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Tubular man!

  • 10-09-2008 9:10am
    #1
    munkydanny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭


    Right, so it's come to that time in every tube amp's life when they just aren't performing and need their nappy changed. The problem is I'm not sure what to put in!

    It's a Mesa/Boogie dual recto head and I was thinkin of loading it with the standard Russian ones, but then I thought why not try a few 12AX7's ala Van Halen? What do you guys reckon?


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  • #2
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Just remember that whatever brand you go for - your power valves need to be screened to Mesa specs; you can't just put any old valves in there. They have to be ones that have been specially selected to operate at the right bias.

    Most good valve-sellers will have Mesa 'sets', so you know you're buying the right ones.

    You've also got a choice between 6L6 and EL34. 6L6 are the standard valves for Recto's, but they can take EL34 for a different sound (brighter/more cut/more upper mids). Ive used EL34 in a Recto and I LOVED it...but these things are all about preference, so you might not like it yourself.


  • #3
    darrenw5094
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭darrenw5094


    Full set options are in www.eurotubes.com


  • #4
    munkydanny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭munkydanny


    Cheers lads, thats all my questions answered.


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