afterimage Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Me too# to good to pass up on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I feel guilty starting this thread for all you guys that ended up spending your hard earned cash on a good valve head 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 5 hours ago, pbasspecial said: So glad I bought mine from Kennys when I did! (Boast Post) I’m so sad I didn’t buy one from Kenny’s when I didn’t. It was almost in reach too but the last one went when I was about to hit the button. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 5 hours ago, pbasspecial said: So glad I bought mine from Kennys when I did! (Boast Post) I'm so glad you did as well (jealous post) 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Loving my PF50T and have just paired it with an Hartke HD112. Sounds incredible 🤭😱🤭🤘😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edenburgh Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Kenny's are still doing the PF20-t at £299 so I pulled the trigger on it a couple of weeks ago (next day free delivery). Loving it so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 6 hours ago, pbasspecial said: So glad I bought mine from Kennys when I did! (Boast Post) Me too! (Brag tag) 2 hours ago, Bridgehouse said: I feel guilty starting this thread for all you guys that ended up spending your hard earned cash on a good valve head On the contrary, we should be forming a queue to thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 1, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Not thinking much of the ruby (shuguang) valves that come stock in the pf20t. Although I think they sound alright. Had a 12ax7 with an issue. And now I think a power output valve issue, got some slight crackling and other slight noises. Gave both tubes a tap one is absolutely silent the other microphonic, swapped them in opposite sockets issue follows the valve. Gives me a good excuse to get some nicer valves. And hope that solves things. Oh and its a shame the Kenny's deal ended. Wonder if it's anything to do with Yamaha now owning ampeg??? I kinda wish I bought the 50t when the offer was still on. However since this is purely a practice amp the 20t is more than enough to annoy the neighbours even through a little cab. And it sounds great! (when the valves are working lol). They still have them at kennys on offer, although £299 is still expensive for something only 20w, but it's a mighty fine 20w. Edited November 14, 2018 by Twincam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'd agree, the Ruby valves on mine had a higher mortality rate than I'd hope for, with the power tubes first refusing to bias properly and being replaced under warranty, and the phase inverter valve going microphonic (which I sorted myself). However, the amp sounds good and now that the valves in there have survived a good few hours use at band volume I'm happy enough to stick with the ones that are in there now. And I presumed the Kenny's deal might be related to the change of ownership - perhaps Polar were sitting on a bigger stock of them than they intended to, given that Yamaha likely have their own distribution arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I was going for the pf20 but liked the extras on the 50 I find the filters really good On the subject of valves definitely lots of really good tubes to try out Watford valves have a wonderful selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Dhttps://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=1393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 14/11/2018 at 16:05, Twincam said: Not thinking much of the ruby (shuguang) valves that come stock in the pf20t. Although I think they sound alright. Had a 12ax7 with an issue. And now I think a power output valve issue, got some slight crackling and other slight noises. Gave both tubes a tap one is absolutely silent the other microphonic, swapped them in opposite sockets issue follows the valve. Gives me a good excuse to get some nicer valves. And hope that solves things. Oh and its a shame the Kenny's deal ended. Wonder if it's anything to do with Yamaha now owning ampeg??? I kinda wish I bought the 50t when the offer was still on. However since this is purely a practice amp the 20t is more than enough to annoy the neighbours even through a little cab. And it sounds great! (when the valves are working lol). They still have them at kennys on offer, although £299 is still expensive for something only 20w, but it's a mighty fine 20w. On 14/11/2018 at 17:17, Beer of the Bass said: I'd agree, the Ruby valves on mine had a higher mortality rate than I'd hope for, with the power tubes first refusing to bias properly and being replaced under warranty, and the phase inverter valve going microphonic (which I sorted myself). However, the amp sounds good and now that the valves in there have survived a good few hours use at band volume I'm happy enough to stick with the ones that are in there now. And I presumed the Kenny's deal might be related to the change of ownership - perhaps Polar were sitting on a bigger stock of them than they intended to, given that Yamaha likely have their own distribution arrangements. I've replaced two of mine so far - Tung Sol 12AX7 into V1 (original tested as 'worn'), bargain eBay 60s Brimar 12AU7 into V3 (original tested as 5hite). I've resisted the temptation to upgrade the power tubes, I'll get my money's worth out of the Ruby Tubes first. If anything dies on a gig I'll whip out my spare amp rather than mess around changing valves! On 15/11/2018 at 18:31, afterimage said: Dhttps://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=1393 I stopped buying from Watford valves after they sent me a valve in just an envelope. That's right, a valve in its little cardboard box, in an ordinary paper envelope - no bubble wrap, no jiffy bag. Fair enough it survived the journey, no thanks to Watford Valves. Also that Cryogenic treatment is the worst kind of nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Hi never bought any replacement valves yet for my two valve amps. , I always thought They were a reputable company thanks for heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 37 minutes ago, afterimage said: Hi never bought any replacement valves yet for my two valve amps. , I always thought They were a reputable company thanks for heads up Maybe they believe their own hype, but have a read of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I always use this lot: http://www.hotroxuk.com/ Never had an issue and always well packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, andy67 said: I always use this lot: http://www.hotroxuk.com/ Never had an issue and always well packed. Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimike Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Anyone on here from Plockton, in Scotland. Just bought a PF50t that seems to have travelled there at some time. Wondered what the history was ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 After much deliberating on a low wattage valve head a guitarist friend of mine asked me if I was interested in buying his British made Carslbro 50 top (for a song). So I've sent it off for a service and I just cant wait to hear what it sounds like. I'm not expecting a creamy low end clean sound but I'm hoping at least to have some fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I am sure you find it quite good enjoy the sound of tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Looks like Kenny's aren't doing the PF20t any more now either, too late 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 22/12/2018 at 02:52, Jus Lukin said: That's super cool, and has the 1970's written all over it! Give me a 50 Top, a Party Seven, and a girl in a home-knitted tank-top and, well, I'll see you later, let's put it that way! 😄 Party Sevens, ah, those were the days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Just back from a revalve and service ...I’m so pleased with it . Even though it’s a guitar head it’s great with bass . Plenty of ‘heft’ as they say . 50w Carslbro Top. Talk about dirty tones as well 😃😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I have this monster lurking under the stairs. It’s not be turned on since 1994 (oops pardon) so needs tlc by someone who knows what they’re doing. It weighs more than the moon though so hardly practical. From memory it sounded pretty good for bass. 135 watts RMS so should be loud enough ... 8 ohms though and I don’t have an 8 ohms cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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