Customer reviews:
I have been
asked by a lot of my customers to post a review section but none were more
passionate about this than one of my Carvin customers named Brian Au. So Brian you win! The first review will be
yours forever! I will include email reviews
and reviews posted on various forums from time to time. If you see a review
that you wrote posted here and you want it removed please let me know and
it will be deleted.
Brian - Skokie,IL
From: JAMES TERRELL [mailto:dant71@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:13 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANKS!
Bob,
Thank you for answering my questions and narrowing down my choices of re-tube
kits for my style.
The Blues #1 arrived two days after ordering them and having compared them back
to back with the stock Groove Tubes in my HRDlx I must say that I'm blown away
by how much better it sounds in every way. They were exactly what I was after.
Thanks again!,
Dan
From: Matthew Quinlan [mailto:mquin@yahoo.com] Sent:
Monday, May 12, 2008 5:32 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: classic 30/112
Hey Bob,
I got the tubes today and replaced them right away. The difference in in sound
was immediately noticable. Intially, I thought since the tubes I replaced were
all JJ's there wouldn't be much change. How wrong I was! I think you're on to
something with this tube matching! LOL
Thanks a million,
Matt
From: Jose Borrás [mailto:joseborras@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, May 12, 2008 2:48 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: feedback
Hi there, a great salute from Spain where you'll find good wine, lots of party
and hot chiks!
I've ordered a full retube kit for a Marshall JCM 2000 TSL High Gain option a
time ago, after retubing and biasing and a couple of months playing with my amp
I'm very satisfied with it's new sound, just wanted to write feedback and thank
you for the great support before ordering the tubes, specially for answering my
questions in a fast and good way.
I'm linking my "tube" friends to your site as well, specially recommending
eurotubes.com to everyone into tubes, it's been nice to make bussiness with you,
and I'm sure it won't be the last time.
Best wishes, thx
From: christianjoel santiago [mailto:bru_julero@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 2:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My amp sings great
to bob and the eurotubes team:
I received the tubes the other day, good shipping!!!! Moronic postman left the
box in the rain.... yet the tubes were dry!
MY Super Reverb sounds more vintage than ever! Great customer support, too.
You can count on my future business and recomendations,
Gracias,
Chris Santiago
Puerto Rico
From: lopezjcs [mailto:lopezjcs@aol.com] Sent: Monday,
May 05, 2008 8:11 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: JJ6v6 in Blues Deluxe reissue ??
Bob,
Thanks for all the help. Rebiased the BDRI with the JJ 6v6S over the weekend
[set it at 40mV].
I was completely Underwhelmed with the amp after I bought it. The Sovetk [GT]
6l6 were sterile but punchy especially at lower volumes which is where I usually
had to use it [Home and small venues] and
the "drive" channel was uninspiring.
Now well, WOW!!!! what a transformation.
Clean at about 7 with the guitar [strat w/fralin's] dialed back a bit is sweet
and round, crank the guitar in the clean channel and just the right amount of
edge. Switch to the drive channel and the OD is much
more natural and pleasing. With a Les Paul.... well I think there are laws
against that sound in every state but maybe Nevada.
The amp is running 430vdc at the plates so I'm hoping to get good life out of
the tubes but even if I have to replace them more often well worth it.
Thanks again
Mike Jennings
Lopez Island, WA
From: Wil B [mailto:wil_b@qwest.net] Sent: Sunday, May
04, 2008 9:44 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: 12bah bah bah
Hey Bob
I want to say thank you the 6G6 Bassman turned out unreal. Probably the best
Sounding Bassman I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them. Your 6L6
(pardon my French) is funking magical That
harmonic depth and the most even dynamics across a wide spectrum of gain
structures and ranges. Wow I have been so happy getting really great sounding
tubes from you!!!!
Wil B
From: Ryan G [mailto:rg1@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday,
April 30, 2008 5:42 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: bass tube
Eddie,
I just wanted to let you know that I pulled out the groovetube and dropped the
matched ECC83S into my SWR SM-400s preamp. All I can say is WOW! It brought so
much life and punch to my sound. I will be recommending you guys to my fellow
musicians.
Thanks,
Ryan
From: Jason Paoletti [mailto:j_paoletti@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: They came!
Bob,
I ended up ordering the tube kit for my Palomino V16 last Thursday. They arrived
here in Michigan in great shape Monday. Very fast. I believe I talked to Jay on
the phone? Anyway I just want to say thanks
for answering my questions via email and also Jay was very helpful over the
phone. I had many questions as this was my first tube change and he answered
them all. You were right about the tube rattle. In fact I bought a 1x12 cabinet
on Sunday and the rattle was gone. I almost regretted ordering the tubes until I
installed them Monday. The highs were very harsh and at times made me cringe
while playing with the
stock Groove Tubes which I thought were supposed to be great tubes. However the
JJ's tubes make the amp sound great. I am finally happy with my set up. Thanks
again and I will definately order from you
again.
Nice tubes!
Jason Paoletti
-----Original Message-----From: bigjstuckinkaos@aol.com
[mailto:bigjstuckinkaos@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:40 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thank you
hello this is Jeremy Dove
I have to write and tell you that your tubes are by far the greatest asset to my
rig (mesa dual rec) I have ordered from you for the last 4 years and have sent
so many people your way I cant stop talking about
how great the tubes are ...Like I said I have ordered for awhile and never
really took the time to thank you for your knowledge,and your hard work and
after I put the last set of tubes in i realized that with out your company I
would sound as good as I do and have all those people come up to me and say how
do you get that tone!
bob's euro tubes it even sounds cool haha
anyway's thank you for everything and I hope to do bussiness with you for a very
long time ...also thank you fort he sticker now I can give the people the
website right there in the club I put the sticker on my head case and will wear
it proudly haha
your biggest fan lol
bigj aka(jeremy dove)
www.myspace.com/stuckinkaos
From: derrick m [mailto:primodmo@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:38 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Thanks gentlemen for the caring and speedy service. I took the plunge based on
your advice, biased my twin myself, and had it sounding like a new amp in about
40 minutes. Bob didn't even make fun of me
when I tried to talk to him when I was half crocked. It took 2.5 days to get my
tubes. Awesome. The sticker was a nice addition. It is now on my car. The amp
sounds great now, the vibrato problem is fixed
and I can't wait to see what it sounds like when I replace the 28 year old caps.
I also sprayed the radioshack cleaner on the pots and it worked on all but two.
The pots still work, but they are noisy. But I
guess thats to be expected with an amp that is my elder. Debo comprar ustedes
cerveza mucho!
Thanks a million, Derrick Mosier, Kansas City, MO
From: Joe Montuori [mailto:joedreamliner@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:31 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank you Bob!!
Bob,
Yesterday I received the KT-77's for my JSX and I installed them and this amp
went from being good to wicked!!! I can't believe the sound and the chunky mids
are right where I need them and even the clean channel sounds amazing! I put my
Kirk Hammet KH-2 (Emg-81 loaded) and the Parker Fly Deluxe and it sounds
incredible! I biased the amp at 38 mA. Again thank you for your opinion and I
will be sure to order from you again when I need new tubes!
Respectfully,
Joseph. Montuori
From: jmalcolm [mailto:jmalcolm@aol.com] Sent: Sunday,
April 06, 2008 4:15 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Traynor YBA-1 tubes
Wow.
I am in awe at the difference made by installing the JJ Tesla tubes in my
Traynor YBA-1: the JJ E34L's and JJ ECC83S's First of all, a truly enormous
surge in gain. Secondly, a tighter and more rounded feel. Incredible definition
and responsiveness. It is truly as though I had gone out and purchased a whole
new amplifier! In fact, when I sit down and play, I close my eyes and that is
what I tell myself, to the point when I actually believe it! Thanks for your
great advice and support, and for allowing me to 're-birth' my amp! I never
would have believed it...
John M
From: Tim Berry [mailto:paddler_tim@aol.com Sent:
Saturday, April 05, 2008 7:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net You guys were very patient, as tone is hard to describe. I settled on a pair
of high gain 12AX7's with a JJ's E34L. Holy crap. The tone I get now is
phenomenal. Early VH brown sound without even trying. The highs are usable and
the overall tone is one thousand percent better. My tone controls now actually
work as I expect them to. The sounds coming out of the amp are complex and
wonderfully full. No longer does the amp sound as though it is being muffled.
All of the potential I heard from the amp has been unleashed. I just want to
thank you for saving my amp and making me one happy customer. Wow! what a
difference. This amp is now an amazing tone generating machine. Thank you, thank
you, thank you. I will be soon be buying tubes for my other amps from you!
Quality tubes make such a difference.
Subject: You saved my amp!
I recently bought a Peavey Windsor studio based on the features and reviews an
Harmony Central. I was somewhat disappointed in that I felt the amp sounded
flat. The highs were muted and the mids were over pronounced. I swapped the
speaker for a Celestion Greenback. It was an improvement but I still felt that
the tone was being suppressed. My amp sounded like a blanket had been thrown
over it. I was
contemplating selling it. As a last ditch effort I called eurotubes and
discussed my problem.
Tim Berry
-----Original Message-----From: Richard H [mailto:rht@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi Bob,
The tubes came today (Blues Jr gold pin option) and I just finished popping them
in.
I don't think I've ever heard $80 make such an incredible positive difference in
the sound of any amp I've owned.
Thank you very, very much. You've turned a mediocre amp into a good one. At the
price point of the Blues Jr, that's a remarkable transition.
Very best regards,
Richard
From: DeWitz, Kevin [mailto:KDWitz@aol.com] Sent:
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey XXX Tube questions
Bob,
First, let me tell you how happy I am with my JJ ECC83S tubes. I replaced a full
set of original British Mullards in my Traynor Reverb Master and the JJs sound
better! (This after I had replaced the Mullards
with some EH 12AX7s, which definitely did NOT sound better) I cannot believe the
difference these tubes made in my amp. They sound every bit as good as my 60s
RCA 12AX7. At this point, I intend on buying only JJ tubes (from Eurotubes, of
course!).
Thanks,
Kevin DeWitz
From: jeff [mailto:spaceman@charter.net] Sent: Tuesday,
April 01, 2008 12:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Thanks a lot for all your help on the phone - you answered all of my
questions and you didn't make me feel like a complete dumb-ass in the process.
This was the best $68 that I've spent in a long time - a steal in my opinion. I
will definitely buy from you again and I will definitely direct other players in
your direction.
Cc: spaceman269@charter.net
Subject: WOW!
I have a Fender HRD that I bought used - it came with a mix of Marshall pretubes
and Ruby powertubes. This amps clean channel was alright, but unremarkable and
the dirty channel was too muddy even for a grunge guitarist. I bought a JJ blues
retube set from you - got it like two days later - this in itself is remarkable.
Just for shits and giggles (I was a bit doubtful) I decided to put just the
pretubes in the amp
just to see if there would be any kind of noteable difference. Wow - the
difference was striking with just the first strum. Then I switch to the dirty
channel - beautiful - now it's very pleasant and usable. Then I
changed the powertubes and biased them to 80mV and the little amp that I totally
underestimated has me smiling like I ate the canary. Your 'How To Bias' video is
awesome - very easy to follow.
Thanks a ton, Spaceman
From: Eric Royals [mailto:eric_royals@aol.com] Sent:
Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net I ordered the Eurotubes re-tube kit that consists of: one standard JJ ECC83S
preamp tube for the V1 position, one hand-picked high-gain JJ ECC83S preamp tube
for the V2 position, and one balanced JJ ECC83S preamp tube for the V3 position
(phase inverter). I also took out the stock Fender/Groove Tubes 6L6 power tubes
and put in a matched pair of JJ 6V6S power tubes. I simply can't believe how
much better the amp sounds! The clean channel is still clean and very lovely.
But now it has a warmer quality to it. And thanks to the 6V6S power tubes in
there, the clean channel has this very nice sweet spot where it will break up
beautifully with a nice mid-frequency crunch that wasn't there before. Now for
the drive channel... Yeah--the drive channel sounds incredible. It's got the
greatest, thickest, warmest overdrive that I've heard in any amp--better than
any pedal I've heard too. And when I kick in the more-drive, it just thickens up
even more and gets hotter! It's not that bright and shrill sound that was heard
before.
It's just amazing. I mean, dang! If Fender made the HRDs stock like this
(with these JJ tubes in there instead of the crappy Fender/Groove Tubes valves),
they'd be selling them like crazy! From what I understand, the 6V6S power tubes
cause the wattage to lower a tad (to around 30 watts, as opposed to 40), but who
cares? That just means that I get that nice, fat sound a little earlier on the
volume knob! Wow--I don't want to keep rambling on, but I am simply awe-struck
by the sounds that are coming from my amp. My hat goes off to you guys at
Eurotubes! Thank you so much for answering all of my emails, answering all of my
questions over the phone, and getting me set up with the exact set of tubes I
needed to get the sound I was looking for. I really appreciate it and I will
continue buying my tubes from you guys--I'm a customer for life.
Subject: Very Pleased Customer
Holy crap! I've just finished putting in the new tubes that you guys sent me and
re-biasing my amp, and I can't say I've ever been more pleased with the sounds
coming out of my amp--or any amp I've played, for that matter! I own a brand new
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (bought it a couple weeks ago from my local Guitar
Center). I have to say I've loved the tone of those amps for a long time. I used
to own a Crate
Palomino V32 combo, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for in an amp. (I've
not been the biggest fan of Crate, but the amp sounded alright.) So I sold it,
finally got a hold of the Deluxe, and I've loved playing it--or at least I
thought I did.
Once again--thanks! And yes, post my email on your user reviews page if you'd
like. I want all the other HRD users out there to know who to go to for the tone
they're looking for.
A very satisfied customer,
Eric Royals
Dallas, TX
From: makai@gmail.com [mailto:makai@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, March 28, 2008 5:13 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net The problem, my rec (brand new 3 ch.) sounds thin and buzzy, low end is to
loose and not enough, not "punchy" enough, gain is buzzy and to over the top on
rhythm and not enough for lead. I love the features,quality,low noise floor,and
basic tone, but it just sounded flat. I play high quality guitars(les paul w/emg's,
usa PRS SC250,wolfgang)and tried many cabinets to no avail.
CALL THESE GUYS. You wont believe the difference. Someone once told me
quality amps are like fine suits. Buy the best you can afford then get it
fitted. I wasn't sure about that till now. The difference is unreal. This amp
rips. I play mostly metal through this amp but the clean tones beat my fenders
HRD and twin. So full and punchy. I went w KT88 and KT66 output tubes, GZ34 rec
tubes and JJ gold pin ECC83s fof V1,V2,V3 and a JJ ECC83s for 4, and a matched
phase splitter. They laid it all out for me and gave me all kinds of options.
This isn't like mixing and matching, which can get very frustrating. These guys
are the real deal. End result, low end is strong but not detached, mids shake
the floors and my pants, high are smooth and liquid and very balanced. I truly
cant believe the tone. I've ben playing for 18 years since 15. I've had so many
amps and tried different tubes in most of them. I dont play out much any more, I
play mostly at home. This mod improved the low volume tone so much I really cant
believe mesa or any high end co. doesn't offer optional kits.But turn it up. O
MY. All modes of all channels are just better. It doesn't take a tone snob to
notice the difference. It is immediate, unbelievable, and I think it made it
move.
You guys saved me a thousand dollars on a trade. Thank you.
Subject: what the f@#$
I ordered a full re-tube kit for my dual rec on wed evening. Friday when I
pulled into the drive I saw the spec. delivery hanging on the mail box.The rest
is just completely unbelievable. Your staff asked all the
right questions and truly spent some time with me,I felt he knew just what I was
after.
-----Original Message-----From: Free69 [mailto:free69@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Howdy Jay and Eurotubes!
Thanks a lot for the prompt service! I already swapped the tubes in the JSX amp.
The amp sounds now much more creamy and the bass response is really better
instead of EL34 from Electro Harmonix! Now it has plenty of gain.
My customer was very surprised how tubes can make such a different. He is very
satisfied with that new sound.
The KT77 hit the bull's-eye!
Yours sincerely
Daniel Kempf
From: terry j [mailto:stratocastercat@aol.net] Sent:
Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:22 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: thank you
Hello Bob
First & foremost let me express my appreciation for the customer service I
received. The fact that you answered both my E-mails & made recommendations for
the re-tube is the kind of service you rarely see these days. Now, as for the
tubes, I went with option #2 on my PV & it sounds great. CH. 1 has punch & low
end, but now it also breaks up nicely at high volumes. Ch.2 WOW! The tone is
fatter than my sister's cat, yet it also retains that crisp edge without being
muddy. I am now a believer, & I will gladly direct all guitar comrades & family
members to your site.
thank you much Terry
From: lcl@aol.com [mailto:lcl@aol.com] Sent: Thursday,
March 20, 2008 11:28 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Dual Rectifier tubes
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to give you a little feedback, I purchased your "personal fave"
mesa dual rectifier tube package on Friday. The tubes arrived Monday, and I
finally got a chance to check them out last night. I am really impressed. There
seems to be more presence and clarity to the tone, and this might sound crazy,
but the amp feels easier to play. Tapping on the clean channel is startling. I
don't have to fight the amp, which is how I always felt before. The distortion
on channel two, vintage mode, gain around 12 o'clock, is much more clear. It is
like a blanket has been removed from the amp. Thank you very much for delivering
such a fine product, and for customer service beyond expectations. BTW, you need
to get some domestic guitar magazines to review some of your tube packages, it
would be a service to their
readers and should send more business your way.
Wishing you continued success,
Clay Lamb
From: Dr. Greg Gorman [mailto:gregory@aol.net] Sent:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:58 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: tubes for a 5150
Bob,
My wife order new tubes from you for my 5150....JJ's with the high gain option.
She gave them to me today and I followed the socket cleaing procedure and
installed them and now my 5150 rocks again.
New tubes where just what it needed. Its really amazing how much better is sound
with the new tubes. Thanks for all of your very informative help and especially
your willingness to help. I'm a Eurotubes
customer for life....
Greg
From: Gillespie, Shawn (LNG-DAY) [mailto:shawn.gillespie@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa F-30 now has balls!!
I just wanted to let you know that the high gain re-tube kit I purchased from
you for my Mesa Boogie F-30 was just what I was looking for. I used to run the
gain on the over drive channel at about 9-10 but now it has so much more that I
run it at about 4-5 I can also get some really nice Zakk Wyld squeals that I
could not get before. This was my first re-tube job and you made it very easy
and the sound I now get from my amp is amazing!
Thanks Euro Tubes!!
Shawn.
-----Original Message-----From: Todd Piper [mailto:toddpiper@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Got my tubes yesterday...
I got my tubes and installed them into my Mesa/Boogie F-30 yesterday. That was
fast! Anyway, they are fantastic. Beyond fantastic. I had no idea such a simple
swap from the stock tubes to JJ tubes could make such a difference. It is way
beyond what I imagined. I bought the F-30 based on value, tone, and nostalgia.
You see, I fell in love with a Mesa/Boogie Studio 22 back in the 80's. I would
play through
that amp after my lessons back in high school until the owner of the music store
kicked me out. Back then, I could never afford one on my high school budget.
When I found the F series a few years ago when
amp shopping, it brought back those creamy tone filled memories. Mesa/Boogie
claims that the F series are direct descendants of the Studio and Mark IV amps.
I believe that in theory, but not in practice. It
seems to me that Mesa/Boogie just has to put a bit of that "Recto" tone in every
new amp they make. I can understand, they had a new defined tone that further
separated them from the Marshall and Soldano
crowd. Anyway, the stock F-30 is great, not a Studio 22, but still great.
However, it has this fizz that comes in right at the threshold of great tone. I
identify that fizz as the Recto sound. You want a bit more gain, but more gain
adds more fizz. Kill the fizz, now there is not enough gain. The JJ tubes fixed
that problem for me and the amp is now much closer to my memories of that Studio
22 back in 1987. In short these are the differences I noticed with the High Gain
Retube kit for the Mesa/Boogie F-30:
1. Much less amp hiss
2. Darker. Rounder, Warmer tone (took 3 minutes to readjust the EQ
and all was good)
3. Harmonics are fantastic
4. More gain with better clarity and note separation
5. FX sound better - a side effect of clarity I'm sure
6. The clean channel is now stunning. I never used it before, now
it is fantastic
As you can see, I'm thrilled I decided to retube my amp with JJ tubes and you
can look forward to me ordering a 2nd set of tubes for backup purposes. You have
a customer for life. Thanks again.
Todd Piper
-----Original Message-----From: Anibal Ojeda [mailto:anibal@anibalnet.nl]
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Review on order order 17035
First of all, thank you for the very fast service & the good advice. I do
believe eurotubes.com is the main source for tubes on the web. The first time i
got to this website i felt happy there is someone in this world doing this for
the people who want to know more about the wonderful world of tubes.
Im a 5150 freak, ive been playing this amps for years.. first i had a 5150 combo
& now i have the 6505 top. Is the best simple amp for rock guitar players in
this world, the only thing you need are: to be able to play guitar & some
killers tubes on it ;-)
The last one (having good tubes on it) is when i trust eurotubes.com, i wanted
something new for my peavey 6505, i wanted the sound to be the original sound
but better ;-) after letting Bob listen to my music & having a good tube
conversation Bob told me to go for the KT88-6L6GC-High gain Option, i was
skeptical & even some friends told me this was impossible, since kt88 where
never tested on 5150.. i ordered them.. since i had good experience with
eurotubes.com
I installed this following the instruction & i have created a monster. My peavey
6505 sounds amazing.. it kills !!
The something lacking, some people think about the 5150 is gone forever !! this
amp can do thinks you can imagine. Warm ! rich in harmonics & thunder lows...
man ! i wish i had this tube on it when recording last year !!
thanks Bob & jay
please dont advice too many people to use this set !! i want this to be my
personal sound ;-)
--
With Kind Regards,
Anibal E. Ojeda Gonzalez
http://www.anibalnet.nl
http://myspace.anibalnet.nl
http://www.myspace.com/murdermanifest
From: Dan [mailto:dde@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday,
March 01, 2008 2:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: got my new JJ tubes today
Hey Bob, I got my tubes today after just ordered them on Thursday. Man that was
lightning fast. The tubes sound great. I Love the way my amp sounds now 100
times over. Thanks for all your help on
getting my Peavey Triple x combo sounding the way it suppose to. I will
recommend you to every one I know. Thanks again. Dan
myspace
www.myspace.com/dannyde
From: bmariano22@comcast.net
[mailto:b_mariano@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:01 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you to everyone at Eurotubes!!
Hey All,
Just wanted to send a quick message to you about the integrated quad KT88/6L6GC
high gain kit for my buds 5150 stock head. WOW! What a difference! We just
finished up playing the amp for about 3
hours and we are really impressed. It's like the amp just came to life right
before our ears! It really smoothed out the gain channel and added a little more
bottom end which was what we were hoping for.
Also seems more articulate and notes really stand out more in chords than before
as well. Anyway, Thanks again for all of the info on your site and for the fast
shipping and great tubes as well!
Thanks again!
Brian M
From: will Spicer [mailto:will_spicer@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:53 AM To: Bob
Subject: holy crap--
Bob and all at Eurotubes--
i bought a set of tubes from you guys a while back for my new AC30cc2x as a
backup for when the stock tubes gave me trouble. Well, it finally happened
earlier this week so i made the change, following all of the directions in the
how-to on the site.
i feel ripped-off, by Vox (er, Korg) that is. The sonic difference is night and
day! My gain is unbelievable even with my weak jazzmaster pups. there is a
richness that simply wasn't there before. finally i am
getting those ac30 tones i bought the thing for! and your how-to section gave me
the confidence to do it myself.
All in all, my old favorite import from Slovak republic was slivovice, but now
it is definitely JJ tubes, matched and rated by you guys. you are providing a
crucial product and service to the guitar-tone
discerning public.
God Bless,
will Spicer
From: Schupp, John [mailto:John_Schupp@ddb.com] Sent:
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:29 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes for Mesa Boogie rack setup
Hey Bob,
Got the tubes and installed them last weekend. They sound amazing. Like many
other reviews I’ve read, it “woke up” the amp considerably with minimal
tweaking. There is much more separation in the notes
and everything sounds much more crisp and clean. Thanks for the great tubes.
They really unlocked the potential that my Triaxis has been hiding all these
years.
Thanks again,
John Schupp
From: Joe DiQuattro [mailto:joedi@hotmail.com] Sent:
Friday, February 08, 2008 6:40 AM To: Bob
Subject: Thanks A Million!!!
Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your recommendations for tubes
and a speaker upgrade for my Classic 30. The information on your website was
instrumental in my choices as were your
thoughts when I spoke to you on the phone. My amp has taken on a more refined
character. The lows are very full and "punchy" without being overpowering or
muddy. The mids are just where I like them and the highs are quite present and
detailed but not "stealing the show". Even my wife has noticed how the amp is no
longer "brash" or piercing. I can play (around the house) louder for longer and
nobody gets
annoyed!!! My G&L Legacy sounds like I always thought it should and for that I
can't thank you enough. You have certainly earned my repeat business.
Quite Sincerely,
Joe DiQuattro
From: djohnson6@comcast.net
[mailto:djohnson6@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 6:48 PM To:
eurotubes
Subject: RE: Thanks Bob!!
Bob
Just wanted drop you a quick note of thanks for the great tubes, service and
advice! When I received my tube shipment, I immediately scheduled some time with
my local amp guru for biasing as you suggested. In 35+ years of playing,most of
them professionally, playing various brands of tube amplifiers over the years
and tons of tube changes, I must shamefully admit I had never considered getting
any of my amps biased. Heck, they all sounded good after tube changes anyway,
right? After reading some of your posts about the benefits of biasing on a few
internet forums, I was curious but admittedly too lazy to drag an amp across
town to the shop. But heeding your advice with this last tube purchase, I had my
Rivera Quiana biased when I changed the pre-amp and power tubes. The Quiana is
already a great sounding amp so I was not sure what to expect. After I picked
the amp up, I went right f rom the amp shop to a rehearsal, fired it up but let
it sit for a few minutes before plugging my Anderson Drop Top in and spanking a
big open E chord. Wow! I was struck by the string balance, how the lower strings
were now fat without being "boomy". I kept hitting open chords and letting them
ring on. The guys thought I was nuts. Switching to channel 1(voiced more toward
Marshallness), the preamp distortion now had a singing "voice" and does not have
the raspiness it had before. Biasing made a great amp even better. Now, I wonder
what all those amps (aside from my Boogies) over the past years would have
sounded like with the right tubes and a bias job? Thanks again!!!
Darryl
-----Original Message-----From: gary_gadget@charter.net
[mailto:gary_gadget@charter.net] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 4:58 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: jj tube set
Just wanted to say thanks for the speedy delivery of the jj tubes picked by you
for my new pv delta blues 115 amp. Such a difference in headroom and tone.WOW!!!!
I have several session 400 pv's , an old standell and a shobud and have played
for about 40 years and I must say you guys know your business for tube amps. I
would like to send the stock EH'S and sovtecks tubes out of my delta blues back
to russia. Mabey they could send them to siberia or something.
-Thanks again-
Gary C. Willis
From: RYAN RISTER [mailto:lizarddream@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 1:10 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Crate V3112 JJ upgrade review
I own a Crate V3112 combo amp. The tubes that came stock with the amp began to
die within one year of use. I bought one of your retube kits and this little amp
became a monster! The punch and headroom that these tubes put out is unreal. I
didn't even have to get the amp re-biased! The staff at Eurotubes is awesome at
matching tubes and my output transformer thanks you for it! Ironically, I have
been receiving many compliments on my tone from the audience and sound engineers
at shows. The customer service was very fast and professional and that is what
partially sold me on the upgrade. I can guarantee that you will see my name on
your order list again!
Thanks!!
Ryan Rister
From: gatorstudios [mailto:gator_studios@netzero.net]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:03 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: C30 Tubes
Bob,
Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how pleased I am with the new JJ's
in my Classic 30. This amp sounds incredible now! Louder, cleaner, warmer - I've
run out of superlatives.It sounds like a different amp!
Thanks again for the advice and service. I'm a customer for life.
Bob Burke
Dunnellon Florida
From: Adam B. [mailto:adambu@mchsi.com] Sent: Sunday,
February 03, 2008 12:11 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Palomino V32
Bob,
Just sending a thanks for the prompt and personal service! The tubes arrived on
Friday afternoon and I was able to install them and spend some time with my amp
(Palomino V32) this morning. First
impressions are very favorable. Wow, what a difference... the properties I loved
about the amp are retained and enhanced and it's no longer "sterile". It's so
rich and textured... so dynamic and complex.
Your tube suggestions were great... thanks again from a happy customer.
Adam
From: Michael Cox [mailto:mcox5@att.net] Sent:
Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: EL84 TUBES
Bob,
I received my JJ EL84 power tubes today and replaced the Mesa/Sovtek el84 with
them in my Mesa Subway Rocket head.All I can say is WOW!!!! what an improvement
with the Sovteks the mids were
spiky and ear splitting.The bass was flubby .With the JJ's ALL THAT WAS GONE!!
The sound was smooth the bass was tight and clear the mids were strong and
musical and the treble was glassy and smooth to the ears.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY
OTHER TUBES IN MY MESA THAN JJ'S FROM EUROTUBES.By the way all the preamp and
phase inverter are JJ 883s preamp tubes too.
Thank you Bob and the gang from Eurotubes!!!
Michael Cox
Bob you have my permission to publish this on your reviews
From: Joe Woodford [mailto:pipeliner39@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, January 31, 2008 4:17 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Follow-up regarding tubes for my Mesa Triaxis and 2:90
Hi Bob,
Just wanted to let you all know that the JJs sound great. The sound is smooth
and the tone is incredible. The cleans ring out in the rhythm modes, and along
with the lead channels I can cover all the material
that I'm playing from Skynyrd, Eagles, Leppelin, ACDC, Stevie Ray, Seether,
Foofighters, Metallica, etc. The pick harmonics sound awesome. The gain of the
LD 1 and 2 red modes are now very controllable, but the sustain and saturation
is still there. I was worried about loosing this with the standard 83s in V2,
V4, but it was the perfect choice. I love the gold pin 803S in V1 I think it
smooths everything out just enough, and I think the 81 in V3 help tame the gain
without neutering the amp. The matched and balanced 83S and the 6L6 in the 2:90
really has given my sound more punch and everything just sounds warmer.
Also, your shipping was excellent it only took a couple of days for the tubes to
arrive in Atlanta.
Thanks again,
Joe
-----Original Message-----From: Verticchio, Paul [mailto:PV_erticchio@ILSOS.NET]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: superior product & service again
Hi Bob.
The most recent set of guitar amp tubes I received from you were, at my request,
completely different than my "usual" set. Once again, you met all of my spec's.
Here's the "gist" of my post:
We all know about the quality & benefits of JJ tubes so this post will deal
strictly with Eurotubes' ability to "deliver the goods".
I hereby declare, both personally & professionally, that Bob can and DOES select
EXACTLY the right grade of tubes to match your performance specifications. It's
been my experience that Bob's expanded
grading system and unique ability to translate your wishes into product are
unsurpassed in the musical instrument industry.
I cannot fathom why any tone hound would buy JJ tubes from any other source.
Respectfully,
Paul Verticchio
Guitar Improvements LTD.
Jacksonville, IL
From: Tony Thireos [mailto:T_thireos@aol.com] Sent:
Friday, January 25, 2008 8:10 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: More tubes!
Dear Bob:
In December of 2006 I talked to you about a re-tube for my Triaxis and Dual rec.
On your recommendation I went with GZ34s, 6L6s and the high gain "shred" style
selection of tubes for the pre amp.
The result was awesome. I get guys drooling over my tone that play the same amp.
I even had a friend of mine that is playing through two Bogner Ecstacy classics
ask me why his dual recs didn't sound like
that. I suspect he may have been able to avoid spending $8,000 for those two
heads if he had tried some tube options. Granted, the Bogners are amazing but
now his dual recs are collecting dust.
Thanks,
Tony Thireos
From: Baker, Sam [mailto:R_Baker@aol.com] Sent:
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC83S Matched Triodes in Marshall Mode 4
Got my ECC83S Matched Triode pre-amp tubes you recommended for my Marshall
Mode-4. GREAT CALL! It virtually fixed the “flabby” low E. It still does it, but
it’s virtually inaudible to anybody but myself and the sound is generally MUCH
more crisp and focused compared to the EH 12AX7EH tubes that were in there. It
really improved the overall sound immensely.
Thanks again for your help.
Ron Baker
-----Original Message-----From: ted scotch [mailto:tscotch@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 3:46 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Shipping options
hi bob i recieved the package sat afternoon, i installed the speaker and tubes
in a gretsch playboy ,a newer model made by victoria amps, and took it to a gig
sat. night.WOW i was in heaven all night . thank
yo for the great service and smooth transaction. it was nice to be able to buy
both the speaker and tubes from you.hats off to you and ted weber for have great
products an being able to get them in one step. i
will recommend you to all thank you ted scotch
From: Mark Vonk [mailto:mark_v@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi again,
I was just visiting the Telecaster forum
http://www.tdpri.com and
wrote a small note on your replacement tubes for the C30.
Anyway, that made me write this small email: I really liked the tubes you have
sent me. The sound of my C30 is WAY better now. Nicer clean and low gain
overdrive. It really helped the amp tone wise. For 60 euro for these new tubes,
it kept me from replacing the speaker and/or even selling the amp.
Great product and service, I can really recommend your products to everybody!
Thanks again,
Mark
From: Doug Paslaski [mailto:d_paslaski@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:49 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes I ordered for a Fender Champ 600
Hey guys,
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with my new tubes that just came in
for my Fender Champ 600. I also replaced the stock speakers with the Weber 6’
and this is a completely different amp. For 60 buck in upgrades (speaker and
tubes) this little amp sounds like it cost over a grand. Bob thanks for taking
the time to talk to me on the phone and asking how I want my amp to sound, you
picked the
perfect tubes for my style. I have been telling everyone about you. Also thanks
for the Bias demo on your site for the hot rod Deville. If not for that I would
have wasted at least 50-75 bucks having a tech replace a light bulb and turn a
screw.
Customer for life
Doug
From: Matt Mendonca [mailto:mattack8@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, January 17, 2008 11:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Another great job
To Eurotubes Staff,
You guys have done it again! The tubes for my Epiphone valve head jr. arrived on
wednesday after shipping on monday, and they are superb. Jay was very helpful in
my tube compliment choice. The tubes
did exactly what i wanted, the amp now distorts at around 2 o'clock on the knob
as compared to the stock 12 o'clock. The 803 over 83 for the preamp was a very
good choice. The amp plain kicks more ass
now. Thanks!
Matthew Mendonca
-----Original Message-----From: Sean Whalen [mailto:spdub@aol.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 5:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes, and Thanks!!
Hi Jay,
Thank you very much for the quick response, and the replacement EL-84. All is
well, the new tubes are in the Peavey, and can now continue with rockin' and
rolling!! The new tube install sounds excellent, very responsive and excellent
harmonics. I am a new fan of JJ's! I've read about them, now am a believer. I
have not yet installed the other set in the Marshall head yet, but getting
anxious to hear them also!
I thank you again, and am definitely going to recommend (scratch that....
command my friends) to you, Eurotubes, and JJ's
to my friends!!
Keep rockin, and thanks!
...Sean...
From: Brian Cox [mailto:brian_cox@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, January 10, 2008 7:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall Re-Tube Kit
I just want to thank your staff for the help they gave me over the phone with my
questions I had about selecting tubes. I have a Marshall 900 with the 5881's and
what to try a different tube option. After talking with your tech help I decided
to go with the JJ KT77 gold option and all I can say is Good God ! what a
difference. This has given my 900 a nice vintage and rich sound I never had
before. In the past on the high gain channel you would basically get a very
tinny sometimes harsh distortion sound which is great if your into speed metal.
But now I get a rich Marshall Growl and the clean channel the tone is
incredible. These new tubes have really given a nice real full tone especially
in mid and bottom range and the highs are a nice crystal clear sound. My only
regret is I have owned this amp for about seven years now and wished I made this
change earlier. This is like owning a new amp.
Also Thanks for the very quick sevice and delivery I had them in 3 days all the
way across the US.
Thanks Again
Brian Cox
Monrovia, Md
From: Matt Mendonca [mailto:mattack@yahoo.com] Sent:
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks for the tone!
To the awesome people at Eurotubes,
First and foremost I would like to thank you all for the extremely great
customer service, seriously I ordered the tubes on Monday and they arrived here
on Wednesday – woah! Let me move on to the tubes. Anyway, I had read good things
about both JJ’s and Eurotubes. So, I ordered the standard retube for my blues
junior, which was needed. And I do not regret it at all. Not only was the price
cheaper than if I had gone with groves/sovteks, but the quality and tone was
immensely better, as well as the convenience of all the tubes being matched and
together in one package. After I had put the tubes in, I tried them out. First I
went straight in with my strat with the amp dialed to clean, but unlike before
the blues jr actually sounded like a fender. Before it had a good clean sound,
but it wasn’t the fender clean- the clean you buy a fender for. Now it was. The
highs were more present without being brittle, the lows were tighter, less fuzzy
and farty, and the tone was lusher without losing the brightness. Essentially it
was sounding close to deluxe or twin reverb (close not dead on). I was happy. So
next I went on to the SG, this time I dialed it to overdrive, again it was
better. I was able to nail, even better, the Clapton w/ blues breakers tone, it
was like a mix of an overdriven super reverb (Derek Trucks) and a marshall. To
sum up, I would like to greatly thank you guys for your awesome work ethic and
awesome product. Now I’m going to have to do something about epi valve head jr.
– tubes are good.
Matthew Mendonca
From: anchor950@aol.com [mailto:anchor9@aol.com] Sent:
Monday, January 07, 2008 7:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 15816
Bob,
Just a quick followup to say,"you rock!"
My Rivera Quiana sounds phenomanal after having it re-tubed with your
recommended JJ's and bias set at 38mA. There's a rich & warm crunch...and no
more unwanted snap, crackle, pop & hiss. The amp runs super-quiet now, and I get
much better response when adjusting EQ, Focus and Presence controls. My
humbuckers sound great as always, and I really noticed an improvement with the
single coils in my Tele.
Here's the way I see it: As musicians and tone geeks, we pay good money for our
equipment. So, why not spend a few dollars to make it sound the very best.
Similar to a nice guitar, which sounds pretty good with the same old strings.
But regular string changes make it sound even fuller, richer...snappier.
The amp was fun before, but NOW she really sings. I'll be ordering more shortly
to have a full backup set. Thanks for the easy ordering and super-fast shipping.
Keep up the great work.
Regards,
BILL OUELLETTE
From: eborup [mailto:boru@cox.net] Sent: Saturday,
January 05, 2008 8:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!!!
Bob,
First off, Thank you for your suggestion to go with the matched 6L6’s and High
Gain rated 12AX7’s. It was spot on! My Peavey Valve King sounded very good
before, but now it sounds a hundred times better. I’ll put it this way; my
Peavey had a body and some curves and now with the JJ Tubes it has a soul.
Everything is louder, crisper, deeper and overall more pronounced. These tubes
accomplished
the equivalent of adding a equalizer and compression/sustainer pedals. Even when
the volume is set at “1” there is a distinct difference. Basically, with this
set up, it sounds like it should and a whole lot more!
Here are some other observations regarding the Peavey Valve King 212. To replace
the tubes you will need to remove the amp from the cabinet. If you do not you
WILL break something or strip a screw.
The top mounting screws located on both sides of the
carrying handle need to be removed, along with the four screws in the back. It
will also help if you remove the metal bracket (that has the Peavey logo) off of
the front. Once this is complete you have full access of the tubes and mounting
brackets. As you recommend, I strongly recommend cleaning each tube socket. My
amp was brand new and had debris within and around the sockets. Once the
amp/electronics section of the amp is exposed it is very easy to change the
tubes out. Also, here is something of interest. These are the tubes that my amp
came with; 4-Ruby 6L6’s, 2-preamp 12AX7 Electro Harmonix and 1-preamp 12AX7 JJ
tube. So Peavey is putting JJ tubes in their amps. How many is anyone’s guess.
This isn’t a bad set up, but compared to the JJ’s…There is NO comparison.
In conclusion, EUROTUBES will be my primary source for tubes. Nowhere else can
one gain so much knowledge regarding amp maintenance, biasing, reviews and
general knowledge on tubes and their characteristics. You get one on one
customer support with sound advice and the best price on quality tubes. As far
as I’m concerned JJ Tubes are now the industry standard. I literally have zero
complaints and nothing but praise for JJ Tubes and EUROTUBES. Thank you for
providing outstanding customer service and an outstanding product. This is the
way it should be. As long as I own a tube amp I will buy from EUROTUBES. Thanks
again and keep it up. (Please feel free to post this on your site)
R/
Jeff (Guitar player/Independent Duty Corpsman)
From: Renegade Arts [mailto:ren@lastband.com] Sent:
Friday, January 04, 2008 9:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Just a note of Thanks!
Hey Bob,
I got my retube set for my Triaxis in today (Hi gain-Lo output), cleaned the
contacts and installed them in the prescribed order and OMG!!!! My Mesa rig has
never sounded so good!!! I retubed the Triaxis a few years back, switching from
the stock Mesa tubes to Teslas on the advice from a local tube guru and noticed
a considerably better sound in all modes, but your Hi gain, Lo output setup
brought the Triaxis to the realms of sonic nirvana! Every mode from clean to hi
gain sounds 100% better. I can't believe the difference. Why Mesa doesn't use
these tubes is beyond me. I only quit playing long enough to fire off
this email to thank you for being the genius that you are! I found Eurotubes
after reading some posts on one of the Mesa forums and decided to give you a try
and I'm so glad I did! I'll definitely be back for more!!
Now I have to get back to my rig to explore new tones I didn't even know
existed!
Well thanks again for the great service, awesome tubes and infinite wisdom!
Eurotubes Rules!
Rich Horn
www.lastband.com
The Last Band On Earth
From: Skull5150@aol.com [mailto:Skull5150@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 6:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 5150II
Hey EuroTubes you did it again!!!!!!
My sick 5150II is back with a Hell Bent Vengeance because of you. Creamy OD that
gets better with
ample warm up time (Ten Minutes). The amp takes on a life if it's own.
You guys are the best in the Good Old U.S.A. hands down..... I love dealing with
your team. Every amp
that I own has been tonally fixed by the Eurotubes team......... Thank God..
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Mark Yaskulka
Westfield Center, Ohio
From: Thomas Soul [mailto:tom_soul_@verizon.net] Sent:
Monday, December 24, 2007 4:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!
Bob, I just bought 2 6l6's to replace the original Peavey Classic ones in my
combo. I was sceptical about how much tubes could make a difference so I thought
I'd experiment with my cheapest and least
tubed amp. First I dialed in the best cleanest sound I could with the old tubes,
then I cleaned the sockets and installed the new ones and flipped the switch,
not expecting much change. I even recorded the old tubes thinking I would have
to listen to them over and over to hear a tonal difference. But Holy S*&#t ! I
can't believe the difference. This amp went from a tingy raspy piece of
furniture into a thumping roaring animal. Just from two tubes! I have made a
huge leap in the direction of acceptable tone and you sir have made my
Christmas!
Thanks. Tom Soul
From: Mycle82@aol.com [mailto:Mycle82@aol.com] Sent:
Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net So now, I thought I'd give you guys another chance at it so I
put a set of JJ's in my Fender Hotrod Deville amp. and EXACTLY THE SAME THING
HAPPENED. All I have left to retube is a Fender Blues Jr and another Carvin so
you WILL be hearing from me again.
Subject: Tooobz eez goooood
Ok ... So I put a set of JJ's in my Carvin Vintage 50 amp and all they did was
give it a smooth, warm, killer tone with a huge sweet spot to play in. They
pumped some LIFE into that amp like I had never
heard before.
From: Tony Lacava [mailto:lava_pat@con.net] Sent:
Friday, December 14, 2007 7:58 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall DSL 201, high gain set, and Weber silver Bell
Bob,
I just wanted to thank you for all the advice and the excellent service.
I replaced the stock tubes in my Marshall DSL 201 looking to improve the amps
overall sound.
I was not quite ready for the transformation that took place in overall clarity,
dynamics, natural compression, and smooth even harmonic distortion. WOW ! The
amp really sings with that pure Marshall tone that I was missing. When I
finished re-tubing and changing the speaker it was about 1:00 a.m. and people
were asleep, but even at low volumes, I could tell something magical had taken
place. The next day, when I was able to crank it up, I experienced sheer singing
sustain and magnificent clarity from what was a muddy sounding amp less than
twelve hours before. I promptly called my bass player and informed him … I am
now ready to rule the world !
Thanks to your videos I was even able to bias the amp myself and dial it in
exactly where I wanted it to be.
The Weber Silver Bell that you suggested was just the ticket to compliment the
tubes. Great call !
This is without a doubt the best money that I ever spent to improve my sound.
I cannot thank you enough. Please keep doing what you are doing as I am telling
all my friends.
After the New Year I will get in touch to place an order to re-tube my reissue
Fender Deluxe Reverb. I can hardly wait !
Sincerely, Tony J. Lacava
From: Michael Hoffmann [mailto:michael@mdesign.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 6:39 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Bob,
Just wanted to write back and let you know how the tubes turned out. Let me just
say all of the reviews weren't lying! I wanted that vintage crunch sound, and
these new tubes help deliver that and so much more. I'm playing a Tokai Love
Rock with Gibson '57 pick-ups... direct into my Traynor.
Man what a difference! I actually had the chance to play my amp with the JJ
tubes right next to a stock YCV20-WR, and the difference in sound was
monumental. Not only does it just sound better, but what I noticed the most was
how much more control I had over my amp. I am still experimenting with different
settings, but I can't believe how much more I can get out of this amp with the
new tubes.
Thanks for your top notch service - you answered all of my questions, and your
delivery was super fast.
- Michael
From: Paul Lovgren [mailto:grunge_melon@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 7:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
About a year ago, I bought a Traynor YCV 50. It was a good little amp but was
lacking the umph I was really looking for. For some reason, humbuckers sounded
real muddy through it. At wits (and my music budget) end, I ordered your
standard retube kit - EL34L's. I wish I would have done it sooner. You've
created a monster. My lil' blue kicks some serious tail now. The clarity is
amazing. Every nuance
jumps out now in hi def. Kudos to you and your people, Bob. Your service was
excellent and fast - only waited 3 days in a holiday week. You've got a customer
for life!
Paul Lovgren
Paramount, CA
From: Phillip B. Holmes [mailto:phillip_B_H@phillipholmes.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:20 PM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 15555
Bob,
Got em.
Please feel free to use this as a testimonial.
Gorgeous tone, man!
I should have listened to you a couple months ago. There is no comparison
between your tubes and the Sovtek Mesa Boogie brand tubes. Now that I've heard
your ECC83S in my V-Twin, the Mesa Boogie
Sovteks sound tinny and are almost unusable. Boy what a difference...your tubes
are warm and musical. I should have saved my money and went ahead with yours
when I retubed my 50:50 last month like you recommended.
Don't get me wrong, my rig sounded good with tubes in just my 50:50 power amp
and I was still getting lots of compliments on my tone, but purchasing those
Mesa brand sovteks for my preamp was a waste of money and time because it cost
me that extra edge that your ECC83S tubes would have given my preamp. That's why
I came back so soon (I could tell something wasn't quite right). It was like an
itch I couldn't scratch. Those Mesa tubes still have a year on them at least
(eBay time)
Anyway, for all you guitarists that could be reading this.. listen to Bob!
Warmest Regards,
Phillip B. Holmes
http://www.phillipholmes.com
http://www.myspace.com/phillipholmes
From: Matt Kashuda [mailto:matt_k22@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:25 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Hey Bob, I received the tubes (Low gain option) in the mail yesterday and I
installed them today. I must say that I am beyond impressed with the delivery
time and the tone that my 5150 combo has now. I was thinking of selling it but I
love it like its a whole new amp now. thanks and you can expect more business
from me in the future.
From: Randy Bauman [mailto:private_drive@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
Thought I'd drop ya a line to extend my gratitude for your excellent service!
Installed your re-tube kit in my TSL 100 today and everything went/sounds
fantastic! Wasn't sure I was gonna tackle it myself until I found your website
(referred to me by my brother) and watched your video on biasing. I'll
definitely be back for any future needs!
Tubes by JJ, confidence by EUROTUBES!
Thanks again!
Randy B.
http://www.myspace.com/privatedriverocks
http://www.privatedriverocks.com
From: Gary Johnson [mailto:gjohnson@yahoo.com] Sent:
Monday, November 12, 2007 8:23 PM To: Bob
Subject: Peavey Classic 50 2x12
Hi Guys,
I just wanted to let you know I have install my set of JJ tubes in my Peavey
Classic 50 2x12, and all I can say is WOW!! The tone is so much fuller, warmer
and Cleaner I didn't want to stop rehearsing
tonight.
Those JJ ECC83S and EL84s are the "BOMB". "Man what a difference." I'm so happy
right now, as I am typing this email, I feel a tear in my eye.
You guys a tube amp Gods. Thank you for the recommendation, and thank you for
providing such excellent service.
I pray that God continues to Bless you, and Heaven smile upon you.
Once again Thanks,
Gary,
-----Original Message-----From: trevorth@alltel.net [mailto:trevorth@alltel.net]
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 6:45 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube set for my new Traynor
I just bought this Traynor YCV50 Blue on a whim. I came home to it sitting on my
porch. So, I opened and played it for a while and though it sounded okay, it
lacked any real feel to it. It sounded muddy when pushed and kind of cardboard-ish
and thin. I happened to look in my mailbox and there she was as I had hoped for,
the little jewels that would be my savior! (A standard retube with KT77's)
Although a little skeptical at first I installed them and fired it up. At first
it wasn't over the top but, the cardboard was gone! After playing for an hour or
so the tubes started to open up like a blossoming flower! And there it is! This
was a different amp then what I started with. Every amp wtih those sh''ty
sovetek's deserve an upgrade like this! Makes a great X-mas gift for your amp!
Or for any occasion. It'll have you playing deck the halls in no time! Now, I
can't wait for my Mesa Lonestar upgrade! Merry x-mas,happy
birthday etc.. to me!! Thanks Eurotubes!
Trevor
From: Ken Pullen [mailto:ken_doriep@sbcglobal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:19 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: To Bob from Ken Pullen
Hi Bob,
About 2 hours ago I finished doing the complete retube and bias adjustment on my
Dr. Z. Route 66 head with the tubes you said to order.
Good Golly Miss Molly...oooohhhhhhhh!
It took me 2 hours to reply from the sheer joy of the tones and playing for that
long. I love my Peter Florence '59 Voodoo humbuckers, I love my guitar, I'm
thankful for my fingers, and all those that came before me to lead the way, I
love this Dr. Z amp and am glad Mike decided to begin building amps by hand in
small batches...and now the final piece to the puzzle! These great JJ tubes. I
love 'em Bob. I just love 'em.
Thanks as always for your patience and advice. No one else I've dealt with
online, or for that matter in face to face dealings in brick and mortar stores
has taken the care and time that you have. I learned how to bias properly
because of you. I learned what tubes are the best and provide the best tone for
me because of you. I also learned to spray my tube pins with electronic contact
cleaner, and a bunch of invaluable other stuff from you. Thanks so much. You've
always been there. You're company and tubes are top-notch. Guitar players and
tube amp fans everywhere should be thankful for you and your company, and for
the direct relationship you have with JJ Electronics over in the Slovak Republic
(half my ancestry is from Eastern Europe by the way.)
In a week or so I'll order a backup pair of KT-66's to have on hand, or I may
just go ahead and order a complete backup set of tubes for my Route 66
head...better to be prepared than have down time.
Thanks again.
I'll be back...
Ken.
From: Jim Racicos [mailto:jracicos@ipris.com.au] Sent:
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:23 AM To: eurotubes Where has all my tone been up until now? I cannot believe the extra
gain, feel and response to touch of my rig now. Pick or strum conservatively,
she cleans up nicely, dig in hard and it just growls!!! I'm gonna spread the word Bobby boy! I think I'll order a couple of
your tshirts and get some advertising happening. As I write this email it's
11-00pm down here in Melbourne Australia. My wife was gonna kill me (neighbors
are throwing things over the fence too, LOL) because I couldn't tear myself away
from my amp. It was cranked, let me tell you and I only just managed to turn
this thing off.
Subject: Re: Retube Marshall TSL602
Hi Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received my JJ's today, a full re-tube of high gain, matched and balanced
tubes for my Marshall TSL602 combo. I just couldn't wait to clean the tube
sockets, get the new 'glass' in and re-bias. Tried to lower my expectations
whilst I got to work installing them. Boy howdy!!!! Does my amp rock now!!! Holy
sheeeeeeet!!
All notes are very clear and articulate and the harmonics just jump out when you
want them to. I can't get over the fact I'm actually 'using' the tone controls
for a change instead of just cranking everything
to '11' just to compensate for the less than satisfactory stock tubes they put
in this thing. The biggest thing I noticed though is that I'm also turning down
the gain in the crunch channel as well as the lead channel.
Everything is much more punchier and responsive and I dont need the gain flat
out any more, nor do I need to put a overdrive pedal in front of the amp like I
did before. Clean channel has, well, cleaned up beautifully and everything is
nice and compressed and full. I cannot thank you enough for your time and
advice. Your personalised service and A1 communication is exemplary (thanks to
Jay also) and I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Eurotubes to my
fellow musicians.
Thanks again to all at Eurotubes.
All the best to you and your family Bob.
Regards,
Jim.
From: Chris L [mailto:Ozweego@aol.net] Sent: Friday,
September 28, 2007 10:14 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Mesa Single Rect Re-tube
Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank YOU
I just got finished playing my "new" amp. After the recommendation from Eddie I
went with the KT77's and the standard front end kit for the Mesa Rect-O-Verb.
The guy I got my amp from had 2 Grove Tubes 12AT7 in V1,V2... 1 Grove Tubes
12AX7 in V3 and MESA 12AX7s in V4 and V5... Mesas 6L6GCs. I don't know how it
all works but the new kit sounds amazing. I've never had my my Small Stone sound
so rich coming from this amp. My amplifier sounds more like myself now. I know
I'm going to enjoy every hour I spend on it.
Thanks a LOT!
Chris
From: Ron Wesley [mailto:ronwesley@aol.com] Sent: Friday, September 28,
2007 10:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall Super Bass
Bob,
Hello, this is Ron Wesley, I stopped by yesterday morning and bought a quad of
E34L's for my '76 Marshall Super Bass. I just wanted to let you know that I'm
very pleased with the tone and performance I getting from my amp with the JJ
tubes installed. The tubes biased up to 70% very easily and I instantly noticed
a bigger, more 3-D sound stage with more depth in the lows, fatter and more
complex mids, and a singing top end that's clear but not brittle. The balanced
ECC83S that I put in the phase inverter helped also, the amp really sings now.
Last night at rehearsal all the guys in my band noticed a difference, even the
drummer. I want to put a set of JJ's in my old '68 50 watt Marshall also, plus I
have a couple more amps that could use some great tubes. Thank you for your
help, my Marshall really ROCKS now!
-Ron Wesley
Titans of Oblivion
http://www.myspace.com/titansofoblivion
-----Original Message-----From: Paul Adams
[mailto:adams@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:22 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Hi,
I just got the new tubes installed into my 2:90 last night - replacing the
factory boogie tubes.
All I can say is, "Holy ****". These tubes are absolutely amazing. I was using
an eq before the power amp to try and remove some harsh frequencies. With the
JJ's in the power amp I turned off the eq; I don't even need it anymore! I
honestly cannot say enough good things about these tubes! The response is very
well balanced and there just doesn't seem to be any harsh frequencies in there
at all!
Thank you so much for providing such a high quality product. I know that the
tubes themselves are a part of it, but the big piece, at least in my opinion, is
that you have taken the time to carefully put together
well thought out sets for each amplifier; I really feel like I'm getting the
most out of my equipment. You have earned a customer for life.
Thanks again,
Paul
-----Original Message-----From: nathan sander [mailto:judo_preist@comcast.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:47 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes for a 1981 jmp 100 watt master volume
Bob, thanks for the suggestions on which tubes to buy for my Marshall. This
indeed is the best this Marshall has sounded in my hands and probably ever. The
KT66's do deliver a big, warm vintage sound. Man I'm so impressed with the sound
it has me foaming at the mouth just waiting to unleash at band practice. You
guys at Eurotubes know tube business and anyone that comes my way about tubes
will be redirected to you. I have finally found that sound that has been buzzing
around in my head since I've come to understand tones.
Thanks, Nathan
P.S. shipment was lighting fast... at my door three days after internet
purchase+++++++
From: Matt Davis [mailto:matt.davis_@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, September 14, 2007 5:40 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks!!
Folks,
I just got my high-gain full re-tube set from you guys for my new-to-me Ampeg
S212R. As usual, the service from you guys has been incredible, and the tubes
are even better than you say they are. I did not have a chance to re-bias yet
because I had to throw them in and go last night but they already sound GREAT!
This amp with the high-gain ECC83S's just sings. The clean channel is a bit
warmer now but really seems to have the versatility to go any way I want it to.
It's got some teeth when it's cranked a bit, but I dialed the bass up last night
and played through a neck position Gold Lace Sensor on a strat-ultra/plus and I
was amazed with the smoothness and articulation. The gain channel is AWESOME
now. I compared it to my buddy's new Mesa combo. The Ampeg is so much more
buttery than those types of amps, yet can just about keep up gain wise with the
new tubes. I'm really impressed. The tubes were perfectly matched and the price
is right.
Blessings on you guys,
-Matt Davis.
-----Original Message-----From: stuhankins [mailto:stuh@gpa.net]
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 11:27 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: my new tubes are great!!!!
Not only is your service the BEST!! , your descriptions of the tubes sounds,
have been very accurate.
I have purchased long plate pre amp tubes for my old Carvin x100, they are
great. Your suggestion to buy a Weber attenuator was an excellent suggestion, I
purchased a mass lite, it did the job.
I purchased some preamp tubes for a Randall rg50, I later had the amp modified
to get rid of all the kid distortion. I still would like to unload the Randall,
it doesn't have a lot of definition, I might try those two pre amp tubes I
recently purchased for my HRD Fender.
This latest tube purchase the ECC81 and the ECC832 took all the annoying high
and mid doinkiness out of the HRD Fender I own.
To date I have purchased all my tubes from you folks.
I really want to thank you especially for the excellent customer service you
folks have given me. I switched from bass to guitar two years ago and I knew
nothing at all about guitar amps, your help to date has
helped me find the sounds I love and the sounds I want to emulate.
Thanks again for your patience and help
Stuart Hankins
From: Rich S [mailto:richsul@charter.net] Sent: Sunday,
September 09, 2007 8:36 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks, and a question
Hi. Replaced all tubes in my HRDLX with JJ's (and switched from 6L6s to 6V6s),
rebiased and I'm amazed.
The clean is much more musical, and I can even get a great breakup on the clean
channel at reasonable
volumes. The gain channel now sounds much more like an extension of the
"natural" sound, rather than a
processed, different animal. Very sweet - thanks so much for saving my amp.
Thanks for providing something few companies offer these days - great products,
great prices and
unmatched customer service. Well done.
Rick
From: Jerry Gentry [mailto:jerryG@earthlink.net] Sent:
Monday, August 20, 2007 12:11 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 14269
HI Bob. I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the JJ tubes I've
got installed in my Marshall DSL50. I've done some upgrades to the amP:
- upgraded the OT to a Mercury Magnetics built to Voodoo
amp specs ( a vintage version)
- changed a few capacitor values to improve the high gain (red) channel
- added a choke, also Mercury Magnetics
With the
upgrades, the amp has really developed a nice blossom that has all that depth of
a Marshall. I just went through some tests changing the preamp (V1 and V2) tubes
and the power tubes to several different ones I've collected over time. With the
amp electronics set up where I want them the JJs, both power and
preamp, are the best sounding. In all the combinations I used, the full set of
JJs are what provides the best sound overall. Nice sparkly highs and deep, solid
lows. The overdrive is tight and deep. The clean is sparkly, but not brittle.
Both seem very three dimensional.
Just thought you'd like to know.
Jerry.
-----Original Message-----From: Chris Story
[mailto:grave_side@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:52 AM To:
eurotubes
Subject: RE: Tubes!
Hi Bob
The tubes arrived in good order. The gold pin EECC83 is frickin wonderful!!
After letting it run in for the afternoon I put it to work in the V1 slot on my
modded Hot-Rod Deluxe. Yummy... I recently got the new improved RP350 from
Digitech which is a vast improvement to any of their previous models. It is so
clean in fact it really shouts- put a warm tube tween me and the amp! The gold
pin works perfect there! Played two shows Fri and Sat.. Just thought ya might
want to hear another success story.
take care, have a great weekend!
Chris
From: brilliant_pool@comcast.com [mailto:brilliant_pool@comcast.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 9:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Triaxis High Gain Preamp Set
Bob,
I wanted to thank you for your excellent customer service. It was a pleasure
seeing your shop and thank you for the directions.
The preamp set you gave me rocks! It turned the tones coming out of my triaxis
from good to amazing. The sound is thicker, richer and more harmonically
complex. The low notes have more attack and it almost sounds like the triaxis is
playing itself when I solo.
I look forward to seeing what you can do with my Triple Rectifier in the future.
Thanks again,
Richard
-----Original Message-----From: jeff r [mailto:jeff_r@mstanley.com]
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:36 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Bob,
thanks for the incredibly quick order processing - i was shocked to find the
tubes in my mailbox on friday!
I plugged in the tubes and my tri-axis has depth that i hadn't heard out of it
before. These tubes give the tri a much more versatile sound than the "stock"
mesa tubes had - it also cured the bass flab that i had been getting before
(when turning the bass up over 4 on any heavy preset).
i'm psyched and grateful i ordered through you guys. Thanks again!
From: Benoit Boucher [mailto:astrosause@yahoo.ca] Sent:
Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi,
Just to let you guys know, the tubes for my Concert II arrived safely. Wow--
what a difference in tone! The drive channel is actually usable now! And the
clean channel... just heavenly! What sort of magic pixie dust do you guys put in
these tubes to make them sound so good? I'm starting to wish all my electronic
products used tubes, just so I could put JJ's in them. Sure, the ipod would be
bulky and would probably get very hot, but couldn't you just imagine how great
it would sound?
Consider me a very satisfied customer!
Ben Boucher
From: Mark Holmes [mailto:king_chedder@yahoo.com] Sent:
Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My third time.....
Hey Bob!
Just got done playing a gig with a new high-gain re-tube kit for my Mesa Nomad
45......this is the second re-tube kit I have bought from you, and again I have
to say..."wow.....this amp rocks!!!!!" I even had some guitar friends in the
club, and they all asked me how I "make" a Nomad sound so good(apparently one of
the guys had a Nomad 55, and he said it sounded like crap).....I just smiled and
gave them your card, and said "Eurotubes, baby.....the ONLY way to rock!!!!!!!
This is the third time I've E-Mailed you about your fine products, and I am
sooooo glad I "discovered" you.....both my Nomad 45 and Subway Rocket amps sound
so good now that I have good tubes in them......I don't even THINK of ever
ordering from Mesa-Boogie anymore......hell, you FULL RE-TUBE KIT is priced
better than 4 of their "low noise SPAX7A pre-amp tubes!!!!!!
Don't ever stop, Bob..........if you do, there will be a hell of a lot of guitar
players crying like little girls.......and that's no way for guitar players to
act!!!!!
Mark Holmes
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Ring [mailto:ericring_1@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 8:54 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
JAY,
GOT MY TUBES TODAY! INSTALLED THEM IN MY 5150 COMBO AND I HATE TO SAY IT MAN
...........BUT I WAS ABSOLUTELY BLOWN THE FU@K AWAY! THE FIRST THING I NOTICED
WAS THAT I WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO CUT MY PRE-GAIN UP TO 5 WITHOUT IT SOUNDING LIKE
A JET GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF THEN THE CLARITY OF THE AMP EVEN THOUGH
OVERDRIVEN I SWEAR I COULD HEAR EVERY INDIVIDUAL NOTE WHEN I PLAYED A CHORD. NOW
I CAN HONESTLY SAY FROM EXPERIENCE THAT THE GUYS AT EUROTUBES ARE (BY FAR) THE
ONE AND ONLY TUBE AMP EXPERTS! I WILL NEVER CALL OR TALK TO A TUBE AMP
MANUFACTURE REGARDING A TUBE AMP THEY MADE!
JAY YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
SINCERELY,
A NEW LIFE LONG
EUROTUBES MAN,
From: Darrell E [mailto:darrell_e@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, July 20, 2007 12:41 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Eurotubes are a bunch of guitar freaks,
that's when i knew i was gonna buy my tubes from them. I took the plunge and
purchased your bias probe with my new tubes. With the info and videos on your
site and the instruction sent with the probe i felt like i was born to bias
amps. Jay set me up with tubes and i decided to get two types of power tubes so
i could swap for different tones. Before I re tubed my 1992 Randall Pro Tube
1000 (55watt). It barely sounded better than a Line Six Spider 2! It is amazing how well this amp reacts with different tubes. I can get all
kinds of different tones...its awesome ! The bias trim pot happens to be on the
bottom of the amp. I carefully measured and drilled a small hole in the bottom
of the amp cabinet, now i don't have to remove the amp to re-bias the amp when i
want to swap power tubes. ( gee i wonder if that makes me a genius or
something...lol !) I wish i could keep Eurotubes my little secret, hoping to
have other guitarist wonder why i sound sooo good... But instead i tell everyone
that they just have to check out Eurotubes and get re tubed!!! Keep up the
great work!
Subject: Eurotubes Rule !!!
Hello to the great people at Eurotubes!
I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and advice! The information on
your website is excellent! I just bought a older Randall half stack so i could
get into a tube amp for cheap.The seller told me to try other tubes if i wanted
to change the tone. I got curious and started to research online, reading for
days about tubes. My research concluded and i was going to buy some JJ's because
they got the best reviews. The only problem was i still was not sure which JJ's
to get. That's when i found Eurotubes.
I was starting to think i should have put the money towards a Mesa or Marshall.
Now...well you know what i am gonna say...it sounds BAD ASS !!!! I seriously
have no need for a new amp now!
Highest regards,
-----Original Message----- From: david-hopkins@comcast.net
[mailto:david-hopkins@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:14 AM To:
eurotubes
Subject: RE: Need a Retube for Budda SD 30
Hey Bob,
Just letting you the new tubes sound fantastic. I always wait to review new
purchases until I have rehearsed at home, rehearsed with band, and actually
gigged with them. Anyway, as usual the JJ's did not disappoint. That balanced
triode really makes a difference in my Budda Series One SuperDrive30. Budda
still insists that Groove Tubes are the "OEM" tubes, but this set sounds ten
times better at half the cost. I am playing a Carvin Holdsworth HF-2 "fatboy"
semi-hollowbody with fat humbuckers and the tone just oozes from this
combination. Conservatively rated at 30W this amp cut through the band without
sounding harsh and with a minimum of help from the PA system. What I especially
like is how versatile this rig is with these tubes - I play modern rock with my
band, but I study jazz and its nice to be able to use the same amp for all
styles. Buddas are known for their intense overdrive, but I just love the clean
sounds it gets with these tubes. I received numerous unsolicited compliments
after the last gig with my band. What I really liked was how much more
controllable my feedback-tones are now.
Unfortunately for you guys, these tubes are so reliable and long-lasting that I
probably won't need to see you for a few years, but you can bet when I need new
ones again, I'll come back to Eurotubes. I recommend you all the time.
Thanks again
David K. Hopkins
www.headlesshumanclones.com
PS Thanks to Jay
and Eddie for their great customer service!
From: jade_l@aol.com [mailto:jade_l@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANKS!
To Bob, and the whole Eurotubes staff,
I just wanted to send a quick "Thank You" for doing buisness the way it should
be done. I've been a customer for a few years now, and continue to recomend you
guys to everyone who will listen. You carry a great product, ship fast, have
great prices, and AMAZING customer service.
I just thought you all should know that your efforts are much appreciated.
Please don't change a thing.
Keep up the great work, and thanks again,
Jade Lowrey
From: Jason Brennan [mailto:J_Bren@brown.edu]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 6:17 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE:
Bob,
Thanks for your help. I got my XXX 6L6 hi-gain kit today and swapped out the old
tubes.
These tubes rock. It really improved the sound of every channel. First, the
clean channel really cleaned up. It was fine before, but didn't have much spank
or sparkle. I'd say replacing the tubes Fenderized the cleans quite a bit, which
is funny, given that the tubes I yanked were Fender-labeled Sovteks.
The 2 distortion channels really opened up. Is there more distortion? Yes. But
the interesting thing is that now the entire range of gain is usable. At very
low gain settings, it's grittier than it was before the swap. But these low
settings work really well now and sound really great. Before switching the
tubes, the gain channels sounded kind of mediocre with the gain lower than 10
o'clock. But now it's like having 2 new tweed/blues/classic rock channels when I
keep the gain low. At the higher gain settings, there's more sustain than
before, but the nice thing is that the distortion is more articulate and spanky
all the way through the gain settings. You'd said that the hi-gain kit is great
for sweep-picking and the like, and you're right.
Cheers,
J.
From: Dennis B [mailto:d_on_site@sbcglobal.net] Sent:
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Any other words of advise for me?
Dennis Brown here, I put the tubes in for my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe you sent me
and I took your advise on getting and putting a Weber speaker in my amp, I
thought you should know that I now believe you guys are Amp God's. I never would
have believed a Fender 1/12 deluxe could sound like mine does right now, Holly
&#&$#, Talk about tone and smooth, It melted the ice in my tea that was 10 feet
away, Glassy yet smooth and warm, I could not have explained this sound and you
guys nailed it, Anything else I should do? Oh and thanks for having the bias
clip on there too, that was very helpful and it worked great, I also took your
advise on the meter and do it yourself thing too. Well it's getting late and my
neighbors might think I am done for tonight, and I am not, LOL!
Thanks so much, OH and by the way, You got this sounding so good I took my 4/10
Mesa in to be sold, I won't need it now.
Thanks, Dennis
From: Tony Lewis [mailto:t_lewis@neb-sandhill.net]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 12:55 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Epiphone Blues Custom 30....needs good tubes!!
Bob and Jay,
just a note to follow up on my order. i put the Rectifier tube GZ34 and the
6L6GC's in my Blues Custom 30 by Epiphone.
as usual, your advice was right on. your tubes make this amp incredibly great
sounding. the added low end is much more tight and punchy!! the highs are
crystal and defined.
why can't you guys talk these amp company's into using your tubes stock instead
of the Sovteks? the difference is night and day!! you guys are superior.
great job!! Talk to ya next time i need tubes.....
Tony Lewis
From: Chris Worthington [mailto:mindless_insanities_@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU BOB!!!!!!!!!!
Bob,
You are a true tone Guru! My 6505+ is an entirely NEW beast, thanks to you!
(KT88/6L6 high gain kit and bias mod) I never, in a million years would’ve
thought that a retube would make this huge of a difference. No more muddiness,
no more shrilly/tinny awfulness, and the cleans…………OMG the amp actually has a
useable clean channel now. And the difference in clarity is astonishing. I can’t
believe how much of my chops were lost in the muddy distortion before. I had to
go in and readjust all the settings on my effects! LOL And you really went
beyond the call of duty, walking me through the whole process, not to mention
you saved me two 120 mile round trips and probably $60! I will recommend you and
your company every chance I get. The tube setup you suggested made my amp go
from something that sounded like refried Yeti ass, to something that sings,
cries, growls and screams with the absolute best of amps! Seriously, I cannot
thank you enough!!!
Sincerely,
Chris Worthington
-----Original Message-----From: Brad C [mailto:dynamin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Thanks, Brad
Subject: happy customer
Hey guys, just letting you know I received the tubes for my AC30, and the
difference is quite astounding. I thought the difference would only be subtle,
but I was wrong. The factory configuration of tubes sounded like a windy lake of
choppy water, but the JJ's are as smooth and clear as a moon-lit pond. So long
as you're selling, I'm buying.
-----Original Message-----From: Jon F [mailto:jf332@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: peavey classic 50
Just wanted to let you know that I recieved my tubes (C50 Normal clean - High
gain Lead) today, pretty impressive shipping only 6 days to australia. I have to
say that the amp is now sounding friggen awesome!!!! The drive channel has more
bottom end and "BALLS" now and I am getting one of the sweetest brownish
sounding tones I've ever heard, my angus riffs sound like their just off the
record and I never thought I would be able to pull off master of puppets so
convincingly either with this amp. I don't think I will be needing to buy a
distortion pedal any more as there is plenty enough gain for me now, my eq will
boost enough for solos. The clean channel seems more sparkeley now too more
fendery, better sounding overall.
Thanx again your products are second to none and I will be returning whenever I
need new tubes.
Cheers
Jon
From: paul southard [mailto:paul_z@belgacom.net] Sent:
Monday, May 07, 2007 7:46 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: My EL 84's....
Well.My quad set of EL84's for my PV Belta Blues allready arrived...That took
like 5 days...Pretty friggin good service if you ask me..ANNNDDDD..They sound
FANTASTIC!!!! I am a bit of a skeptic when it comes to stuff like "You Wont
BELIEVE how much better your amp sounds when you cram OUR tubes in
there".....But I gotta admit...They sound KILLER...I woulden't have believed
it...But there you go.....Thank you guys very much..I am a total convert
forever..And I will spread the word..You can count on it.....Cheerio
Paul Zahl (Southard)
Spectre Studio
Oostend Belgium
From: Joe F [mailto:joe_f@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May
04, 2007 4:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks so much!
I recently bought my first tube amp: a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb. I was really
excited until I discovered that it had been refitted with Groove Tubes 6L6B's,
which I had recently learned were by no means the best tubes available (not to
mention really shrill-sounding). I bought a set of your JJ 6L6GC's and a bias
probe and I have to say the difference was amazing! Thanks so much for carrying
a great product and offering free instruction on how to bias amplifiers. I
emailed your store and one of your guys, Eddie, told me the sweet spot for the
Twin. You saved me a trip to the amp tech and my amp sounds better than ever.
Thanks again!
Joe Florez
From: Bruce [mailto:b_awald@samford.edu] Sent:
Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: update on Traynor YCV80 standard tube kit
Hey guys…
I’ve had the new tubes installed in my YCV80 for about 2 weeks now. After
discussing various options over the phone, it was decided the best kit to use
was the standard kit for the YCV80. I have to say that I am VERY happy about the
results. Also, my band-mates immediately noticed an improvement in tone from the
amp after the re-tube. I had two main problems with my amp before the
retube…muddy low end and a harsh top end that was horrible when the gain was
cranked and boost on. After the retube, the gain is MUCH smoother, and sustain
seems to be a lot better. Its almost like my gain goes to “11” or “12” now.
Additionally, unlike before where the gain channel with the boost switch off was
pretty much useless, this setting now provides the most incredible classic rock
crunch that is very responsive to pick attack and guitar volume. The most
noticeable improvement, however, was on the clean channel…WOW!! The bass
response is fantastic…very defined and articulate. When the clean channel volume
is around 6-7, the tubes start to break up, and with the clean channel dimed the
tone I get from this amp is UNREAL. Paired with my Strat with Lollar Blondes
pickups and Callaham bridge, I now have vintage tone all the way. I spend more
time running through the clean channel, no effects, than I ever did before.
Thanks for the great customer service and excellent product. The packaging and
speed of shipping were equally impressive. You’ll be getting my business for
years to come.
Bruce Waldrop
Birmingham, Alabama
-----Original Message-----From: James E [mailto:james__e@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: great tubes!
Hey, I had read about the JJ tubes online and thought it was a bunch of hype and
that a tube is a tube is a tube and I put in some of ya'll's tubes today on
reccomendation from a friend and I was literally blown away by the difference
between the JJs and the stock Sovtek tubes. I really couldn't stop playing this
afternoon. Thank you so much for a great product and such speedy shipping.
Thanks,
James P Eddy
-----Original Message-----From: t_t_1@uakron.edu
[mailto:t_t_1@uakron.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 6:57 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 12581
Hay I just wanted to say that after putting the 6L6GC's back in B-52 it sounds
great again. Man the sound is just so much more there, it sounds deeper,
clearer, much more crunchy, much more dynamic. Awsome, the difference between
the JJ 6L6GC's and the Sovtech 5881's is night and day. The Sovtech's just sound
shallow and fizzy in comparison. Thanks alot.
Thomas
From: Peters [mailto:djpet@peoplepc.com] Sent:
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Thanks again and I will definitely be back for the next re-tube.
Subject: Re: Tubes
Guys,
My tubes arrived early this morning. After a once over, socket cleaning etc, my
new tubes are in, biased (38ma) and running. All I can say is WOW!!!. My 5150
has not sounded this good...ever. And I've had it since the year they were
introduced. I was excited when I added the bias mod and quite pleased, but the
addition of the JJ set was the final piece of the puzzle.
Yours thrilled,
Jim
From: HMVROD@aol.com [mailto:HMVROD@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:47 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New Tubes
Thanks a million!!!!! Just got in my KT 88 and 6L6 GC Integrated set for my
Peavey 6505. Man what a major difference. Extreme bass, and out of this world
punch with excellent pick attack!!! The delivery couldn't have been any faster
neither, and I'd also like to thank you for that. Can't wait till I can get the
pre amp tubes from you. Awesome.
Steve Kamps
From: zwilling@yahoo.com [mailto:zwilling@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:24 AM To: Bob
Subject: Order #12211: Thank You!!
Bob -
A few weeks ago I ordered a full retube kit for my Marshall JCM2000 DSL50
(Hi-gain KT77 option). I finally had a chance to fire up my Marshall after
re-tubing it a couple of weeks ago, and I have to tell you that the sound that
came out of that amp really exceeded my expectations. The tube kit delivered
exactly what you promised and then some: tons of gain, plenty of low-end
chunk...my amp has more balls than the Celtic's locker room :~)
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. You really know your stuff. You
can count on me to spread the word (and website) of Eurotubes to anyone willing
to listen.
A very satisfied customer -
Thomas Zwilling
From: ckerns [mailto:c_kerns@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday,
April 25, 2007 7:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Rock!
Bob,
I have been playing my Crate VFX5112 (with extension cab) and my Crate VFX5212,
both with your JJ's tube recommendations for over a year now. At nearly every
gig, somebody comes up and asks me "what the heck kind of amp is that? I have
never heard an amp sound so good". Well, as you know, the JJ's you recommended
are the reason (not to mention the Celestion Century Neo speakers). The clean is
so perfect, better than a "Twin", I think. The overdrive is sweet and controlled
and the sustain is just forever.
I never miss a chance to tell everyone about Eurotubes and JJ's. By the way, if
you type in "best tubes for guitar amps" on the 'net, JJ's comes up 8 out of 10.
Hmmmm, I wonder why? Heck, I've got JJ's in all my tube overdrive pedals, too!
We are going down to Nashville to do some recording and I will be taking my
VFX5212 with me.
Take care and keep up the outstanding tube work.
Craig Kerns
-----Original Message-----From: BRENT HANNAH [mailto:b_hann@shaw.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You
Guys,
I Recently retubed my Traynor YCV50 with the KT77 option and WOW is all I can
say. I have always liked this amp, and I have been playing with the factory
tubes for about 2 years. But I was getting a bit of tube rattle and I wasn't
getting the same volume that I was used to.
Anyway I replaced the tubes and played it at home and really noticed it had a
lot more bottom end. It wasn't until I took it to practice that I really saw the
difference. Typically I play with the clean volume at about 6 and the master at
about 4. So I started with the master at about 3 and I nearly blew the place
apart! But more than the volume, the amp is so much more responsive and crisp,
and tons of bottom. I can't wait to use it on stage.
If I ever had a complaint about the amp it's that the gain channel sounded thin
unless the gain was cranked. Now I can crank the volume and use the gain to
adjust the loudness. I can set it so that it sounds like the clean channel with
just a little more volume & crunch, but hit the gain boost and .... holy sh*t!!!
Anyway, thanks again
Brent Hannah
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
From: The Kinders [mailto:hglass@sbcglobal.net] Sent:
Friday, April 20, 2007 7:33 AM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tube Order and possible issue with ECC83S-HC in V3
Hi Bob:
Thanks for the quick response. It turned out to be a bad amp from Peavey.
Returned it to the Guitar Center and got another one. Put in the tubes and WOW
what a difference. JJ tubes are a GREAT product!!!!!! As I am new to tube amps,
I was completely blown away by what “good” tubes could do for an already good
amp. My Classic 50 just sings on the clean channel and the overdrive channel now
has a nicely defined clarity to it and much better distortion (bought the normal
clean/high gain option).
By the way, my son’s Valve Jr. head sounds fantastic after putting in the JJ
tubes you suggested. I don’t even have to bug him to practice anymore.
Thanks!!!!!!
Greg Kinder
Fresno, CA
From: Jeff Tome [mailto:scsych@pacbell.net] Sent:
Sunday, April 15, 2007 3:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Recent Fender Retube.
Just wanted to thank Eddie and all the folk at eurotubes. Just did the 6L6GC
retube of my Fender Blues Dlx RI. Used your bias probe/multi meter to rebias the
amp and it sounds totally cool, 100% better. The thing just sparkles on clean
playing my gibby LP std. It really makes the LP come alive. Gets the sound I've
heard in my head but couldn't quite get out of the amp, clean mids and sparkling
clear highs. Drive channel sounds better (though I wouldn't throw away my
pedals). And between the printed directions and your "how to bias" it was the
easiest thing in the world. I can't believe anyone would pay a tech to bias an
amp. Again, a million thanks. You guys did a great job. Next up I think I'm
going to try the 6V6 option.
Jeff Tome
From: DANIEL BUCKLEY [mailto:d_buck@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Crate V3112 Re-Tube
Dear Eurotubes - Just retubed my V3112 combo with JJ's. Excellent sounding
tubes! Really smooth and pleasant. I appreciate your over-the- phone service and
taking the time to discuss my tube needs. You deserve your good reputation!
Thanks again.
Dan Buckley
North Haven, CT. USA
Dan
From: Maclellan, Michael M [mailto:R.M@med.ge.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 3:53 PM To: Ted Weber; eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Si lver Bell ... Mass Lite - Speaker-Amp Impedance question
Thanks for the prompt Response to my questions.
Just wanted to let you know that I just put the Silver Bell into my DSL 401
today along with JJ tubes from Eurotubes, I have to say that I was a little
skeptical about how much difference this was going to make ... Well, all I can
say is AWESOME! The tone and dynamics in the sound I now have coming from my amp
is better that I had expected. Even my wife commented on the difference.
Haven't tried the MASS Lite yet but will be experimenting with it soon.
Mike M
From: Skull_5150_@msn.com [mailto:Skull_5150_@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Order 12078
Jay,
I could not wait any longer so I installed the tubes in my Classic 30 Head even
though my wife works from home. I kicked the tires and lit the fires, and that
baby burns man burns. That amp sounds perfecto, perfecto and perfecto. You
really made my day a lot brighter, it sounds like I paid $3,000 for a "boutique
amp", not a menial $400 for this Peavey head; smoking man, this amp's tone is
the perfect balance for me! Tight bass, creamy mid's, highs sing and the amp
breaks up smoooooth. My 5150II full stack sounds like a toy practice amp right
now, guess what amp is next on the Eurotube re-tube order list. You guys are
tube tone geniuses...... Like I stated in previous e-mails before I found you
guys, I bought a similar JJ tube configuration from the TubeStore.com for this
this amp, and the tone stunk so bad I put the Russian factory tubes back in!
I wish you all the success in the world with your business, it was truly my
pleasure dealing with your team. I am a 39 year old MBA Sales/Customer
service/Business consultant by trade; your current business model/philosophy
works, keep it up!!! I just wish more companies would keep true to their initial
sales convictions; simple sales/value added philosophical purity, keep the
faith, and prosperity will always follow. Eurotubes is a class act
entrepreneurship in my book. You cats got your tube tone craft down to a
science!!
God Bless,
Mark Yaskulka
Westfield Center, Ohio
From: matt [mailto:matt@ckt.net] Sent: Monday, March
26, 2007 9:20 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: carvin V3 with KT77 high gain option
Bob,just replaced the tung-sol preamp tubes as well as winged C EL34 power tubes
in my carvin V3 that i purchased from the tubestore.I opted for the KT 77 high
gain option and man this thing is a killer dude. Good bottom end and crunch, the
palm mutes are just off the hook man! I biased it @ 38 ma just like you guys
said to do!Thanks for the video,it was nice to be able to do it myself! You guys
truly are a blessing to all of us seeking great tone and quality! Keep up the
good work! I am a customer for life!sincerely,matt galindo.
From: Ryan C [mailto:rcam@stny.rr.com] Sent:
Monday, March 26, 2007 8:58 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
To everyone at Eurotubes:
I just wanted to give a little bit of feedback on my recent purchase.
I have an Epiphone Valve Junior Head that I installed a set of JJ’s into (ECC83S
& EL84). I have to say that I am very impressed with this amp now that the stock
Sovtek Tubes are no longer in it. It definitely sounds richer with more detail
across the whole frequency range of the amp. I was originally going to call in
and get recommendation as far as tubes for my little 5 Watt head, but there was
more than enough information on the web page for me to make my purchase and not
feel the slightest bit worried.
I live in NY (about an hour or so south of Syracuse) and these tubes were
delivered lightning fast. Placed the order very early Friday (1AM EST) Morning,
and when I checked the mail during lunch on Monday, there was a box from
Eurotubes sitting there. The set of tubes were packaged very well, with the box
busting at the seams with packing material.
I couldn’t be happier with my purchase from Eurotubes and with the JJ’s. When
it’s time to change the tubes in my other amps, I know where I’m going…
Thanks guys. Great company you have there…
-Ryan
-----Original Message-----From: Rob Hendrickson [mailto:hendrickson_r@globalhue.com]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 1:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Wow!
Jay and Bob:
I'm sorry I haven't written sooner--the tubes you sent me have absolutely
transformed my Carvin X-amp from my last-on-the-list-to-play, to my new
favorite, by far. I've had this amp for over 20 years and barely played it. Now,
thanks to your recommendation of the JJ KT77s, the bias kit and the new set of
JJ preamp tubes, it is an unbelievably great sounding amp.
I can hardly believe it's the same rig. Thank you so much for putting me on to
these great tubes. I'd write more, but I have to go play now.
All the best,
Rob Hendrickson
Troy, MI
-----Original Message----- From: Tom and Marilyn Bader
[mailto:tmb@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:39 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Tom from Beaverton, Or.
Subject: tubes for harp amp
I bought the tube set for the Blues Jr. setup for harp a few days ago and I'm
blown away! Not only am I able to play at a much higher volume without feedback
but the tone is awsome. Not a Fender Bassman but much closer to that tone and
punch than I would have dreamed possible from such a small amp! The tone gets
better as the tubes get hot and get 5 or 6 hrs use on them. Love them and thanks
for your help. Never had anyone who knew about harp amps help me out. You guys
are great!
From: Mike [mailto:guitarpart@adelphia.net] Sent:
Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:47 AM To: eurotubes Then we let it cool for a
minute and change out all the preamp tubes with the 5 I got from you. What a
change. It was as if a blanket had been removed from the tone. My tech Mike was
gushing with praise about the tone with words like "musical", "warm",
"responsive", "organic". etc. I was in fact blown away. I liked the amp at
first, but the JJ's made a HUGE improvement in tone and now I LOVE it. I am not
one to give out ringing endorsements lightly or make blanket statements, but
after I play this amp for a while and get past my initial jaw dropping, if it
all holds true to what happened yesterday, only JJ 12ax7's will be used in my
amp collection from now on. I have been a playing pro for over 20 years and you
are welcome to use this e-mail and quote from it as you see fit. I am ecstatic
with the tubes, your service and the ability to buy
Subject: Re: 5150 EL34, Legacy Tube bias, etc.
Bob,
Thanks for the info on the bias job. I received my JJ high gain 12ax7 kit for my
Legacy, thanks. I had bought this Legacy head not working, as is and it ended up
needing a power tube board. I got the parts from Carvin (awesome to deal with
and cheap parts), had by amp tech do the repair and set the bias at 80% per your
recommendation. He is an awesome tech and guitar player. He does tons of mods on
all kind amps and is a true believer that the best grind comes form power tube
distortion. He has a collection of 20+ hand wired amps (Fender, Ampeg, some he
has built himself, etc) that he has turned into snarling beasts. The point of
that is to say, he is not a fan of master volume amps. When I picked up the
Legacy from his shop we demoed it with the stock preamp tubes that were in it
when I got it. Sounded great, it is an awesome amp.
tested, high gain, balanced tubes for a reasonable cost. Of the course the most
important thing is they sound AWESOME.
Cheers!
Mike Fryzel
-----Original Message-----From: Phillip A. Prevost [mailto:phillipp@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I LOVE EUROTUBES!
Attention all VOX AC-30 Custom Classic Owners:
Buy a Full Retube Kit from EUROTUBES for your VOX now. Do not hesitate, your
preamp tubes WILL burn up within your first couple of months of purchase. And
while you’re at it there are like a million screws so change out power tubes and
rectifier too. Here is what you need:
ECC83S Standard x2
ECC83S Balanced x1
EL84 Matched Quad x1
GZ34 x1
These tubes are delicious! They turned my amp from a mediocre Chinese import
into a classic sounding AC-30 that any VOX purist would be proud of. After I
initially changed out the tubes and turned the amp on I was blown away by the
overdrive and crunch settings, but when I flipped all my knobs to clean I
screamed. This amp sounds so tasty! JJ’s were the nutrients my amp craved. I can
never buy another brand again.
Phillip Prevost
Bakersfield, California
From: Tony [mailto:TSgv@optusnet.com.au] Sent: Tuesday,
February 27, 2007 8:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello,
Just wanted to let you know that the tubes (KT77 High gain kit) arrived today -
very fast shipping btw, only 5 days from USA to Australia - and they are
excellent. I've installed them, rebiased the amp and it has just about blown me
out of my socks! My TSL100 never sounded anywhere near as good as this. I'm a
big fan of all KT series tubes, and to have a set in my Marshall just gives it
that much more low end grunt and a generally fatter tone than the standard
EL34s. The balanced ECC83S for the phase inverter makes a big contribution to
the overall tone as well. Having never experienced this in my amp, I can really
hear the difference. It just 'speaks' to me now when I play. Amazing.
So thanks again, your outstanding service and great products have definately got
my repeat business.
Regards,
Tony Shaw
Melbourne, Australia
From: jesse Newnham [mailto:jessnenh@yahoo.com] Sent:
Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Jay,
Tubes arrived and I am pleased beyond words. As an old tube head I have had two
Carvin X100b's, '86 and and '89 hot rod and a Marshall 4104. I bought the Fender
HRD White Lightning as it appeared to have all those things a tuber should have.
After a day the power tubes were already microphonic and my ear could not accept
the low note buzzing and the overdrive was lacking that essential element I was
seeking, buyer's remorse ensued.
My buddy turned me on to the Eurotube site and a bit of hope sprung. I installed the tubes and was immediately pleased after a few tonal adjustments. Last night I took advantage of Bob's bias video and re-biased from 61 to 89 and my little tube amp really started singing. The lead tone in the more drive channel now sounds like what I was hoping for when I bought the amp, long soulful sustain with complex controllable harmonics.
JJ's are fantastic tubes
and I suspect over the next week they will only get better. Thanks for turning
my remorse into delight. These little HRD's are not Marshall's or Carvins but
with the right tubes (JJ's,) biased right they produce an extremely satisfying
tone.
Jesse Newnham
Coos Bay, Oregon
30 years playing tube amps
-----Original Message-----From: Judson A [mailto:jud_a@mac.com]
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 10:48 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: wow
i am blown away... i have been putting off a recording project for some time now
because of being so frustrated with my tone... I tried different mics, every
guitar imaginable and only NOW am I excited to get going with this stuff again.
I figured there would be an improvement, but for $100 I just made my Vox AC30
sound good for the first
time since i bought it.. I think im a better player all the sudden haha...
thanks so much for your great customer service and product!
-----Original Message-----From: jeffrey s [mailto:jazzst@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 5:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Bob!
Hey Bob,
Your pal from KC, MO here again. Just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks
for the help in my tube search. I ordered a pair of ECC83s and two EL84's for my
Vox which came in within 2 days. It took me all of about 10 minutes to crack
open the chasis of my AC15 and install them. Keep in mind I don't buy into mojo,
hype, pixie dust, or any other thing that guitar players w/ more money than
chops do, but I can tell you the amp sounded wonderful. The brittle highs were
gone. The overall warmth was increased but the 'chime' was still fully intact.
It went from a good amp to a great amp in a matter of minutes and I have your
great business to thank.
Count me as a fan of JJ's and Eurotubes! I have already spread the word to just
about everyone I know and proudly display my Eurotube sticker on my road case!
jeff
From: Kevin L [mailto:kevin.l@ntlworld.com] Sent:
Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi Bob,
The problem I had was with the battery in my multi-meter. I put a new battery in
&, hey presto, everything
was working okay.
The bias with the trim-pots fully closed was around 28mV so I had plenty to go
at!!
I biased the tubes to 40 mV & plugged a guitar in - my main guitar is a Les Paul
Standard.
I can only describe the sound as awesome!!!! I could not believe that changing
tubes could open up the
tonal qualities of an amp so much!!! I know you've heard this a thousand times
but this DSL50 was on its
way to e-bay before the re-tube - now its like a totally different amp & its
going nowhere!!!!!
Bob, thanks a million for you're help - I will certainly be getting all my tubes
from now on from yourselves &
recommending Eurotubes to everyone I know that plays guitar!!!!!!
Very Best Regards,
Kevin.
From: Richard Servon [mailto:rich_s@verizon.net] Sent:
Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm a Believer
Bob,
I just received my order of tubes from you, just two hours ago. I order the
Blues Option #1 for my Deville and and a set of 6V6's and a couple ECC83's for
my Deluxe. I have spent the past couple of weeks pulling my hair out trying to
decide between new production and NOS and which new production etc... So I
decided to do my own taste test. I ordered the JJ's from you SED 6L6's, and TAD
6L6's. Yours were the first to arrive and I'm done. The Deville had the stock
Sovteks which are horrible. I replaced V1 and V2 with some Mullard ECC83's I had
laying around and that improved it a bit-a little smoother but the More Drive
channel was still pretty unuseable. So your tubes came today and I put them
(pulled out the Mullards). I cannot believe the difference. The drive is so much
smoother and creamier but the best part- that Bassman-like honk that these amps
have used to disappear when I used the drive channels but now it is there and
that's a big F^&%ing deal to me.
I doubted you. I was hesitant. I thought you were just another guy trying to
make a buck off of Eastern block crap but they're for real. Thanks.
P.S. The Mullards are NOT going back in.
Thanks again,
Rich Servon
Milltown, NJ
From: Keith Allen [mailto:busterman@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:34 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Short review: JJ's rule!
Greetings Bob,
I'm no stranger to Eurotubes and JJ's. I've used the E34L's in my Carvin X100B
and MTS for years with great results. Recently it was time to replace the stock
tubes in my Carvin Legacy amplifier and for my tastes there was no choice other
than Eurotubes. As a gigging musician I rely on Carvin tube amps as a major part
in my process of delivering sonic mayhem to North Carolinians, i.e., kicking ass
and taking names Loud 'n' Proud! Just today I dropped in the high-gain Legacy
retube kit with E34L's and biased the amp up to a nice warm 38mA. My neighbors
might hate me now after a good 2-hour test drive, but who cares? JJ tubes made
an already fantastic amplifier even better!
Keep up the good work. As always, the service at Eurotubes is top-notch. JJ's
rule!
~Keith Allen
From: Guy R [mailto:grien@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday,
February 06, 2007 1:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: [Norton AntiSpam] Tubes
HI Jay,Hi Bob,
Just wanted to say thank you, thank you,thank you,for all your help! I'm pulling
some tone out of that hotrod deluxe that i used to only dream about and I'm only
running about 78mv and it sounds great.
Just like
you guys had stated that my drive channel will become so useful. I'm an old
blues player playing about 40 years or so and what i like about this amp is that
it is small and light to carry around to practice or gigs.Its a pretty big bang
for the buck also.but these jjs made a huge difference, on my first drive
channel i just run the gain at about
two and i just get the nicest blues tone ever.On the more gain channel for my
southern rock and country rock i can run the gain up and down and get a ton of
variations of tone!unreal!
Not only do i have real good head room and clean as can be but that little bugger is loud and seems to have alot more punch. My ash tele sounds real good but my texas specials on my strat are a great match for these tubes in this amp.
This amp went from a pretty good sounding amp to a great
amp, thanks again and i will be trying some of your other tube combos in
the future such as the 6v6s and 832 in v2 slot.For right now the Fender HRD full
retube kit is awsome.Eurotubes rule!
Regards,Guy
From: Nate Glover [mailto:nate@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday,
February 05, 2007 5:29 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My contribution...
One thing I can say...wow. I never thought my thin, bright, Blue Voodoo could
sound...decent. I loaded it with 4 6L6's, 1 ecc83 gold pin (V1), 2 ecc83
standards (V2-V3), and 1 ecc83 balanced and matched (V4). My low end is so deep
I had to turn my LOWS down. Its not as bright anymore. It is balanced perfectly.
I can't express my thanks enough. Jay, thanks so much for being patient with all
my questions, it means alot. Im th