX7 WA WB WC Variants I thought it worth the time De-Mystifying Sovtek 12AX7 WA WB WC Variants. Why are there three versions of the Sovtek 12AX7 and why use one versus the other? One common characteristic of all three types is that they are very low in microphonics.  The “W” in the part number is there to tell us its a ruggedised valve.  Ruggedised valves are made to withstand more vibration than

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Things Learned about Valve Amps in 2018

Here are Things learned about Tube Amps in 2018 . They are in no particular order. Perhaps some useful info about your amp. I thought I would share them before they faded out of my head Loudness  Your ears respond to sound like a compressor.  So when you ears hear the sound from a 10 watt amp and a 100 watt amp, you don’t hear an amp that is ten times louder.  Your ears hear

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Silent Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Fixed

Another Fender Hot Rod Deluxe arrived .  This was one of the early ones in really nice physical condition dating from around 1998.   It was made in the USA.  Alas, I only ever see sick ones.  This one had about 0.2 watts out on full volume and totally distorted. The valves had not been changed in years and the output valves were original Sovtek 5881’s rebranded as Groove tubes.  They were still kind of working

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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Overhaul

A Fender Hot Rod Deluxe arrived that was not well. These 40 watt amps sound pretty good when they are working. However, a number of faults appear as they age. The obvious fault was that the 6L6’s were worn out. They were dull and noisy.  However I could only find this out when we got the amp to make some sound ! When the back was removed one of the output valves was not lighting

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