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 basic part number product will do the job. The alternative is to use solid state diodes. So why have a less reliable valve/tube rectifier than modern diodes? rectifier is just the old name for a diode. How do you know when your rectifier valve needs
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 at the top of the page you find instant links to common types. The idea being to find stuff faster. If you are looking for more unusual pre-amps such as the 12DW7 or ECC99 they are still there just look in the “preamp valves” section
Have you ever wondered why amplifier valves wear out or why they dont last as long as solid state stuff? Why do the big amp manufacturers give you three years warranty on the amp and 90 days on the guitar amp valves? Valves are very old technology. The popular 6L6 output valve came to market in 1937 and our little friend the 12AX7 ( ECC83) was first introduced by RCA way back in 1947. The
We do sell on Ebay and our own webshop.. After all if Ebay is good enough for Argos and Tesco it should be good enough for us ! Ebay is a convenient and its a click with Paypal and the goods are on the way. We are a premium power seller on Ebay so we do well on Ebay. Our user name is Vlavetubeguitaramps and we have an Ebay shop. There appears to be all
All of us that have a valve / tube amplifier at sometime find our lovely favourite all valve amplifier suddenly starts blowing fuses. Sounds like a disaster has happened and out wallet is about to take severe damage. Has the amp gone to the great gig in the sky ? A Vox AC30 CC1 blowing fuses was what was presented to me. The Vox AC30 CC1 is a hybrid amp with the reverb and tremolo
It is February 2016 and we have added more new products, as part of our commitment to our customers to greater choice and they are all in stock in the UK. This month’s introductions are : Two new suppliers of the 6V6GT which was highly favoured in the Fender Tweeds and amps like the Fender Deluxe Reverb. I have a vested interest here as I have a Fender Deluxe Reverb ! We are stocking the
