Toolmaster Of Brainerd
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I got my 100W Archon used a year ago. I haven't had any problems with the tubes, but I haven't touched them either. I'm thinking about re-tubing if I can get good black friday deals on tubes. Currently has JJ tubes in the preamp and I think ruby in the power section, could be original
Should I replace the preamp tubes, power tubes, or both? I almost never turn the master volume above 9:00, so I have not worked the power tubes hard at all.
What kind (brand) of tubes should I put in each spot? NOS is out of budget.
I like the clean channel, but I would like it more if it was a little brighter. I've found that with single coils I like the sound best if the bright switch is off but the treble is turned up as high as it can be while staying musical. About 1:30. Past that and it's harsh bad treble, rather than nice sparkle. With humbuckers I leave the EQ the same but turn the bright switch on. With 0 tube swapping experience, I am under the impression that a brighter tube will be more naturally and musically bright, unlike cranking the treble knob.
I like the lead channel pretty much however I set it. I like a smooth warm distortion. I wouldn't mind reducing the overall gain of the lead channel (maybe a 5751 in V3?), but it's fine as it is.
And please shamelessly plug your favorite tube dealer! I'm in the US. If you know of dealers with black friday deals, even better. Thanks in advance!
Should I replace the preamp tubes, power tubes, or both? I almost never turn the master volume above 9:00, so I have not worked the power tubes hard at all.
What kind (brand) of tubes should I put in each spot? NOS is out of budget.
I like the clean channel, but I would like it more if it was a little brighter. I've found that with single coils I like the sound best if the bright switch is off but the treble is turned up as high as it can be while staying musical. About 1:30. Past that and it's harsh bad treble, rather than nice sparkle. With humbuckers I leave the EQ the same but turn the bright switch on. With 0 tube swapping experience, I am under the impression that a brighter tube will be more naturally and musically bright, unlike cranking the treble knob.
I like the lead channel pretty much however I set it. I like a smooth warm distortion. I wouldn't mind reducing the overall gain of the lead channel (maybe a 5751 in V3?), but it's fine as it is.
And please shamelessly plug your favorite tube dealer! I'm in the US. If you know of dealers with black friday deals, even better. Thanks in advance!