Guitar Flamethrower – Tone On Fire
You know you want one … George Miller pulled out all the stops when it came to Mad Max: Furry Road. In a movie world filled with CGI it is quite hard to believe how…
What Tubes Do In Most Early Fender Tweed Amps
Replacement Tube Packages are available for Early Fender Tweed tube amps. By Eric Barbour – Former Vacuum Tube Valley senior editor The first preamp tube (or the first 2 tubes, in 2 channel amps) provides…
A Non-Audiophile Investigates an Audio Show
Whether you are an audiophile or just know one, you will agree audiophiles are a special breed. They eat, sleep and breath the quest for the ultimate tone. It is a passion and obsession that…
How To Tell If Your Tube Is Bad
We are often asked how to determine when a tube is bad without access to a tube tester. You’ve probably been there. You’re doing sound check before a gig, something sounds wacky, and now you’ve…
5 Tips For Creating A Great Practice Routine
Here’s a great post from our friends over at www.thebassplace.com that we thought you might like. We all know that regular practice is the key to improvement on our axes, but I’ve noticed that very…
Review – Mullard CV4004 / 12AX7 Reissue
This Mullard CV4004 / 12AX7 Reissue looks nothing like Mullard tubes of old but it has a lot to offer. This is a small plate design more suited to high gain amps. Old Mullard with large…
Review – Preferred Series 7025 / 12AX7 Tube
The Preferred Series 7025 is a great sounding 12AX7 tube type that reminds me a little more of the ECC83 that EI made in the old days. That’s a pretty nice compliment. I compared this…
Get The Stink Out – Removing Odor From Your Instrument
Here’s a great post from our friends over at www.thebassplace.com that we thought you might like. So you’ve just picked up an amazing vintage instrument that sounds great and oozes all the vibe of forty…
Review – JJ ECC83-MG / 12AX7
The JJ ECC83-MG is a fine sounding tube. I was unable to notice a loudness reduction compared to the standard JJ ECC83S tube. The tonal characteristics were easier to hear. Compared to the JJ ECC83-S…
Review – JJ ECC83-S / 12AX7
The JJ ECC83-S / 12AX7 tube sports a different plate design than found in most 12AX7’s. When you look at them you can’t help but think that they must be rugged and good for the…
