Consiguence of not Biasing?

[McLaughysSN]

Just curious, I'm building my knowledge of biasing and tube amps in general

thanks

 

[big_black]

Re: Consiguence of not Biasing?

From what I know they burn out faster.

 

[Stevo]

Re: Consiguence of not Biasing?

It depends on how far off the bias is. You can lose tone and you can burn out tubes faster in more severe cases.
Also, I don't think it's good for the output transformer if you are way out of correct bias measurements.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Consiguence of not Biasing?

I assumed that if the bias wasn't set properly a tube amp wouldn't function... I'll be damned lol

 

[Pandemonium]

Re: Consiguence of not Biasing?

An amp biased too cold will sound thin and wimpy, too hot will shorten tube life.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Consiguence of not Biasing?

An amp biased too cold will sound thin and wimpy, too hot will shorten tube life.

That's exactly right.