Eurotube?
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Dirty_Boogie
Still got the ol' tagger on it
Yes, very knowledgeable and fantastic customer service. Tell them what you want/need/tones you’re chasing and they won’t steer your wrong.
Yes, they're super-reputable, and if you have tube rattle, they import a double or triple mica spacer power tube from JJ; I think they're the only ones who have it.
I also swear by their tube damper rings to stop tube rattle.
I also swear by their tube damper rings to stop tube rattle.
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Yes, some people bust on them for only selling one kind of tubes and that is what it is but they are tested, reliable and have had good service every time I’ve dealt with Bob
Going Modal
I should be practicing right now.
I'm pretty sure that if you want all JJ tubes, then yeah they're great. That's not a knock (I think I've used them, and they were very good) but I'm just sayin' I believe they're a JJ-specific outfit.
andy474x
Knows the Drill
I'm still waiting for them to get those extra-spacer 6L6's back in stock! Hopefully soon.
Toolmaster Of Brainerd
You know what a loon is, noodle head?
I expect some will disagree with me, but I would not buy spare tubes right now.
Tube prices are much higher than normal. If you buy tubes now, then you guarantee you're overpaying for tubes.
If you wait until you have a problem and then buy tubes, it's very very very likely that tubes will be cheaper and the tubes you want will be back in stock. Tubes usually last for a really long time. Especially if you don't play at gig volumes.
I own 0 spare tubes. My amp is from 2013 and still has the original tubes in it. I'm cool as a cucumber. If a tube fails then I'll have to deal with it, but until then I'm waiting until Western Electric tubes are released.
RickP
Established 1960, Still Not Dead
I have to respectfully disagree with you, especially if you play professionally (for money, I mean). Things fail, and you have to be ready. As I tell bandmates, we’re paid to make music, not excuses. It’s just bad business to do that sort of work “without a net.” Besides, if you’ve been playing that amp regularly for 9 years (especially if you push it hard), you might be amazed at the improvement a new set of power tubes will make. Replace them before they fry and you’ll get a set of spares at no additional cost!
I do completely agree that it’ll be great if W-E follows through on producing tubes for guitarists. That will be great!To the OP, I’ve dealt with Eurotubes for many years, and use their tube testers and dampener rings as well. I’ve always been very satisfied with their products and service.
aamefford
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Probably a safe strategy for me. I do want a set of EL84’s though. I’ve started using a Freyette PS2, and I tend to boost the master up a ways.
I’m not a gigging musician. If I was, I’d already have spares! Belt and suspenders if you do it for money!I have to respectfully disagree with you, especially if you play professionally (for money, I mean). Things fail, and you have to be ready. As I tell bandmates, we’re paid to make music, not excuses. It’s just bad business to do that sort of work “without a net.” Besides, if you’ve been playing that amp regularly for 9 years (especially if you push it hard), you might be amazed at the improvement a new set of power tubes will make. Replace them before they fry and you’ll get a set of spares at no additional cost!
To the OP, I’ve dealt with Eurotubes for many years, and use their tube testers and dampener rings as well. I’ve always been very satisfied with their products and service.
Toolmaster Of Brainerd
You know what a loon is, noodle head?
Very fair. I definitely intended my advice for bedroom guitarists.I have to respectfully disagree with you, especially if you play professionally (for money, I mean). Things fail, and you have to be ready. As I tell bandmates, we’re paid to make music, not excuses. It’s just bad business to do that sort of work “without a net.” Besides, if you’ve been playing that amp regularly for 9 years (especially if you push it hard), you might be amazed at the improvement a new set of power tubes will make. Replace them before they fry and you’ll get a set of spares at no additional cost!
To the OP, I’ve dealt with Eurotubes for many years, and use their tube testers and dampener rings as well. I’ve always been very satisfied with their products and service.
In my case, I bought the amp used 2 years ago. I don't play very loud. I'm holding out for Western Electric and then I'll put fresh tubes in.
RickP
Established 1960, Still Not Dead
Totally get that. With low power usage, even power tubes last a long, long time.
I have enough spare output tubes to go for a long while.
On the other hand, I don't care at all about what tubes cost, and I purchase NOS anyway, almost always. So I'm already paying a premium. But I work professionally with my guitar. Whatever it is, it is. I make money with my gear, so tube cost is really not very important.
So if they go down in price, or if Western Electric tubes are released, well, more's the merrier! I don't expect Western Electric tubes to be any cheaper. They'll be more expensive than imported tubes, regardless.
As usual I completely agree with this.I have to respectfully disagree with you, especially if you play professionally (for money, I mean). Things fail, and you have to be ready. As I tell bandmates, we’re paid to make music, not excuses. It’s just bad business to do that sort of work “without a net.” Besides, if you’ve been playing that amp regularly for 9 years (especially if you push it hard), you might be amazed at the improvement a new set of power tubes will make. Replace them before they fry and you’ll get a set of spares at no additional cost!
To the OP, I’ve dealt with Eurotubes for many years, and use their tube testers and dampener rings as well. I’ve always been very satisfied with their products and service.
