Larger plate and improved grid structure, the electro harmonix 6l6gc can handle more power. Retubed it with jj 12ax7s and 6l6 s, and it sounds very good, improved the sound 100%. Current tested electroharmonix 6l6gc vacuum tube for sale. Electroharmonix el34 matched power tubes hard quartet. The preferred oem tube of 50sera fender tweed champ and deluxe amplifiers the tungsol 6v6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps plus heavier plate and grid materials. The electro harmonix 6v6 is warm sounding, with a sweet sustain and crunchy overdrive, making it a very musical tube.
The electro harmonix 6l6gc has a very nice clean tone. Electro harmonix 6l6gc vintage tube for sale online ebay. Get the guaranteed best price on power tubes like the electroharmonix 6l6 matched power tubes at musicians friend. The electro harmonix el34eh is extremely musical and predictable with a sound that is rich, smooth, and detailed without being edgy. This 6l6 tube from electro harmonix is also called the 6l6 eh. Eh 6l6 electro harmonix russia eh electro harmonix. I bought a peavey valveking a year or so ago to have a real tube amp i didnt mind banging around. It is the perfect el34 for vintage equipment and a sure way to improve the performance of modern equipment. The electroharmonix 6l6 is a type of tube for a guitar amplifier. Today, it is by far the most common preamp tube used for electric guitar amplification and there is an almost overwhelming supply of current production options to choose from. Electro harmonics is a very large music accessory manufacturer, with products like guitar strings, effect pedals, etc. Electro harmonix tubes are all new designs and are of excellent quality. Modelled after the vintage rca 6l6gc black plate, the 6l6gc eh features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. Rca and sylvania first introduced the 12ax7 to the world in the late 1940s.
The electroharmonix 6l6gc is modeled after the classic rca 6l6gc blackplate tube. The 12ax7eh provides high gain with ultra low noise and detailed, musical tone that rivals the most desirable nos types. For this test we recorded in controlled conditions the different sound of 5 pairs of 6l6 valves, in a fender blues deluxe reissue guitar amp. Built to rigid military standards, the 5881 will tolerate higher voltages than any other 6l6. Our new ehx strings electroharmonix electric guitar strings are customdesigned to our specifications and made in the usa by a premiere string manufacturer. The electro harmonix 6l6eh power tube is modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate. To see what a real blackplate looks like see the picture on the right showing a rca and a tad blackplate small bottle 6l6. It is popular with tube amplifier enthusiasts, and its ongoing use in such equipment makes it one of the few smallsignal vacuum tubes in continuous production since it was introduced. Electro harmonix is rocking the vacuum tube community with the superior quality of the eh series tubes. This is a better tube than the 6l6gb but it still falls way short of any of the good old standard philips and rca 6l6s.
A little more energy than the svetlana, so if you need a little more clarity, and pop on top this may be the ticket. Todays electroharmonix tubes are constructed to the highest standards for reliability and sound quality. The electroharmonix 6l6eh power tube is modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate. We do not offer any other shipping methods through our reverb store at this. The tungsol 12ax7ecc83 is the gold standard of preamp tubes favored by guitar tone junkies, and one of the most important links in your tonal chain. Features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. The 6l6eh offers tone and performance superior to any other 6l6 or kt66 type. Its grainy and piercing highs turn to sounding like a swarm of bees when overdriven. A nice upgrade over the sovtek 6l6, it goes great in fender amps. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The electroharmonix 6v6 is warm sounding, with a sweet sustain and crunchy overdrive, making it a very musical tube. Later, i bought a vox tonelab when the price went way down, and run it through the valveking. Larger plate and improved grid structure, the electroharmonix.
I can get the eh ones from tymguitars but the jjs can only be. That should prove they perform well and the electro harmonix brand is loved by hifi. Buy electroharmonix 6l6gc vacuum tube, matched pair. Unique spiral filament eliminates filament to cathode induced hum common on amps that use ac on the filaments. I like their rca clones, such as the 6l6gcstr and 6l6wgcstr, which is about the size of a vintage 5881. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I just went though a series of tests, which included the new electro harmonix branded el34 and 12ax7 tubes. Installing them into the amp isnt hard at all as of course these fit perfectly since they are the right set of tubes. The electro harmonix 6l6gc is an improved variant of sovteks 5881 wxt and the 6l6wxt. Electro harmonix introduces the oceans 12 featuring two simultaneous, independent, stereo reverb engines, series and parallel control for the dual reverbs, 24 presets and advanced io allowing for stereo inout, splitting reverbs to left and right channels, or mono sendreturn with pre and post reverb options. Electroharmonix 6l6 matched power tubes musicians friend. Mar 18, 2020 top pick 6v6gt from electro harmonix this tube has always been the best sounding modern 6v6 but has had some production problems in the past.
It has improved microphonics dampening and is similar in construction to the 6l6gc blackplate. The tungsol legacy continues with the introduction of the new 6l6gc str. The electro harmonix 6l6 is a type of tube for a guitar amplifier. Electroharmonix 6l6 matched power tubes guitar center. Tube datasheets here youll find a modest collection of datasheets for some popular tubes. Higher impedance design with increased touch responsiveness and a unique clipping characteristic with a hint of the 6l6 sound. The sovtek 5881 delivers a warm, round tone that sweetens any vintage or modern guitar amp design. The eh version features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. Tad offers a few varieties, and i have had good success with all of them. Brand new electro harmonix 6l6gc matched pair 2 tubes the electro harmonix 6l6gc is modeled after the classic rca 6l6gc blackplate tube. Our new ehx strings electro harmonix electric guitar strings are customdesigned to our specifications and made in the usa by a premiere string manufacturer. Modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc black plate, the 6l6 eh tube features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. They have their tubes made by their own specifications, in several tube factories around the world, mainly incl. Jun 20, 2016 ge 6l6 vs electro harmonix 6l6 lazy j.
Electro harmonix sound effects are world renown for the soulful warmth of their analog sound and their line of eh premium tubes continues in this tradition of classic tone. In my opinion, there is very little or no performance difference in these two lines of tubes. Dependable, especially after our tubezilla screening. Vacuum tube 6l6, electroharmonix antique electronic supply. The electroharmonix 6l6gc has a very nice clean tone. Electroharmonix el34 this tube now has my seal of approval. Electro harmonix 6l6eh is a rugged and highpower 6l6 at a great value. Some claim the 6l6eh has been modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate and the 6l6eh features large plate dimensions. In this quad tube listening test, we have a matched and balanced jj electronic set of 6sn7 tubes from eurotubes going up against a platinum matched quad set of electro harmonix.
The bluesbreaker sound is back, woman tone at its finest. Pricing above includes matching in any quantity you need at no extra charge. I like the jjs too but they are really a 7591 tube. Buy electroharmonix el84 vacuum tubes online, in stock and ready to ship. The flatiron fuzz is a crossroad of fuzz and distortion and combines both in a very natural and musical way. The sound is very respectable, typical 6v6gt open and airy sounding but not glassy or brittle as 6l6gc tubes can become. Many oems use relabeled electro harmonix vacuum tubes in their amplifiers. If you want an honest replacement for your rca or hytron 6v6gt or 6v6gty, i cant recommend the electro harmonix highly enough. Also features mica spacers with metal springs to eliminate tube rattle and microphonics. Electroharmonix 6l6eh is a rugged and highpower 6l6 at a great value. New 2x electro harmonix 6l6gc 6l6 eh matched pair duet. Electro harmonix, 300b, 12ax7, 6l6, hot rox uk hot rox uk. Tungsol 6v6gts are the holy grail for players who crave the sound of a fender princeton, deluxe or champ, or those who revere the tone of the earliest ampeg jet and rocket. The new electro harmonix el34eh tube is extremely musical, with a sound that is rich, smooth, and highly detailed without being edgy.
The 6l6eh offers tone and performance superior to any other 6l6. If you want great sounding tubes at a very reasonable price, then electro harmonix tubes should be on your list. I need to replace my 6l6 power tubes on my traynor ycv40. Electro harmonix el34 this tube now has my seal of approval. Features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure. Chances are if an amp uses 6l6 style output tubes, it has sovtek 5881s in its sockets. Electro harmonix tubes are distributed by new sensor in new york, who is also the importer distributor of the sovtek line of tubes. Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. Modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc black plate, the 6l6eh tube features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. The 12ax7, also known as ecc83, is a vacuum tube that is a miniature dual triode 6av6 with high voltage gain. View pdf brochure for 6l6gc jj electronics power tubes. The electro harmonix el34eh is an extremely musical and predictable power tube with a sound that is rich, smooth, and detailed without being edgy. The plain strings are made from the same high carbon steel as the hex cores.
Electro harmonix 6l6 eh vacuum tube modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate, the 6l6eh features large plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities. Each wound string is precision wrapped with round nickelplated steel onto a high carbon, hexagonshaped steel core. Electro harmonix sound effects are world renown for the soulful warmth of their analog sound a. The electro harmonix 6l6gc power tube is also called the 6l6 eh. Rikstone tube tester for el84, el34, 6l6, 6v6 and 12ax7. So, when i heard electro harmonix created the flatiron fuzz, i just had to have it based on its name alone. However, current production is vastly improved and its back to its former glory. Schiit freya jj electronic vs electroharmonix tube. If you want great sounding tubes at a very reasonable price, then electro harmonix tubes should be on your l 6l6eh. The electroharmonix kt88 is a high power kinklesstetrode for use in amplifiers such as the marshall major. These are electro harmonix 6l6ehs in platinum matched sets.
What is the difference between el84 el34 and 6l6 power. Jan 05, 2010 the 6l6 has plenty of headroom and does not break up nearly as quickly as the el84 or el34 tubes. I currently have a set of these in my 1976 fender twin reverb guitar combo amp and they do the job well. Electroharmonix 6l6gc power tube amptubes for all your. Sovtek, jj tesla and electroharmonix among others can. I love their 6l6 in my bf bassman, their el34 is great in my seymour duncan convertible 60, and their 6ca7s sound good in my buddys musicman hd 65 115.
The result better mids and bottom while keeping the smooth top of the classic 6v6s. Electroharmonix 6l6 power tube 6l6eh electroharmonix. This is the default goto tube as a replacement for original equipment 6l6 type tubes. Excellent tone and performance compared to most other 6l6 or kt66 types. The electro harmonix is oem in most current guitar amplifiers. It had a metal envelope which was popular at that time for use in radio sets since it was less likely to break than a glass envelope. Top pick 6v6gt from electro harmonix this tube has always been the best sounding modern 6v6 but has had some production problems in the past. Latest version with support rods to reduce microphonics. It sounds good, but i think, where the jj tubes were giving character to my amp, they are now coloring the sound.
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