Tube types and brands?

[Grizzly_Diesel]

I recently bought a bugerra 333xl infinium. It has 4 el34 power tubes. There worn out and need replaced. Im new to the tube amp world. I play heavy metal such as black label society to white chapel to bullet for my valentine. I want high gain CHUNK!!! The amp will fit 6l6 tubes with no modding. Ive been told the 6l6's will be a better fit for me. My question is what brand of tube is silid and reliable? And what is the difference between the 1-3, 4-7, 8-10 tubes? Thanks!

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Tube types and brands?

EL34s have a more middy tone while 6l6s are scooped comparied to them. I prefer EL34 for punchy and cutting dirty tones.

Tube brands that I can heartily recommend are Tung-Sol and winged c Svetlana SED.

 

[Rockstar216]

Re: Tube types and brands?

I would go with Tung-Sols but people seem to really like JJ tubes. The thing about tubes are they all have differences but their subtle.

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Tube types and brands?

Sadly, Winged C SED tubes have been discontinued and I've heard that prior to them going out of business they've had some major reliability problems. The ones from years ago were great, however.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Tube types and brands?

These guys are great. http://www.eurotubes.com/
If you switch from EL34's to 6L6's you'll probably have to rebias. They can tell you how and they also sell bias probes for not too much.

 

[Gone_Shootin]

Re: Tube types and brands?

The Tube Store has good, accurate descriptions and reviews about different tubes.

http://www.thetubestore.com

 

[jon the art guy]

Re: Tube types and brands?

Pretty sure its a self biasing amp. The Bugeras have pretty good tube care designed in.
El34 bumps midrange a bit and 6l6 is a tad more HiFi. Marshall vs Fender amps. You'll get more bass and highs with the 6l6s.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Tube types and brands?

If it's self biasing, try a KT-77 and get the best of the EL34 and 6L6.

 

[Grizzly_Diesel]

Re: Tube types and brands?

If it's self biasing, try a KT-77 and get the best of the EL34 and 6L6.

All very helpful. Im likin the euro tubes mainly because they sell full retube kits. How can i know for sure if its self biasing?

 

[Grizzly_Diesel]

Re: Tube types and brands?

If it's self biasing, try a KT-77 and get the best of the EL34 and 6L6.

I did some research and it is self biasing. So im gonna mess around with some different types and see what happens. Thanks for the info