I have a trusty Music Man 100B (100W tube bass head) that I haven't used on a regular basis in several years. I turn it on periodically just to make sure it's OK (it has been). I'm going to need to start using it on a regular basis again.
Today I noticed that the volume pot is pretty crackly. Otherwise it seems OK. I have always used Mesa Boogie 6L6 GC tubes. These have been in there for years. I was going to get new ones, but a guitarist friend who is a tube amp aficionado says that would be a mistake and that unless they're acting up I should leave them as is. (He pointed out the "vintage" (i.e., old) tube are regularly for sale on eBay.)
Is there anything I should do to get this road-ready? Should I have my guitar tech (who services amps) give it a once over to make sure no caps have gone bad?
Anything else to consider?
Today I noticed that the volume pot is pretty crackly. Otherwise it seems OK. I have always used Mesa Boogie 6L6 GC tubes. These have been in there for years. I was going to get new ones, but a guitarist friend who is a tube amp aficionado says that would be a mistake and that unless they're acting up I should leave them as is. (He pointed out the "vintage" (i.e., old) tube are regularly for sale on eBay.)
Is there anything I should do to get this road-ready? Should I have my guitar tech (who services amps) give it a once over to make sure no caps have gone bad?
Anything else to consider?
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