Stiletto deuce stock el34 blown after about 2 weeks use

[EtherealWidow]

I'd say get a surge protector and always make sure to warm up the tubes before use. Sometimes you just get a faulty tube though.

 

[screamingdaisy]

**** happens. Particularly to fragile glass bottles during shipping. It's why Mesa warranties their tubes for 6 months.

 

[pokerrules47]

In the past 25 years of playing tube amps, I have come to one conclusion when it comes to tube maintenance... BUY LOTS OF SPARE TUBES.. you'll like the voicing of some, and others won't be as stellar, but good for backup tubes.