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Pure Solidity
I've bought this one for my good old Marshall Valvestate VS100. As it's a hybrid amp, it only has one tube and uses the tube only for the pre-amp section. The power-amp section is solid state.
Valvestates are not tube amps so, if you're a purist, a traditional tube amp lover (and solid state amp hater) you're going to be offended now, because I've never been able to here the difference between tubes that well. A tube is a tube, they're mostly all made in the same factory, same tube, only different label (and price). The difference between an old and a new tube, yes, that's clear, but you're final sound depends on way more things than your tubes. First your guitar, than your speakers, your cables, your pedals and most of all: your fingers. So, to me, a tube doesn't need to be "top-of-the-pop". It just needs to work and this tube is quietly (as far as you can call a Marshall quiet) doing it's job perfectly. I don't use overdrive or distortion pedals, all the boost and distortion comes from the amp (read: the pre-amp = this little tube) itself and, man, it gets loud!
So, if your looking for a reasonable priced, solid tube as a replacement for your old 12AX7, this is the one. Pure solidity.
Valvestates are not tube amps so, if you're a purist, a traditional tube amp lover (and solid state amp hater) you're going to be offended now, because I've never been able to here the difference between tubes that well. A tube is a tube, they're mostly all made in the same factory, same tube, only different label (and price). The difference between an old and a new tube, yes, that's clear, but you're final sound depends on way more things than your tubes. First your guitar, than your speakers, your cables, your pedals and most of all: your fingers. So, to me, a tube doesn't need to be "top-of-the-pop". It just needs to work and this tube is quietly (as far as you can call a Marshall quiet) doing it's job perfectly. I don't use overdrive or distortion pedals, all the boost and distortion comes from the amp (read: the pre-amp = this little tube) itself and, man, it gets loud!
So, if your looking for a reasonable priced, solid tube as a replacement for your old 12AX7, this is the one. Pure solidity.
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Excellent
Je viens d'installer cette lampe sur une tête Blackheart Little Giant (5W), en combinaison avec une lampe de puissance TAD RT871 EL84 STR.
Contexte : EN presque 10 ans, je n'avais jamais remplacé les lampes de ma tête d'ampli. Pendant longtemps, cela ne m'avait pas semblé nécessaire et les lampes d'origine faisaient leur boulot. Mais ces derniers mois, j'avais l'impression que mon son connaissait des baisses d'intensités... jusqu'à ce que des bruits parasites soient clairement audibles et un souffle permanent. (Sans être une spécialiste, j'ai remarqué que la lampe rougeoyait fort alors que je ne la solicitait pas. Je présume qu'il y a d'autres signes qui indiquent que les lampes sont usagées). Je me suis donc décidé à les changer... et j'ai bien eu raison.
J'ai instantanément récupéré un son clair, net, dynamique, assez fidèle au souvenir lointain et aux sensations premières que j'avais eu avec cette petite tête. Quel plaisir retrouvé !
Le son ne me parait pas particulièrement coloré, on a un grain typique qui se situe entre un son tyVOX/Marshall sur ma tête. Le duo qu'elle forme avec la lampe de puissance de la même marque, me semble parfaitement complémentaire.
Evidemment, avec cette lampe neuve, plus de souffle intempestif ni de bruits parasites lorsque je branche ma guitare en direct... (et s'il en vient, je sais que cela vient de mon pedalboard).
Bref, j'ai retenu la leçon, lorsque mes lampes montreront un signe de faiblesse, je n'hésiterai pas en les changer plus rapidement (la manoeuvre était assez simple)... et je choisirai très certainement ce modèle-ci, dont je suis tout à fait content.
Contexte : EN presque 10 ans, je n'avais jamais remplacé les lampes de ma tête d'ampli. Pendant longtemps, cela ne m'avait pas semblé nécessaire et les lampes d'origine faisaient leur boulot. Mais ces derniers mois, j'avais l'impression que mon son connaissait des baisses d'intensités... jusqu'à ce que des bruits parasites soient clairement audibles et un souffle permanent. (Sans être une spécialiste, j'ai remarqué que la lampe rougeoyait fort alors que je ne la solicitait pas. Je présume qu'il y a d'autres signes qui indiquent que les lampes sont usagées). Je me suis donc décidé à les changer... et j'ai bien eu raison.
J'ai instantanément récupéré un son clair, net, dynamique, assez fidèle au souvenir lointain et aux sensations premières que j'avais eu avec cette petite tête. Quel plaisir retrouvé !
Le son ne me parait pas particulièrement coloré, on a un grain typique qui se situe entre un son tyVOX/Marshall sur ma tête. Le duo qu'elle forme avec la lampe de puissance de la même marque, me semble parfaitement complémentaire.
Evidemment, avec cette lampe neuve, plus de souffle intempestif ni de bruits parasites lorsque je branche ma guitare en direct... (et s'il en vient, je sais que cela vient de mon pedalboard).
Bref, j'ai retenu la leçon, lorsque mes lampes montreront un signe de faiblesse, je n'hésiterai pas en les changer plus rapidement (la manoeuvre était assez simple)... et je choisirai très certainement ce modèle-ci, dont je suis tout à fait content.
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perfect for low power amps
I tried several types of tubes for my Blackstar Ht-1 and HT-5 head amps with only 1 tube in a preamp section and actually found that these JJ ECC83 tubes give me most dence overdrive, compared even to more expensive and refined Electro Harmonix tubes. The only drawback is that they do not stand long, practicing a couple of hours a day I change the tube every 6-8 months.
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Well that is a change for the better
Just wanted to give my old Valvestate 40W a new tube, old one was still the original with the plastic dip on it (why Marshall why....)
The sound became less harsh and warmer. Less distortion/OD than the original but I don't need as much, just a great vintage sound ..Happy I bought it
The sound became less harsh and warmer. Less distortion/OD than the original but I don't need as much, just a great vintage sound ..Happy I bought it
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A great, reliable production valve
JJ valves are great, and these ECC83S's are no different.
I bought these to replace the valves in my Marshall DSL50 as they were old and a mixed bag of brands from a previous owner. I always found the tone of the amp overly bright, and a bit fizzy. The JJs are a little darker sounding, more to my taste. They are harmonically rich, quite tonally rounded and they did reduce the fizz I was used to in the Marshall. I have used JJs in plenty of amps and find them reliable, and the service from Thomann was excellent.
All valves are tonally different and therefore subject to taste and opinion, but these are reliable, warm and overdrive nicely. I'd say if you are unsure on what valves to try, then give this a go because they are reasonably priced a good quality
I bought these to replace the valves in my Marshall DSL50 as they were old and a mixed bag of brands from a previous owner. I always found the tone of the amp overly bright, and a bit fizzy. The JJs are a little darker sounding, more to my taste. They are harmonically rich, quite tonally rounded and they did reduce the fizz I was used to in the Marshall. I have used JJs in plenty of amps and find them reliable, and the service from Thomann was excellent.
All valves are tonally different and therefore subject to taste and opinion, but these are reliable, warm and overdrive nicely. I'd say if you are unsure on what valves to try, then give this a go because they are reasonably priced a good quality
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Very Clean, Crystal clear and GREAT tone
I have put these in my Line6 DT50 to reduce noise from the cheap tubes. It makes a HECK of a difference.
My amp now sounds like it should and I was worried that these were too cheap. I was wrong!
No need to go NOS or more expensive, these JJs do the trick just fine. I'm going to get some more to put in my other tube amp and also to keep as backup. At this price, I can sort out my amp collection without breaking the bank. I'm very happy about that.
They come well-packed, brand new and were a breeze to fit. No tube wiggling, they just went straight in. Get these!
My amp now sounds like it should and I was worried that these were too cheap. I was wrong!
No need to go NOS or more expensive, these JJs do the trick just fine. I'm going to get some more to put in my other tube amp and also to keep as backup. At this price, I can sort out my amp collection without breaking the bank. I'm very happy about that.
They come well-packed, brand new and were a breeze to fit. No tube wiggling, they just went straight in. Get these!
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AWESOME!
I have a ART preamp for 50€ and this little darling made the cheap preamp sound like 500€!! I´m not kidding!! It´s awesome!
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HIGH SCREENS
hello, i am using blackstar ht50-h in v1 position on my amp, ruby brand is attached as stock tube, after updating with jj, i can say that i met the real character of the amp :)
I do heavy metal music style and I love it, I recommend it to everyone. a cheap and quality sound.
I do heavy metal music style and I love it, I recommend it to everyone. a cheap and quality sound.
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Amazing
I have been using these tubes almost exclusively ever since I have ordered my first batch of them few years ago. I cannot complain. Sound is superb and I like the breakup a lot, reliability is second to none as well as I never had an issue and all that at this very reasonable price this tube is a winner for any guitar amp with 12ax7 based preamp.
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They are very well built, have great reliability. It improved the tone on my amp by a lot , PLUS it gave it a little more sparkle that was missing.
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