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Post by bowmar on Aug 26, 2005 3:56:31 GMT -5
I have a galaxie 10 watter w/ 1- 12ax7, and 1- 6l6gc. I want to get an "edgier" (for a better word) overdrive tone w/o using a pedal, Can I substitute another preamp tube, I know theres not alot I can do w/ it, but I want to try ..... thanks in advance.  |
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Post by CAFeathers on Aug 26, 2005 8:52:26 GMT -5
Groove Tubes 12AX7's are rated 1- 10 according to how much additional gain they have. But there is just so much a tube can do, you may still end up with a pedal.
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Post by Atomic on Nov 1, 2005 5:25:01 GMT -5
well, how "edgy" do you want to go? you can find a slightly higher gain preamp tube and try to substitute that.. however, the gain of the preamp stage has just as much to do with the actual construction of the stage as it does with the tube thats used. if you really need some additional gain and youre not opposed to going a bit "extreme" with things, you can try to find a trusted amphead (like me  ) who lives in your area. tell him/her what you want to do with the amp and you may be able to have them switch cathode resistors/capacitors to achieve the response you want. -Joe |
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Jan 16, 2006 10:10:32 GMT -5
a ten watter tube amp wouldn't be too hard to crank. Some nice power tube saturation is what most people want.
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) who lives in your area. tell him/her what you want to do with the amp and you may be able to have them switch cathode resistors/capacitors to achieve the response you want.