retroman Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Peeps, I'm getting my SVT CL revalved in the new year, and wondered what opinions, and advice any of you could offer as to which tubes to go for. At the moment, it's got the stock Sovtec 6550WE valves on the power section, which I understand to be a fairly cheap and cheerful run of the mill valve. There are quite a few choices, such as Tung-Sol, Winged "C", etc. Although the amp sounds great as it is, I can't help feeling that some really nice glowing bottles of goodness will get more from it. I play heavy rock/ metal in the two bands I am in, and really dig that warm, vintage, growly classic rock tone, so any pointers greatly recieved. Thanks in advance, Rich :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Try a search on Talkbass, there are many discussions on this and probably some up to date with newest on the market tubes, me personally I would take some time (and lots cash) and find nos 70's tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 have a word with watford valves...i did when i needed to re-valve my svp-pro and it sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cheers for the Talkbass tip. I will be ringing a friend of mine, as he used to repair TV's in the 60's, and 70's, and he still has boxes full of NOS valves, such as Mullard, etc, so I'm definately going to be picking his brains!! Just had a look at the Watford Valves site, the Svetlana winged C's, and the Tung-Sol are looking good at the moment. Thanks Chaps :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Matamp swear by JJ tubes, not sure if they'd be ideal for an Ampeg but another option to bear in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I don't have an Ampeg, but on my 100w amp, I swapped my EH 6550s for some JJ KT88s and was very happy with the results Edited January 1, 2011 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='1074454' date='Jan 1 2011, 03:54 PM']Matamp swear by JJ tubes, not sure if they'd be ideal for an Ampeg but another option to bear in mind.[/quote] I agree 100'000% to this,[b] J/J Valves [/b]are the best around and it's what Ashdown fits to their high quality amps See link here: [url="http://www.jj-electronic.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=10"]http://www.jj-electronic.com/index.php?opt...5&Itemid=10[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='ahpook' post='1073193' date='Dec 30 2010, 09:49 PM']have a word with watford valves...i did when i needed to re-valve my svp-pro and it sounds great[/quote] (thread hijack) - do you know which one (of the 5) makes the most different with regards to signal to noise ratio - I've just had a new transformer fitted to my SVP PRO and am back in the studio recording with it, but it's a bit hissy. It's probably always been this hissy, but now that I'm recording through higher spec kit it's really noticeable. It was re-tubed 2 years ago (EHX valves), but the tubes have had less than 20 hours use since then. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. cheers. (/thread hijack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) [quote name='paul_5' post='1074919' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:28 AM'](thread hijack) - do you know which one (of the 5) makes the most different with regards to signal to noise ratio - I've just had a new transformer fitted to my SVP PRO and am back in the studio recording with it, but it's a bit hissy. It's probably always been this hissy, but now that I'm recording through higher spec kit it's really noticeable. It was re-tubed 2 years ago (EHX valves), but the tubes have had less than 20 hours use since then. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. cheers. (/thread hijack)[/quote] well, as i'm sure you know, the svp-pro is a noisy unit...i did do some looking around online a while back and couldn't find any conclusive answers. using decent quality valves is the best way i think. edit: [url="http://music-electronics-forum.com/t7770/"]here's [/url] and interesting thread Edited January 2, 2011 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='ahpook' post='1074920' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:33 AM']well, as i'm sure you know, the svp-pro is a noisy unit...i did do some looking around online a while back and couldn't find any conclusive answers. using decent quality valves is the best way i think.[/quote] yeah, had heard that. Cheers for your prompt response, looks like I'm going shopping (again). Ho Hum, GAS 1, NY resolution 0... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='paul_5' post='1074923' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:36 AM']yeah, had heard that. Cheers for your prompt response, looks like I'm going shopping (again). Ho Hum, GAS 1, NY resolution 0...[/quote] i know what you mean, the hiss is ok for live work, but gets on my nerves a bit at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1074906' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:00 AM']I agree 100'000% to this,[b] J/J Valves [/b]are the best around and it's what Ashdown fits to their high quality amps See link here: [url="http://www.jj-electronic.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=10"]http://www.jj-electronic.com/index.php?opt...5&Itemid=10[/url][/quote] Thanks for the link, I'll have a look I have heard good things about JJ's. To be honest, I wish that I could have a huge box of valves, and spend the day swapping about, and finding something that I really like, but that would cost a kings ransom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 look into the shuguang gekt88s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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