DR Reborn: EHs in V1 & V2 - what to expect?

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Hi,

I have two spare EHs 12ax7 and was planning to try them in place of the stock ones in V1 and V2. Before I start playing with the screwdriver would like to know your opinion on whether it´s worth it or not...I mostly play metal (a la Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, etc.) and my guitars are loaded with SD JBs amd SD Blackouts.

Best,
Marcelo

 

[Shemham]

As the stock tubes in Reborn heads are JJs, I expect the amp to turn a bit brighter as JJs have a bit darker high end. Whether it's worth it depends what you're looking for. I still wouldn't expect night and day difference.

You don't need a screwdriver to switch the tubes. Remove the plastic cover and gently rock the power and rectifier tubes out of their sockets. After that take hold of the metal cover around a preamp tube and turn it until it unlocks and bounces up.

 

[NOWAYBACK]

As the stock tubes in Reborn heads are JJs, I expect the amp to turn a bit brighter as JJs have a bit darker high end. Whether it's worth it depends what you're looking for. I still wouldn't expect night and day difference.

Thanks, the amp is quite bright stock, I don´t think adding top end will help.

You don't need a screwdriver to switch the tubes

I prefer dismounting the chassis to work with the tubes, thanks for the suggestion.

Best ,
Marcelo

 

[siggy14]

If you are going to do anything throw a tung sol in V1 and that will help with the clarity of the amp. It will make it a bit brighter, but once again that is why you have the treble knob to lower that brightness