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    I was wondering if anyone can give me an explanation as to the difference in various output tubes. Particularly the Groove Tubes KT-88 and EL-34s. I checked the website and still don't know anymore than I started with. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Re: question about tubes

    Tough to generalize because the amp has a lot to do with the tone. I don't have experience with 88's. Everyone says 34's equal British tone, 6L6 equal the american tone... you just need to clear any previous conceptions and go play a bunch of different amps.


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    • #3
      Re: question about tubes

      You might find this thread interesting.
      Originally posted by LesStrat
      make sure that you own the gear, not vice versa.
      My Music

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        Re: question about tubes

        thanks for the help. I really do appreciate it. I am still not sure which way is "better" so I guess I will do some more research.
        Hard Rock - gain on 5 - singing about good times.

        Heavy Metal - gain on 10 - screaming about something.

        ---Gearjoneser
        he was trying to convince her to swing.

        That's like taking a Ferrari to a mud bog.--Ginormous

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          Re: question about tubes

          Originally posted by blindedbysilence
          thanks for the help. I really do appreciate it. I am still not sure which way is "better" so I guess I will do some more research.
          In matters like this, no way is "better".

          IMO it's a matter of balancing the desires of your ears and your pocketbook. My $0.02: Go with what sounds better to you until you can't justify the cost. If one thing sounds just as good as another, go with what's cheaper (assuming reliability is equal).
          Originally posted by LesStrat
          make sure that you own the gear, not vice versa.
          My Music

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          • #6
            Re: question about tubes

            Much appreciated.
            Hard Rock - gain on 5 - singing about good times.

            Heavy Metal - gain on 10 - screaming about something.

            ---Gearjoneser
            he was trying to convince her to swing.

            That's like taking a Ferrari to a mud bog.--Ginormous

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