Valves.Gain?

[Asomodai]

{hey guys. Basically i have just purchased a Randall RG50TV all valve amp. I would like to change all the Valves to something more substantial. as the Electro harmonix tubes inside are pretty subpar.

I want tubes that will give the most amount of gain and that are readily available commerically.

I need 3 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 EL34 poweramp tubes.

Also another question. This amp is built as a meduim gain amp. Ok for early 80s metal But not much else. WHat decides the amount of gain in the amp? Is it a single component? Is it the Valves? Is it possible for the example to increase the gain through a safe mod of the electronics?

Rob

 

[YJM_Rocks]

Re: Valves.Gain?

Put an overdrive in front of it. Or buy a pickup booster to slam the front end(preamp).

 

[Asomodai]

Re: Valves.Gain?

Well i have a DOD ygwie malmsteen pedal. But in fact it makes it quieter. Id rather have more gain IN the amp then an external solution.

Rob

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: Valves.Gain?

so you bought it, and immediately weren't satisfied with it

...maybe you should have play tested more

 

[aleclee]

Re: Valves.Gain?

so you bought it, and immediately weren't satisfied with it

...maybe you should have play tested more

Does that make you the pot or the kettle.