JonW
Joined: Mar 07, 2008
Posts: 237
Indiana
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Posted on Jan 17 2009 11:02 AM
Im going to try changing the tubes in my stock reissue reverb tank to see if I can get it sounding better (more reverb, etc.) Never touched a tube before. From what I gather you just pull out the old one and pop in the new one. So Ive been reading lots of threads here and it looks like I should get some NOS tubes. Especially try the 6V6 -> 6K6 swap. Im having trouble finding 6K6s. Ive looked at thetubestore.com, vacuumtubes.net, tubedepot.com, deepsurpluss.com, tubemonger.com, and anything else that pops up in google.
Based on recommendations here I was looking for
6K6 from GE or RCA
12AT7 from GE, Mullard, or JAN Phillips
12AX7 from GE or Mullard
Cant find the 6K6s anywhere.
For 12AT7s the tubestore.com has a JAN Phillips 12AT7WC and an Electro-Harmonix 12AT7WC-EH. Presumably either of these would be OK? The Mullard 12AT7WA/CV4024 is there as well but double the price (~$40).
For the 12AX7, thetubestore has a Mullard so thats probably OK. Nothing from GE.
Do you folks have any suggestions for where to find a 6K6 for a tank? Thanks!
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skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Virginia, USA
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Posted on Jan 17 2009 11:14 AM
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WR
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netherlands
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Posted on Jan 17 2009 01:11 PM
rca's and sylvania 6K6's are usually on ebay as well. I like the rca's better.
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JonW
Joined: Mar 07, 2008
Posts: 237
Indiana
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Posted on Jan 17 2009 04:46 PM
skeeter
http://www.kcanostubes.com
Super! Hadn't come across those guys. Thanks.
WR
rca's and sylvania 6K6's are usually on ebay as well. I like the rca's better.
Thanks. I've been a little hesitant to buy something from Ebay that is supposedly new but really could be old and such. But if there's a recommended seller I could easily go that way.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4562
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jan 17 2009 11:35 PM
You could try Antique Electronics Supply too.
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echobeach
Joined: May 21, 2007
Posts: 220
Redland City, Australia
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Posted on Jan 18 2009 12:38 AM
You could try this guy he used to be very active on alt.guitar.amps really knows his stuff
www.nebsnow.com/LordValve
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