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JJ 5881 Singles, Matched Pairs & Quads

£29.95 – £110.00

JJ Electronic 5881 singles, matched pairs and matched quads. Matched sets include a test certificate showing the results of our in-house pairing, which we perform by hand with state-of-the-art equipment and decades of expertise.

Made in Slovakia.

180 day warranty.

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JJ 5881 Singles, Matched Pairs & Quads

The JJ 5881 is a rich sounding valve from JJ Electronic, available here as singles, matched pairs, and matched quads. A 23 watt tube and rated for a maximum plate voltage of 400Vdc, the 5881 first entered the market in 1954.

All valves tested in-house at real amp voltages with the matching process performed by hand for the best possible quality.  Valves are audio checked for noise and microphonics. We also have these valves factory matched and we refine the process. Includes a certificate with the matching results.

Many amplifiers with higher plate voltages and a tube rectifier can use the JJ Electronic 5881 without issue. A prime example is the ’59 Bassman LTD. However, it’s also critical to rebias the amp, heeding the 5881’s 23W rating. This will provide a vintage tone and clean headroom. Leaving the bias set to a 6L6GC setting and/or using the JJ 5881 in a high voltage amp with a solid-state rectifier will likely cause problems and not covered by warranty.

Quality valves made in Slovakia. The JJ 5881 is an excellent value for the money.

Click here for the datasheet

Includes a 180 day from receipt warranty (excluding user-caused mechanical damage) for peace of mind.

Weight 0.1 kg
Ouput Valve Options

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★ Valve Testing

All valves tested in-house at VTGA unless listed as “Factory Tested Only.”

We test our valves to the highest standards with 40+ years of industry expertise using vintage, state-of-the-art, and custom-built equipment. Valve Tube Guitar Amps guarantees the best possible reliability, quality, and tone with every valve we sell. You can’t buy a better valve. Each unit comes backed by our industry-leading 180 day warranty against manufacturers' defects.

★ Shipping Info

Shipments within the UK come by Royal Mail with 24 hour tracking (no deliveries on Sundays). We also offer international shipping. All orders securely packaged.

★ Safety

Please make sure your amp's bias is set correctly. If not, you could hamper your tone and even limit the life of the output valves. Also note that valve amps can retain high voltages even after being switched off. If you are not sure of fitting your valves, please seek the services of qualified personnel.

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