Restrain Your Tubes – Retainers
Tube shields and retainers get zero love in most guitar and audio journals. At some point in time a person thought that they were important and they’ve been used ever since. Why do we have…
DIY – Is it for you? What you should think about before starting out
DIY – Is it for you? If you’ve ever had to wait for your tube gear to be repaired, or wondered why techs’ charge so much money? Then you may have asked “Can I do…
The Art of Listening – Documentary Film
The Art of Listening – Documentary Film Have you ever considered the many arts that go into the music we play and listen to? There are more stages and craftsmanship required than we often think…
Tone, Tone, Tone
Richard Gabriel has kindly allowed us to republish this article – thetubestore.com. Richard P. Gabriel In 1999, Spencer Reiss, one of the senior editors for Wired magazine, asked me to write a short essay having…
Vacuum Tubes In Fender Brown, Blonde, Blackface and Silverface Amps
Replacement Tube Packages are available for Fender tube amps. By Eric Barbour – Former Vacuum Tube Valley senior editor The first preamp tube (or the first 2 tubes, in 2 channel amps) provide the first…
Audiophile Review – 6L6 Type Vacuum Tube Shootout
A re-post from Wall of Sound (review by Tim Smith) Shortly after my EL34 tube review on Wall of Sound, Jon Esau of www.thetubestore.com asked if I might be interested in reviewing a bunch of…
That Time McIntosh Saved the Grateful Dead
Here is a story that can be appreciated by both musicians and audiophiles alike. In 1973 the Grateful Dead found themselves in an unusual situation, although one many musicians would love to be in. When…
Shop By Amp – It’s That Easy!
Are you looking to replace the vacuum tubes in your amplifier and need guidance selecting just the right set for your needs? With our Shop by Amp Section simply: Locate your amp – Choose the…
What The Tubes Do In Most Marshall Tube Amps
By Eric Barbour – Former Vacuum Tube Valley senior editor This article does not include more recent “Master Volume” and JCM models. The first preamp tube (or the first 2 tubes, in 2 channel amps)…
Chicago Blues Box Amps – Dan Butler Interview
At thetubestore.com we have the good fortune to work with a lot of great musicians and tube amp designers. Recently we had the opportunity to discuss tubes and amps with Mr. Dan Butler. If you…
