12ax7 combination

[thieery]

I've just changed my delta-blues preamp tubes (valves)for :

V1 > 12ax7 EH (Electro harmonix)
V2 (od) > 12ax7M (Groove Mullard Reissue)
V3 (driver) > 12ax7 (Golden Dragon)

Good lead channel - GREAT OVER-DRIVE CHANNEL


I also tried another combination:

V1 > 12ax7M (Groove Mullard Reissue)
V2 > 12ax7WB (Sovtek)
V3 (driver) > 12ax7 (Golden Dragon)

GREAT LEAD CHANNEL - Good OD channel (better with Sovtek than EH)

I hesitate for V1 between EH and Mullard and I think I will certainly use another 12ax7M (Groove Mullard Reissue).

But I think that Groove Mullard Reissue and Golden Dragon are best suited for V2 and V3 .


I need your advice

[CAFeathers]

Each tube has it's own voice, it's fun to experiment with different tubes. Find a combination that you like.

You might want to try a 5751 in V1 for a little less gain and a bluesier tone.

[Irish Mike]

I keep reading on the 'net' about JJ Tubes- Has anyone tried those and if so how did they sound-

Irish Mike

[elroy121]

JJ tubes are cheap through the eurotubes site and sound great ,,, buy em and try em

[CAFeathers]

Are you talking JJ or JJ/Tesla? There is a difference in the tubes.