Differences between Power Tubes in tone?

[Corbic]

Hey all, I was just wondering, what are the tonal differences between EL34 tubes and 6V6 power tubes? What tube would be a kind of midway between these two in terms of tone? Thanks!

-Corbic

 

[Kommerzbassist]

Re: Differences between Power Tubes in tone?

I'm not a pro on that, but El34 are Marshall tone and 6V6 are Mesa (I think it's Mesa)

hope that helps a bit...

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Differences between Power Tubes in tone?

The EL34 is a classic "british" tube and the 6V6 is classic small wattage Fender tubes....The 6V6 might be closer in tone to the EL84s though?

 

[JLagoon]

Re: Differences between Power Tubes in tone?

I think that EL34 has a more midrange characteristic in comparison to 6v6, which has bassier and more treble sound. However, the difference is not as apparent as playing with an EQ, but you can hear it.