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  • Tube Dampeners!

    What do they do? and How much of an effect do they have? Right now I have 2 on a 12ax7 and 2 on a el84. Thanks!

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    Re: Tube Dampeners!

    They keep the internal parts of the tube from making noise, if they rattle against the glass. Whoever came out with them is pretty smart because they work, and they don't burn.

    I heard another trick for quieting rattling tubes......put a stripe of silicon glue around the glass.....same concept as the tube dampeners.
    Originally posted by Boogie Bill
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    • #3
      Re: Tube Dampeners!

      Can you guys post a link? I'd like to see what these look like.


      Thanks
      www.dukeofmetal.tk

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        Re: Tube Dampeners!

        Originally posted by Duke of Metal
        Can you guys post a link? I'd like to see what these look like.


        Thanks
        There are several different types- Halo's, tube sox, and the silicone rings-
        I use the cheap silicone rings- you can get them at any home hardware store cheaper than the one's on ebay.
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        • #5
          Re: Tube Dampeners!

          That's an old high end stereo geek tweak.....the Tube Sox have been around a while. Not sure if you need to tweak that much on a guitar amp. As both a stereo and recent guitar geek, i have always thought that some of the imperfections that stereo guys try to eliminate might be things that make for great guitar amp tone...lol
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          • #6
            Re: Tube Dampeners!

            I do use them in my JCM combo- mostly because the tubes are laterally mounted.
            " Rock and Roll IS a contact sport!"

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            • #7
              Re: Tube Dampeners!

              Originally posted by Duke of Metal
              Can you guys post a link? I'd like to see what these look like.


              Thanks
              Hi Gearjonser! Thanks for the reply! www.tube-shop.com have tube dampeners that are around $15 each. I brought mine off ebay which were just silicone rings. They are 8 for $10 and is the cheapest you can find anywhere.

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