Svetlana vs EH Vs mesa standards

[Shin Chan]

opinions welcome

 

[KH Guitar Freak]

If you are talking about the Winged C labelled Svetlana 6L6s vs. the Mesa STR440 6L6s, I've tried them both in my Roadster. In terms of tone, I found the Winged C to be marginally better in all respects, especially in terms of headroom. However, the differences I would like to point out isn't all that drastic as some would suggest. Also, in terms of consistency and reliability, I'll mostly likely give the award to Mesa...

 

[Shin Chan]

If you are talking about the Winged C labelled Svetlana 6L6s vs. the Mesa STR440 6L6s, I've tried them both in my Roadster. In terms of tone, I found the Winged C to be marginally better in all respects, especially in terms of headroom. However, the differences I would like to point out isn't all that drastic as some would suggest. Also, in terms of consistency and reliability, I'll mostly likely give the award to Mesa...

i really havent had luck with the mesas unless they are new. i have svettys in my combo and eh in solo head. my series 2 has the mesas in them

 

[bigpine]

I have tried several set of Svetlana's EL-34's. No good results. Every pair I have bought redplate within a very short time. Not just with Mesa amp's, with other's also! I would be wary of these!

I have great luck with Mesa tube's. Not just in Mesa amp's. If I just had a good dealer to stock them.

 

[elvis]

I've tried EH, but always go back to Mesa tubes. I get great life out of the Mesa tubes, and no matter what tubes I use, I sound like me.