Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

[treyhaislip]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

This could actually be a cool idea if they used that new Korg NuTube, which would operate on a 9-volt battery.

The NuTube idea would be a really cool idea to work with!

I'm all for experimentation. Might not be practical but it could lead to other improvements in tone.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla odin is waiting for me and my valvebucker. :doh: It actually sounded pretty cool but no better than a pedal or a good amp.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla odin is waiting for me and my valvebucker. :doh: It actually sounded pretty cool but no better than a pedal or a good amp.

I thought the "middle" position sounded really nice. That being said, I felt they should have done several amps and a direct in...that Fender amp can make most things sound great.

Still think the idea is impractical but I applaud anyone trying to explore new designs and options.

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Love Regular Car Reviews

The guy is really annoying 75% of the time and alarmingly insightful the remainder. The Fiero and PT Cruiser episodes are standouts.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

The guy is really annoying 75% of the time and alarmingly insightful the remainder. The Fiero and PT Cruiser episodes are standouts.

I don’t find that to be honest, he’s one of the channels that I put in the background and tune in and out off when I’ve got nothing else to watch.
I’ve been watching for about 3 years.

 

[Artie]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

The NuTube idea would be a really cool idea to work with!

As I do more research, this probably isn't a good idea. Apparently, the NuTube is very microphonic. It just wouldn't work well in a guitar environment. However, I did find them for sale on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/str/nutubeusstore
Fairly expensive though. at around $50 each. $60 with the board.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

As I do more research, this probably isn't a good idea. Apparently, the NuTube is very microphonic. It just wouldn't work well in a guitar environment. However, I did find them for sale on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/str/nutubeusstore
Fairly expensive though. at around $50 each. $60 with the board.

Do they make tube dampeners that small? jk

 

[Artie]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Do they make tube dampeners that small? jk

Actually, they do. The tubes include a small piece of foam that you place between the tube and board. But even then, they advise against mounting them into a combo amp, where they'd be impacted by the speaker vibration. This might explain why Vox uses the head/cab configuration on both the MVP50 series and the Superbeetle.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Actually, they do. The tubes include a small piece of foam that you place between the tube and board. But even then, they advise against mounting them into a combo amp, where they'd be impacted by the speaker vibration. This might explain why Vox uses the head/cab configuration on both the MVP50 series and the Superbeetle.

:smack: I keep showing my ignorance! lol

 

[Artie]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

Nah. You have to search deep to find that tidbit.

 

[jtees4]

Re: Valvebucker - Anyone heard of this? Thoughts?

I'll stick to "no, thank you".