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…
Review – Sovtek 5751
The Sovtek 5751 is an affordable alternative to the 12AY7 used in original Fender tweed amps and can be subbed for a 12AT7 reverb driver tube. In this application, you will get good gain with…
Review – JAN-GE 5751
While the JAN-GE 5751 is not really a 12AX7, it shares the same pin-out arrangement and is designed for less gain in favor of lower noise and microphonics. It worked well in both test amps…
