Cannon
16 posts
Feb 04, 2016
7:13 AM
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Been using my VHT for some smaller gigs...works pretty well but I have heard that[switching] tubes makes a big difference....what seems to be the best set up?
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9000
244 posts
Feb 04, 2016
8:38 AM
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JJ tubes made an easy to hear difference.
Good luck!
Jay
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Barley Nectar
1113 posts
Feb 04, 2016
9:21 AM
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Get yourself a NOS or good used vintage 5751 and run a JJ 6V6s. You will be a happy camper for a long time. i find the JJ 12ax7 rather dark and lack luster.
You do realize that this is all very subjective. As far as new production goes, Tung Sol 12AX7's are pretty good tubes.
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Feb 04, 2016 9:22 AM
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toneguy86
2 posts
Feb 04, 2016
10:37 AM
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I do like JJ tubes for all my amps (guitar and harp). Not to promote anyone in particular, but I do have really good luck with the guys at Eurotubes. They set up up right and get you what you need fast. Good customer service, etc.
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barbequebob
3134 posts
Feb 04, 2016
11:06 AM
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The only other new production 12AX7 I would recommend outside of the Tung Sol RI's are the Mullard reissues. However, the NOS versions of the Tung Sol 12AX7 or the long plate NOS GE's from the mid 50's to the mid 60's I would take in a heartbeat over ANYTHING being made presently.
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Cannon
18 posts
Feb 04, 2016
3:41 PM
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Thanks guys I think I will try the 5751 and the JJ 6v6s and see how I Like that.....I have about 6-7 hours time on mine...I am guessing the speaker might still need a little break in.....
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rogonzab
886 posts
Feb 05, 2016
5:05 AM
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In my experience, if you want to improve the tone of an amp, you need to change the speaker, the tubes dont change the tone that much.
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Cannon
19 posts
Feb 05, 2016
5:30 AM
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I may do that but I have heard that in an effort to keep these affordable the tubes are not that great and upgrades yield good results.....not a bad amp stock and for the money...maybe the best deal out there...keeps up pretty well even with a full band [as long as they aren't crazy loud]...surprisingly heavy for a 6 watt amp... way more than my Zoo
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Greg Heumann
3172 posts
Feb 05, 2016
8:11 AM
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+1 on the 5751. Take the edge off and reduces gain a little.
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Barley Nectar
1117 posts
Feb 05, 2016
4:51 PM
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rogonzab is correct and so is Greg. There is not going to be a huge change and yes they did use cheap tubes. The JJ 6V6s has a fat tone and the 5751 will warm up any amp without a significant reduction in volume.
I would say save your money on the speaker swap. I doubt you will find a speaker that will improve this amp for harp. The stock speaker sounds pretty damn good in my opinion and you can spend a gang of cash chasing that tail...BN
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blueswannabe
598 posts
Feb 05, 2016
6:15 PM
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i would go with a 5751, 6072 or a 12ax7 american made vintage tube preferably RCA or GE.
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Cannon
20 posts
Feb 06, 2016
6:36 AM
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Thanks again guys I will post results...
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