How Long does it Take You to Really Break in a New Set of Power Tubes?
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strat_master
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Re: How Long does it Take You to Really Break in a New Set of Power Tubes?
with a bat?
with a bat?
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: How Long does it Take You to Really Break in a New Set of Power Tubes?
Most tubes are already "Burned In" when they are sold. I can't remember how many hours this is done for, and I think it varies from pre's to power tubes, but you should be good to go right out of the box.
Most tubes are already "Burned In" when they are sold. I can't remember how many hours this is done for, and I think it varies from pre's to power tubes, but you should be good to go right out of the box.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: How Long does it Take You to Really Break in a New Set of Power Tubes?
When you first put them in, they're as 'punchy' as they'll ever be. I think what you're referring to is tubes that have about a month of playtime on them sounding burned in, or less edgy. It's a fair assessment to say they'd have a more organic tone, after they've been used for a few weeks....maybe the brittleness rolled off a bit.
I'll never understand why a person would leave the same power tubes in an amp for over a year or two of regular useage. They aren't THAT expensive anymore.
You can buy a duet for less than $25 and quartets for $45.
When you first put them in, they're as 'punchy' as they'll ever be. I think what you're referring to is tubes that have about a month of playtime on them sounding burned in, or less edgy. It's a fair assessment to say they'd have a more organic tone, after they've been used for a few weeks....maybe the brittleness rolled off a bit.
I'll never understand why a person would leave the same power tubes in an amp for over a year or two of regular useage. They aren't THAT expensive anymore.
You can buy a duet for less than $25 and quartets for $45.
