=C= power tubes are in and a Tung Sol 12ax7a RI in V1 slot.
Don't forget to change the bias select switch :mrgreen:
I didn't forget. Watch for the pretty red light.
90w mode, blue channel, master volume at 11:00, volume at 2:30.
Crunch city.
With EL34s, the amp definitely feels different...in a good way. I had to
EQ a little "darker" to get the same tone approximation as with the 6L6 tubes.
To make a comparison...unattenuated... it's a bit brighter with the 34s.
I *L O V E* the tone with my p90 Les Paul's neck pickup with the 34s !
I realized I use my bridge pickup a lot more with my 6L6 combo.
I run a Tung Sol 12ax7a RI in the V1 slot of my combo also.
I also run my combo thru the cab quite a bit.
I haven't tried the head thru the V30s in my combo yet...one day I suppose.
Using my THD 4 OHM Hotplate ( I rewired my Marshall cab to 4 OHMs),
running the master at about 4 o'clock....the EL34s sound FREAKIN' AMAZING
in this amp !!!! I get that sweet singing grind and the notes really sound organic.
Great string separation and a real low end woodiness.
No regrets about selling my Mark V and getting another 'dyne. None.