[quote name='Chest Rockwell' timestamp='1354882798' post='1891547']
Well, I finally went ahead and did it!
Had the laptop on and ready to go in case I needed to refer to this thread, followed my nose, started with the screws and had the things swapped out in no time. didnt even open up the web browser. Then took the toastery beast to practice and lo and behold it didnt blow up/fry!
the sound was lovely!! I never had a problem with the gain, but what it did give me is a far fuller, warmer sound. a little less of the clank I get when i go 'clean'. with my big muff on it was just more of the same, full and warm, but with the distortion that i usually play through. guys in the band were most complimentary too.
lets hope the next sound guy that DI's it is equally happy and I'll be quids in!
cheers all!
[/quote]Which valves did you go for ?