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  • WTT 12AX7 or 12AY7 tubes - have JJs, looking to try Groove Tube or Mullard

    Hey all!

    I have a couple extra JJ 12AX7s (ECC83s) and 12AY7s (ECC81)
    I'm looking for a darker sounding tube of some kinda. Groove Tubes and Mullards are pretty dark in my experience, but I'd also be down to try something else that fits the bill.

    Thanks!
    __PRESENT
    Gibson LP, Burstbucker 3 A6, 490R A4
    Gibson LP, Pearly Gates A6, Sentient A4
    Gibson LP BFG, Burstbucker A8, P90
    Gibson SG special T, GFS Crunchy Mini, Gibson mini A3
    Strat SSS, SD STK-6 , SSL1 middle, Bootstrap Sparkle Neck
    Strat HSS hardtail, Perpetual Burn A6, Bootstrap Sparkle mid/neck
    Tele, DMZ Area Hot T, Gibson Mini A3
    Tele, DMZ Pegasus A2, Gibson Mini A3
    Jackson V, SD Pegasus bridge, 490R A5
    PRS SE CU24: Air Norton A2, 490R A3

  • #2
    I can’t speak for the GT but the JJ’s are darker than the Mullards, ime.

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    • #3
      Interesting... I have all three, but my Mullard and GTs are in use in other amps right now. The JJs are clearly the brightest among them, but I know there’s a lot of relabeling and rebranding among tube manufacturers. Do you know how to tell which su type of JJ you’re talking about?
      Gibson LP, Burstbucker 3 A6, 490R A4
      Gibson LP, Pearly Gates A6, Sentient A4
      Gibson LP BFG, Burstbucker A8, P90
      Gibson SG special T, GFS Crunchy Mini, Gibson mini A3
      Strat SSS, SD STK-6 , SSL1 middle, Bootstrap Sparkle Neck
      Strat HSS hardtail, Perpetual Burn A6, Bootstrap Sparkle mid/neck
      Tele, DMZ Area Hot T, Gibson Mini A3
      Tele, DMZ Pegasus A2, Gibson Mini A3
      Jackson V, SD Pegasus bridge, 490R A5
      PRS SE CU24: Air Norton A2, 490R A3

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      • #4
        I thought that JJ was the only Slovakian made tube and as such weren’t rebranded....I may be wrong though.
        The Russian and Chinese tubes are definitely rebranded.

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        • #5
          I don't know the details of what's made where either

          I may not be expressing the sound I'm hearing properly. I don't the JJs have a lot of treble, but I think the quality of the treble is not something I want. I'm looking for something bit smoother / sweeter, with less bite in the treble frequencies__PRESENT
          Gibson LP, Burstbucker 3 A6, 490R A4
          Gibson LP, Pearly Gates A6, Sentient A4
          Gibson LP BFG, Burstbucker A8, P90
          Gibson SG special T, GFS Crunchy Mini, Gibson mini A3
          Strat SSS, SD STK-6 , SSL1 middle, Bootstrap Sparkle Neck
          Strat HSS hardtail, Perpetual Burn A6, Bootstrap Sparkle mid/neck
          Tele, DMZ Area Hot T, Gibson Mini A3
          Tele, DMZ Pegasus A2, Gibson Mini A3
          Jackson V, SD Pegasus bridge, 490R A5
          PRS SE CU24: Air Norton A2, 490R A3

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          • #6
            I sent you a PM

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