Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

[lucaspaço]

Hi there,

I'm getting a Bugera 333 XL Infinium this Sunday. Since the Infinium technology allows you to mix tubes (EL34'S, 6L6'S etc), I will replace the stock power tubes for 2 EL34 and 2 6L6. I play in a death/thrash metal band. Just wanted to know from you what you think would be a nice setting. I was considering this:

V1 - EL34
V2 - 6L6
V3 - EL34
V4 - 6L6

Anu suggestions? thanks

[Darg1911]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

You don't own the amp yet, how do you even know you will prefer it with a mix of power tube types let alone like it the way someone else may? When you have the amp and the tubes, it will be much better and easier to figure out what sounds best for yourself.

No offense intended by any of the above.

[Demanic]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

If you play death metal, I think that you will prefer 6L6's.

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[GilmourD]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

I'd put one pair on the inside and one pair on the outside rather than staggering them like that, but that's just me. Technically your way should work.

Demanic is probably right, though. 6L6s or 6550s are probably more for that sound, but there's no rules when you're looking for your own tone.

[lucaspaço]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

Thanks for the replies. I was considering two of each because I have a Laney with EL34's which I like. But, as Demanic said, 6L6's are in theory more suitable for death metal. Thats why I was thinking about mixing them.

[lucaspaço]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

You don't own the amp yet, how do you even know you will prefer it with a mix of power tube types let alone like it the way someone else may? When you have the amp and the tubes, it will be much better and easier to figure out what sounds best for yourself.

No offense intended by any of the above.

Absolutely. Sure I will try and see whats best for me. Just asked for suggestions, perhaps someone has tried something cool for this matter

[Phantasmagoria]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

I've tried 6L6's & El34's (6L6's outside/El34's in the center) & they sounded great..tighter bass than with just the EL34's. However, I put the other two EL34's in again..because I liked the extra sag & sweetness in the mids they provided.

[Demanic]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

I once mixed 6L6'S with KT-77'S. It wasn't bad, but the extra crunch really wasn't necessary for the type of metal I was playing.
As Phantasmagoria said, EL34'S add sag and sweetness. Not exactly qualities wanted in death metal tone. There you are looking for tight bottom and sizzly top. 6L6'S are much better at achieving this.

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[GilmourD]

Re: Bugera 333 XL Infinium Tube setting

I once mixed 6L6'S with KT-77'S. It wasn't bad, but the extra crunch really wasn't necessary for the type of metal I was playing.
As Phantasmagoria said, EL34'S add sag and sweetness. Not exactly qualities wanted in death metal tone. There you are looking for tight bottom and sizzly top. 6L6'S are much better at achieving this.

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That tightness is why I suggested 6550s as well. I'd have to double check but I believe the only regular octal tube these amps won't take are 6V6s that can't handle high B+.

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