Hey guys, new member here :lol:
I have a question to ask about tube replacement. Last May I bought a RKII with a standard 4x12 cab and it's been performing great until just recently. My tone is starting to sound rather muddy and brittle even, so I'm guessing my tubes are starting to get worn. My question is, is this tone issue caused by worn pre-amp tubes, or worn power amp tubes? I called Long & McQuade today asking for prices of matched sets and whatnot, and he said if I have no issues with output volume, only with tone, then it's most likely my pre-amp tubes. I thought this was sort of strange because as far as I know, pre-amp tubes don't really get stressed like power amp tubes do, they just shape the tone. Am I right in that assumption?
Anyway, my current plan is to just shell out the ~$250 and replace all the power and pre-amp tubes, unless someone can give me a explanation of why it'd be better to just replace one type.
Thanks for any help!
I have a question to ask about tube replacement. Last May I bought a RKII with a standard 4x12 cab and it's been performing great until just recently. My tone is starting to sound rather muddy and brittle even, so I'm guessing my tubes are starting to get worn. My question is, is this tone issue caused by worn pre-amp tubes, or worn power amp tubes? I called Long & McQuade today asking for prices of matched sets and whatnot, and he said if I have no issues with output volume, only with tone, then it's most likely my pre-amp tubes. I thought this was sort of strange because as far as I know, pre-amp tubes don't really get stressed like power amp tubes do, they just shape the tone. Am I right in that assumption?
Anyway, my current plan is to just shell out the ~$250 and replace all the power and pre-amp tubes, unless someone can give me a explanation of why it'd be better to just replace one type.
Thanks for any help!