Lonestar Special - preamp tube replacements

[212Mavguy]

Hi jrkooshman,

Very good job for you to spot and get that Mullard longplate, especially at that price... It is a fantastic tube, and FWIW I see most of them and the Amperex longplate 12ax7's test a bit low compared to other 12ax7 types on eBay. Even though the numbers don't seem all that high, after letting those tubes sit in circuit for about ten minutes they "open up" and provide an amazing sound. Sounds like you are on your way to collecting some really nice preamp tubes...and losing the "store bought" tone. Well done!

It's wonderful that Mesa works so hard to ensure a reliable tube supply for their customers. It's also a good thing to explore outside the Mesa womb and gather and share new experiences.

 

[Timbre Wolf]

It's wonderful that Mesa works so hard to ensure a reliable tube supply for their customers. It's also a good thing to explore outside the Mesa womb and gather and share new experiences.

Nicely stated!

- T

 

[boogieman90]

Great choice of tube! I'm looking use the same tube on V1 but use a RCA 6761 Blackplate on V-2 and a RCA 7025 on V5.

 

[Timbre Wolf]

Great choice of tube! I'm looking use the same tube on V1 but use a RCA 6761 Blackplate on V-2

5751? Gotta move that one finger over a space on your keyboard

- T

 

[boogieman90]

Yeah 5751; or that supped up new Russian ubertube that was just released. Nah, just got off work and fumbling on the keyboard.

 

[Timbre Wolf]

Yeah 5751; or that supped up new Russian ubertube that was just released.

6761 is "one louder" in two positions, simultaneously.