Recent content by ryanrobles

Aside from the gold pins on these tubes, are there any differences which make the GOLD a better tube? Can find any info that details the differences - just give thes same blurb about connectivity, gold etc.

It appears to me that the market for valves/tubes increasingly seems to be driven by a higher price=better tone ethos. As the entire world seems to be in recession, I thought I would post this question. Which tube positions in an average 100w head amp (4x6l6/El34, 4x12ax7,solid state rec for...

Finally purchased a new speaker for my 1 x 12 combo. Opted for the Eminence Tonespotter. Installed it yesterday. Took a while but no issues. Clean the speaker sounds great – REALLY balanced. However, if I use overdrive/dist I experience strange buzzy and fizzy ghosts notes/undertones. Can’t...

I have a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker in a 1 x 12 combo. I have noticed that the amp has been sounding a little "off" for a while now. Checked all connections and tubes. No fault found so far. I recently noticed that the plug of an extension cord, which i foolishly had left in the cab of the...

Hi I have a Laney LC50 1x12 combo - 5881 powered. Looking for a speaker replacement - currently playing with a Celestion Vintage 30. I play in a covers band and record my own stuff. I need the speaker to be a good all-rounder; classic rock, blues and jangly rhythm stuff. I find the Vintage 30...

I have an Laney LC50 - basic 2 channel combo - currently fitted with 2x6l6GC (SED) and 4x12AX7(EH). I wanted to try out the new Tung Sol 5881 - heard good things about it. However, I am nervous that it may not be compatible with the Laney after reading the following extract from tubestore.com...

Hi Until recently I did not understand how guitar players used MIDI to control FX. I am currently fascinated with how players like U2s EDGE control numerous stompboxes and rack effects from a sinle board. Now I think I understand the basics - that stomp boxes/fx processors can be grouped into...

Need some advice regarding power tube replacement. I currently own an Laney LC50 1x12 combo. Plate voltage measures ~400V. I currentl use 2 SED 6l6GC power tubes - no problems to date. When bought new (late 90's) the amp was fitted with Sovtek 5881s. The laney service manual specifies "5881...

Calling all LC50-II owners !! Does the Laney LC50-II have a bias switch for swithcing between 6L6 and EL34. Some internet sellers claim it does, some deny it has !! Ry

All I've not much experience with Boogie amps. What's the difference between single, dual and triple rectification? I have some elementry understanding of electronics, and in my experience recitifcation refers to power suppliies and converting AC to DC. Not sure how this relates and what...

I have a Vintage Icon V6 strat copy - cheap but a nice guitar for the money. Recently I've noticed that 3 semitone bends around the 12th are tending to buzz - not choke completely but buzz. Action is around 3/64th at the 15th fret and always has been. Relief is around .005 - .007. I should be...

I'm putting together a parts-o-caster and am having trouble choosing a bridge. Need you guys to help me!! I'm certain that I don’t want a floyd rose but want to retain some of the qualities and feel of a Floyd - I have decided on the following options but cant decide as they all seem to have...

Chaps I have an Laney LC50 - great workhorse amp. Thinking of swapping out the speaker - Celestion V30 has done me proud but it doesnt soud "right" anymore. Very middy. What would you guys recommend for a 1x12 combo? It needs to be a good all rounder that can cope with cleans, vintage breakup...

Hi I have a Mexican Sambora strat fitted with a flush mounted Floyd Rose II. I’m tired of the whole locking trem system :smack:– it stays in tune but I find it cumbersome to setup and re-string. Besides, I’m sure with a properly setup nut and locking tuners I can achieve reasonable tuning...

Hi I currently own a laney LC50 - the original design - not the MarkII or recent "upgrade" version. I love this amp; its a monster. When I purchsed the amp new, it was fitted with bland sounding SOVTEK 5881s. A few years ago I made the switch to using S.E.D 6L6GCs. I fancy a change now; I want...