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  • Tube problem ( ? )

    If one minute your amp sounds great and the next time you play it it sounds bla or flat, is that a possible tube problem? If so which, power or pre-amp?
    Madness Reigns......... In the Hall of the Mountain King!

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    Re: Tube problem ( ? )

    Probably. Try pre's first as they are cheaper.
    How old are the Power's?

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    • #3
      Re: Tube problem ( ? )

      This may sound stupid and is probably in the amp, but if you have multiple pickups check you switch. I was having a similar problem and it was the switch on my guitar. It would kick a$$ on mimute and sound like crap the next. This was on a Gibson type switch. Prabably not the same as your problem, just another option to look at.

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      • #4
        Re: Tube problem ( ? )

        Hey Chuck,

        The power tubes are about a year old, BUT I don't play everyday and only maybe an hour or so when I do play.

        I have an audition next week and just want to make sure the gear is up and ready.
        Madness Reigns......... In the Hall of the Mountain King!

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        • #5
          Re: Tube problem ( ? )

          Well, it's hard to say really. You'd probably be suprised at how much better it will sound with fresh tubes. Tubes degrade SO slowly that it's misleading. You don't THINK it sounds any different or worse than it used to, but it's such a subtle change over time that you don't notice.

          If you can, just re-tube it.

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