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: Dan Sorber [mailto:dansemail7@comcast.com] Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 8:34 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Tubes sound great!
I finally got to install the integrated quad of 6L6's and E34L's into my Carvin V3 and ran the amp at practice last night. This is EXACTLY what I was
looking for! Thank you Eddie! It's amazing I can give you guys some dimwitted description of what I want my amp to do and you can recommend just
what I need! Thanks again for the professional, courteous help and top quality products. Oh yea, and SUPER fast shipping!
Oh, and NO 'motorboating'! AND it's properly biased!
From: David B. [mailto:daveb@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:55 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: bias probe
Hey Guys
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say the bias probe works great. The instructions are easy to follow and the whole thing is totally painless. I
got my amp biased up so easy, now I can play around with different tubes to see what I like! No more $30+ charges per bias service, appointments,
dropping shit off, etc... I just can't believe I waited this long to drop $25 on the best tool I've ever owned. Thanks!
Dave
From: michael wilson [mailto:mwmwmw@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:41 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Hello Folks,
Just want to say that I received my HRD "Blues Option #1 Set" yesterday. I put them in this morning and biased up. What a tone machine my HRD is now! I
played my 3 P-90 Hollowbody through it and it just sings. My Strats are
happy too. I've only had an hour playing with the new tubes today. They should be SWEETER when they break in fully. Ran my TS808 with it..WHEW!!! I
also just ordered a Weber 12F150 Speaker on Xmas, and cannot wait to hear what this amp is going to sound like. Thanks to EUROTUBES I am extremely
pleased! Your customer service and super fast shipping kicks ass. Thank you again!
Best Regards,
Michael Wilson
From: Larry Martin [mailto:larmar11@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 2:27 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: JJ preamp tubes
Hi guys,
I just wanted to share with you a little tube story that I just experienced. I very recently bought a set of JJ preamp tubes for my Egnater
Renegade from you. They worked great, and I was happy with the improved sound. After 2
gigs, the Renegade died, and I have to send it back for repair, and will be without it for our New Year's Eve gig. Bummer, I
thought. Well, no problem, I'll just use my Hot Rod Deluxe (still has original tubes), which I thought
sounded ok, but not as good, or versatile as the Renegade.
Then I realized, I'd better get the new JJ's out of the Renegade before I ship it back, in case they decide to replace it, rather
than repair it. Then I thought I might as well put 3 of them in the Hot Rod to see if they might make a
difference in the tone. Well, they made a DRAMATIC difference! The tone had been bass heavy(almost boomy) on the
clean channel, and generally a little uneven(but still a pretty good clean). Now the tone is very even and
refined, with reduced bass. I think the response is more touch sensitive, too. And the lead channel is noticeably more even and smooth!
I didn't know preamp tubes could make this big of a difference. Would you expect this type of difference going from the stock Groove Tubes, to
your JJ's?
Well, at any rate, I am well pleased, and am looking forward to the gig, using these better tubes. The Egnater may sit, of be sold when I get it
back!
Thanks for the great tubes,
Larry Martin
From: jonathan fish [mailto:jonfish1193@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:19 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hey my tubes arrived and I never thought it was possible for a Valve ]unior could sound so great. It went from sounds dead and flat to sounding like it alive and pure and crisp. I can't even really describe it. Thank you so much for the taking the time and emailing me like 30 times answering all my questions for a $22 retube kit.
You guys are the best.
From: Scott Wartenberg [mailto:scottblues@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 11:12 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thanks for help with my Deluxe Reverb Reissue!
Bob and Jay,
As a long time guitarist, great tone is not an option, but a necessity. I called Eurotubes on Thursday, speaking with Jay, placed an order and got the
Fender Deluxe Reverb RI standard tube set the next day. Jay gave me 4 Star customer service on which tubes to use. I've built some JTM-45 Metroamp
kits, a Dynaco and an overdrive pedal but am no electronics tech. With your instructions (very thorough, btw), it was very easy to complete a complete
re-tube and rebias within 45 minutes. My Deluxe Reverb is a limited edition blonde with the Jensen P12-Q and to be honest it was very harsh (highs)
prior to the retube, but now is only slightly so. I'm not sure if I'll clip the C10
bright cap to take it the rest of the way or change the speaker out, but I can say that the JJ tubes alone improved the tone and reduced most of
the high end harshness and fizziness. Please be sure to read the FAQ, watch the video on how to bias an amp along with the precautions (always use
contact cleaner, even on new tubes, and secure from the base of the tube, not the glass).
I've spoken to Bob and then Jay the other day and I was on both times treated with respect and given very useful info. I highly recommend
Eurotubes and JJ tubes for your amp needs. You couldn't get better customer service if
you tried. These guys "get it" and very importantly, they are musicians and understand your needs as a musician or amp tech.
Eurotubes...slam dunk!
Thanks,
Scott Wartenberg
From: Mike McWilliams [mailto:mmw@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:48 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Satisfied customer
Eurotube folks:
I just wanted to let you know how I pleased I was at the change in character of my V3M Carvin amp following a full change to the JJ EL84 and a combo of
gold pin ECC83s in V1 and V4 and a pair of ECC803 in V2 and V3. I think the biggest difference is from the gold pin 803s which really make the amp more
creamy and much less raspy. As you probably know, the V3M is a great amp for extreme overdriven sounds but it's very hard to get an
in-between sound. The combo of gold pin JJs makes it much more easy to pull it off.
The 803s seem to perform much like a 5751 in that they have less gain and more top end, but nonetheless, they sound great in this amp and makes it
much more user-friendly.
Thank you for your expertise and dedication.
Mike McWilliams
From: Matt B [mailto:mattbic@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 12:54 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Full Retube Kit? Great Success!
To the team at Eurotubes,
Just writing to say how amazingly happy I am with the new valves inside my HRD!
When I first blew the stock valves in the amp, I was left knowing I had to try to find valves that didn't completely change my tone, just improve it if
possible. Thanks to your helpful advice, I ended up selecting the Full Retube Kit.
Admittedly, I placed the order with some skepticism; Are these valves as good as the testimonials say? Will my amp change at all?
Well all I can say is wow! I installed them today (a job made easy by your instruction video) and I was blown away. My tone is so much better than
before. While it has all the same characteristics as before, it is now RICH, WARM, and DYNAMIC! The amp has come to life! The new valves paired with an
Eminence Cannabis-Rex speaker is a match made in heaven; warm, buttery and mellow.
And the fast shipping, great prices, courtesy emails/great service are all just an added bonus.
So thank you very much, we'll be dealing with each other again!
Cheers from Australia!
Matt.
From: Eric Royals [mailto:eric_royals@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:09 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Happy Customer
Just wanted to thank you guys for another great tube recommendation for my amp. I play through an Egnater Tweaker 15w (head through an over-sized Mesa
1x12 cab). After learning that the Tweaker is cathode-biased and you can swap out different power tubes, I got on the phone with one of you guys at
Eurotubes. I described what I wanted out of my amp--a tight, crunchy "British" tone. So I was advised to try out the E34L tube. Love it! I am
very pleased with the tone I'm getting! So thanks again for the recommendation!
And thanks for taking the time to talk with me and help me find what I was looking for!
Eric Royals
From: toby saltzman [mailto:tsaltzman@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 5:15 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes for Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Bob,
I received my tubes in the mail today. After cleaning the tube sockets with some contact cleaner, I plugged all the tubes in carefully, saved the old
(well, not old but currently unused) tubes in the boxes, and fired the Coreblade up. I let her sit for several minutes just to make sure
everything was good to go before plugging in and flipping the switch from standby to stun. Luckily for me the Coreblade has a self-biasing power
monitoring system so I didn't have to worry about messing with that portion of tube changing.
Man, just like the tube kit for the 5150, the difference was instant and very noticeable. Fat, smooth high end, thick, juicy mids, and punchy (even more than before, the Coreblade is one vicious amp!) low end came roaring out of the speakers. It's incredible man, those JJ tubes turned a great amp into an absolutely incredible amp. I couldn't be happier and I'll continue to keep stocking JJ's in my 5150 and now my Coreblade.
Many thanks to you and your kick-ass staff at Eurotubes!!
Toby
From: Parts [mailto:bseiber@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 2:59 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: IMPRESSED
I INSTALLED THE HRDX MAX HEADROOM TUBE SET AND GOT A BRAND NEW AMP.CLEAN COUNTRY IS WHAT I MOSTLY PLAY ON A NASHVILLE STYLE TELE WITH A DIMARZZIO
TWANG KING BRIDGE,FENDER TEXAS SPECIAL MIDDLE ,AND FENDER VINTAGE TELE NECK PICKUP AND THE DIFFERENCE THE TUBES MAKE IS INCREDIBLE.EXACTLY WHAT I WAS
AFTER.AS A BONUS THE DRIVE AND MORE DRIVE CHANNELS ARE NOW USABLE.
BEFORE THE JJ’S I HAD NO USE FOR EITHER.I CAN NOW USE DRIVE FOR LIGHT NEW COUNTRY OVERDRIVE,AND MORE DRIVE FOR SOUTHERN ROCK STYLE .THANKS FOR YOUR FAST SERVICE AND QUALITY PRODUCTS NOT TO MENTION YOUR EXPERTISE TO PUT TOGETHER THE COMBINATION OF PRE AMP TUBES THAT WORK PERFECT FOR MY STYLE.
THANKS AGAIN FROM A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER…………BRETT SEIBER
From: Douglas L [mailto:ldougl@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:06 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: RE: 76 Fender
Well guys, thanks to your website and FAQ's and the videos on there along with the bias probe and instructions I have just serviced my first amp! I
retubed and biased my 76' Fender Twin Reverb and I could not be a happier camper right now! I am in love with my Twin again. I have always thought
this would be a hard and painful job but now I am ready to do another one!
Rock on! My amp just came alive and sounds so good now. I woke up this morning and after stalling for a week or so I just sat down and did it. Thanks to all the great people at Eurotubes I am a customer as long as you are in business! Now I'm gonna get some swag to brag!
God Bless!
Doug
From: Jay Filippone [mailto:jayfilippone@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:49 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Just A Thank You Email
Hi Bob & Jay:
Just wanted to say thanks for your great service and of course, tubes (EL84 and 803S) , over the last couple years. And you guys do it with such
reasonable prices, coupled with great sounds. I still stand on my soap box for anyone who listen to me about the great 803S gold-pin.
Best Wishes,
Jay Filippone
from "nearby" Federal Way, WA
From: garry hanna [mailto:ghanna@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 8:39 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: thanks to michael and the whole crew
I was in yesterday getting tubes for my blues junior, remember me? I just wanted to let you know that I am as happy as could be with the set up, I am
getting the David Lindley "fender Super, dumble mod" sound I like with almost no searching for it required.
I was using the volume set at screaming high levels and choking back the master to match the level of my stereo system, now I can get the same tone at mid volume and I can actually open up the master and get some use out of the power section. This amp could play clean and match a drummer for volume, or break up all sweet and thick at the lower (conversation possible) levels I play at.
I am a happy guy in a tonal kind of way, thanks again, and know you have my business and will refer people to you with total confidence. Nice call, job well done.
-----Original Message-----From: Chris Smart [mailto:csmart@cogeco.ca] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 9:05 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Testimonial For Your Site
Hi.
"The tubes and the customer service are both first-class! As a lifelong audiophile and tone junkie, I really appreciate how Eurotubes takes time to
select the best tubes for my various hi-fi and guitar amps. Not only that, but someone is always willing to answer my many questions on the phone.
Highly recommended!
Chris Smart, CTS Mastering
www.ctsmastering.com
From: David Kirkpatrick [mailto:david_ki@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 6:57 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thank you!!!
I wanted to write a quick note to thank you guys for your help and great service with the re-tube kit for my Hot Rod Deluxe.
I had purchased the amp used and knew that it needed some TLC. The clean channel would start to break up when you turned it up to 2 and the drive
channel was, how do you say, sort of out of control. The sound was harsh and just not very musical to my ears. So after some poking around the
internet for information and coming across Justin Holton’s page, I was able to then link to Eurotubes.
Thursday morning I called and spoke with Bob for about 20 minutes explaining what I was experiencing and how I was unsure what kit to purchase. He was
very helpful thorough in explaining all the “ins and outs” of the different re-tube kit options and the “pros and cons” of choosing one over another.
His thoughts were that the standard re-tube kit would probably be the best overall choice for the sound I was hoping to achieve. His comment was that
I’d absolutely see a marked difference in sound and performance with the new tubes.
So I ordered the tubes on Thursday and they arrived cross-country to the East Coast Saturday. I watched the extremely helpful videos on the site,
cleaned the sockets, installed the tubes and biased the amp (at 70mV to get the max headroom).
I must say that I was completely overwhelmed by how great the amp sounded. Bob had been right on the money with his comment about the sound and
performance. The clean channel is very clean with the beautiful chime you’d
expect from a tube amp. The drive channel now sounds smooth and musical. I couldn’t be happier.
So thanks again to the gang at Eurotubes. Your products (JJ Tubes) and service have made me a believer.
-=-David K
-----Original Message-----From: fusionjazz@gmail.com [mailto:fusionjazz@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:45 AM To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: RE: Mesa Boogie V twin pedal.
THANK YOU EUROTUBES!!!!
My Mesa Boogie V-twin came ALIVE! More tone that it ever had before. The gold pin ECC83S’s SING! Smooth rich and beautiful sustain. Thanks again
for tuning this mud tone into a thing of beauty.
paul
From: richj66 [mailto:richj66@comcast.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:32 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thanks!
Hey, I just want to thank everyone Eurotubes. You guys are AWESOME! After putting
your KT88 complete retube kit in my Marshall 2203 head and re-biasing it, it now sounds like it came straight out of HELL! Seriously - it
kicks ASS now!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those tubes are killer, and you guys ROCK! Also - your "how-to" videos and all the info on your website is extremely helpful and much appreciated, as
well as your awesome customer service!
Thank you so much,
- Rich J.
From: scottiew [mailto:scottiew@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 7:15 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Retube kit
I bought a Eurotubes high gain retube kit for my 5150 combo about two years ago, what a huge difference that made to the tone of that amp, and I mean
HUGE!! I had never really liked the sound of 5150 amps before but I took a chance on the combo because of the great price I found it for.
I came across Eurotubes while researching on how to get the best tone out of it without any mods (I also installed 2 new Eminence speakers). I was so impressed with the JJ high gain tubes that I had to put them into my newest cheap find, a XXX head.
Once again, HUGE difference in tone!! The power coming out of my speakers is just amazing! I'll never stray from these tubes, simply the best!! Many thanks to Bob and the rest of the crew! Scott
From: BRYAN SAMB Owner [mailto:brysam@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 4:36 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Attention Bob or Jay-Fosgate info for my tube purchase
Hey Bob,
I got the tubes AND the Fosgate phono stage today. To top it off I more then doubled the already good quality of my phono cartridge. My God, this sounds
phenomenal! I wanted to thank you for the advice on the gold pin JJ's, I
appreciate it. It means a lot to me to have someone tell me what I am thinking of buying tube-wise is a little too much for my applicateion and
that I don't need to spend the extra money on matched and balanced tubes. That tells me you truly care about the right application and happy
customers, not just making an extra buck.
I can only imagine what this setup will sound like with a few hours put on the gold pins and the new cartridge................I will know later this
weekend, because this thing is playing long into the night tonight.
UDAMAN, Bob.
If you ever have a hi-fi guy that needs convincing about your tubes from a happy customer, send him my way, I will enlighten him.
Thanks again,
Bryan
From: Rick Vester [mailto:ricvest@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:26 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 39537
Hey Bob,
The new tubes arrived today (Peavey Valveking Highgain kit). I had time to switch them out before rehearsal tonight, and let me tell you, my amp sounds
amazing. The tone, clarity, and the response to pick attack have all improved to the point that even our drummer commented on how good it
sounded. Our bass player was floored and commented that he could hear “more”
of my playing and was in love with the tone.
Thank you very much putting together such a great package at a really great price and for providing terrific service.
-Rick Vester
http://www.reverbnation.com/rifleonline
From: Matt Wright [mailto:wrightmatt@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:49 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thanks
I recently purchased a new Vox AC-15c1. I know its not the cream of the crop when it comes to Vox, but it gets the job done. However, after a week or so
of playing on it and trying to get that perfect tone, I couldn't help but notice that something was lacking.
Hopped on to your site and ordered a set of JJ preamp and power tubes for it, and all I can say is "WOW". I'm not an expert guitar player nor am I an amp guru, but I know good tone when I hear it. You offer an excellent product at a perfect price.
Thanks for getting my amp where I wanted it. You will see business from me again, and I'll be
telling the other guitar player in my band to check out your site. Thanks again.
Matt Wright
From: Scott Bailey [mailto:scba@comcast.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:54 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
What the hell happened to my amps?!!
They went from mediocre and crappy to fun and amazing! Seriously, I wouldn’t have thought that these tubes would make such a huge
improvement!
My Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III finally does its name justice. Both channels have dramatically improved articulation. And that ridiculous
rattle is gone. The clean channel is clean and powerful with a great range from warm to
bright. The drive channel has a nice Blues to Rock grit that it should have had in
the first place. This channel is now usable! Overall, I couldn’t be happier - This Fender is indeed a Hot Rod now! (A
little corny, I know.)
Then there’s the little Vox AC4TV. Originally this amp was like an ice pick in the ear drum. I was rather disappointed with it and didn’t even use it
much. With the tube change it has a much sweeter tone and maintains the Vox chime.
It’s now a blast to play...mellow or cranked up...and great with a tube screamer!
Thanks for making my guitar journey more enjoyable and for helping me get the most out of my investment!
Rock on!
Scott Bailey
From: Paul Scovil [mailto:paul_scovil@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 9:12 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thank You
Just a quick note of thanks for the on-line and phone assistance.
I decided to experiment a little with my Marshall Haze 40 and installed the gold pin and 6CA7 option. Outstanding result for my playing style of blues
and classic rock stuff.
I also have found this combination seems to give me a wider selection of tone without using the attenuator I usually use. (Which also allows me to
access a purely clean sound when needed without a lot of adjustments, especially
nice when playing out.) This little Marshall has become a staple for hauling around to gigs,
especially nice for a ol fart pushing into his late 60's.
Thanks again.
Paul Scovil
From: chrispete~@aol.com [mailto:chrispete~@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 8:23 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: goldplated ECC83S TUBES
Hi Bob. I received the gold plated ECC83S tubes and installed them in my JSX. I thought you might be interested in some feedback about the tube's
performance.
I frequently record the amp direct recorded through a speaker simulator; I can really hear the sound of the amp in great detail. The gold plated tubes
make a very noticeable effect. Typically, the treble pots on the JSX's distortion
channels are extremely buzzy / fizzy even when set fairly low. The gold plated tubes virtually eleminate this quality (in comparison to a
standard JJ ECC83S) and made the treble much more usable through its full range. I would
wager that this tube is excellent in tube distortion pedals like the Tone Bone Hot British pedal (which can sometimes be on the gritier
side of the distortion spectrum) and others. I am pleasantly surprised at the improvement that this tube is. Great tube!
Chris P
From: dan swanson [mailto:danswan11@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 1:32 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Thanks for the fast shipping - first retube ever... went well. I followed your instructions: unplugged, sprayed, and plugged. Everything went
perfectly, and my amp (5150 Combo) sounds amazing. Now, I want my neighbors to leave so I can bring it up past 1!
Thanks and take care.
Dan Swanson
From: Kurt F [mailto:kurtisf@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 11:07 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: WOW thanks
I was there yesterday Friday June 8th and picked up a set of tubes for my DR Z Mas 18nr. I have to say that this is a big improvement over what I had.
The tubes I had were getting old and I didn’t realize how much change had
occurred. It’s seems I have more gain too which is always appreciated and the clarity of the notes and sustain is better.
Thanks again for your help and finding a fuse for me. I will make it to the Shack and obtain some more
for the future.
Regards
Kurt
From: danny martin [mailto:dmart9@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 6:55 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: You guys are the best
Bob: Once again you guys hit it out of the park. I want to thank you for your prompt response for my dilemma. You diagnosed my problem with my
Marshall TSL 100 and suggested a retubing would cure what ailed it. I was concerned about the timeline to get the tubes and complete the work before
my next gig.
I received my tubes within 2 days and had the time to install and rebias my amp in ample time to use it at my gig. I thank you and I tell
all my musician friends about your service and professionalism.
Thank You
Danny A loyal Eurotube customer
From: Frank C [mailto:frankcji@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:23 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: E-MAIL REVIEW FOR YOUR USE
Importance: High
Dear Bob,
Thank you so much for your knowledgeable and patient assistance with my retubing project. You couldn't have been more helpful.. or more right!
My 115 Delta Blues has never sounded better after yanking out the Sovteks and replacing them with your EL844s and ECC83s tubes. The sound is beefier
and much more dynamic, and even at conversational volume the distortion is incredible, and very musical. The EL844s do exactly what you say they'll
do. The happy day approaches when all my amps will have nothing but JJ tubes in them.
You have made a customer (and a friend) for life!
Yours,
Frank
From: Jim Shrock [mailto:jshrock@comcast.com] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:03 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thank you
Hello to all at Eurotubes,
Just wanted to send you a few lines to thank you for your fast service and realy great tubes, you saved me a bunch of money, I was going to buy
some Hi end speakers for my 4-12 cab. A friend said try some new tubes, so three mounths later I found you guys . Two weeks after that I have two of
the best sounding amps, I have ever owned in my 40 years playing !! I will never buy a tube from anyone else .
I hope you can keep eurotubes going for a long time because I have two Grandsons just getting into my gear and I'm sure thay will be needing lots
of your tubes.
Thank You very much !!
Jim Shrock
From: ERIC PINCHUK [mailto:ericpk@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 1:56 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Saying thanks for great tubes.
To Everyone at Eurotubes,
My Name is Eric and recently purchased the high gain package with 6l6's, as well as the rectifier upgrade, for my Mesa Dual Rec. Over the course of
the last few weeks, I've had the pleasure of running the new tubes through their
paces, and all I can say is WOW!!!!! The amp sings on the clean channel, its jangly, full and warm and wholesome sounding. The highs are
still there but not as harsh and brittle sounding as the Mesa's that were in it. The fun came when I went to channels 2 and 3. The tones these two
channels unleashed is unreal. Like aftermarket pipes on a Harley, it made my Dual sound the way it should....... "Mean".
The instructions were easy to follow, and everything labeled well and easy to figure out. Shipped out extremely fast, and well packaged. I just wanted
to say thanks for supplying a great tube, and satisfying another customer. I look forward to doing business again when I retube my Peavey. Thanks
again!!!!!
Always Rocking Out,
Eric Pinchuk
From: Dwight Waldron [mailto:dwightdwight@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 9:51 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Jay, Bob-
The tubes (low output for Delta blues) arrived on Monday, sooner than expected. Thanks for the quick service.
I've been playing the amp a few days now and couldn't be happier. What a difference. The overall sound seems clearer and punchier, the tone controls
have a broader effect, and even the previously useless 'boost' switch is now usable. The thing is way quieter now too in terms of noise and buzz. All in
all, I'm blown away.
Many thanks again for giving my amp new life.
-Dwight
From: John Hudak [mailto:jhudak@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 6:22 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thank You
Hey Guys,
I bought a set of tubes for my Dr Z Stangray about a week and a half ago. I just got back from the studio and all I can tell you is that the difference
was NIGHT AND DAY! I'm sure you hear this a great deal, but it was like taking a blanket off of my amp. I listened to some of the tracks we had
done before I put the JJ's in, and they sounded boxy and really compressed.
When we A/B'd the tracks from last time with what we laid down today there was absolutely no comparison at all. The JJ's are the bomb.
Thanks for helping me out! I have been burning up EL84's with this amp about every 4 months, so I am looking forward to getting some more tube life
out of my JJ's.
I'll be ordering another set as a backup real soon.
Thanks again!
Johnny Hudak
Richmond, VA
From: Ron Coulter [mailto:ron@ghost.com] Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 12:33 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thank You! Order #37663
Thank you for taking the time to assist me in my tube selection for my Mesa Stiletto Series 1. The tubes you recommended (which were NOT the tubes I had
planned to buy) sound tremendous in my amp. Your knowledge of my specific amp was impressive, and helped me to make a confident purchasing decision.
I received them very quickly, which was a pleasant surprise as I had not requested any sort of ‘extra-fast’ shipping. I was able to install and
dial-in before our next gig – no stressing out about my amp failing totally (or tonally)!
I’ll be back for more.
Ron Coulter, Guitarist
Ghost211
Phoenix, AZ
From: Cliff Comstock [mailto:cliffcom@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:08 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Customer Review...
To all staff @ Eurotubes,
Thanks you very much for your prompt service. I put your JJ tubes into my Peavey C50 410 & it sounds like a new machine! A nice rich & warm tone.
Don't worry... I'll tell everyone about you guys! Keep up the good work!
I'll be in touch in 10-12 months for another set of JJ's. I'm sold!
From: MICHAEL RIDE [mailto:mriikde@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 2:54 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: thank you
Hey Eurotubes,
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for making buying tubes, for a complete tube noob, easy. I've had many amps in the past 20
years and all of them have been solid state. Recently I purchased my first tube amp. It's a Bugera 6262. I liked the amp and loved the lead channel.
The clean channel left a lot to be desired however.
After installing the standard re-tube kit for my amp. I now believe that it has realized it's full all round potential. Very sweet, smooth clean tones. And the lead channel,I loved, got tighter and fuller than ever. I've now gone from really liking my amp to loving every tone I get out of it.
Any competent person owning a tube amp would do themselves a great service by purchasing a bias probe and swapping tubes for themselves. You
can save some cash and not be at the mercy of someone who may not care about your time, tone, or your tubes. To keep it simple. Thank you for a great product at a reasonable price.
And thank you for giving the information to a DIY guy on how to get it done. I'll be back for my next swap..
Thanks
-Mike
-----Original Message-----From: zach_h_a_r [mailto:zach-h-a_r@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:47 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: HOLY CRAP!
Eurotubes,
I got my Weber Blue Dog and low gain blues set of tubes from you guys in the mail today for my HR Deluxe. I just finished installing everything and
setting the bias minutes ago. This easily hangs with a Deluxe Reverb or Twin Reverb.
There was nothing wrong with the stock tubes or the stock speaker, but still a vast improvement. I have <$700 tied up into this amp now and to me it
sounds like a $1500 amp easy.
Keep on rockin'!
Zach
From: Loderick M [mailto:Loderick.M@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:39 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: JJ's Installed in Blackstar Artisan 15 Initial Thoughts
Hi Bob,
I thought I would take a second and send you an email regarding my satisfaction with the JJ tubes I purchased from you and installed in my
Blackstar Artisan 15.
First, thank you so much for the prompt shipping. It was very gratifying to have the tubes at my house last night just 3 short days after they were
ordered.
A history of the events that led to my selection of JJ tubes.
When the amp was first purchased, its purpose was to be used on Sundays at manageable volumes when I led worship in the church where I serve. When I
did have the opportunity to push the amp to higher volumes, I found that there was a marked absence of overtones and my overall impression of the
sound was that it was very sharp. But in contrast, when the amp was kept at low volumes, like I those I used at church, I was able to coax pleasant
sounds out of the amp and often I found that I was very satisfied with sound from the amp. So I could see there was a lot of potential and promise in
this little combo, it just needed the right selection of ingredients.
Finally, push came to shove for this amp when 2 months ago it began to see expanded (and much louder use) in rehearsal (for reasons already listed and
then cited below the amp was not used in live music venues) because I picked up a gig playing guitar for a Texas country bar band whose repertoire varies
from true Texas and Nashville-type country to some classic rock songs from the 70’s and (now) 80’s.
As a reference for usage, our repertoire has only a few songs that require me to use a canonical country type fendery clean tone. In contrast, the
vast majority of our music is played with me sending the amp into power tube overdrive. And again, the unpleasant flavor of this amp at higher volumes
disturbed me and caused me to look for a solution to the issue.
To my impressions of JJ tubes; last night before rehearsal I took a moment and replaced all of the OEM Electroharmonix preamp and rectifier tubes and
two EL84 power tubes in the Artisan 15; the JJ tube complement I installed was 2x EL84, 1 ECC83S, 1 balanced ECC83S (PI), 1 EF806, and one EZ81
rectifier tube.
Unfortunately, I did not have time hear the sound of the new tubes before we jumped into practice. However, I did immediately notice that the amp sound
was much warmer and that the bridge pickup of the twang king pickup equipped tele did not immediately feedback when the guitar’s volume was up (which was
another one of my complaints about the amp and why I did not play bar gigs with it).
As we progressed through practice, I found the power tube overdrive to be very warm and musical when compared to the previous complement of tubes with
plenty of overtones. In addition, I was able to dial back my guitar’s volume effectively to have a usable and musical clean tone which,
historically I had not been able to do with the previous complement of tubes because they were so quick to jump into a distorted state.
When I finally had an opportunity to play solo lines in a song that did not require any extra drive beyond the guitar on 10 and the amp on 6, I was very
pleased with the sustain and warmth of the tubes however true joy was found in another song where I used of the OCD for a little more drive through the
lead section. It was there that I found my sedate little under-performing amp with its OEM tubes had morphed into a raging JJ tube equipped 25,000
pound gorilla with a huge, fat, singing lead tone. A fact that I can solely attribute to the JJ tubes replacement tube kit because that was the only
thing that had been changed in the rig.
In addition, I asked in our first email conversation about a JJ tube kit if replacing the phase inverter tube would have a positive effect on creating
the swirl and 3 dimensional aspect to the sound that I found absent in this amp. You
told me that replacing the V3 tube with a balanced tube would eliminate dead spots due to phase cancellation. I am very happy to say that
you were right. After rehearsal, I finally had a moment to listen to the amp in a quiet
environment and I could hear a very the subtle swirl in the sound, almost like a tremolo set very shallow and slow. By contrast my
Category 5 Tsunami, which is also equipped with JJ’s, has a very distinct and pronounced swirl with
a profound 3 dimensional quality to the sound. So achieving a subtle swirl in the Artisan 15 is a huge bonus for me and I am
very, very happy with the results.
Finally, I don’t know if the Artisan 15 will ever make it out to a bar gig because the Category 5 Tsunami is completely my go-to amp, but with the full
complement of JJ tubes, the Artisan has become a consideration as a viable alternative.
Thank you so much for your help and thanks again for some great tubes.
Kindest Regards,
Loderick
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex W [mailto:alexwestin1@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 9:03 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 37596
I am happy to report that the JJ 6V6's made a night and day difference in the Double Deluxe amp. The harshness of the Tung Sols has been replaced by a
great musical fullness and warmth. I used it at two four-hour gigs last weekend, one low-volume (with the amp miked) and one full-out, with the amp
on 9. Killer tone both nights. I was so frustrated with it that I was considering giving up and selling the amp... not any more.
Thanks as always for the good advice and the great service.
Best,
Alex
From: Tom Pierson [mailto:t_pierson@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 1:19 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Thanks!!
I really enjoyed getting to see the new building this morning, Bob. Eurotubes has certainly come a long way since you retubed that tweed Fender
Deville, on the spot, so many years ago at the Rose City Vintage Guitar Show. I was sold on the tone then and there, and spread the word every
chance I get. Your staff is so very helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Doing business is always a pleasure, and I always come away
more than satisfied with the quality, service, and pricing.
Well done mate!!
All the best!!
Tom Pierson
From: Raymond Temperley [mailto:raytemp@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:36 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi guys,
Just wanna say you dudes ROCK IT!!!
after alot of deliberation an maybe I decided to go with you eurotube boys and I must say....
AWESOME!!!
best decision I made rockin it with your kit. I own a Mesa boogie dual rectifier, I've added all sorts of rack eq's
overdrives and even swapped out all my speakers but still couldn't find my coveted sound.....
In I drop a high gain KT66 and KT88 tube kit. And instantly my sound DIVES outta my speakers, and my band is asking me to turn down at practice cause
it cuts through so brutally!!!
Bob and the whole Eurotubes madmen have just MURDERED my audience with your product.
Keep it heavy boys, YOU ROCK
Raymond Temperley
Voodoo Tattoo, Brisbane
From: Arne W [mailto:arne.wahls@webmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:10 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi!
This set of tubes (mesa dual rec personal fave) are absolutly stunning! I always liked the recto sound but to be honest the low mids has been quite
difficult to get right. I never imagined that a different tube setup would change that
but it actually did. Now I think the recto gives me everything that made it my favourite amp but with no drawback.
Thats really amazing!
Thanks!
Arne
-----Original Message-----From: Ben Farr [mailto:ben.farr@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:09 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: review/thanks for the prompt shipping of my Peavey C50 410 retube
kit
Hi, Bob
I just wanted to send you an email to say thanks for the prompt shipping of the full retube kit for my Peavey Classic 50 410...I was amazed at how fast
it arrived!
I had been swamped with schoolwork(still am, it's now one week till finals week,
lol.), but I finally got enough time to play some more yesterday, and I was still in awe of how much better the JJ tubes made my amp sound!! It
sounded more warm, and woody like an old Fender Bassman and when I added more gain with my distortion pedal..It went into Marshall territory in
terms of how much punch and sustain it had!
I am a very satisfied customer....Thanks again!
-----Original Message-----From: Ron K [mailto:k_nor@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:59 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello Jay
The tubes I ordered arrived here in Lacombe Alberta today, and I installed them this evening. I have a Traynor YCV 20 WR amp that I bought a couple
weeks ago and was a bit worried about the tone especially the break up at higher volume. I ordered the Gold Pin Option for my amp and am I ever happy
with the sound. I now feel much better about my amp purchase and, the sound!
Thanks
Ron K
Lacombe Alberta Canada
From: Steve Suter [mailto:SuterS@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 5:59 AM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Great Tubes
Hey guys,
Just received my tubes yesterday and installed them in my Traynor YCV 40 amp and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! This amp did not sound this good when I
bought it new. I purchased the blues option tubes and I was blown away.
The instructions were easy to follow and tubes were labeled so it was basically
a no brainer to install. This was the first time by the way I had ever attempted a job like this. No worries any longer though. Thanks again for a
great product. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
Steve Suter
From: Michael Ho [mailto:mho_aloha@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:50 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Bugera V22 Re-Tube Kit
Aloha Eurotubes,
I just wanted to say thanks! The re-tube kit for my V22 was a needed investment! The JJ’s are incredible! Especially the ECC83S preamp tubes.
BIG difference from the stock 12AX7’s. The amp has more headroom now with a
whole lot more clarity and definition. The harmonics that the kit added really is amazing, too. The high gain set, which is the one I got, added
just the right amount of extra gain I needed to fulfill my quest for the right tone out of this amp, and the clean channel is so clear and bright…
really pops out!
My other guitarist has a hard time keeping up with me with his Peavey Ultra 112, now! From the factory, it had a lot of compression on the gain channel and too much break-up on the clean. My tech said that it was not biased right, and one of the power tubes were starting to fall, which is a testament that Bugera is a hit or a miss. No worries, now! I can play a small venue un-mic’d, or mic it up and play a huge venue, with enough headroom and power to carry me through the night. It really does sound like a 50 watt combo, now!
And, of course, the customer service that you provided to me really helped me decide on the high gain set. Eddie was a huge help, and I thank him and all of you for your assistance. My next purchase from you will be a re-tube kit for my Bugera 333. But I am loving the tone out of this amp, plus the fact that it weighs like 40lbs. lighter than my 333!
My tech, Robert Upchurch from Edgar Audio here in Hawaii also had great things to say about you guys, and that says a boatload coming from
Robert! In my opinion, one of the top 3 techs on this island, and I have been to the
other 2. If he recommends you, I will go! Thanks again, Eurotubes. You can add me to your list of loyal, lifetime customers.
ALOHA!!!
Michael Ho
Pearl City, Hawaii
From: Justin [mailto:j_u_s_t_i_n@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 10:19 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Tubes, etc
Got the tubes just fine, installed them as per your awesome instructions, biased her up, again with great instructions, turned on the HRD, and damn
near shit my pants I was so happy. I can't thank you enough for the advice and service. Customer for life!!!
Justin.
From: Brendan M [mailto:brendanm5150@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: 5150 tubes
Great tubes, Did the bias mod and got the standard retube setup. I'm blown away, it's like my amp took a sinus tablet all the muffled harshness has
been smoothed out, very responsive and textured.
HUZZAH!
Brendan
From: Steve Pitt [mailto:stephen.p1@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:13 PM
To: Eurotubes Support
Subject: Re: Quick question
HI Eurotubes
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know of my experiences after ordering some tubes from you guys.
I had a new Blues Junior on order which arrived on Saturday. I had pre-orderd one of your blues Junior Fender kits in anticipation of the arrival
of my new amp. They have been sitting in my drawer for the last week or so.
When the amp arrived I made the conscious decision not to change the tubes until I had played with the device for a while to make sure that it was OK.
To say that I have had a crap weekend would be the undertstatement of the year. The hiss and noise from my brand new amp have driven me to despair.
I have a pro co RAT which I have used forever on my transistor amp and when I plugged it into my new one the noise and hum was unbearable. I have
been on web sites and forums all weekend and did not solve the problem.
In despair I had decided that there must be something wrong with the amp itself and decided to send it back. It never once occurred to me that there
may be something wrong with the stock tubes! Its a brand new amp for crying out loud.
So tonight just before I packed it back up I thought in for a penny in for a pound and changed the stock tubes for the Eurotubes replacement and all I
can say is wow.
Instantly and I mean instantly hiss gone and hum down to recoding level acceptable. And when I plugged my proco RAT in nairy a sound other than the
distortion I had dialed in!
I cannot tell you how happy I am with the tubes you supplied. I thought that there would be a difference but I never expected the leap from almost
unplayable to the tone I now get.
So I would just like to say thank you for your emails and advice let you use this email as a salutatory lesson to all new Fender Blues Junior owners –
Get rid of those crappy stock tubes and get some decent replacements they make a world of difference!
Thanks for all your help and saving my sanity
Cheers
Steve
From: Doug Sheppard [mailto:doushep@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:47 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Blackstar amps - KT77's
Thought I'd give you my .02 cents...
I bought an HT-60 2x12 all-tube combo, which came with TAD EL34's. I had some Tungsol EL34B's I threw in, (which are pretty sweet tubes, in my
estimation - beautiful mids, so, so, bottom end, but really nice sounding tubes). Then, came the E34L's I got from you, and it add some thump, and a
little more aggression, but I wasn't blown away with the mids.
Now, we all hear things different, but up next, I finally got a chance to try the KT77's I got from you. Now, granted, I swapped the 70/80 stock
speakers, for a Anniversary Heritage 30, & a Vintage 30 combination, but let
me tell you - those KT77's transformed this amp into a warm, warm, thumping beast of an amp. I couldn't be happier.
In short, the KT77's are THE tube for my Blackstar, and I can't recommend them enough, (and have on the forums). THEY KICK SERIOUS ASS!! As does the
JJ ECC803S in V1, which has grown on me as the go-to V1 tube in my past 3 amps. It's got a sweetness that the Tungsol 12AX7's everyone's creaming over
does not. It's warmer, and sweeter in the mids, if you ask me.
Thanks for all you do for me.
Doug Sheppard
From: Brian Angiel [mailto:brangiel@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 3:33 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes for a Roadster
Eddie,
I finally got the chance to put the new JJ's in my Roadster. The results were phenomenal! The cleans were chimey, and the distortions were clear and
without mud or fizz. Note definition is fantastic! and better than on any other amp I've ever used! Even on the highly distorted channels, I could
strum a chord and pluck some individual notes underneath it AND hear them!
I love the sounds I'm getting, and I feel that the newer tubes and the better
tone are going to open up many more sonic options. I am very grateful for all the help that you have offered, and I will be coming back the next time
I need tubes!
Thanks Eurotubes!!!
Brian
From:
Daniel Salcido [mailto:dacido@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 25,
2011 6:18 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank You!
I will say this,
though - JJ tubes sound the best! This Laney sounded
mushy in the low and and under defined. I wasn't sure if tubing this
particular amp with all JJs was going to be a good thing - but it ABSOLUTELY
was!!!
My first
experience with JJ tubes was when I had to trade out my EVH 5150 III amp head
(under warranty). Guitar Center ordered me another one, and the second 5153 head
came equipped with all JJ tubes - and I noticed an immediate difference! The
tone was just everything I thought the 5153 should sound like. I noticed
that immediate difference tonight when I re-tubed my AOR 30 with nothing but JJs.
IMHO, the JJs
bring out the best in every amp I've tried them in. Don't get me wrong, times
when I try other tubes it sounds pretty good, but with all JJs it sounds GREAT!
It's THE tone I'm yearning for!
BTW - your
customer service is truly SUPERB. You all have responded to my
emails and questions about tone and biasing with such rapidness and competence.
Please know that you have my full trust and business - for years to come!
Thank you again!!!
Daniel Salcido
From: David C [mailto:dmccmd@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:28 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Tubes & bias probe
Bob,
All I can say is THANK YOU!! I received my tubes and bias probe for my Bugera 1990 very quickly. Your instructional video for tube biasing is so
straight forward and easy. I feel as though I am handy but I applied almost no effort to do this. Thanks for doing all the leg work.
My amp sounds great. I liked it before but the new JJ's cleaned up the low end mud. It is more dynamic and articulate. The bonus is that my rhythm player has the exact same amp and cab as me. So we got to do a amp shoot out.
My rhythm player will be ordering his set soon.
Much Thanks,
Dave
From: john calahan [mailto:ohncala@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 5:32 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Tubes are good
The KT-88/KT-66 tube set turned my Dual Rectifier into a Mercury spraying, fury of metal. My clean channel is also so unbelievably full and round with
perfect clarity without any rack components. In the extreme high gain department the KT-88s deliever the tight organ slashing bass that crushes
your cell walls.
Not only that but the KT-66s bring such a clear crisp mid and high end that scortches the sky. I used to have to EQ my amp for a happy medium between huge bass, and searing highs, but this tube combo provides both at whatever setting. I cant wait to order a set of GZ34s aswell.
Before the tube swap I was just going to buy a new 4x12 cab but I always have wanted to try new types of tubes, now I know its deffianantly not the cab. All I can say is Bob and his crew know tubes, and I would suggest a tube change before adding any other piece of gear.
Thanks guys
cya round.
From: Phillippe [mailto:philblan@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:44 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank you!!
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to send a note your way to let you know that I am one very happy customer!!
Received my tubes yesterday for my Fender Supersonic to replace the factory Fender Groove Tubes. Wow!! What a difference in tone. The vibrolux channel sounds so much better. Before I had the treble all the way down and the bass cranked and it still sounded very shrill to the ears.
I can actually bring the treble knob to around 4 – 5 and it sounds great. The burn channel sounds really good too. All in all it is a huge improvement
over the stock Fender Groove Tubes. Also I have to give you guy’s props for all
the information on Biasing.
I actually biased my own amp for the first time yesterday. Took me about 15 minutes to do.
Thanks again!!!
Phil
From: Frank L [mailto:frankl10@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:24 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Re-tubing a Peavey Classic 30
Hello Michael,
Installed the new tube set in my Peavy Classic 30 - Eurotubes are the bomb!
I thought the Classic 30's lack of bass, middle and treble range was a function of the amps tone controls- Wrong! It was the bad stock tubes. Now
when I turn up the bass, I get lots of bass, same with the other controls. What a difference a tube change makes!
Thanks,
Frank
From: Ante [mailto:ante@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 3:17 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Peavey Classic 30 replacement kit
Hey, just a quick follow-up. I got the tubes a while ago, installed them and they sound great! Just
wanted to say thanks for your great customer service. Had I bought them form anyone else, I would have never known to buy the contact cleaner and all
sorts of nasty stuff could've happened. Seeing as this was my first time changing the tubes, your included instructions were invaluable to me.
They arrived pretty quickly and I'll be sure to recommend your store to everyone I know!
Thanks again,
Ante
From: Eric Risdon [mailto:ericrisdon@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 7:55 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Fantastic !!!
Hi to all at Eurotubes.
Just wanted to report that I had a fantastic experience because of you guys !!! A couple of years back, I bought a second hand 2005 Vox AC30 CC2X.
I found it played OK but with lots of hissing, humming. Like there was a faulty ground...
Thought it was "normal" since I hadn't played on any other one... Then it got worse, it was terrible as I even got some "puffing" (on low
notes like the big E string) if you know what mean... Thought about changing the tubes.
Heard a lot of good about you guys on a forum.
I live in France but still ordered a complete re-tube. I received the kit in under 10 days !!!
Then replaced the tubes and WOW !!! Tried the Strat, then the Explorer at low and volumes...
No hissing, humming, puffing, nothing !!!
Super clean chimmy sound on the normal channel, as it should be. Really warm, jaw dropping full sound on Top Boost !!!
Now I know (hear) what a Vox trully sounds like... Man it' beautiful !!! So nice it was, I played alone for two hours (well, the neibourghs heard me
for sure...)
So a million big THANK YOUs for the super fast shipment and the great quality of tubes.
Eric
From: mark g [mailto:mlg-mg@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:24 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Just stuck the JJs in
Hey bob,
Just put in the JJ EL84s and the 12AX7 in the splitter. What a huge difference in the Traynor YCV 20. Louder, clearer, much more bottom end and
some of that high end sparkle. Love it! Thanks for the great advice and the outstanding customer service. Count me one happy Christian guitarist.
I'm recommending you to all my fellow tubists.
thanks,
Mark
-----Original Message-----From: Nicholas Carlos [mailto:nickcarlos@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:01 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks!
Just wanted to drop a note and say your customer service is amazing! I emailed you guys a couple times regarding my amp noise. And you guys weren't
hesitant to help, didn't even ask me to buy tubes from you, just genuinely felt like you were trying to help out a fellow musician, you pointed me in
the right direction for which tube set to by and when I called on the phone you guys were nice too! Ordered my tubes Monday night and got them today on
Thursday afternoon! ( I live in southern Cali ).
Just wanted to say keep it up!!! I love feeling like an appreciated customer and you'll definitely be
getting more business from me and I'm telling all of my guitar playing friends about you! Awesome awesome
awesome!!!
Nick Carlos
From: Vinny [mailto:vcenzo@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 1:06 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks
All,
Ok, so I have to start this email by admitting I spent a lot of money trying different tubes over the past year for my MetroAmp 50W Marshall clone. All I
had to do is take the advice Eddie gave me a about year ago. I described the tone I was looking for and Eddie recommended JJ ECC83S preamp tubes and the
JJ EL34 power tubes. Since I had all JJ tubes in my other amps, I wanted to try something different, so I went on a search buying different preamp and
power amp tubes (new production and NOS).
After much frustration and money spent, I decided that since I am happy with the JJ's in all my other amps
why don't I try them in this one. So, I did it and I have to say I am very happy with the tone I am getting.
Eddie, Bob, Jay and everyone at Eurotubes, I just want to thank you guys once again for your great advice, customer
service and super fast shipping.
Now all my amps are outfitted with all JJ tubes and they will stay that way.
Oh yeah, I know you guys speak very highly of the SED Winged C EL34s, but I think the JJ EL34 sounds much, much better and the breakup and the high end
is much nicer.
Thanks again,
Vinny
From: Karl E [mailto:kesene@live.se] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 12:36 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: About a Hughes&Kettner Edition Tube
Hi, Eurotubes!
I'm really a sucker when it comes to expectations. I knew little about tubes and the control of the sound that they hold until I just now swapped my own
tubes for the very first time. Still I expected - that's me! - alot since I was hanging on forums on the net immensely, prior to this quest of all
quests. You delivered what you promissed! God damn; you answered the call!
My new EL84's gave me exactly what I wanted; that extra cream on the top. I biased it hot (80%) and now I know what 'brown sound' is! The punch 'n'
crunch is there and I LOVE IT! I am also so glad that I now know how to change and bias my own tubes/amps. It feels great to be in control of my own
tone.
Thank you! I'll be back!!
Kind regards
Karl, Sweden
From: Nathan Carey [mailto:nateC@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:34 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: The Benz
I just have to say thanks to Michael at Eurotubes, he spent a lot of time with me on the phone to really figure out what i needed before selling me
something. The tubes are in and are pretty much exactly what i needed, plus you can't beat the price!!!
I ordered a quad of 6CA7 for the power tubes and three different ECC83s for the preamp. The big bottle 6CA7 is perfect!!! I would recommend these to anyone playing an EL34 type head, the cleans are about the same as an E34-L but they are a world better when pushed. They still have all the harmonic complexity of the "34" but have a smoother top, tighter bottom and about 20% less mids which seem to be less harsh.
For the preamp the high gain ECC83s may be overkill in my GENZ-BENZ, I actually had to dial the gain back from 7 to around 4-5. That being said, the selected low gain for the clean channel is great. It allows me to dial up the gain (from 3 up to 4) on the clean channel so when I dig in i can get some great "bluesy' breakup, or play nice for a smooth bell like clean tone. The gold pin for the dirty channel however, may be the best part of this re tube. It is a little quieter, a little smoother, a little lower gain, and a little more money than a standard ECC83 and it's perfect for this, as Michael called it, "wrecking ball" of gain called the El Diablo.
Next year when it's time again to retube, I will certainly call Michael again and
order from Eurotubes. (I just might get gold pins for the entire preamp though. They ARE, in my humble opinion, that much better)
Thanks Michael and all of you at Eurotubes, Nate
From: MRilje [mailto:MRilje@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 2:04 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello Jay,
I just wanted to drop a line & say how stoked I am with the re-tube. My AC30
reissue just got 10x better, the tone immediately had more definition and punch while going into the most musical feedback all around
1/2 way up.
But I was most surprised with my '97 AC15. The EL84's brought it back to life & more. For the past 10 years I had used Mesa issued EL84's and have
been only mildly satisfied. They seemed to run "cold" if that makes any sense. Anyway, the JJ's (with the higher headroom) woke it back up. And my
biggest surprise was that the master volume actually has range above the 1/2 way point. Before it just got flabbier beyond that point. Now it just
continues to increase that crunchy chime all the way up.
Thanks again for your help on the tube layout. I will proudly refer you guys!!!
-Michael Rilje
From: budbbc [mailto:budbbc@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 7:48 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Customer Review
Hi Eddie, Jay & Bob. This is Bud Bremner from Vancouver, BC and I recently purchased a low output retube kit and damper rings for my Peavey Classic 30.
Long story short, I absolutely love these tubes! The low output EL844’s initially took me by surprise - with my P90 equipped Les Paul Custom wide
open, the clean channel was distorting and the amp had never done that before. I called Eddie and he took the time to explain the headroom
differences between the standard EL84 and the low output EL844. (Your customer service rocks!)
Now with my guitar at just 30-50% volume, ooh baby this clean channel is so sweet. : ) It gets a bit grainy if you push it but that’s what would
happen if you had standard tubes and cranked the snot out of it, which is
what we like to do right?! Now, with just my volume pot and picking dynamics I can control the amount of warmth I want from the clean channel.
The lead channel gain is so smooth, I never knew my guitar and amp could sound like this. My last tubes (GT) were buzzy sounding but the JJ’s are
tight, focused and sing with harmonic richness I’d never heard from this amp. Now that I understand the character of the low output kit, man, I’d
never go back to standard EL84’s unless I needed the volume for a larger gig. I’m a customer for life!
For those reading these reviews before purchasing, take the time to consider your playing style, playing environment and read the explanations of the re-tube kits for your amp, you’ll be so glad you bought JJ’s from Eurotubes!
Thanks again Eddie for the education. Cheers!
Bud Bremner,
Vancouver, BC
From: steven wen [mailto:stvwen911@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 7:41 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Tube order
Hi,
I recently purchased a mesa boogie dual rectifier roadster full retube kit with the high gain preamp tubes.I just wanted to tell you how pleased
I am with the retube.The jj tubes completely blow the stock tubes away. I just ordered two GZ34 rectifier tubes for the
amp. I'm sure it will further improve the amps sound.You now have a loyal customer.I will have to get some
eurotubes merchandise to help spread the word about eurotubes!!!!Thanks
again.
Steve.
From: Ray K [mailto:rk1177@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 1:19 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes for Marshall Haze 15
Hey Bob,
Here's a quick update on how the new tube set is working in my Marshall Haze 15 head. I wound up putting the Gold Pins in both V1 and V2 and adjusted the
bias to your recommended value of 30mV.
The note clarity and articulation is noticeably better! I even took it all the way up to "eleven" and it held together nicely, with no hint of
ugliness. There is plenty of headroom. This amp sounds really good at low volumes as well as higher volumes. I'm quite pleased with this JJ tube set
and really appreciate your helpful suggestions!
I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New
Year!
Thanks,
Ray K
-----Original Message-----From: Justin F [mailto:jftin_71@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:39 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: A Customer's Review
Hello Bob and Eurotubes crew,
I recently ordered a pair of high gain ECC83S tubes for my Johnson Millenium head. I've installed them and I must say that I'm quite pleased
with the sound. The other tubes that were in the amp lent themselves to a
"fuzzy" sounding distortion as you may describe it.
The high gain ECC83S's are so much different then I imagined they would be; in a good way! They are much more warm and dynamic than I expected. While the gain is definitely there, the amp also has much more of a natural feel to it now than before.
In addition to giving you my opinion of the new tubes, I also wanted to let you know that I think your customer service is top notch. I had an email
letting me know that my order was received and shipping on the same day that I made my purchase, and I didn't even ask! I appreciate your attention to
detail, and the details that you provide on your webpage. Keep up the good work! I look forward to doing business with you again!
Happy Holidays,
-Justin F.
From: Ross H [mailto:rossdh@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 2:43 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: EL-844's
Bob and Crew,
I received my order over the weekend and have the JJ EL-844's in the amp. All I can say is WOW! I have a crate v33-212 that has always been too loud
to play in the house whether with a band or alone. The EL-844's did lower the volume enough to play indoors and really improved the sound. Great
cleans plus easy breakup into distortion and took the muddiness out of channel 2. I am impressed.
Thank you for a great product and excellent service.
Ross H
Yakima, WA
-----Original Message-----From: Kieran G [mailto:kiergunn@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 7:26 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks Man!
Hey Bob,
I just received the tubes for my Prosonic, and first thing I wanted to say was your customer service is incredible. Super fast shipping and thanks to
your advice I've definitely made the right decision. I went with the low gain "kit" and let me tell you, this amp sounds incredible. The clean
channel has all the sparkle and spank that you'd expect from a great Fender amp, and the lower gain of the lead channel is superb.
I have bought tubes before but never have I seen the absolute attention to detail that you
provide with your tube sets, not to mention providing a balanced phase inverter. Another thing I wanted to say is that your prices are beyond
fair. I priced out JJ's on other sites and you absolutely crush them all.
Thanks again,
Kieran G
From: Michael B [mailto:mikeb9119@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:28 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello,
I received my quad of EL844 tubes yesterday and installed them in my Mesa Nomad 45 right before band rehearsal. They sound great, and they did knock
off a bit of output level, just as advertised. They also appear to be a higher quality product than the Ruby Tubes I replaced.
Thanks,
Mike
From: Roberto Frejat [mailto:rfrejat@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:08 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: RES: Tubes
Thanks for the agility. I also want to tell you that after trying KT88s from two or three other
well-known brands I finally got the ground problem I had on my Leslie 122 cabinet by
using your tubes. The Leslie worked fine with the 6550s from every brand but when I tried to
use KT88s the ground problem Always showed up. Now I got it working perfectly and what a tone these tubes produce.
Thanks for the good work.
Roberto Frejat
From: scotty.s [mailto:scotty.s@aol.com] Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 6:52 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank You
To Bob, Jay, and the rest of the guys and gals at Eurotubes, Thank you. Jay, thank you for the prompt and informative emails bro. Much appreciated. Your
product arrived safe and sound and currently (no pun intended) resides in my 6505+. I have never been more happy with my sound. After 2 hours of
testing I can honestly say I have reached my goal. This bad boy will be heading straight into the studio after some further preliminary testing and
tone tweaks. Thanks for bringing me home peeps!!!!
Stay cool,
Shep
From: Steven Van Nostrand [mailto:svnos@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 6:46 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: A long overdue note
Hello Bob!
I ordered a tube set several years ago for my '96 Carvin Belair 212. When I bought it new, the tubes it came with had no markings and although I liked
the amp right out of the box, those 'things' had to go. Same with the speakers that you could throw a rock at and not break... I put in
GrooveTubes and thought the amp sounded really nice but still not alive.
After speaking with you about my guitar playing proclivities, which is mostly blues, you recommended, I believe '#35' power tubes for my amp. I had
the amp re-biased a bit hot by my guitar playing tech friend and that amp is still my number one tone machine; especially with my Tele w/ Custom Shop
'54s. The amp breathes with me and it very responsive. When I play slide, I have been told I sound like a Hammond B3. Still sounds great: still has the
same tubes. I have had many compliments on my tone. Thanks.
Steven Van Nostrand
From: Christopher [mailto:rephotsirhc@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:48 AM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: EVH 5150 III
Hey guys,
Just wanted to send out a big thanks for everything. Ordered a full set of 6L6GC's and 12AX7's for my EVH III
I got them is 2 days all packed nicely.
Like a night and day difference. I couldn't believe it was the same amp. I had to pull back on the gain and volume.
I crushed for 3 hours solid last night on 6. My fingers are sore and my ears are blown.
Seriously a happy camper.
thank again guys.
Christopher
From: David Hirsch [mailto:dhirh@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:00 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: HRD retube
Jay,
Just wanted to say thank you for the quick turnaround on the bad pi tube. Installed the replacement and the amp fired up perfectly.
This being my first re-tube of any amp ever I have to say your site and service made it as painless as possible. I am really most impressed though
that a simple tube change can make such a big difference how an amp responds. This tube set HRD blues option #1 did something I never in a
million years would have believed you could do and that is give me a useful second channel on the HRD. Mine was so miserably bad I figured it was just
inherent to the amp design and nothing could fix it. I am delighted by the
results on the second channel alone. I now have four distinct tones that I don't have to mask in any way. In order they are:
1. Clean channel. Still great. Slightly warmer than the Sovtek but with increased touch sensitivity. You can tell when you have to change strings now.
2. Distortion channel. Wow. Gone is the fizzy, biting, thin and useless drive channel. In it's place is a great blues grind that will moan with harmonics and bleed into feedback if you want it.
3. Need more, hit the more button.
4. EHX English muffin with 2 jj 12ax7 into the clean channel. Holy shit. I immediately launched into some Dimebag riffage. Gain on the pedal is at 12oclock. Half. I'm not into death metal but I imagine with the right pickups it could be done. Which leads me to say I haven't even tried a single coil yet. A veritable cornucopia of tones. My deal since I started playing 25 years ago was plug into an amp, any amp and use the guitar selection, volume, tone and my fingers to make it sound the way I wanted. I didn't own a pedal until about three years ago. This has added another layer of color to play with. Joy. A tweaker is born. I might try a gold pin for v1 in the future just to hear what it does.
Neat stuff and I will recommend you to my tweaker buddies.
Dave
From: Mike Thompson [mailto:mtomp@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 2:16 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks!
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to drop a quick note and say thanks for all your help. This goes especially to Mike. He talked me into switching to E34L power tubes and
ECC83's for the preamp on my Carvin V3. I was hesitant to switch to anything different than the original Groove Tubes EL34R's. I loved my tone and was a
little nervous about changing it. I went with Mike's advice. In truth, he wanted me to go with the 6L6's. After hearing how great these new tubes
sound, I think I'm going to go ahead and also get the 6L6's.
Additionally, thanks to the great videos, biasing was a breeze. I'm really looking forward to this new found relationship with Eurotubes and the tonal
options that I now have available.Your company is a tremendous resource and I certainly appreciate everything you do.
Thanks Again,
Mike Thompson
From: Joseph Romero [mailto:joeromero@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:47 PM
To: Eurotubes
Subject: Eurotubes Rocks...pun intended.
Hello!
My name is Joseph Romero and I recently did business with Eurotubes. Only one word can describe my experience with them: awesome. Everything from
information, customer care, price, product, follow-up, and timeliness was nothing short of top notch.
Not only were my questions answered in a fast, informative, and thorough way, my tubes came in QUICK and working perfectly. My amplifier (AC30CC)
went from “okay” to “beautiful”. I HIGHLY recommend using Eurotubes for your
tube needs. The great thing was that before even being a customer they gave me great customer service. I’m a customer for life ;)
Joseph Romero
-----Original Message-----From: Blaine M [mailto:blainepm7@hotmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:31 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Fender 75 retube
Hi Eddie,
Just wanted to drop you a line to say I received the tubes and just finished
installing them. WOW! Did they ever wake that 75 up! It sounds like an entirely
different amp! The high end sparkle is there now - and does this amp ever do a
good blackface impression. And the gain channel... it sounds nothing like it did
before. With the old tubes, anything above 2 on the pre-gain dial just turned to
fizzy buzz. With the JJ's the whole sound and character of the lead channel is
different. It sounds much more like a classic tube amp overdrive. With a sweet
grind instead of a harsh buzz. Plus, it seems like I have a lot more play in the
settings to get usable sounds.
So, my advice would be if you ever see one of these amps on the market, pick it
up. They can be had for really cheap (I got mine for $250) and they sound better
than a Hot Rod Deville. And obviously, drop in a set
of JJ's and you're rocking!
Thanks again!
-Blaine
From: brett jordan [mailto:bjors@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 21,
2010 8:41 AM To: euro tubes
Subject: all i can say is WOW!
Hi everyone,
I would just like to say how extremely impressed i am with both of my re-tube's
that i purchased from you a few days ago. Not only is your knowledge of tubes
better than anyones that i've ever heard, but your quick replies to my email's
with suggetions for my amps (Peavey 5150 212 combo, and Marshall JCM2000 TSL100)
were amazing to say the least. My amps sound like something you would have to
sell your soul to get!
They simply scream, but retain all of the clarity i need to strut my stuff
and make it noticeable. It's funny, because i always thought of amp biasing to
be a job for some specialist, rocket scientist type of amp genius, but with your
help, i found it no harder than putting the tubes in the sockets themselves!
Once again, thanks for all of your help and great service! I will always be
using you for future tube needs and advice!
Sincerely,
Brett Jordan
-----Original Message-----From: Rob W [mailto:robsg@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, September 18, 2010 3:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great Job!!
Hey Bob (or who ever is reading this), My name is Rob Whitaker and I recently
just ordered and installed a high gain tube set for my JCM 2000 TSL 100 head,
and I just had the urge to let you guys know on how much better these matched
tubes made my amp sound. The tones are much more juicy and deep than the Svet's
and GrooveTubes that was in it before, and as for the gain I honestly can't
believe on how much more growl this thing can get now. So mainly I just felt the
urge to praise you guys for what you do because you truly care! Also at the age
of 19 with 7 years of playing and being a total music gear head I've learned so
much from your site about biasing, how amps work in detail, and how important
contact cleaner is! (haha) So thanks for helping me out with knowledge, tone,
and letting me be the only guy in my town who can bias a JCM!
From: David W [mailto:david_w_6505@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 14,
2010 12:04 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Feedback and Testimonial
Bob, Eddie,
I was in today and picked up retube kits for my Fender Super Champ XD and Peavey
6505+ 112 combos. From top to bottom I can say you guys have provided excellent
service, deep technical expertise and most importantly results.
To start, Eddie provided excellent phone support and spent a lot of time
discussing tubes, amps and recording before it was even clear you guys would
have a sale. I visited the shop in person and everyone was friendly and
accommodating spending a lot of time with me discussing my needs, teaching me
what I need, why and how to do the installs and bias the XD (piece of cake BTW
but I already had a nice meter). You guys even showed me your recording studio
were we discussed gear and technique. But the best part of the experience lay in
wait...
The high gain retube kit for the 6505+ 112 KICKS ASS! The tonal balance is
improved, the gain is liquid and the articulation is excellent. The amp sounds
so much better. I'd already replaced the stock Sheffield speaker (P.O.S.) with a
Celestion 25 watt greenback (I tried the greenback and the vintage 30 which were
both huge improvements over the Sheffield; I went with the greenback whose
characteristic thinner low end seemed to balanced the bass response of the 6505+
112, at least for my playing, we'll see what I think over time, but I don't mind
accumulating a few speakers in the process of exploration). That was a huge
improvement. Then the tubes took it up another notch. I'm all in for $700 and
I'm not where I was with my Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier/Marshall 1960B 4x12 half
stack I sold some years back (worst decision I ever made) but very close and for
a fraction of the price. You were also right about the old axiom when it comes
to tube amps. It needs to be LOUD to really get to the sweet spot. A challenge
for bedroom recording but I'm so relieved knowing that I can get what I need. I
spent weeks of recording trying different settings, mics and mic placement with
lack luster results, muddy low end and scratchy gain. I have no doubt I'll get
some great sounds to tape now. (For the record the reverb on the 6505+ 112 still
sucks, I didn't check the clean channel yet, but that's not really a priority
for me right now).
The XD kit was also an improvement, not as huge as the Peavey but definitely
closer to what you want to hear out of a clean Fender amp. Again I had already
replaced the stock Fender speaker with a Jensen C10Q which was a modest
improvement and the tubes and increasing the bias provided another step up.
There is definitely more headroom now, and more sparkle and character. I'm all
in for $360 on that amp and for the price point it is very very good and had
decent flexibility (for anyone considering the XD there are a lot of clean and
medium gain options with lots of highs, really great dynamics and natural
compression, the pick attack still has a bit of digital character but it is
subtle, the digital effects really emulate the classic fender effects nicely,
the high gain stuff isn't that usable in my opinion but again, not really a
priority for me).
In closing, I'm very impressed with Eurotubes and will eagerly refer all of my
guitar playing buddies to you. Huge tone improvement, very reasonable prices,
and expert advise. Talk about bang for the buck. Retube your amp with a
Eurotubes retube kit NOW! You owe it to your tone.
Your new Bro,
Dave Williams
-----Original Message-----From: Sam M [mailto:sammm@comcast.net] Sent:
Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:36 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: recent order
Dear Eurotubes,
I recently ordered and received a retube kit for my Carvin X100B and a bias
probe. I received both within 2 days of ordering and I live on the east coast.
I got regular updates from Jay and can't say enough great things about your
customer service.
I used my bias probe to set the bias on an old Sovtek MIG50 that I had and ,
using your instructions, it worked perfectly. I couldn't be more pleased. By the
way ,I've never biased a tube amp before and I had no problems.
I want to thank your for your outstanding service.
Regards
Sam M
Satisfied Eurotubes customer
From: ssccoott@aol.com [mailto:ssccoott@aol.com] Sent: Monday, August 30,
2010 6:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: (no subject)
Hi,
Just wanted to thank you for an excellent shopping experience. I play guitar for
a living, so I've spent a lot of time over the years searching for the holy
grail of tubes, and I think I can now stop looking. I ordered over the phone and
Mike? (I think it was) was very helpful in my decision, and explained everything
thoroughly. The shipping time was way faster than I expected, and the product is
outstanding. Thanks again... I'll be doing more business with you in the future,
and recommending you as well.
Scott smith
-----Original Message-----From: Julian K [mailto:jkeen@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, August 27, 2010 5:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Holy SMOKES!
Concerned,
These tubes are sick.
I ordered the Fender HRD normal clean channel - High Gain lead channel with
6V6's to replace the stock tubes for the Hot Rod. I can't put to words what the
difference is, other than 'fat', 'full', and 'nicely nasty'. I play across the
spectrum from clean to over-the-top and at all levels these tubes sing.
Thank you for the great tubes and the sets. Awesome is an understatement. For 70$ I jumped from flat to fat. For example, the third fret harmonics (all of them) ring and sustain. Previously, when I hit them, it sounded like I was hitting old strings with a rubber spatula. I play without a pick so the extra gain really becomes critical. The old HRD 'sneeze' tone is now mean and full without shattering ears.
My wife agrees and she knows nothing about guitar. Wow. I
mentioned the 70$ because everyone who owns a HRD winds up dropping 3x that to
buy a distortion or OD pedal. I'm glad I went this way because it just sounds
better.
Thank you.
julian
From: Mark Kunie [mailto:mku9211@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
4:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Classic 50 212 Retube
Hey there,
Mark Kunie Salisbury Maryland. After buying another guitar! I traded the latest
one for a used How old?? Classic 50 212 by Peavey Has pointy logo.
I spoke with Eddie through emails, and Michael and the Customer Service was top
notch. No less than amazed by his wonderful expertise. I had the install go
well, and have to say the quality of the tubes are right spot on, the
description given online and on the telephone. There were tubes in this amp with
no names or whatever was in there. I am now very confident, that I have tested
tubes and Good Tubes!
Thanks a million guys. I am very happy with the service, and help. I hope to
tell everyone that I know, about Eurotubes! Mark Kunie
From: Bill [mailto:] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 4:57 PM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 32765
Importance: High
Hi, Bob.
Thought you might be interested in what I posted in a couple of the guitar
forums. Feel free to add it to your testimonials if you like.
“Well, the new tubes from Eurotubes for my Blues Deluxe Reissue showed up
yesterday. The set that I purchased was this one:
‘Fender Blues Deluxe-Deville Blues Option
Description: A hotter matched pair of the JJ 6L6GC's for the reissue or the
original fixed bias 90's Blues Deluxe or Deville for a big warm tone along with
a standard ECC83S for V1, an ECC81 for V2 to drop the
gain with one balanced ECC83S for the phase inverter in V3. These will reduce
the preamp gain for players wanting less gain.’
As soon as I got home from work I plopped the amp on my workbench and had at it.
Gotta say, that thing is either getting heavier or I am getting weaker as I grow
older. Anyway, I opened her up and proceeded to pull the old Groove Tubes out
(old is relative since I bought the amp new in a box at GC's July 4 sale). I
then popped the new JJs in (nice tight fit) and fired her up.
I let her sit for about 15 minutes before I rebiased the new tubes (it was still
sitting at 70 mV that the GTs were set to last). I set the bias to about 80 mV
+/- 1 mV and plugged in my guitar to play a few chords and such. Sounded really
nice. Looking at the Weber bias charts, I decided to set the bias at 60 %
dissipation (I like a nice, clean sound and use my Monte Allums H2O+ modified
Blues Driver for dirt). This worked out to be about 86 mV at a measured plate
voltage of 405 - 410 VDC. I set the bias to about 85 mV and took my two Golden
Retrievers out for their evening walk.
Upon returning home about 45 minutes later, I rechecked the bias and found it
had drifted up a little to about 88 mV. I reset it again to 85, took my shower,
had dinner, and watched a little of the Cream 2005 Royal Albert Hall reunion
concert. I checked the bias again about 1.5 hours later and found it had settled
around 85 - 86 mV. Time to button her up and play a little.
Sounds really good. Much improved over the factory GTs. I can actually sit in
front of the amp vice off to the side and not kill my ears while using the
bridge pup (Fender SCNs all around) on my MIM Standard Strat. Overall, the sound
was really nice with a great improvement in the bass. Much tighter and less
farty. But I still thought she could sound better, so I dropped the bias back
down to 80 +/- 1 mV.
BINGO!
That was the trick. She sings now! I love the tone. The clean channel is
fantastic. The Drive channel is still not great, but noticeably improved over
stock, and I use the Blues Driver in the Clean channel for the most part anyway.
Bass is phenomenal. Not overpowering, but tight and clean. Mids and highs are
very sweet. My strings sound new again. I can now turn the Presence knob to
where I like it and not scar my eardrums with the bridge pup. Bright switch is
still a bit much, but less so than before. The pick attack sound is sharp and
clear. To say that I am in love with the new sound is an understatement. Heck,
even the stock speaker sounds much better now. I gotta say, this is the best
thing to do to improve the sound of these amps (which is not bad to begin with
by no means). And it cost me less than $90.00 (including shipping and 3 of
Eurotubes orange tube dampers for the preamp tubes.). Way to go, Eurotubes!
Some observations:
When I started after work, it was still quite hot out (I live in Northern
Virginia) and the AC was running full out. When I wrapped up for the night
several hours later it had cooled down and the AC was running less. In that time
I found that the bias voltage increased about 2 mV (and the plate voltage went
up a couple of volts also) from start to finish. So I set the final bias to
about 81 mV which should then vary between about 79 and 81 mV during the course
of the evening. Naturally, I will monitor the bias over the next week or so as
things settle.
I can't wait to get home tonight and play!”
Bill Haegele
-----Original Message-----From: s&b@gmail.com [mailto:s&b@gmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77 + Peavey 3120 = WOW
Bought a Peavey 3120 back in February and overall, it has been a decent amp.
However got to reading about guys using various combinations of tubes to give
their amps a little different character.
Now the 3120, like the XXX before it has an INSANE amount of gain - almost too
much. So I ordered a 12DW7 to try in V2. Now where getting somewhere - the gain
went from a scream to a growl. I also
ordered a quad of KT77s.
Popped the KT77s in and took it to my local amp guy for a proper biasing (he
used the osciliscope method). Took it to practice last night and WOW. This amp
totally came alive and went form being a good amp to a great one. The other
guitar player in our band described the amp as sounding so mean he felt like it
was going to reach out and punch him in the face. The cleans sound very full now
and my gain channels have a punchy, complex mid range and great bottom end and
smooth highs. Chords roar with authority and leads are nice and warm sounding.
Best investment I've made. My tube of choice for this amp is most certianly JJ
KT77s.
From: jmurr@hotmail.com [mailto:jmurr@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 19,
2010 7:04 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE: Customer Order: 32468
Bob,
Just a note to let you know I got everything worked out and have been using my
amp with the KT77's and what a difference. I dial in the sweet spot and the
thing just sings. This has transformed my JCM 900 from an ok amp to a great amp.
I really am enjoying it.
My band even noticed the difference right away and
love the sound as well. The clean tone is really sweet as well. Great
recommendation. Thanks for all your help and support.
Joe
From: Jeremy Zoubek [mailto:jzbk@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010
7:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I have to thank you Bob.
I have to thank you a lot Bob for the re-tube kit I bought from you 2 years ago
for my Marshall JCM 800 50w 2x12 Combo (ECC803S in V1, ECC83 in V2 and V3, and
KT77 in V4 and V5).
I bought that amp back in 2002 when I was 15 years old and I fell in love with
the tone. It had some old tubes in it. Three Tungsram ECC83s and Two Gold Lion
KT77. I hooked up my guitar with a iBanez Tube
Screamer and I could not believe the tone. Everyone I know loved the tone. It
sounded nothing less than perfect. It singed. It cried. IT SOUNDED JUST PLAIN
AWESOME.
Just over a year later (late 2003), a disgruntled and extremely jealous friend
decided to steal the amp from me. I was happy to hear the police found the amp,
but with some damage. One of the power tubes was shattered. At first I thought
it was not a big deal until I realized the very large price tag for a single
KT77 let alone a set of two.
Because of my lack of a well paying job, I had to resort in the purchase and
experimentation of several new production companies. After trying GT-6550s
(Garbage Tubes) and Sovtek’s EL34s (not so good), I
settled on using SEDs EL34s (which I will admit are not too bad). I used these
tubes along with the Tungsram ECC83s for the next few years.
My parents as a 19th birthday present (2006) sent me to a guitar workshop for a
week. After much discussion with my instructor, he recommended I go to
Eurotubes, I told him I will someday. I wrote down the name EUROTUBES in my set
of notes to check out someday. It would be 3 years until I looked at those notes
again.
I am glad I did find your company name scribbled on the front cover of my notes.
I searched for the name and found your site. I noticed that you sell a tube by
the name of KT77, After a short 5 minutes I figure
“why the hell not” and bought a 50 watt retube kit for a Marshall JCM 800 50
watt.
After receiving my order, I plugged the KT77s in along with the new preamp
tubes. After a quick bias, I started playing and I could not believe how well it
sounded. It sounded just like the amp before it was stolen.
So Bob, I have to thank you for your tube descriptions and you sacrificing some
KT77s to be reverse engineered. IF you have not done that, I would not be
writing this, nor would I have found out how much I
missed the great tone when I got my great guitar amp.
With much appreciation and thanks,
Jeremy Zoubek
From: dpjsx@comcast.net [mailto:dpjsx@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 14,
2010 7:01 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Bob:
Just wanted to give you some feedback re: the re-tubing of my sons' Peavey JSX
with your high-gain tube option...
Unquestionably, the new tubes have made a HUGE difference in his tone/sound and
he's thrilled with the results...thanks again...Eurotubes will be our exclusive
source from here on...
Regards,
Dan P
-----Original Message-----From: Jeremy McAllister [mailto:jeremcallister@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you, tube tone wizards!!!
I just installed the Hi-Gain rated JJ E34L power tube set for my Marshall DSL
100, along with the Hi-gain JJ ECC83s in the pre's. WOW!!!! I couldn't be
happier with the tone. My one complaint about my Marshall (and lots of other
Marshalls) is that there is a brittleness that is so hard to extinguish from the
tone, even EQ pedals, Sonic Maximisers etc. can't get rid of it. The JJs did and
did it well. Now my Marshall sounds, well, like a Marshall should sound, fat,
biting, sustain for days, and clear as a bell. Now the mids are so harmonically
rich, the low end tightened just right, and the brittleness removed, I am pretty
much awestruck.
Now I'll even take the Pepsi challenge against any Fender in the clean tone
realm, that's how much my tone got repaired. On top of that, your how-to-
biasing video eliminated the mystery of amplifier biasing and I was able to do
it myself with a Radioshack multimeter and nothing else. On top of all that the
packaging was thorough and protected and the shipping fast. 100% to Bob and his
team at Eurotubes,
Sincerely,
Jeremy McAllister
From: chris f [mailto:cfnooo@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 5:28
AM To: bob
Subject: retube 5150 order #32387
Good Morning Bob,J., eurodudes and dudettes,
I purchased a retube kit from you guys for a 5150 combo a couple of weeks ago.
The order arrived and I just got around to installing them last night. I'm sure
you've heard this a million and one times but here's one more, WOW!
The difference is like night and day!!!! even the drummer noticed the
difference,( that's something!!) We have a saying back east here and it is "
Wicked Pissah" and now this amp sounds wicked pissah!
Thanks for a great product and great service and advice.
Now I've got a jtm 30 and xv112 to retube!
thanks again euro dudes.
sincerely chris
From: Todd Greene [mailto:todgr99@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010
1:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks for the tubes and lightning fast delivery!
Bob-I am a harp player with a modded Epiphone Valve Junior. The stock Russian
tubes that were in it were perfectly described by you on your comparison page as
‘sounding like cardboard’-no warmth, no smooth breakup, little bottom end. I
ordered JJ replacement EL84 and 12ax7 tubes from you on a Monday afternoon, and
received them on Wednesday around lunchtime-wow! I installed them, grabbed a mic
and a harp and let it rip-HUGE difference these tubes have made!
Your product, service and shipping are second to none. I won’t hesitate to recommend your business to others in need of good tubes at a good price.
Thanks!-Todd Greene, New Orleans, LA
From: Jeff Raymer [mailto:jeffray@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010
6:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eurotubes Review
Hello and Thank You Eurotubes Crew! I got my tubes and did exactly what you
instructed to do on the website. Now my Marshall TSL100 sounds amazing. I'm
hearing sounds from my amp I've never heard before. I had the stock Svetlana
EL34's and the original Marshall 12ax7 preamp tubes and the JJ's are a huge
difference!
The first time I ordered from Eurotubes I really messed things up. I didn't use contact cleaner and set my multimeter wrong. When I finally got the tubes biased they didn't sound right so I went back to the old stock tubes. Time went by and my amp was still sounding bad and getting worse with pops, crackles, and static. I decided to give Eurotubes another try and I'm glad I did. This time I was patient and ordered the contact cleaner and made sure I was really ready to change the tubes.
I was determined to do it right this time. I even waited to be in the right
mind set before I did. I was making it a ritual so to speak. After I did all the
things that needed to be done I plugged in and was blown away at
how much better it sounded. It made my amp come to life. You guys are right on
about using the contact cleaner. It makes a huge difference sound wise I think.
I will never retube without using contact cleaner again. Eurotubes knows there
business through and through. When I retube again I will be calling Eurotubes
for sure.
Thanks,
Jeff Raymer
-----Original Message-----From: Warren L [mailto:warl11@hotmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: EuroDampers
Jay,
Received the order yesterday....really fast shipping. The tube dampers work
great in my Pro Jr....no more tube rattle. I will always come back to Eurotubes
for future purchases. Your customer service is the best!
Thanks again!
Warren
From: Michael K [mailto:mk411@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:31 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Them tubes
Howdy Bob,
I just wanted to take the time to drop a line and tell you how happy I am with
my Eurotubes experience. The JJ's were flat and lifeless the 1st night I
practiced with the band as somewhat expected. The 2nd night...WOW!!!!! Ripped my
face off!!!! They still have that big tight bottom and that quick hitting bark
of a 6L6. The mid range, although having more bite, also has a much more musical
quality to it. My bandmates noticed the upgrade the 2nd night and they never
notice anything. I would have to say as awesome as the tubes themselves are,
Eurotubes service is even better. I still can't figure out how you got them to
me so incredibly fast. Thanks for a good experience. I will be back.
Mike
(Hi Mike: Yes, the Kustom Double Cross has an odd
"auto-cruise" bias system and it seems to take a couple hours to settle in. * *
Bob)
-----Original Message-----From: Stephen B [mailto:SBEFU@yahoo.com] Sent:
Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Cannot say enough good things about the tube compliment you guys set me up with!
Clearly, you can't do tone justice with simple words, but I'll try! Rich,
smooth, and buttery with some killer harmonic overtones. The sound that
Bandmaster made had my buddy Zakk wanting to trade it for his prized Blackface
Bassman!
I think I convinced him just to order some tubes from you guys lol! JJ's all the
way, won't be buying any other brand, and I won't be buying from anybody but
EUROTUBES!
From: George S [mailto:georges944@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010
2:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re:Vibrolux
Thanks for all your help and the great service. The stock tubes were harsh and
lacked clear high end definition. In comparison, your tube kit for my CVR has
given me way more clean headroom and when it does break up it goes form grind to
crunch depending how I set the pots on my axe. It sounds better than my oxblood
Bassman and is much easier to carry around. Overall, great tone is available at
all volume levels and my reverb/ trem circuits sing. This is no longer a one or
two tone amp; much more versatile. For all you CVR haters I have barely any
audible hiss with my Strat and no farting bass. Very tight lows
and singing highs.
Thanks again fellas!
-----Original Message-----From: Ty Carson [mailto:tycar@aol.com] Sent:
Saturday, July 03, 2010 10:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Guys
Bob and Company,
Thanks for the fast shipment. The new tubes got here in two days, 48 hours after
placing the order, and we're on opposite sides of the country! And you spent
valuable time explaining your tubes and made some solid recommendations.
The
little (hot-rodded) Epiphone Valve Junior never sounded better. The gold pin
*ECC81 works very well, and is dead silent, no hiss or pops at all. It responds
to an MXR classic over-drive (GT-OD clone) with a
smooth, perfect flatness, with no humps. Just crank it up and push the gain to
about 11:00 and it'll make you play everything you know in one session. With
pedals, it is a perfect setup! The tone knob on the OD can go from searing,
wailing highs to heavy, tight low-end. Plumb gnarly. . And the quality! I have
never heard a quieter amp, not even solid state. Pedals and guitar cranked up
full, the amp has a tiny white sound whisper, so you know it's hot.
Amazing.
The EL 84 in the power socket has a sweet breakup, and the gain knob can go
higher than 3:00 without any mud at all. No more Sovtek growling. (great for
metal but not my style.) These tubes should be OEM for class 'A' peashooters.
Thanks again,
Ty Carson
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Smart [mailto:chrissm@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010
10:42 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Testimonial
I've been meaning to send this in for awhile. I would appreciate it if you could
add it to your testimonials page.
Hi guys. I must compliment you not only on selling great tubes, but on the
excellent customer service I have always received. Recently, Eddie was quite
happy to talk with me on the phone at length about the sound I was after from my
amp, suggesting tube substitutions and other tweaks. His suggestions were right
on the money! Not only that, but he helped me diagnose a problem tube and sent
me a replacement right away. That level of support is increasingly hard to find.
Chris Smart,
www.ctsmastering.com
From: Edward P [mailto:e_poc1719@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 7:52
PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes
Greetings,
I purchased tubes from you last week and just wanted to tell you how much I like
them. I have used some old RCA, GE and Mullards in the past and am by no means a
tube expert, but I think your tubes sound the best. I really didn't think good
tubes like these were still being made. I found everything you wrote about the
JJ tubes on your website to be extremely accurate. It is very good to find an
honest, accurate tube dealer. Once again, I am really enjoying my new tubes and
in the future will buy my tubes exclusively from Eurotibes.
Thank you. Edward P
From:
Bill McClure [mailto:bmcc@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 10:13 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: new tubes
Hello Eurotubes Team:
I should have know better... Read your company history, amp info, and customer reviews. Quite frankly, I didn't think a retube would make much of a difference on my 90's Fender Blues Deville (4-10). Well I was wrong! My tube amp has never sounded better - The clean channel is powerful and even the formerly weak overdrive channel is now smooth, sweet, and properly crunchy.
Thanks Eurotubes!!
Regards,
Bill McClure
From: David G [mailto:daveg2010@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010
12:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube Kit
I just wanted to drop you guys a line to thank you for the fast service & Great
sounding tubes.I ordered a 'high' gain kit with the early breakup option for my
Blues Jr. on wed. and received the kit on friday. I followed the instructions
enclosed for swapping tubes and WOW !!
It really woke that little amp up ! It sounds great with lots of sustain & drive ! Just what I was looking for. It also cleans up real nice when I roll the volume back on my guitar. Special thanks go out to Mike for answering all of my questions & recommending the right kit to me.
I will be a return customer from now on.
Eurotubes Rocks !!!!
Dave
From: Gabe Chacon [mailto:gabechacon@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:
Hello, I just wanted to let you know that my project went well! I build a
Valvecaster pedal using the standard ECC82/12AU7 I purchased from eurotubes! It
went nicely, its a Tube Booster/Light Overdrive that Boost the signal and adds a
tube overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz like sound. It is really warm, and I must say
this tube REALLY kicks the heck out of any other overdrive I have used! I tried
this pedal with other 12AU7 tubes, one from electro-Harmonix, a chinese tube,
and of course the JJ Electronic one purchased from eurotubes, and the Eurotubes
one just CRUSHED every other tube I have ever used! I am still pretty new to
tubes but from what I have messed with so far, Eurotubes just stocks the most
incredible tubes I have ever used...! Thank you for a fantastic Product, and for
the amazing quality, the price is just amazing! Thank you to everyone at
Eurotubes! I will not purchase any tubes other then Eurotubes!
-Gabriel
From: chuckc [mailto:chuckc@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 5:40 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes
You have probably heard this a million times but OMG! what a difference the
tubes you sent made. I played Wednesday with the old "Fender" tubes that were in
there and it was sterile non active the amp for lack of better words it sounded
dead! I popped those tubes you sent me for the Blues De-Ville for Saturdays gig
and it came to life, the amp is now an extension of me...it sings and it was a
pleasure to play I can not thank you enough!
n Extremely Happy Customer!
Chuck
From: Marcos B [mailto:marcosb1442@yahoo.com.br] Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010
8:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Hey guys! Hope you're fine.
Tubes arrived in Brazil yesterday direct to my house and everythig went allright!
I'm very impressed for the great job you're doing in Eurotubes. The quality
level is insane! Congrats!
Thank you so much and probably we will do new business in the next 3 or 4 weeks.
Best regards,
Marcos Bonas
From: Bill Rouse [mailto:brouse@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:00
AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Marshall Haze MHZ15 w/ JJ 6V6S
Eddie & Gang,
Had to let you know how pleased I am with your tubes in the output of my Haze
15. I was hoping that they would improve the sound, but it is markedly better.
The clean channel is more sparkly / airy --
enough so that at first I thought the bright switch was engaged when it was not!
The drive channel maintained its warmth but has more mid-"sizzle", and the bass
is less muddy. Really a terrific improvement over the stock tubes! Dare I say
even plexi-ish???
For what it's worth, the bias voltage was almost unchanged with the JJs vs. the
stock tubes. Running @ 24-25 mV with plate voltage of 358-359 V each side.
Thanks again,
Bill Rouse
-----Original Message-----From: mal [mailto:shahec@aol.com] Sent: Monday, May
17, 2010 7:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: order 31158
Eurotubes (Bob/Eddie),
I just received my package this afternoon. Your recommendations for my JCM602
were absolutely spot on. My amp has NEVER sounded this good. I've always thought
the drive channel tone was muddy on this amp, but the new tubes have really
tightened up all those heavy palm mutes and brought the highs back from the
grave. Fuzz no more!
Next time I need a set of tubes, I know where to look. I will pass your name on
anytime I get the chance.
Also....your coffee mug is bad ass!
Thanks,
Shane Heck
From: Jody [mailto:jodybeyond@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:38 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube Mod (Mesa triple rec) Install & Thanks
Bob / Jay,
Just wanted to let you know that I have installed the tubes. As instructed I
took my time to properly clean all the sockets with contact cleaner, which
resulted in a flawless test (no noise artefacts or even hiss
from the gain).
Now for the good stuff... At the strum of the first cord it got most of the guys
in the band's attention, a few palm mutes and even the drummer was wowed (hmmm a
drummer that is impressed with a guitar tone, mark the calendar)! All I have to
say is " ", yup speechless!!!! This mod of KT66/88's and the high gain pre is
the best thing that I have done to my guitar rig (on the quest for my ultimate
tone).
I have always like my sound from the triple rec but to me it was never refined almost like mesa did not finish the design went 95% of the way and then stopped. Well this is the remaining 15%, that's right it is now 110%. This tube mod has addressed all the things that I did not like about the amp, the sound is more refined with a nicer smooth well rounded voicing with a punch that sounds like it was mixed in the studio (let's hope the sound engineer will not mess up this tone) but with the grab you buy the jugular live attack.
As for the high gain pre this is another WOW, if I did not replace the tubes
myself I would of guessed it was a different head. Mesa notes in their manual
(2ch Triple Recto) that the gain's sweet spot is 11:30ish to 2ish with the
remaining being not really useable. I use to run the gain around 3 to get a
little more but at that point it was starting to have the wheels come off. Now
the gain is useable right up to 10 still keeping it all in tact with definition
and tightness. The gain shape is a lot nicer with no more harshness, I would go
on and on but I know you already know all this hence the creation of the
mod!
All I have to say is you Rock!!!! I can't wait to see what you dream up next.
until...
Jody
From: Dean R [mailto:deanrmao@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 4:18
PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes
I recently purchased a retube kit from you guys for my marshall tsl602. Those JJ
tubes rock, its like I have a new amp! Thank you Eurotubes for bringing my amp
back to life. You guys know your stuff. I know where I'll purchase my next set
of tubes! Classic Rocker, Deano
-----Original Message-----From: Mike W. [mailto:mmalibu@comcast.net] Sent:
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 5150 high gain tube set
Hello all at eurotubes, first I would like to thank Bob for his help educating
me on tubes for my 5150 I went with the high gain 6l6 set ordered them on Mon.
and they arrived today (wed). After reading the instruction I had the new tubes
in sockets cleaned and all in no time (no bias mod helps) and Holy S@*t its a
monster, it was always one hell of an amp but now....the gain is insane and I
even have a usable clean channel. Nothing but praise you have a tube customer
for life, and the word will be spread.
Thanks again
Mike
From: joshua l [mailto:joshlessix@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:30 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net I will be ordering more from Eurotubes in the future.
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello,
Thanks for the personal note. I ordered my tubes on friday and received them on
monday. The packaging was immaculate and the tubes sounded excellent. The
directions attached made installing the tubes easy and ensured i was doing it
properly. On friday i called Eurotubes and spoke to someone about an issue with
my mesa dual rec. The person i spoke with was curteous and quickly helped me
identify my problem and gave me the best solution.
I work in process improvement for Amazon.com and understand the importance of
customer experience and prompt service. This has been one of my most positive
experiences purchasing items online to date.
Thanks and keep up the good work,
Joshua Lakes
From: Robert Sadowski [mailto:robsadowski@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, April
10, 2010 7:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
Hi Bob and Jay,
I just wanted to say thanks for the tubes as well as the fast shipping. I just
re-tubed my Deluxe Reverb RI (it had stock Sovtek and Ruby tubes) and it now
sounds so much better. At lower volumes, clean
tone is beautiful (to be fair it sounded very good before--that's why I bought
the amp) but now the top end is nice and mellow yet very detailed. Overall the
tone is balanced. Where I notice a huge difference is when turning up the
volume, the distortion is now rich and not shrill and the bottom end doesn't
fall apart. Playing a Gibson 335 through this amp is nothing less than
inspirational.
I've been a customer for about 8 years now and JJs (from Eurotubes) are in just
about all of my amps. The quality and tone of the tubes has always been
consistently excellent as has been your customer
service.
Thanks again guys,
Rob Sadowski
www.strangerspass.com
From: James, V [mailto:JVames@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 3:10 PM
To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 30430
Bob I am blown away by you.......... My rig (Mesa 50/50 and JMP-1) now breathes
like a firey dragon and is a differant beast all
together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for all your help and I am now a follower of Eurotubes!!!!
I will spread the word.
Thank you again
Jimmy
From: shane w [mailto:shanehavnfun@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 03,
2010 3:18 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Jet city jca100h (soldano action)
Holy badass bias'in!! lolz
So I tested the plate voltage with the multimeter you were so kind to give me,
and got 507. Using the math on your website: 25/507 = .0493 or .049 x .7 =
.0343.....so I biased the JCA100H up and woooweee do those JJ's sound so much
better!!!!! You guys are the total shit!
THANKS AGAIN,
Shane
From: Levi Watson [mailto:levigator@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010
12:12 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: bias probe success!
Hi Eurotubes,
I just purchased one of your bias probes and successfully biased my Rivera
M60-410 combo today. The probe was easy to use and the "how-to" video and photos
on your website were very helpful. I carefully checked the plate voltage and
found it to be 440 V, which is exactly what you had posted on your site. I
checked the bias probe reading and did some quick calculations. The tubes were
initially running at about 30 mA, or only about 53%. This is way too cold! A
quick turn of the bias trim got it up to 40 mA, or roughly 70%.
Thanks for giving me the tools and skills to get the job done! It was quick,
safe, and easy, and the amp sounds better than ever! You definitely have another
satisfied customer!
Sincerely,
Levi Watson
From: Jason G [mailto:jgjasong@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,
April 02, 2010 8:07 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU
Bob,
I just wanted to write this to you to sincerely thank you for what you did to my
head, both figuratively and physically. I had ordered a full set of tubes from
you for my JCM2000 TSL 60 a few weeks ago. I went with the recommended KT77s and
the high-output ECC83s. Dear god. That's all I have to say. It went from a 2
month kitten to a full size male lion. What a freaking difference! My marshall
simply roars now, and not with any unexpected gain in the cleans. I had the
chance for the first time to practice with it last night and the guys in my band
were blown away.
My other guitar player will be ordering from you real
soon. He has a dual rec Mesa. He made the mistake of going to that awful guitar
chain that we all know of and bought his tubes there. He has now
realized his mistake, simply put.
Thank you Bob,
the patron saint of Tube heads.
-Jason
From: Ken King [mailto:ken_king0910@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, March 29, 2010 8:01 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes!!!!!
Hi Bob, Received tubes and finished the JTM45 build. The tubes sound great! The
KT66's and the Gold pin ECC83's matched /balanced high gain are super quiet and
FULL of TONE!! I am running the KT66's at 400VDC and they aren't even breaking a
sweat. I believe these tubes could handle 550VDC! with no problem! Your matching
and grading are spot on. The GZ34 rectifier sounds awesome, very close if not
just as good as the Mullards of yesteryear.
I am a customer for Life. Time for a pint. Peace Bro, Ken
From: Joe [mailto:joezakk@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday,
March 26, 2010 9:38 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 6505+112 Combo w/JJ's
Hi Bob,
Had my 6505+112 less than a week when I ordered the hi gain JJ's from Eurotubes.
Just installed them and fired it up.
Holy molten metal of hells bells this thing breathes nitrous and shoots flames!
It was decent with the stock tubes, but the difference in the crunch and lead
channels are significant. Not just in sheer gain but tonality. With the stock
tubes the amp sounded sterile it needed a good ass kicking. Now it's getting it!
Thanks for your assistance. Always a pleasure doing business with Eurotubes.
You guys are tops!
Cheers!
Joe
From: Mark Pawlak [mailto:markpawlak@aol.com] Sent:
Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:57 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Peavey Delta Blues 2-10
Eurotubes,
I just wanted to say thanks for your excellent recommendations regarding my
Delta Blues and Voodu Valve tubes.
The Peavey sounds better than ever (better than new) and I have excellent
control of early breakup and crunch with the new tubes.
Even more impressive was the effect your high gain ECC83S had in my Voodu Valve
preamp. The preamp really came alive with the new tube...clarity, gain control,
texture...it's coming with me to the next
show as my primary amp. I didn't try the matched triode ECC83S, but figure I'll
hang on to it as a back up.
Thanks again, it was pleasure working with you.
Mark
-----Original Message-----From: Chris Smart [mailto:chris_trams@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:07 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Ed... Very happy with my order!
Hi,
I appreciate the conversation we had on the phone last week. it's great to
actually talk to someone knowledgable about various possibilities for my gear,
instead of just taking my chances with a local shop and a salesman full of myths
and half-truths when it comes to tubes and amps.
My KT77's arrived today. You were bang on when you said they would smooth things
out, give me a bigger low end and nice highs. I put them in my Traynor YCV50BLUE
replacing the EL34's, and wow! That boxy midrange "honk" is gone! I was thinking
that the excessive midrange might have been coming from it's Celestian V-30
speaker, but nope, it was definitely the tubes. The tube swap totally revoiced
my amp, and definitely for the better! I was thinking of adding a 1x12"
extension cabinet to get more bass, but I don't need to do that now.
Very happy!
thanks,
Chris Smart
From: Nicholas P [mailto:nap@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:01 PM To: eurotubes That full, rich harmonic sound of those KT66's (along with the new ECC83's of
course) really are just such a perfect change from those stock Chinese Mesa
tubes. I even seem to have better control and range of gain on both my clean and
overdrive channels and I just never expected such a wonderful change in every
aspect of the amp.
Subject: Thank you for breathing new life into my Mesa Single Rec!
Hi Bob!
I got the tubes today and all I can say is WOW. I feel like I'm hearing my amp
for the first time! Those KT66's really just are exactly the sound I have been
searching for and I don't think I could be any happier. My whole band was just
blown away the second I cranked that new beast of an amp and they couldn't
believe the change from a REAL pair of tubes (I couldn't convince the new
guitarist that if he got some new JJ tubes he would be blown away, so I figured
I'd just let him hear it for himself).
Thanks again!
Nick
Original Message-----From: Scott L [mailto:scoxtt@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:09 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: yamaha t100c
I received my tubes and they were very well packed.
I loaded my amp and played it a little before having it biased. It sounded
better already. Once I biased the amp I was blown away. I have been using your
tubes for a couple weeks now and have received more compliments on my tone than
I did with the stock tubes.
I appreciate your quality control and careful attention to detail when matching
your tube sets. You have bought my amp back to life!
The next step is to send my amp off to Mercury Electronics to have them bring it
up to Soldano specs.
Thanks again!
Scott
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Hi Scott: We really do not recommend installing tubes without biasing the amp! But I'm glad you like the tubes!
Bob
From: Dusty Douglas [mailto:dusde@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:02 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 29886
Dear Bob,
I purchased the tubes below recently and I have a few things to say about
everything:
THESE are the BEST-SOUNDING tubes I have EVER run in this amp, period! I have
used Electro-Harmonix, Sovteks, and Groove Tubes before, and these are awesome.
I am running my Legacy bias at 175mA and this thing sounds god-like with these
tubes! Thank you for both the recommended bias current window for my VL-100 and
for having the distributorship to make these tubes available to folks like me.
The last time I re-tubed my head it cost me close to $250.00 purchasing the
tubes through retailers! You have saved me a bunch with the re-tube kits you
make available. I chose the KT77’s so I could get a bit better bottom-end and
using my Les Paul running EMG 81/85s, the tone of my rig has that distinctive
sound that I have only felt in Soldanos and Boogies; very inspiring to play.
I just wanted to write and send a formal ‘thank you’. The tubes arrived very
quickly (faster than I thought) and well-packaged with the magic words “fragile”
on each side of the box so there was no question as to the delicacy of the
contents. Terrific, responsive service and a great product have earned you my
business for the next time I need tubes or caps for my amp.
Take care,
Dusty D.
From:
thecoach@gmail.com [mailto:thecoach@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 1:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: WTF?
The new Tubes are installed. I played for several hours Fri night then again on
Sat. I tried a thousand different settings to test them out thorougly. I want
you to know exactly what I think of them. A picture is
worth a thousand words, so I created an image for you guys and it's attached to
this email.
From: Dax D [mailto:dax_ax_d@aol.com] Sent: Thursday,
March 11, 2010 10:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Received all tubes, Holy cow!! My amps sound stunning. The JCM 800 with KT77's
is a beast. My 1976 2203 with E34L's even eats the 800 alive. Sounds great, you
guys have made my mini vacation awesome (Wife and kids are visiting relatives).
Thanks, will be wearing the shirt tonight!!
Dax Determan
From: Greg G [mailto:g_go@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,
March 08, 2010 9:52 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Bugera V22 Question
Hi Bob,
The tubes sound great!
When I bought this new amp, the saleman at GC was going over warranty items and
he mentioned tubes are not covered, I said "that's okay, I'm going to order new
tubes from eurotubes next week anyway.
What a difference.
I really liked the Blues package I picked up for my Peavey Classic 30 last time.
This similar package for the Bugera V22 is great.
Thanks~ Greg
From: Mark Ellison [mailto:marell19@comcast.net] Sent:
Friday, March 05, 2010 2:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey Classic 50 410
Hey Bob, I spoke with you earlier this week about tubes for my C50. I'm a very
old friend of Charlie Molter aka PVHolic and after speaking with him, you, and
reading on Scott Henderson's message board that John Suhr uses JJ's I decided to
go with the standard re-tube with moderate output. The difference was immediate!
The brittleness my amp had before is gone. It's smoother, rounder, and thicker
than before. Even my OD pedals are substantially better sounding and react with
the amp in a much more natural way. All I can really say is GREAT JOB! From my
first phone call till the time my tubes arrived was a great experience. I WILL
be using you again when I need tubes in the future.
Mark Ellison
From: Erik Sosa [mailto:erikxxx162@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, March 01, 2010 4:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net The breakup on both Crunch and Ultra channels just screams, (is there any
better way to describe it?). All these positive reviews you guys get are well
deserved. The tubes arrived in 2 days, I was thinking, that is too fast for USPS!
I plan to keep ordering from you guys when I get another amp down the road. Bob
and Jay, thank you for responding within a day of my emails and giving me the
good advice about picking what I wanted for my amp. So much corporate crap these
days that it's hard to find an excellent, small business (in another state at
that) with great customer service and an incredible depth of knowledge about the
product. What you guys are doing has given me great confidence in dealing with
small business. I will return again soon! Thanks!
Subject: Peavey JSX now rocks!
Dear Bob, Jay, and the rest of the Eurotubes crew,
I've had a Peavey JSX for about 6 years now and when I first got it I was sorely
disappointed. Over time I've made three big changes to the amp that made it so
much more worth it. First off, a change of
speakers from a Peavey XXX 4x12 to a 2x12 with V30s (that's a different story
altogether). Second, I made changes to the tubes. It sure was a miracle I
stumbled across this site last year. Second, I
replaced the power section with KT77s and it was the perfect crossroads between
a 6L6 and EL34, good harmonic mids with excellent low end. Like many tube amp
newbies I was apprehensive to biasing my amp alone, but I follow the instruction
to a T and had zero problems. Second, I only recently replaced the preamp tubes
last week, upgrading from the standard EH12ax7 to the High gain JJs and wow.
Erik Sosa
From: Don [mailto:debluesman@aol.com] Sent: Monday,
March 01, 2010 3:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: GREAT JOB
Bob.......First let me thank you for the QUICK service and the expert advice !!!
The tubes did arrive today (Monday) just as promised.......
This was the first tube change since I bought my Classic 50 in 2001..
You were right...I now have a TWO channel amp.....
The lead channel is not a bit HARSH like it was and I even have the pre-gain on
SEVEN....it was terrible before on four now it sings...
Seems like I did lose a little brightness in the clean channel but I'm working
on that....
I was surprised what came out of this amp for being never touched STOCK tubes
I pulled out
V1........EH12AX7EH
V2.......Sovtek 12AX7LPS
V3.......Sovtek 12AX7LPS
Power Tubes were Sovtex EL84/6BQ5
With the JJ's the tone is a lot better in the lead channel seems I lost a little
gain in the clean channel but that might be just me seeing I haven't got out of
the lead channel because it sounds so good for a change....
Thanks again Bob
Chalk me up to one happy customer...
Don D
Niagara Falls
From: Deron C [mailto:deroC11@hotmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, February 27, 2010 5:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Guys!
Hey guys, I got a re-tube and bias probe for my XXX from you a couple of weeks
ago, I don't know how ofter you get feedback but I have to say thanks! The tubes
shipped super quick and the probe was super easy and fast to use, I kind of feel
like a chump for paying someone else to do this last time I got new tubes!
Thanks for the great service and the instructions for setting the bias, my rig
now sounds like the devil!
Deron
-----Original Message-----From: Shaun C [mailto:shaunC@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:09 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Just a quick question
I got the amp cranked up about a hour ago and it sounds AMAZING!
Much better then the Ruby Sovteks that the previous owner had in there!
When I get the money saved up I'm going to do a Ceriatone DIY build of some kind
probably a JTM45/100 "Experienced". Anyway what ever I decide to build Eurotubes
will be the first and only tubes that are ever put in it!
Thank you once again!
-Shaun a new fan and customer of Eurotubes and JJ tubes
From: JACK LABBE [mailto:jackla543@yahoo.com] Sent:
Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:54 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Order # 29265 - -to Eddie
Eddie,
Just a short note to say I replaced the tubes in my HRD with the 'Blues 2'
option. The amp sound fantastic! I am very pleased. The re-biasing of the amp
was easy thanks to the video on your website and the bias information you
provided. So thanks again to you and all at Eurotubes for all of your help. I
will highly recomened your product and websie to all who I talk to.
Jack
From: Chris Robinson [mailto:contact.chris_rob77@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:01 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Bob, Jay,
I just wanted to tell you guys that I received the tube set a few days ago. They
are now installed and biased (was: 64mV, now: 70mV) - and the HRD sounds
fabulous. Thanks for your quick response time,
and your web site is great - I followed the video and written instructions, and
now job is done - no fuss, no muss!
Regards-
Chris
From: ronnieblues@aol.com [mailto:ronnieblues@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:25 PM To: eurotubes I'm glad I opted for the
High Gain option on the preamp tubes, I've been wanting to try them on my amp.
Right now I'm absolutely loving them! I immediately noticed the differrence
compared to the standard JJ ECC83S that I had in my amp before. Same awesome
tone but with more gain. I hope you continue to offer the High Gain option on
these preamp tubes as they are the BEST sounding preamp tubes I've ever heard!
Thanks for another great service and super fast shipping! Regards,
Subject: Re: Question about preamp Phase Inverter tube
Hi Bob,
I received the tubes today and installed them in my amp. I followed the
instructions in detail from your website on changing tubes and made sure I used
contact cleaner on the pins on all 8 tubes. The
retube was a success without any kind of problem. The JJ ECC83S High Gain are
AWESOME!! My little Marshall 401 is oozing with TONE once again with JJ tubes!
It was 6 years ago the last time I changed tubes.
Ronnie
Kent, WA
From: Ross, Kenneth [mailto:RossK@gmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, February 18, 2010 7:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bel-Air Re-Tube
Just to let you know. I received the re-tube kit for my Bel-Air. All I can say
is WOW!!! This is unbelievable. I don't understand how these work, but I know
for a fact they do. Jay is very helpful and
knowledgeable. This company is an exception to the rule these days. Jay took the
time to ask me several questions about what style I play etc. And put together a
re-tube kit that is perfect for me. I have
every confidence that Eurotubes can help anyone with their tone. Great tubes,
great customer support, great service! I ordered on Tuesday and received the
tubes on Thursday. Amazing! These tubes made a
good amp into a great amp. Jay even walked me through the bias process. For you
guys that play country clean, Bakersfield sound, I found on my amp that between
80 and 85mA is perfect. Thanks guys!
Keep it up.
Kenny Ross
East End, Arkansas
From: Stephen Everett [mailto:stephen_ev97@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:37 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks to Eddie
Hi Eddie,
Got my Blues Option 1 JJ6L6Gc’s x 2 and the JJECC83S’s x2 and JJECC832 x 1 about
a week ago but hadn’t had time to put them in to my HRD …did it on the weekend
and then took it to my brother in laws house (he’s an electrician) to re bias it
with his multimeter (that was as easy as anything)…and then I cranked it up
Saturday night…..
wow wow wow wow what a difference….the cleans are so much bigger and fuller and
appear to have more character if that’s the right description….. I liked the old
cleans OK but the new tubes have given it a whole new tone…. and the overdrive
(which I didn’t really like before at all) well now we are talking…now I have an
overdrive I can use it is smooth, creamy (again I’m not sure if that is the
right description) and it has none of the barky jaggedness it had before and the
more drive is now a great boost to the overdrive channel….I am stoked really
happy with your recommendation….now I am looking at two pretty expensive
overdrive pedals which I bought to try and get my overdrive tone but now I am
thinking do I really need them…..I’ll keep them as I might discover a whole lot
of new tones using them with my retubed HRDx…thanks again Eddie and Eurotubes
another thrilled customer…
Cheers
From: Jack O [mailto:jacko@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday,
February 09, 2010 4:10 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: carvin tube refit
Hi Bob,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my queries. You were right of course,
75ma was too cold for the Belair Bias.
I down loaded the Belair/Nomad Biasing instructions from Hasserl, and realized
that 75ma, included the current ALL the tubes were using together, so
effectively, the quartet of EL-84’s were only drawing about 52 m/amps. Way too
cold like you said. I can’t really understand why Carvin says to do it a
different way?
Anyway, THANKS a million! I now LOVE the Soak channel! With the master about
5-6, and the Soak around 2-3, I get a really good ballsy lead tone. With the
blues option #1 tubes, I can basically leave my amp on the soak channel most of
the time, still get near crystal clear sounds, and more bluesy aggressive sounds
when needed.
The clean channel, well Hey, that was beautiful anyway, now it’s a bit warmer
and fuller as well.
In this world of ever dwindling service, care and satisfaction to customers, you
must be one of the very few left, that still manages to shine a beacon of hope.
Thanks heaps!
Jack O ( from down Under )
From: Jeremy M [mailto:jman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,
February 08, 2010 7:54 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 29243 - High Gain / KT77 Marshall TSL100
Well the new tubes showed up today. I ran up stairs like a kid on Christmas and
followed your instructions to a T. Let me tell you, my fingers hurt getting
those suckers in.
Everything is in place and contact cleaned. Flip comes on the power, we have
light! Give 'er the ol 5 min or so and flip off the standby and get to biasing.
Set it at 89.5mv per side and plugged a guitar in. All I
can say is HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it's the same amp. It's amazing
the crap that Marshall sends out in their amps from the factory. Even when it
was brand spanking new it didn't sound this good.
All of a sudden, I look at my watch, and 1.5hours have passed. You know, one of
those "can't put the thing down" moments, it felt like I was playing for 15 min.
At any rate, I'll be the new owner of a Mesa Dual Rectifier that has been
sitting in a guys closet for the last four years come this weekend. Me thinks
I'll be needing to place another order very soon.
Thanks for your help and the speedy shipment. I'll be in touch in the next few
for a retube kit for my
Boogie.
-J.
From: Tony Yates [mailto:toya2005@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, February 08, 2010 12:01 PM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 28856
I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks. I was expecting the new tubes to
help, but the difference from the stock tubes is quite staggering. The gain
channel (Classic Peavey) is nothing like it used to be,
much more powerful and yet smoother, I love it. This was my backup amp and now I
am using it at gigs as my first choice.
Thanks again,
Tony Yates
From:
Henry Robinson [mailto:henrob@comcast.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21,
2010 3:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Customer Review for Carvin BelAir Blues Option #2
First off, You all have me hooked, never again will I pay $25 for a Groove 12AX7.
The Carvin BelAir was my first tube amp and of course I loved the sound, it killed my solidstate in power and tone. It had the factory stocked Groove tubes in it, so after about a year I decided to try the Carvin BelAir/Nomad Blues Option #2 after showing all the other options to various guitarists, they all said the #2 looked best.
I was about to totally re-tube my amp, in order to save some life left in the Factory-stocked Groove tubes, just in case I got a bad tube or I didnt like the sound. Right before I was going to totally re-tube it, a trusted friend said that he STRONGLY advised against it, and that it would change the voicing of my amp, so I was nervous about it, I couldn't return them because I'd already opened the box up to check out the new tubes. Well I put them in an hour ago and they blew my mind.
First, the amp is louder and even when it is turned down farther than before it has MORE meat on it than when I had the Groove tubes.
Second, I liked the soak channel before, yeah alot of people were knocking it, but when I put it on the soak for the first time, all that mud was GONE, it seemed like it had slightly less gain, but it was so much better sounding.
Third, the sound on the clean is so much fuller than before, so many new nuances coming out of my Vintage 30s.
Lastly these my infact be miracle tubes... Beofore I put them in, the reverb tank in my amp would rattle when I hit very high notes on the treble strings.... It is GONE now... I don;t know how or why... But all I know is, before I put the tubes in there was a rattle with the 3 spring reverb tank... then I put the JJs in and it was gone, COMPLETELY!!!!!
These tubes are amazing, I don't know whether to try another one of your Bel Air retube kits or to stay with the Blues Option #2....
Great work, Thank you,
Henry Robinson
From: Aaron Reiners [mailto:aaronreiners@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:10 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net It also picked up a little bit of high-end sweetness
that I didn't know the amp was capable of. After almost a year of playing in two
bands, my power tubes are finally dying and I will not hesitate to buy jjs again
when the time comes. My only complaint is that the amp is still a valveking :)
Subject: review
I put the regular full retube kit in my valveking 212 combo over a year ago and
the results were incredible. I only use the clean channel and use pedal
distortion. If you own a valveking, you know why. When I put the tubes in it
went from dark and a little muddy sounding to bold and chimy. The response got
much more immediate and satisfying. The low end picked up a lot more thump and
dropped most of the mud.
-----Original Message-----From: Alan Castillo
[mailto:alan_castillo21@comcast.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:45 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello Jay and Bob,
Just to let you know that the tubes arrived! we put them in the Orange AD30R,
and the difference with the stock Electro-Harmonix tubes that were in the amp is
amazing! Much cleaner, with so much more
harmonics and overtones, and much more responsive to player´s touch on the
guitar! Again, thank you very much for choosing the right tubes for us, and of
course, I look forward to make bussiness with you
again.
Best regards!
Alan
From: Jason Lyman [mailto:JasonLyman@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, January 18, 2010 5:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Info on Crate V-Series Amps - biasing
Michael,
I bought some JJ EL84 power tubes Saturday. Popped ‘em in my Palomino. I had a
good idea of what to expect from all the research I’ve done on tubes.
I was unprepared though…
BLOWN AWAY. Man, my amp is totally alive now loaded up with all JJ tubes –
ECC83s and EL84. WOW. My fingers hurt from playing. I had to come to work today
to give them a break!
I’ve already preached the word. I’ve got a bud up in Dallas that has a pair on
order for his amp. This will be the only tube I run from now on.
I’m gonna go find some “review” websites to post the message.
Thanks again!
Jason
From: Dale Manning [mailto:dm335@hotmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Original Blues Deville 4X10
EUROTUBES ARE GOOD
I've read a lot of bashing on these Eurotubes but decided to try them anyway.
I purchased a complete set for my Fender Blues Deville (original 1993)
1. 2 6L6GC
2. ECC83S for V1
3. ECC81 for V2
3 Balanced Tube for phase inverter V3
turned the amp on & let it warm up for 15 minutes, hit the standby switch and
WOW.
These tubes amazed me.I love the sound, I am quite pleased.
When the funds situation gets a little better, I'm gonna try the Forever Blues
combination.
This particular original Blues Deville is connected to a 4X12 extension cabinet
along with the fender 4X10 internal speakers.
It Does Rock..
Thanks again.DM335
Also the tech guy who answered the phone was very helpful to my questions.
From: John [mailto:Johnmeyers9@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
Guys,
I installed the standard JJ re-tube package and Weber Blue Dog ceramic in my
Peavey C30. Very impressive! I've always been jealous of the tone I got with my
guitar when I gigged with a buddy's Ampeg
Rocket. Not any more. After some jamming and some re-tweaking, the cleans have
more chime, detail and depth. The dynamics are much better on the drive channel.
I can't wait to play out with my new
amp. Thanks for the outstanding customer service and fine products.
John Meyers, Raleigh NC
From: Shaun Doran [mailto:shaunmetal@hotmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Hey Bob and Jay,
I just wanted to give you guys some feedback, you guys are awesome. The shipping
was insanely fast it only took like two days to get here. Also your site has
very detailed instructions on installing the tubes
which rocks. They sound great in my 6505+ by the way. I will definitely be doing
business with you guys again in the future.
Thanks,
Shaun
From: Anthony Wozniak [mailto:anw@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, January 08, 2010 6:34 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: tube change and bias peavey 3120
Hi Bob, Thanks to your expert advice, and simple bias instructions, I have
tweeked my Son's new PV3120 with high gain pre amp kit and KT77's.The factory
installed JJEL34's sounded good but he blew a
tube in the first month. You were right that the voltages were very different
from tube to tube, and overall the amp was biased(Factory) in the upper 20ma
range with the high at 28.5. by moving it up to
38.5,(35%) it made an awsome difference, but we swapped the EL34's for the
KT77's per your advice.
At the bias set for the EL34's, the KT77's registered
at 58ma. Bringing that back to 38 made the cleans brilliant with great tone
throughout the EQ range, and rhythm and lead channels just outstanding with
tons of gutteral grunt in the low end and a great breakup at the high
end.Hopefully eliminating any grid resistor issues as well. Overall my son's
experience with You, and JJ has been eye opening. Thanks and
keep on testing. Tony Wozniak
From: Frank Grullon [mailto:frankvhg@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, January 04, 2010 12:44 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Got the new tubes and LOVE them
Bob,
Just wanted to thank you for your help over the phone. The E34Ls, Hi-Gain preamp
tubes, and GZ34 rectifier tubes make my Mesa Roadster head sound even BETTER
than before! I still have quite a bit of
bass in my tone! Actually I hardly had to touch my settings (boosted mids &
highs, reduced lows) and it sounded like a blanket was removed from my amp.
If you get a chance, definitely checkout my band The August Infinity!
http://www.myspace.com/theaugustinfinity
Keep
rockin! I'll spread the word to my other guitarist to replaced his Diezel VH4
with JJs!
Frank
From: Brandon C [mailto:bran-don-gtr@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:25 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi, Just wanted to say thank you so much for your quick service and shipping on
my order of tubes!! The Gold plated ECC83S's really smoothed my 5150 out and
gave me the tone my ears have been looking for. Nothing touches ya'lls 6L6gc's
either and now that it is biased correctly its like a completely different amp!!
Again, thanks so much, and Happy New Year!!
-Brandon
From: Michael West [mailto:west-m@hotmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:53 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi,
Just a quick note of thanks. Installed the new tubes into the Peavey DB last
Saturday.
Great, smooth sound! So much more musical and rich. Just picked up a Les Paul.
Man does that combination work. Your description on the website for the re-tube
kit was spot on.
The JJ's and your service are the absolute best.
I'll be recommending you to everyone I can.
Thanks again!! Happy New Year!
Michael West
Michael West Photography
From: Jerry [mailto:js12555@aol.com] Sent: Friday,
December 25, 2009 3:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Again!
I just retubed my brand new ENGL Fireball 100 with the JJ Tubes. I won’t use
anything else in any amp period. I also only trust Eurotubes. It’s even better
than new! The JJ’s made all the difference in the world! The amp came to life
and plays so smooth, that I did not want to put my guitar down. I also wanted to
comment on the great advice you guys give, also thanks for the best customer
service I have ever had from any company.
First Class Operation!
Jerry
From: Dave M [mailto:dave-m-1031@aol.com] Sent: Sunday,
December 13, 2009 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes & bias probe
Hi guys,
I just wanted to say thanks for the great products, service and info. I
installed the tubes today and took my first shot at the bias probe and
multimeter. Despite being nervous about shocking myself, the whole
process was pretty easy. I was surprised that the Carvin V3 registered a 18 on
the multimeter before adjustment. I dialed in 37 and took it for a test drive.
The amp sounds great.
I feel bad for all of those people who haven't taken the time to bias their amps
:)
Happy Holidays,
Dave
From: Jon Swoveland [mailto:jon_swove@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:17 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Got my JJs !!!
Hi all at Eurotubes,
I'veI already received the Blues Option 2 set of JJs I ordered only 5 days ago
(with Intn'l Priority shipping) and have put them in my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
(with a Celestian Vintage 30 and the 25w/150Ohm sag-mod )
I'd like to share my impressions of the comparisson of the GTs that were in
there with the new JJs...
Right before the swap-out I made sure to play through the amp for a while with
the existing GTs , just so I would have a good basis for comparisson (I even
rebiased the GTs up to about 85mV to get them their best chance). Then I put in
the JJs and rebiased up to 45mV (I already had mod'd the biasing-pot resistor to
provide greater range- I'm sure it would have topped out at 30 otherwise - due
to the sag-mod).
The difference in a word: WOW!
In a bunch of words:
Regarding base: The flab is gone! The base is dramatically tightened up - my
strat finally sounds like a strat! Regarding drive: Let's put it this way: I'm
no longer shopping for an overdrive pedal. I'm now getting warm crunchy
overdrive on the drive channel and the "More Drive" button is actually usuable.
Everything about these tubes is better! Touch sensitivity, dynamics and just
overall depth of tone is
waaaaay better!!
Thank-you Eurotubes and JJ Electronics!
A very happy customer!
Jon Swoveland
PS - I think the GT 12AX7s will get a new life as Christmas tree ornaments!
From: Russell B [mailto:russellbgood@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:55 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: bugera 6260 gold pin retube kit and bias probe
hay bob this is russell.I bought this bugera 6260 head a couple of months ago
and right out the box it blew fuse .Replaced fuse then blew a power tube
.Replaced power tubes with electro-harmonix 6l6s.The
amp sounded terrible it was painful just thinking of turning it on..My son told
me about eurotubes i am glad he did. This thing sound amazing now i set the bias
at 38 very well balanced tone. thanks happy
holidays
-----Original Message-----From: Trevor Hurtig [mailto:trevorh@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:38 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank you
Hi Eddie,
Just a quick note to tell you that I am very happy with the standard retube kit
that I purchased for my Traynor YCV 40 WR.
The shrill ice-pick like highs are gone, and I am left with a very dynamic
amplifier with tons of tube warmth.
I wanted to wait until I had put a few miles on the new tubes before I sent you
this note, but I knew from the minute the change was made that I was on to
something good. I just didn't imagine how much of a
positive change they would make! I liked my amp before, but I love it now.
Traynor should ship their amps with your tubes. I would even have payed more to
get it sounding like this at the point of purchase.
Thanks again for all of your help in getting me set up. I am completely
satisfied.
All the best,
Trevor Hurtig
From: Mark S [mailto:marks8891@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:38 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: All things TUBE!!!!
Well Bob,
It's confirmed. You really know your stuff about tubes/amps and Eurotubes
definitely RAWKS!!!!
I received the new JJ tubes you suggested and I can't believe the difference in
my little V5. Nice and clean up to about 2/3 with my Les Paul and about 3/4 with
my Strat. Nice gentle break-up controllable
with guitar volume and definite gutsy distortion when pushed hard. I LOVE IT!!!
Give me a few weeks and I'll be ordering a couple more "sets" for backup and
future use.
Thanks again for your knowledge and help.
Mark
From: bryannosel@gmail.com [mailto:brynanosel@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC83S
The mailman just left and i installed the JJ ECC83S high gain preamp tubes in my
Marshall TSL100...the amp just warmed up to a new level of voicing I've never
heard before. The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. It feels like
the amp is tickling me back through my fingers. No bs. Thank you guys, I'll be
recommending these JJ's to every player I know.
Your czech friend,
Bryan Nosel
-----Original Message-----From: Fraser, Todd
[mailto:todd_fraser007@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:36 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New life for my Fender twin
I just received my JJ 6L6GC from you last night with my biasing and installed
them. I biased them to your recommended 38mA and then played. I know I'm
supposed to let them burn in but I was excited. I used my Fender Jag HH that
actually has a P-90 at neck and a classic 57 at the bridge. I was thinking about
totally re-doing the whole guitar but after last night I changed my mind. I
noticed a difference right away.
The amp was
definitely warmer and even though the highs were still a little harsh I could
tell the tubes were going to be great. I left the amp running for about 4 hours
and then before I went to bed I plugged in, much to my wife's chagrin. It
sounded phenomenal and if it wasn't 1130pm and my wife wasn't screaming at me I
would have played for 4 hours straight. I can't wait to play my Taylor solid
body classic through it. The Taylor makes any amp shine so it should take these
tubes to the next level. I will never run Groove Tubes again and will be a life
long customer. Now I'm starting to think what my original 66 Ampeg Reverb rocket
ll will sound like with JJ's in it. It's still running all original tubes
believe it or not so I don't know if I should swap them out to save them or just
wait till they blow out. Anyway thanks for your great service and great product.
Todd Fraser
//////////
Hi Todd: No need to burn the tubes in, they have 24 hours
on them but after any power tube gets up too optimal temp which takes about 20
minutes they will really open up.
Bob
From: danny martin [mailto:dmart777@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:23 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Very satisfied customer
Bob
Once again you guys amaze me. I emailed you yesterday because I was having an
issue with white noise coming from my tsl100. Your response time floored me. I
received an answer within 30 minutes . I
followed your suggestions cleaned the sockets and biased the amp to appx. 87 mv
.This solved the problem. My TSL is now back to the way it was prior top my
problem. Thank you for all your help. If other
companies treated people the way you guys do the world would be a better place.
Thank You
From: Steve Bryan [mailto:s_bryan11@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, November 09, 2009 12:59 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Order Number: 27612
Eddie,
I got a chance to play through the KT77's w/ ECC83 gold pins over the weekend,
and I have to say that I was impressed at how much of a change it made. I play
through a Traynor YCV50 outfitted with
eurotubes high gain E34L's ( upgraded from the original rubbish ). The E34L's
were good and punchy enough for sure, I just needed a bit more chunk. The KT77's
don't bite like the E34L's, but chunk they
can do, and well. Where I was most surprised was the clean channel. Lots of rich
texture that wasn't there before, very warm. I'm guessing this is the result of
the ECC83 gold pins, if so, this will be a permanent fixture in the preamp
stage. The harmonics were fantastic on both channels. Overall, I am pleased to
say the least. Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how things worked
out.
Thanks for everything, and huge points on customer service, a forgotten phrase
in business today.
Respectfully,
Steven Bryan,
From: steve_neighbor@aol.com [mailto:steve_neighbor@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:46 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Retubing a Mesa MKIV
Hi Eddie,
The standards sound FANTASTIC!!! I ended up using the standards in all
positions. Iwent back to using the 6l6/E34L combination.The Boogie never sounded
better.In tweed, class A, it almost has that brown sound. When in simulclass
full power with volume on 4 it freakin' screams!!The bottom end is unbelievable
and it now has that silky smooth lead tone I was after. With the high gain
set,the tone was
there but it had a little too much grit. It was almost like a really good fuzz
effect.Just not my sound. I'll experiment with the Traynor later in the week and
I'll let you know how that turns out.It's been sitting
for a while and needs a good going over.
Thanks,
Steve
From: Darcy Lapointe [mailto:darcyL@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, November 06, 2009 2:31 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 27480
Hi Bob (& folks),
I received my order yesterday (KT66/KT88 kit for my Dual Rec) and followed your
instructions for the installation. I used an electrical contact cleaner spray as
suggested, and worked the tubes in and out a
couple times each.
What a difference these tubes have made to the sound!
The first thing I noticed is that the amp seems a lot louder. All of the flabby
woofing in the low end is also gone, there is no more issue with the low end at
all! It's much tighter and clearer. The amp handles my
7-string's low B perfectly without any mud.
The most dramatic difference is actually with the clean channel - it's
beautiful! Using a single-coil pickup, I can't believe how sweet the clean is,
considering it's a Dual Rectifier. I'm a distortion player for sure, but I
couldn't stop playing clean stuff today, it's just so nice. The cleans had been
so thin, sterile and flat before...now it's glassy and chimes.
The dirty channels now have a lot more nuances to them, which is great - but
means I have to spend some time finding the sweet spots, as the EQ controls are
now a lot more sensitive. The amp is a lot more transparent, so I can really
hear the differences in my guitars and their pickups.
There is now a really big difference in the spongy/bold and tube/transistor
rectifier settings, where it wasn't so pronounced before. This tube set really
seems to prefer the bold/transistor settings for dirty tones, as it sounds
tightest this way. The Mesa 'fizzy' distortion is at it's most noticeable level
when spongy/tube rectifier settings are selected...a little buzzy in the top
end. It's a tough call though, because at lower gain settings, the tube
rectifier/spongy setting is really warm and a lot more natural sounding. I
thought I had the ideal settings for the amp, but I need to re-explore all the
various settings again.
Anyway, very happy with everything and thanks again for your help...feel free to
use anything here for
your feedback page!
Cheers,
Darcy Lapointe
From: shane wyant [mailto:shanewyant987@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:00 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Installed the GZ34's in my DR last night......much tighter sounding in rec
mode!!! I can't believe how something so small (compared to the stock mesa
5U4's) can pack such a big punch!!! Thanks for such a
great recommendation! I'm in love with my amp again :)
Also, I know you hate Crate Blue Voodoo's....but I changed out my friend's stock
sovtek tubes out and installed your BV kit, and holy kick in the nuts! The gain
stages are beautiful, there's an actual punch to the amp now... so much more
clarity to it. I don't know if there's more mids/high mids, but whatever it is,
it sounds like the blanket over the speakers was removed! :)
Again...you rule....thank you for knowing wtf you are talking about and sharing
it with the rest of the world. Your shipping was crazy fast too!!
Very satisfied customer,
Shane
*************
Hi Shane: I don't "hate" Blue Voodoo's, they are
just not one of my favorites! Glad you like the tubes. Bob.
From: Kurt McKee [mailto:kurt_mckee1919@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KUDOS
Just wanted to express my appreciation for great service and product. You always
wonder if all the raves are real or Hype. Eurotubes is the BOMB! Jay took the
time to discuss options for my son's Carvin MTS 3212 combo and recommended the
EL34 High gain option. Ordered on Monday received on Thursday. Installed in the
amp & biased per instructions and WOW the Carvin is a new amp it was ok before
but now it is great. I wish I had discovered you guys sooner I can think of
several amps we might still own had they been retubed with your assistance.
Thanks!!!!
Kurt McKee
-----Original Message-----From: Christopher Kirk
[mailto:christopherK111@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 6:55 PM To:
Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Amp bias
Absolutely! Once again JJ prevails!! I thought that my jj 6L6s were it. But the
EL34 sound is what I've been missing for a long time!! I tell every player I
know about Eurotubes...you guys are great and you sell premium products at
amazing prices! I paid $46 for a PAIR of Mesa EL34s at Guitar Center and I got a
QUAD of JJ EL34s for $54 from you guys!! Can't beat the tubes or the overall
eurotubes experience...
Thanks guys!!
Christopher Kirk
From: JD HOWL [mailto:jdgregh@aol.com] Sent: Thursday,
October 29, 2009 9:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Retubing
Hey,
Absolutely amazing, the difference. My amp came alive and got me playing more
than I have in a long time. I couldn't walk away from it. I got blisters on my
fingers. After replacing the blown fuse in my meter, everything worked just like
your video. I set it @ 38.5, plugged in, and it ripped.
Thanks guys, you've got all my business as long as I'm still breathing.
Greg Waggoner
From: mikeudae [mailto:mikeudae@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:40 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: tone monster
Hey, today I installed the "Blues Option" tube set into my 2001 Classic 30.
Although it has had some good mods, it was a better amp than stock. No speaker
change, and a couple high end 12AX7's, a couple cap changes. This blues set
makes it a completly new amp, what tone! It smoothed out everything, even the
area between clean and crunch. I was expecting improvement from the blues set,
but am more than pleased. It is now truely a "Mississippi Marshall". Thanks for
the research and tubes.
Mike in VA
From: Russ Gasper [mailto:rgasperSVT@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:57 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Ampeg SVT/ New JJ Tubes
Hi Jay and Bob!
A couple of weeks ago, I made my second Eurotubes purchase; 11 beautiful JJ
tubes for my Ampeg SVT Classic. Honestly, I didn't think my tone could get any
better with the SVT, matching 8X10 cab, Mogami Gold cables, and my G&L SB-2
strung with DR Hi-Beams. Well, I was totally wrong. After installing the new JJs,
and taking my amp back to band practice, I was totally blown away. The new level
of roundness along with the glorious, truck-to-the-face crunch that I constantly
crave was enough to almost make this a religious experience. I didn't think the
SVT could sound any better than it did, but it can! I was certain the moment I
took those KT-88's out of their boxes that my tone was about to be enlarged
considerably. Not only is the tone heavenly, but the increase in power is
remarkable. I played two shows in a row two weekends ago, and literally kept the
volume at about 1 1/2 for both shows (next to an Orange Rockerverb 100, a Mesa
Stiletto, and a very hard hitting drummer) Anywhere past 4, and I think objects
nearby would catch on fire. Anyway, what else can I say? The roundness,
richness, and full-blown crunch of these new JJs make me a very happy boy.
I also wanted to thank you for being so friendly and
patient with me and my questions over the phone. You guys love what you do and
put your customers first, and it definitely shows. I don't see why people would
need to order new tubes from anywhere else. Having said that, I will continue to
order from Eurotubes in the future, and I will continue spreading the good word
to people who are looking for new tubes. Thank you again guys, and keep up the
amazing work.
Russ Gasper
Valparaiso, IN
From: Jimmi James [mailto:jjames@comcast.net] Sent:
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Update
Bob,
I was excited about installing the Standard Retube EL34's in my Carvin V3.
(Sept. 9, 09)
I was aware of the risk of "Motorboating" with the tubes properly biased but I
love the EL34 tones and thought I'd give it a shot. I loved the sound from your
retube kit.
Unfortunately, mine had the Motorboat Syndrome that started appearing at Gigs.
I ordered the High Gain 6L6 Option and installed them per your instructions and
was in awe of the increased volume of the Clean Channel and the tight bottom
with clear highs that the Amp now has.
Your service and product sells itself again !!!!
I appreciate the time you took to listen and explain the options.
Thanks again Bob for your input, advice, and patience.
Jimmi St. James
Dallas, Texas
-----Original Message-----From: David DiB [mailto:daviddib@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe
jay i can not thank you or eurotubes enuff man ... retubed my tripple x and
rebiased it ...and the amp came to life ...has plenty of gain ....and most
importantly clearity....nice low end punch with the harshness taken out of the
mids just as your description said ...last nite was the first nite out giging
since the retube ...and through the p.a it sounded massive ,clean, clear and
full of life and body ...i apreciate everything
thanks
David
From: Colin Blakely [mailto:colinb@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, October 05, 2009 12:17 AM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 26720
Hi Bob
I have recently installed the tubes I received from you for my '65 reissue twin
reverb (Gold Pin option). After having bought tubes from you in the past I knew
I wouldn't be disappointed but I have to tell you that I simply could not
believe how great my amp sounds now. I'm playing a 335 Gibson straight into the
amp, with nothing in between and the sound is unbelievably solid and clean. I'm
afraid of adding any pedals now cos the sound is already so delicious.
(By the way I followed your excellent instuctions for installing tubes, on your
website; to the letter........thanks for that too)
I've never played my guitar so much because it is so hard to put down now with
the sound I've got. Thank you so much for your great work. I really hope other
tube amp owners get to hear about Eurotubes.
All the very best
Kind Regards
Colin Blakely
(New Zealand)
From: croft g [mailto:croft_g@aol.com] Sent: Friday,
October 02, 2009 6:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Just received my new tubes Whow !!!!!!
Just made the switch. This is not the same Amp!!!!
Not than I really need loud but - the amp is twice as loud with the same volume
setting I used previously.
Not only loud but very crisp & clear - I can't believe $100 in new tubes made
this big a difference. I don't think I need to think about a new amp for the
next 10 to 20 years.
The folks in the Slovakian republic should be proud!
Thanks Again & Again!
Croft
-----Original Message-----From: raul m
[mailto:raul_m@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 8:08 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 26724
Placed my order on Friday, got my tubes today which is Monday. Popped them in
and I must say WOW! Brought my 6505+ back to life!
Thanks for the awesome service, low price and speedy delivery! Will definitely
keep purchasing my tubes from you guys!
Keep up the good work Bob!
-Raul.
-----Original Message-----From: ryan reeves [mailto:ryan_ves@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
I received the E34L high gain tubes tubes yesterday and wanted to take a few
minutes to say thanks for the good products and excellent service.
I installed the new tubes already (and cleaned the sockets). My Laney GH50L is a
new amp. I had the original TAD tubes in there and I was never happy with this
amp, and in fact I tried to sell it a few times.
After installing the new tubes my amp is much warmer and has this round/fat
tone. This is the best $89 I've spent on music equipment, it's unreal how much
better this amp sounds. It's hard to describe, but the high-end isn't brittle
sounding anymore. The amp is smooth now.
I also purchased a weber mass from you guys, so that coupled with the new tubes
just makes this amp sound killer. I finally have a setup I'm really happy with.
Also thanks for recommending Jim at guitarworks. He did a pro setup on my guitar
and it plays great.
Take care,
Ryan Reeves
From: Jimmi [mailto:james_stj@hotmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks
Thanks for the advice and the unmatched service.
Bob took the time to listen to my thoughts on what I was looking for and
provided some valuable feedback pointing me in the right direction.
I was not sure I could retube my own amp, but the onsite video, instructions,
and another call to Bob proved that I could.
The Amp sounds incredible !!!!
You've got my business from here on out.
Thanks again,
Jimmi St. James
Flashback
Dallas,Texas
From: Sly1 [mailto:mgl_sly1@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 12:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 1 happy customer, please read!
I am extremely happy with the Eurotubes replacement tubes in my Mesa Lonestar V2
and would recommend your tubes as a replacement to anyone. These tubes have
brought new life to my Mesa Lonestar and I love it! I have both the 6l6 and e34L
tubes and love having the option of swapping them out for different sounds. The
customer service at Eurotubes is no less than outstanding and I am recommending
you to several guitar service centers in my area as well as my friends.
“you might or might not want to post this” Mesa’s desire to have a monopoly on
tube sales for their amps is pure crap. I will never plug the Mesa tubes back in
unless I need to take it in for warranty work.
You should be pleased to know that at least a couple of Mesa’s warranty shops
feel that mesa’s tube policy is crap and ignore it when an amp comes in for
repair or re-tubing. “I won’t mention the shop names to protect the intelligent”
Thank you,
Sly1
From: David Nesmith [mailto:davenesmith21@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:42 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe
Bob/Eddie/Jay,
Just wanted to thank you and leave a review for the B-52 AT-112 / 212 combo
owners that will need to re-tube at some point. After re-tubing with the ECC83s
and 2 ECC832s to tame down the overdrive
channel, the amp has plenty of volume again and a nice crunch for blues as I had
wanted. I can also get that crunch at lower volume levels now. I could not
afford a pricier tube amp, but a little knowledge from you guys sure made it
sound like one. You will be highly recommended to all of my fellow musicians
here in Texas. The customer service and speedy delivery can't be beat. Thanks
again, I thought I was
going have to keep playing solid state until I could affoed a better amp.
Regards,
Dave Nesmith
From: Rudy Capistrano [mailto:rudycap1117@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 9:10 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Thanx
Eurotubes,
I just retubed my Blues junior with your tubes. Result: GREAT SOUND!! It's like
someone lifted a veil from the amp, it's clear, articulate, punchy, responsive,
etc. Great product from your Company. I'll start
spreading the word here in Guam regarding your Company's tubes!! I am also now
thinking of a full retube for my Mark IV, 6V6 option.
From: Glenn W. Nielsen [mailto:glennwn@aol.com] Sent:
Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:58 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Got my order a couple days ago and the tubes work GREAT!!! Delta blues is a
singin Louisiana tone machine for blues with these things! Thanks for all your
help . I will be in touch in the future for ALL my
tube needs:). All the best!
Glenn
From: Eddie Heinzelman [mailto:e_heinzelman@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 4:03 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Bob D - questions for Rivera
Bob,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note and say a huge Thank You! I put the tubes
(E34L standard kit) in the Fandango 55 this morning, set the bias at 36 to split
the difference, and I’m blown away by the tone, the volume, the clarity, and my
main criteria, the balls! I am a devoted Eurotubes customer from now on!
Can’t speak highly enough about these tubes and your assistance and service!
And I can’t wait to unleash this tone at the next gig!!
Thanks again, my friend!
Eddie Heinzelman
Nashville, TN
http:/www.myspace.com/eddieheinzelman
From: Morgan Bellini [mailto:mbellini@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:18 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: fender SUNN))) feedback
Hello guys,
i'm writing just to give a little feedback regarding my recent purchase (you
have sent to Genoa, Italy)
i have successfully replaced original valves of my Fender SUNN reissue with the
JJs and yes, it sound a little better and YES! placing an 81 (83?) in the V1 (as
you've suggested) now i have a lot of extra
headroom!! Thanks. Now i can play other music style than noise rock.
I've also purchased a mass lite weber attenuator and its simply perfect. The
volume go down and the sound remain the same. Excellent. Now i can play music
with someone.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Morgan Bellini
From: Matt Koepsell [mailto:koep_matt@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 7:33 PM To: eurotubes The amp is absolutley perfect with the help of the JJs, great product, great
customer service Eddie, fast shipping, every tube amp should have a set of these
bad mofos!!! Eurotubes is an awesome business with an awesome product! Thanks a
million, i gotta get back to shreddin' now!!!!!!
Subject: My Product Review
Got the tubes today! I put them in an biased the amp like it said on your site
with the weber tool and wow! The reviews were not kidding, Thank you for hooking
me up, i was beginning to think i was going to
have to trade off my Vox Classic Plus 50 because the sound wasn't what i wanted
with the old tubes and improper bias but the KT77s and the ECC83s warmed it up
dramatically, the brittle scratchy sound has been replaced by a warm full bodied
tone that is so thick and creamy, my amp finally sounds the way i imagined it
should, i couldn't be happier...
Matt
From: ronald_m77@gmail.com [mailto:ronald_m77@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:36 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Fender hot rod deluxe kit, thanks
Hello Bob,
I´m writing you to say thanks for the help, upgrading my fender HRD, with normal
clean - high gain preamp tubes, and 6V6 powertubes and the Weber ceramic Blue
Dog. The shipping went very swift and
everything was in good condition. Due to some delay in installing the stuff by
my local amp tech I´ve had the amp for about 2 weeks now. More varied tones and
more detailed sound from gritty, trebly overdrive to varm, juicy sustaining
distortion, suiting my style perfectly.Still enjoying the developing sound while
the speaker breaks in, which is a very fulfilling experience.
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Regards,
Ronald
From: Jon Kelley [mailto:jkell9583@verizon.net] Sent:
Sunday, August 02, 2009 5:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Using your bias probe gave me the confidence to fix this myself, without
having to touch a bias point! 39 milliamps now and I’m a true believer. This
thing never sounded better..and I’ve only tried “bedroom” volumes. Can’t wait
until my next gig! Eurotubes and Co. are the best!! (and I’m no Yngwie).You have
a customer for life! Sincerely, Jon Kelley
Subject: Thank you!
I just have to write and thank you for not only selling a fantastic product, but
also giving me clear, easy to follow instructions on biasing my HRDx. I had
fears of landing on my ass or worse by touching the wrong point or setting my
meter wrong and blowing it or my amp. I was a bit skeptical of tube set (gold
pin with 6L6GC matched set) when I first turned on my amp..no life. No wonder!!
The factory set bias was 25 milliamps!
-----Original Message-----From: danny martin
[mailto:dmartin1919@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:53 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net Your information on biasing was fantastic.Before I would have never attempted
rebias an amp electricity intimidates me at times.I followed all your
instructions and had the amp biased within 5 minutes.My Marshall is now like the
phoenix that rose from the ashes. The tone is warm and very ballsy.You guys now
have another fan for life and I will also send other musicians in my circle your
way. By the way prior to ordering from Eurotubes I had an estimate done at an
amp shop just for retubing and resetting the bias. I was floored when they told
me 300.00+. I did the job for a third of the price. Thank you,Thank you,Thank
you.
Subject: retubing for Marshall tsl 100
Bob, I can't begin to tell you how blown away I am With Eurotubes. On July 29th
I placed an order for retube kit for a Marshall TSL100.My order arrived today
August 1st....WOW!!!.I live In Florida and did not expect to receive my order
for at least 7 to 10 business days. Incredible service. I Installed the tubes
today and I could not believe the difference in tone and power. My Marshall is a
1991 model and it still had the original tubes. I bought this amp secondhand for
a steal.
Danny
From: Scott [mailto:scott_m789s@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net THANK YOU!!!!
Subject: WOW
I just installed the JJ KT77 and the ECC83 Hi Gains (marshall TSL100) that I
ordered from you (on a friend's suggestion), and all I can say is WOW!!! I am
very impressed
with your tubes and WILL be ordering next year when I retube again.
Scott M
From: Mike Kosoff [mailto:mikek555@aol.com] Sent:
Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:36 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ's Kick Ass!
I wasn't sure what to expect from the tube change in my Deluxe Reverb and was
stunned with the results. Biasing the amp really was just as easy as you made it
seem in the video and the written instructions I received with the bias probe
answered the rest of my questions. I wasn't totally sold on whether I would be
able to hear a difference just from changing brands of tubes, but was willing to
give it a try. My first impression was that I have never heard sustain and
smoothness like this from my amp. The highs were clearer and the lows took on a
whole new quality that I found very pleasing. I have never been able to capture
that dynamic SRV tone where it is crystal clear until he digs in and I've
finally found it in some boxes that say JJ Electronics on the side. I can't wait
to hear what this thing sounds like when I change out the crappy Jensen reissue
speaker. Eddie was very helpful answering my questions and I was installing the
tubes two days after I ordered them. You guys have a customer for life and I
really appreciate your knowledge and service. Thanks again!
-----Original Message-----From: Tom McElroy [mailto:tom_mcelroy@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:48 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: V8 Retube Report
Bob,
Just wanted to say thanks for the guidance on retubing my Palomino V8. The ECC81
significantly increased the amps' headroom and made it less noisy, and the JJ
EL84 reduced the muddiness and seems to have warmed up the sound a bit. Thanks
for your advice and excellent service.
Tom McElroy
Broken Arrow, OK
From: Dex Umekubo [mailto:dex_um@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!
Dear Bob,
I just put in your KT88 in my THD Univalve and in one word, WOW!
Your tube really brings out the sound I was looking for in my amp.
I will tell everyone I know that you've got a great product at a very fair
price.
Thank you so much!
Dex Umekubo
aka Voodoo Dex / Lead Guitarist
Wild Voodoo
www.wildvoodoo.com
www.myspace.com/wildvoodoo
www.myspace.com/voodoo_dex
From: Pablo LaFrossia [mailto:p_LF@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, July 03, 2009 10:03 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: price quote for replace ALL tubes on a MESA amp
hey Eddie,
just wanted to let you know that i installed the tubes last night and it
rocked!!! wow, what a difference!!!
i even called Eurotubes with a noob question yesterday. only saw 4 power tubes
and the mesa had 6, but didn't know about the 2 on the right that last much
longer. but must say that customer service was
excellent... and now i'm an official tube changer! lol
anyway, thanks for everything Eddie. i will most def recommend Eurotubes to
everyone!!! and will be ordering kits every year!!!
-pablo
From: Dennis Martinez [mailto:domartinez1313@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net i got my
tubes and then found out i had a power issue. i got my amp repaired and got my
tubes installed by Moshe in the Carvin Hollywood store. He's the one that told
me about you guys and whoever i spoke with actually knows who he is too. i did
my research and YOU recommended a mix quad set consisting of 6L6's and E34L's
(not EL34's) and i went with the high gain set of ECC83's. By the way, i play a
Carvin V220 thru a Carvin V3 and a Marshall 1960 cab loaded with Celestions (not
the vintage model).
When my amp was ready, i put the retubed one against one that was in their
sound room loaded with the stock tubes. The settings were exactly the same and
the retubed one was easily louder. i went back home and continued jamming. It
wasn't until a few days that i REALLY noticed the difference. And this was at
low levels (the master level wasn't even at 1) i cant describe the difference
like other people on your site do. This is my first tube amp and have much to
learn, i'm sure. A week and a half ago was our first show and i was simply
amazed! Our bassist loved how much heavier it sounded and i got a few
compliments from a few buddies that watched us too. One guy plays thru a
Subject: Thanx
Nearly two months after receiving my tubes, just wanted to finally thank you
guys. i'm not going to call anyone out because i don't remember who it was i
spoke with over the phone. i'm down in L.A. and play
death metal. We play in drop G tuning. i'm sure not too many people play in that
tuning so maybe whoever i spoke with will remember. Anyway . . .
Line 6 and he said how my amp blew his away! So again, i just want to say thanx.
Hopefully this e-mail gets put up on your "Reviews" section, or whatever it is.
Hopefully YOU reading this is the one i spoke over the phone with. These guys
are the best! Cheap prices and fast delivery. Check them out.
-Dennis-
From: Devin Sellers [mailto:devin_sel577@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you
I just wanted to let you know that I received the tubes on Friday, and following
the instructions on your website, was able to install the tubes myself. I found
that the V4 tube that was in the amp wasn't all the
way in, which is most likely what was responsible for the issues I was having. I
would have been kicking myself about buying new tubes when all i had to do was
check the connections of the tubes that were
already in there, but as soon as I reassembled the amp, turned it on, and
plugged my guitar in, I was grinning ear to ear. I've never had an amplifier of
mine sound so transparent before. It was like hearing my
guitar, and only my guitar, for the first time. I was truly amazed.
Needless to say, the volume issues I was having were solved, and I am officially
sold on tube amps. I will never buy another solid-state amplifier again. The gig
we had on Saturday went great. I was able to hear myself over the rest of the
band, and still only had the volume set to 5. Thank you again, and I assure you
that if I or anyone else I know needs tubes, we're getting them from you.
-Devin Sellers
From: Zack Harvey [mailto:zackhar@gmail.com] Sent:
Friday, July 03, 2009 4:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: great service!
Just wanted to drop a quick note and tell you how happy I am with your service.
I bought a Peavey 5150 second hand and although I was very happy with the tone,
it made so much racket that it was
embarrassing. When I bought the amp I wasn't sure of the vintage, but was pretty
sure that new tubes were in order, but not being an amp/electronics kinda guy,
it was a little intimidating to undertake new
tubes without knowing what type/kind would work well. I read your entire site
(not only the part that was specific to my amp) and was inspired to try one of
you replacement sets of tubes for the 5150, and I have to say I'm pleased all
around with them and your company. I ordered the tubes on Wednesday morning, and
the tubes arrived Thursday morning, I was shocked. The packaging was tidy and
complete, and everything was in order. I just installed the tubes as per your
recommendations, and I'm so tickled by the tone that I'm able to get, and also
the almost total lack of hisses and pops, and general racket that the amp used
to make before the new tube set. I'm far from a professional type player, just a
hillbilly farmer, but I'm so pleased with the new sound, and am looking forward
to exploring the amp all over again and discovering new tones that heretofore
weren't available with the stock tubes. Thanks for the great service, I will
always highly recommend you guys to anyone who asks.
Zachary Harvey
Tygh Valley, OR
From: Richardson, Jeremy
[mailto:j_richardson5@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:37 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great Tubes!!!!
Hey guys just wanted to say. I purchased some tube from you for my Peavey 1x12
Valve King to warm it up a bit. I just have to say YOU GUYS FREAKIN ROCK I never
knew that there was so much tone missing from this amp. I am opening a show for
Hank Jr. this weekend and I plan to take some pictures and send you guys of my
rig with your Eurotubes sticker on the face of my road case and I plan to tell
everyone from here on out about your tubes!!!!! THANKS FOR THE TONE and I will
be purchasing more tubes from you in the near future for my Musicman
Amps!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep Rockin out!!!!!
“The Redneck Superstar”
Jeremy Richardson
Lead guitarist for:
Eddie Barber and “Off The Wagon”.
From: James B [mailto:jamesb4@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:10 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Just a quick follow up. I received the tubes in record time and installed them
in my '73 Fender Super Reverb. I used the Eurotubes biasing socket and followed
the online directions, and, my amp is alive!
Sounding wonderful, strong and sweet. Hope you guys are around at least as long
as I am.
From: Ken [mailto:ken_allen999@aol.com] Sent: Thursday,
June 25, 2009 2:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: order # 25404
Thanks once again for the outstanding service.
I ordered my tubes on 3-23-09 and received them today 6-25-09.
I thought the Blackheart Little Giant sounded good before, but now it is great.
Even my wife who was in another other room said the tome was much improved and
she does not often comment!
Both, your products and service are outstanding.
Ken Allen
From: Carl__guitar@aol.com [mailto:Carl__guitar@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 2:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Mesa Triaxis
Hello BOB,
Thanks for the JJ tubes for my Triaxis, they have made a huge difference over
the stock tubes I was using. The mid-crunch settings (the hardest to dial in
with this unit) that were uneven and brittle now have more warmth and
definition, and the high gain settings are just right, like a Marshall with
manners, lol. I don't need any distortion/sustain pedals to solo with, the
sustain and harmonics I'm getting now are
great with just a little G-Major slap echo and reverb.
The hype is true folks.....these peeps know their 'onions', lol.....
Carl
From: Bob Cudney [mailto:bob_c987654@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great product, great service, a great find!
Hello EUROTUBES.
Today I received my order for a Marshall DSL EUROTUBE set. I place the order
this weekend online, received a confirmation Monday and received the tubes
Wednesday. The tubes were packed with care, the receipt professional and
complete, and the included instructions informative and useful. Then thanks to
you online video tutorial I was able to clean, install and bias and play the amp
within minutes. A very useful and enjoyable web site. The Marshall sounds great.
Awesome. Thanks so much. I hope your business can kick some a$$ in this economic
mess. Hang in there! I’ll be back when I need another
retube.
Kind Regards, Bob Cudney
From: Jason Lee [mailto:j__lee7@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:45 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Satisfied Customer
Just received my tubes today,( #25250 ) and man you guys ship FAST! I'm in NJ
and it shipped in 2 days. Just put my tubes in and fired up my AC15cc, didn't
have much time to really play into it but the few minutes I had to play it
sounded GREAT! Will be playing more later tonight. Thanks again! Will definitely
do business with you in the future!
Jason Lee
From: Jake G [mailto:jake_g_11@hotmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:59 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 24936
The 6v6S's in my Hot Rod Deluxe really have improved the overall sound of the
amp. I wanted a earlier breakup, with a bit more midrange bite. These tubes give
me exactly what I wanted. And the previously un-usable drive channel now rocks!
Literally. Its gritty and sounds more like a more natural overdrive. Way less
fuzz, and more bark. If your looking to get your HRD to have a little less
headroom, and a more versatile rock amp, these tubes are the way to go!
Jake from Birmingham, AL
From: Charles L [mailto:charles_o_pr@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:16 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
I just finished recording my first session with your tubes last night. I am
absolutely blown away at my tone. For so many years I settled for a decent
tone...mixing and polishing tones to ultimately arrive at a
point of acceptance with my sound. That has now changed. Your tubes have carried
my tone to lofty new hights, passing from tube to tube with feral might. No
longer does my Kustom head serve merely as
an "amplifier" of tone. It is now "that which enables aural decimation",
elevating the experience of playing to new levels. Simply put - the path from my
head trough my hands and onto my recording deck just got a lot more awesome.
Consider me among the ranks of your life long supporters.
From: Bill C [mailto:w_comp_c@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New tubes
It isn't often that I write to praise a company's customer service, but I just
have to do so now. I called y'all last Friday (before the Memorial Day weekend)
and discussed my needs and playing style with Eddie. After digesting his
information I ordered the standard re-tube kit for my Peavey Classic 30 and
eagerly awaited the arrival. Well, even after a holiday weekend, they showed up
yesterday (Tuesday)!
Awesome! As soon as I could I swapped out the Sovtek's that were in the amp with
the new JJ's and all I can say is "WOW"! The tone is incredible...what a huge
difference! Thank you for your great information, great customer service and
great product. I will definitely buy from y'all again and recommend you to
anyone who will listen.
Thank you again,
Bill C.
Flower Mound, TX
From: Mark & Melissa Johnson [mailto:mark_m_j@clearwire.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:44 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: New Tubes
Hey Guys,
Well I just received my new JJ 6V6 power tubes today, I put them in my DRRI let
them warm up for about 5 minutes and set the bias to 25ma, Well I have to tell
you that these tubes are nothing but Heaven, Smooth bass and blows the stock
groove tubes out of the water. I will never be putting anything else in my amps
from now on. Thank you Jay for all your advice, this amp is like a whole new
rig, Now I'll be ordering all my tubes from EUROTUBES. Thank you once again!!!
Sincerely,
Mark Johnson
-----Original Message-----From: Krister P [mailto:krister.p@skola.oskarshamn.se]
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:06 AM To: eurotubes My Triamp is a new amp. And it has become
very musically.Before it was harsh and sounded damped. The three channels is now
exactly what I wanted, CREAMY and very dynamic overall, with a smooth treble.
Keep up the wonderful job that you are doing! Your are the best. You will hear
from me again.
Subject: Re: RE:
Hi again Bob!
I just had to thank you for your great help! I got the tubes and the probe in 5
days (a weekend included), which is very fast considered that I live in Sweden.
The biasing was not difficult at all. I ordered E34L Matched Quad +9 ECC83S Gold
Pin (one balanced) and a Weber BR-2.
Thanks Krister P Sweden
From: Daniel M [mailto:dan.mc@gmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
I just received and promptly installed the tubes for my Hot Rod Deville and all
I have to say is, "Wow." I bought from you guys because of a recommendation from
a buddy and well, you have yourselves another VERY satisfied customer. The tubes
were exactly what my ears wanted to hear and your service was fast and friendly
as well. I really can't say thank you enough. Keep up the fantastic work.
--
Daniel
From: Christopher O [mailto:ochrisocj@yahoo.com] Sent:
Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
I am so happy about getting my tubes from Eurotubes, that I had to send you guys
an email.
I ordered a set of tubes from you guys on Thursday, and I just got them this
morning (Saturday)! That has to be the fastest shipping I've ever seen. I also
wanted to say that my 5150 combo sounds
completely different now (in a great way). It's like somebody beat the life back
into it! I've heard clarity and harmonics that I've never heard before!
You guys are the best! If anyone I know needs to retube their amp, I'm sending
them your way.
Thanks so much!
Chris
From: Joe [mailto:Jsale@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday,
April 30, 2009 7:54 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Questions HRDX
Hello Bob,
Took your advice cleaned the tube sockets, installed the new tubes, set the bias
at 42.75 for 6V6 in the HRDX. All I can say is wow! No noise, the clean tones
are awesome and the drive and more drive channels simply stoke. Thanks I really
appreciate your help.
Thanks again.
Joe
-----Original Message-----From: Dave Risi [mailto:dave_risi@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:29 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 24438
Thank you SO much. This amp (Blues jr) sounds absolutely awesome at all volumes.
It doesn't break up too early and is very responsive to pick attack once again.
I was so disgusted after the last retube (from another source) I was actually
starting to amp shop. You have brought my amp back to life and then some. I
can't sing your praises enough. The tone is unbelievable.
Thanks again for your patience and listening.
From: Brian Carpy [mailto:brian_carpy@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, April 27, 2009 1:35 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: assistance required with my new tubes....
To Bob & all the guys at Eurotubes....
THANK YOU. I think that pretty much sums it up. Now i have my full set of JJs in
my 64 Vibroverb Custom, i can truly say that you have a customer for LIFE. Sure,
the amp on its own with the stock
valves (Groove Tubes) sounded fantastic, but the JJs (I went for the gold pin
option where possible) just gently smoothed things out. Heck, it's maybe too
early to give a full review because I've only been toying for half an hour, but
I just HAD to get in touch to let you know how pleased I am with the results!
Fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable, courteous personal customer service and
awesome products - that's all you can ask for in any purchasing experience i'd
say!
I'd love to write more, but.... i'm going back to play my old blues licks on my
newly JJ infested amp - they sound SO damn good!!!
Cheers and thanks again,
Brian Carpy.
p.s. happy for you to print any of the above on your site.
From: M. Monteverdi [mailto:m_mont@gmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:55 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Carvin X100b
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know that after replacing the 8pin sockets, I installed
those JJ 6L6 matched quads into my brother's X100b before rehearsal yesterday.
All I can say is "HOLY S***!" That
amp sounds a thousand time better. I didn't even know these heads have the
capability of sound this good even with great tubes. Now it sounds huge. It's
like a whole other amp. My brother uses a Keeley
modded DS1 and with those new tubes, the distortion sounded like being hit with
a mack truck. The clean sounded warm and open. Very powerful, musical and
harmonically lush. I want to thank you for your business, With in the next
month, I'll be returning with my other guitarist's Music Man HD130 for some
matched EL34's and a bias adjustment.
Thanks again!
Take care,
Mark Monteverdi
From: kevin_fox0101@hotmail.com [mailto:kevin_fox0101@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Marshall tubes
Importance: High
Jay,
Got the tubes Saturday. Had time to put them in last night.
(2006 marshall 1974x
hand wired) THANK YOU!!!! SOUND
AWESOME!!! Took care of my noise issues. I really like the high gain 83's, just
a little more oomph, but not buzzy, very creamy and rich. Sounds great with my
strats, my tele and the prs 24 is just right on the money baby!!!!!
Thanks again,
Kevin
From: Josh Anderson [mailto:josh_ander_son@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 7:18 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes (Order Number: 24241)
Good morning to you Jay, Bob, and all the rest of the great folks at
eurotubes.com...
First off, I would just like to say a huge thank you!!! for the simply
outstanding customer service that I received from the very start of my "quest
for better tone". Also, my compliments on great shipping
service - I placed my order on a Tuesday, and the tubes were in my hands by
Thursday afternoon...Wow!!
I have owned my Peavey Classic 30 tweed for about 8 to 10 years now, and I have
tried various different tubes over that time period: Sovteks, Electro Harmonix,
etc. and the amp always did sound "good", but never really had the sweetness
that I thirsted for. I've gigged with this amp, recorded some sweet studio stuff
with it, and it even sits at the end of my couch in my living room for everyday
playing too - so
needless to say, I have some hours on this baby.
I ordered the 'Low Gain Option' retube kit for my amp and installed these new
tubes last night. Wow - even as I write this, I still have this overwhelming
feeling over how amazing my old c30 sounded with
these new little tone monsters installed! Just for curiosity purposes last
night, I threw on the "Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles" DVD
and fired up my Dolby surround sound system...at the
same time with my vintage strat (in the neck pickup position) plugged into my
freshly retubed c30, I was getting almost EXACTLY the same tone as JM's strat(s)
on that performance, and he's paying through
extremely high dollar custom Two Rock amps and cabs! Even here this morning, I
am still blown away by how truly amazing my amp sounds now, so a major thanks to
your fabulous people, your knowledge
of your craft, and your excellent service. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Your brother in tone,
~ja
From: Jeff Laser [mailto:jeff_laser@comcast.com] Sent:
Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:35 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm Really Happy With These Tubes!!!!
Greetings:
I just wanted to say thanks for a great product!!! The following is from an
e-mail I sent to a friend this evening.
"I recently purchased a set of JJ tubes for my TRAYNOR YCV40WR from Eruotubes
(Gold Pin) and they arrived today. After I installed them I fired up the amp and
practiced for about 35 min. All I can say is WOW!!! What a huge improvement.
When I play through the "gain" channel it sounds more like an amp being "pushed"
rather than "buzz saw" artificial distortion! The tone is fat, warm, and usable.
The clean channel is great too. The "bottom end is crisp, articulate, and not
flabby anymore!!! It reminds me a lot of my 1966 Deluxe Reverb that I got rid of
years ago. I haven't played either Les Paul through it yet, but the G & L really
sounds sweet through it.
When the new FENDER amp gets here I'm going to play it stock for a few days,
then I'm going to put some different tubes and either an Eminence Cannabis Rex
or a Weber speaker (I see that EUROTUBES sells those) in it if the new tubes
(alone) don't make a big enough difference.
I will keep you posted on any progress with the amp when it arrives. In the
meantime, I'm going to bond with the TRAYNOR a little!"
~Jeff~
From: antonio rivera [mailto:antonio_ar@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Satisfied Costumer!
Bob, just wanted to thank you!!
My amp (B52 AT100) now sound 10 times better!!! and i also did the bias
adjustment, and damn, what a difference, i couldn´t done it without watching you
videos, and reading your website!!
Thanks a lot, i definitely will be back!!
This is not a review per say, but important none the less! It is an email exchange concerning an amp issue.
From: Trubador tv [mailto:trubador_tv@comcast.com] Sent:
Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: I bought your tubes
Dear Bob,
Yup, that was the problem. Although I put them in and out with no cleaner
before, when I finally got the cleaner and did it, all the gain and sustain came
back in full force. dude, ur the best. Now i have "my
baby" back and we're movign to nashville in 2 days to launch this band. peace
brother.
marcoe stone/TRUBADOR
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From:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
To:
trubador_tv@comcast.com
Subject: RE: I bought your tubes Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:57:37 -0700
Hi Marcoe:
There is no way we would have time to fix the amp before you need it and the
only Marshall amps we have are old vintage amps that we would not loan or rent.
I’m not convinced it is an amp issue. Did you
clean the sockets? Even if you did you should do it again.
Thanks
Bob
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From: Trubador tv [mailto:trubador_tv@comcast.com]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: I bought your tubes
Hi, The amp is breaking again. I ordered the tubes in the first place because
when I would play it was way quiter and the sustain was kind of gone.
From: Jerry Tortomasi [mailto:jt2115@comcast.com] Sent:
Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Triple XXX and 6505+ Retube...
OMG! Where do I begin?
I have been completely blown away by the change in both of my amps after doing a
full re-tube on both with JJ Tubes.
As crazy as it sounds I went with the high gain tubes for the Triple XXX. OMG!
The amp actually came to life like a fire breathing dragon! The XXX is so brutal
that I actually had to turn the gain down a bit!
The clean channel is amazing as well!
The amps are so amazingly different that I feel like they are new again.
The cleans on the 6505+ are 100% usable now. The Lead channel is much warmer and
much more usable and makes all the difference.
Thanks Bob for all of your advice and for doing such a great service to the tube
amp community.
You are the best!
JJ Tubes make everything else obsolete!!!!!
J.Chris
From: al_ro1999@comcast.com
[mailto:al_ro1999we@comcast.com] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:21 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa F50 Hi Gain tube kit
Hi Jay,
Tubes have arrived and I'm very impressed. I've got so much more control over my
tone now and I never knew my amp could sound so good!
I'll certainly be recommending you guys to anyone I know with a tube amp.
Thanks
Al
-----Original Message-----From: psw@aol.com [mailto:psw@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 8:25 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great Job!
Hey Guys,
I wanted to give you some overdue feedback regarding the retubing of my Traynor
YCV50-Blue.
First off, I ordered the E34L retube kit and a bias probe on a Wednesday and it
arrived the following Friday. Two days from Oregon to St. Louis is pretty darn
good. I must say the overall experience with
Eurotubes, from consulting for the proper tubes, to the ordering process, to the
acknowledgement and shipping notifications was absolutely first-rate! Your web
site has a wealth of information that I found very interesting and helpful. I
have no idea why anyone would buy anywhere else.
The results are astounding! Even at low to moderate volumes, the overdrive is
much smoother and thicker. Gone are the grainy, harsh, unsatisfying tones. At
higher volumes, the sound stays tight and punchy. The clean channel is warmer,
yet still sparkles. In short, these tubes make this relatively inexpensive amp
sound as good or better than amps costing twice as much.
Now the technical update info…
Obviously, Traynor has revised the circuit board because it definitely now has
adjustable bias. The bias trim pot is easy to get at and clearly marked (I can
send pictures if you want). From the notes in the
service manual, this version 14.00 board went to production April 23, 2008. The
service manual states to set the bias such that the voltage across R91 and
across R92 is 350mv. This was a little scary, as there isn’t much room to make
contact with the meter probes. However, even with the old tubes, that reading
was initially only about 250 mv, so I think it came from factory biased on the
cold side (which probably contributed to the grainy sound). Anyway, this
revision probably explains why the amp I got sounded noticeably different than
one I had played about a year earlier.
So I got your tubes and bias probe and got it hooked up. The manual points out
that the plate voltage should be 410 volts (I took their word for it, since I
wasn’t sure exactly where to safely measure it), so the target bias current
would be approximately 40-45ma. I was able to easily bring the bias up to that
range. Using the bias probe is a lot safer and probably more accurate than
measuring the voltage (drop) across a small resistor.
Again, my initial reaction was “that’s more like it!” I think it now sounds
better than the one I played a year ago, and the more I play it, the better it
sounds. I think the adjustable bias is probably a plus, as it
may allow a little more flexibility in selection to suit a particular need.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
SUPER JOB!!
Phil
O’Fallon, Missouri
From: Mark Sanders [mailto:m_sanders123@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 8:27 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: I admit I was a skeptic
Hey guys, I'm 53 years old and have bought and used so many tubes that were
supposed to be the answer and none were...until now...I put the JJ's into my
little , cheap class A Crate V3112...low and
behold...I was able to back the gain down significantly on the drive side, it
actually sounds musical!! The biggest change however was on the clean side...it
actually had SHIMMER!!! Needless to say you guys have made me very happy! Next
we will tube my boogie and the central Mississippi juke joints will at last be
witness to why tube tone rules!
Thank you from a very excited old man,
Mark Sanders
www.ahousecat.com
From: Whitney, Jason [mailto:jason_w2007@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 5:55 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ Mesa Mark IV 6L6 Hi Gain Kit Review
Hi Bob and all at Eurotubes,
I am writing to say thank you for a great product and outstanding customer
service. I installed the 6L6 Hi Gain kit in my Mesa Mark IV medium head and am
very pleased with the improved tone I’m getting. I run the amp through Avatar
and Mesa 2x12’s in the lower Tweed power setting and play mostly classic rock
and pop in a cover band, along with some heavier old school metal. With the new
JJ tubes, getting the sounds I want is a whole lot easier. Thank you Bob for
your thoughtful input and fast responses to my questions when I was trying to
figure out what tube kit to go with – your recommendations were spot on!
Overall, the new JJ’s smoothed out the brittle highs of the stock Mesa tubes and
added more girth to the bottom end on all channels, especially Rhythm 2 and
Lead. I play with a ‘bright’ guitar and the new
tubes have made a noticeable difference by making the highs and upper mids more
musical. I still cut through the mix, but wasn’t taking anyone’s head off at
band practice last night. Even dimed with the ‘fat’
pulled out, Rhythm 2 also didn’t have quite enough crunch and distortion for
some of the heavier songs, but the new tubes get me there now. As you said, the
extra gain from the preamp tubes makes the lead
tone sound awesome – searing and full – I actually had to lower my volume on the
lead channel a little. My only concern with the high gain kit that I asked you
about was the effect it would have on the cleans,
but that was not an issue at all (as you said). From pop covers to funk, the
cleans were wonderful.
When I first bought tubes from you about three years ago for my old amp and
instantly noticed the improvement in my tone, I always knew I’d get more JJ
Tubes for any other amps I have. You’ve earned a
loyal customer – thank you again for a great product and great customer service.
Best wishes to you and your team at Eurotubes,
Jay
From: Steve Villa [mailto:svilla@comcast.net] Sent:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes Order #23787
Jay,
The tubes arrived in today’s mail. I cleaned the sockets, slipped them in, and
powered up. I am in tone H E A V E N. I had forgotten how good this Blues Junior
Tweed NOS could sound.
Thanks sooooooo much!!
Steve Villa
From: Nik Rubicz [mailto:nrubi999@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Recent Tube Order
Hello there Eurotubes!
I just want to drop you all a line and say thanks for being such a cool company.
You deliver great products, and get them out to the customer soooo fast, its
kind of unbelievable! On top of the great product, you have something else that
is uncommon, excellent knowledge, and unbelievable customer service. I love how
much info you have on the website! I called two nights ago and spoke with Bob
about a blown fuse in a JSX while I was putting in a retube kit. He gave
valuable information, and seemed happy to give it too. the sound on these KT77s
is incredible!!! Thanks for the tips!
Anyway, Thanks again to everybody over there for making my guitar tone so much
more killer, I really appreciate ordering form you all!!!
Take Care!!!
Nik Rubicz
From: Chris Welborn [mailto:chriswelb@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:00 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank you!
Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the sound of my Classic 30 after
my re-tube. WOW! I have to admit to being a bit skeptical. I knew a new set of
tubes would probably improve the sound. But I wasn't sure how precise your
re-tube kits could get. I went with the high-gain pre's and high headroom
powers. That is exactly what I got. The gain from the lead channel is exactly
what I was looking
for..more the classic gain, think 80's heavy. Right on. The clean channel is
much improved to my ears. Maybe not the headroom I was expecting but the tone I
get close to breakup is great. I am, well, just
pleased. Thanks for your help and I will recomend Eurotubes.
Chris Welborn
From: Neil Smith [mailto:htimslien@yahoo.com] Sent:
Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Review
You can post this on your site as a review if you want. Thanks for all the help!
I'm a local customer (Oregon native!) and I brought my bias modded 5150 in for a
re tube and I have nothing but good things to say about Eurotubes! I'm really
naive about tubes and tube amps in general
(but learning!) and these guys really were helpful and patient with me. My amp
sounds 100 times better with JJ tubes than with the Svetlana tubes that were in
it before. Night and day! Wow! If you have any
questions or concerns they are more than courteous and helpful. It's really
refreshing to see such professionalism these days.
Thanks Eurotubes!
Neil Smith
From: Benjamin D [mailto:ben_jamin@msn.com] Sent:
Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Benjamin
Subject: RE: which tubes are best for my style of music
Bob,
Thank you very much for the biasing instruction for my Bugera amp. I ordered the
jj tubes and bias probe from your site and within two days they arrived and I
installed them and biased them in no time. I was
amazed at the sound coming from my amp. I will be doing business with you again.
And again thank you.
-----Original Message-----From: Michael Gracon [mailto:gracon_michael@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Dear Bob and Eurotubes,
I wanted to thank you for processing my order so promptly! I think I ordered it
on Saturday and it arrived on Monday. Wow that was fast! I always recommend your
tubes to anyone who is looking to either upgrade their tubes or needs to retube
their amp. I have been very impressed with the attention to detail that comes
with every order that you process. I have done business with you for at least 5
years and will be a lifetime customer. Thank you again for all of your help over
the years and making my amps sound their best.
Sincerely,
Michael Gracon
From: Kenny C [mailto:kcubs0700@yahoo.com] Sent:
Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:19 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa Dual Recto -- KT88/KT66 Hi-gain retube
Hey Bob! I got my new tubes in the mail on Friday just in time for me to install
them before band practice! They arrived well packed, and the bundling of the
tubes was a wonderful touch! Thank you for the spare fuses and sweet sticker
also! I have installed the tubes and have played with them at band practice, I
can already feel and hear an extreme difference. You were exactly accurate in
the description of the tubes. The Hi-Gain ECC83S preamp and KT88/KT66 power
tubes are, in my opinion, the ultimate Rectifier tone. Don't even get me started
on those GZ34 rectifier tubes! One word, "tight!" They have the perfect amount
of sag and they are almost as tight as the silicon diodes!
I was amazed with how much headroom I got! I used to never turn my gain past 6
because it got too grainy and undefined, but now I crank my gain to 10 and it's
tight and precise, and seems like it could go
even further, to say, 11? The mids cut through better than my E34L's did when
those were new, and the bass is INSANE! The clean channel sounds fatter than any
other amp I've played. It's amazingly clean
with a bell like tone to it. These new tubes have turned my amp into a
versatile, fire-breathing monster. If you own a Dual Recto and you are searching
for "John Petrucci-esque" rhythms and leads, look no
further than this combination of tubes!
You can dial in awesome rock/metal tones all the way to sweet blues tones.
Highly recommended!
Thank you Bob and everyone at Eurotubes! Unbeatable prices, great advice and
support! I've recommended you to every tube user I know!
Kenny Shredder
Feel free to post this. Rock on Bob!
From: Chad Lawman [mailto:telecasterCL@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 6:37 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thanks
Just a note for all you guys at Eurotubes- thank you! I love that I can order
high quality tubes, rated exactly how I need them, pay less than anywhere else,
receive immediate communication from people I
trust and can dialogue with, and receive the tubes fast. What a great service to
musicians! Keep up the great work!
Chad Lawman
From: Michael Boos [mailto:Micboo@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, March 16, 2009 6:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net In a recent A/B test HE came to the conclusion that
MY Deville out does his in tone. I think it had more to do with the fact
that he paid THREE TIMES as much for his tube set than I did for mine.
PLUS, I had to show him how to bias his amp. The shop where he purchased his
tubes told him that should be left to professionals. When I showed him how easy
it is to do he was … well … not happy with them.
Subject: Second to NONE
First and most importantly your service is second to NONE. Extremely fast
and FRIENDLY. You have been a wealth of information to me every time I
call. And when we are done on the phone I always feel good about the next
package that will be arriving from your shop very soon. I have re-tubed my
Fender Super Reverb, two Fender Hotrod Deville’s, a Fender Blues
Jr. and a Carvin VT-50 vintage twin stack with J.J.’s. ALL of
these amps have shown a MAJOR improvement in tone. In EVERY case
the Bass is clear and full bodied with no flabbiness at all. The Treble is clean
and glass like. The mid controls are relevant again and do what they were
intended to do. The attack is crisp and yet the sound is warm. I will actually
catch myself sitting there plunking random notes just to hear how good they
sound now. These tubes are the reason I am practicing more.
A friend of mine just re-tubed his Deville with a set of handpicked Telefunken/RCA/Mullard
(whatever) tubes.
Thank You for your support, your knowledge and your dedication to making me and
my stuff sound
better.
-----Original Message-----From: Gus Butler [mailto:jgb_utler@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:17 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank You!
To Bob, and all at Eurotubes -
I recently did a full re-tube of my Mesa Tremoverb with the Personal Fave power
section and high-gain pre-amp. I was blown away at how great my amp sounded!
Everything promised on the site is true: my
cleans are warm and articulate, the distortion is amazing and creamy, and I can
add bass without getting muddy! The GZ34 rec tubes are awesome (and tiny!). It
sounds like I bought a brand-new amp! And I
cannot say enough about the customer service; it is truly spectacular.
Thank you,
Gus
From: stephL@gmail.com [mailto:stephL@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:11 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: re: el84 s for Crate VC3112
hey man, got my tubes today, and all I can say is "WOW!!!!!!!!"...the breakup on
the clean channel is amazing, perfect.....I have never heard this amp sound so
good in 11 years, very dynamic!!......amazing
breakup, smooth creamy OD, tons of sustain, great balance...I may have to
re-think getting a new speaker.....hard to believe this is a Crate...sounds more
like a Laney or a Vox.... and thanx for explaining how I can tailor my tone
properly!!! and thank Bob for me too!!
Thanx again!!!!
Stephen Leone
From: Kurt J [mailto:kurt_j0009@comcast.net] Sent:
Friday, March 06, 2009 1:39 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe... order 23408
Hello Jay-
Thank you for the note.
My tubes arrived yesterday, and I installed them last night. Oh, what an awful
noise my amp made!! Just at idle (no guitar plugged in), it was a cross between
a helicopter taking off and a 60's era police
siren.
And then I recalled from your excellent website how one must must must clean the
tube contacts, even on my less than two year old pristine amp. I bought some
contact cleaner at Radio Shack this morning,
sprayed the tube pins, inserted and removed each tube three times, and alas, all
the noise disappeared. Hmm, just like you said.
I have a 2007 Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue (which I don't play loud; in
hindsight, I should have bought something smaller). It sounded pretty good to me
with it's original tubes (GT/Sovtek), but I like the JJ
6V6's even more (I have the whole tube kit).
Thanks for the fine tubes and for the tube/bias education--I went into this
project several days ago knowing nothing on the subject.
Kurt
From: german r [mailto:rgrmn@aol.com] Sent: Monday,
March 09, 2009 7:02 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: dual recto
hello again,
i would like to extend my deepest gratitude's towards Bob and the rest of his
staff. honestly companies with your level of customer service, INTEREST IN THEIR
CUSTOMERS, and just amazing work ethic is non-existent today. you guys stuck
with me on the phone and never rushed me answering all my questions, that really
made me feel like you guys wanted me to get the best product for my particular
needs. it was like having a group of friends that knew everything there was
about tubes, and we all know us musicians love talking about gear for hours on
end. so thanks for making me feel like more than just a bag of money, and
definitely more like a friend in need of the best gear guidance. OH! and the
shipping is insanely fast.
on top of that the tubes are top notch grade A quality. i purchased a KT88/KT66
matched quad, a high gain front end, and the GZ34 rectifier upgrade, all for my
mesa boogie dual rectifier. i haven't yet seen this reviewed yet so i will
review it and post it on forums i frequent.
this setup really is all that Bob says it is. the GZ34 rectifiers are a godsend
for tube purists who want all the mystique and warm tube goodiness in their
clean/crunch channels but also need the tight bottom
handling qualities of a silicone diode rectifier. the KT88/KT66 tubes in my amp
together with the high gain JJ's in the preamp make my recto into a versatile
monster. i get sweet warm cleans, i can get from a
chimey bright tone to a funky twang almost. the crunch channel on this amp
before was a bit unneccesary before because i couldnt dial in a tone i liked,
now i can get awsome 80's style hot rodded jcm rythms to classic rock crunchy
tones very cool channel now, with the solo boost it really does open up and
scream if you want it to. but honestly if you have a mesa dual recto you know
its pretty much all about the modern high gain in channel 3, this is where the
JJ's really took my head clean off. total brutality. kill on contact tone. my
amp is now a classified government weapon! seriously sustain for days, im
talking clear as day high gain that just pounds your chest with every strum.
palm mutes now feel like kicks to the chest, it literally makes you feel hollow,
i can feel my organs being shaken (i dont know if thats healthy but i like it!).
this set has made my amp not only a high gain clear as day fun to play inspiring
amp, but it has also opened up new tones that i just couldn't get before. awsome
tubes, awsome setup, awsome guys. keep up the great work.
please feel free to post this in your reviews.
thank you,
German
p.s. the prices are unbeatable.
-----Original Message-----From: Steve K
[mailto:Steve_K2009@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 6:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes & bias probe
Hi Jay:
My tube kit (E34L standard) arrived about 2 weeks ago along with the bias probe
for my Bugera 6262.After I installed the new tubes and rebiased...the amp sounds
great....I am able to get the "Brit" tones I was hoping for. You guys are the
best....your knowledge about tubes and amplifiers is second to none in my
opinion.
Thanks again
Steve K.
-----Original Message-----From: John Paleos [mailto:john_paleos@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:02 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: KT88s in Triple Rectifier...
Thank you Bob, your technical expertise is very much appreciated. Even before I
ordered from you, I stumbled across so many positive references concerning you
and eurotubes on the internet, and it is
good to deal with a true technical artisan, rather than just another business
man trying to make a quick buck. You are much appreciated, and my amp sounds
AWESOME. I have been using my Triple
Rectifier in the studio, and get exactly the tone I want without any EQ or
effects whatsoever. I love the flat frequency response of the six JJ KT88's. I
think the tone of the standard gain JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes are superior in warmth
and clarity, versus the more harsh sounding stock Mesa Boogie 12AX7 preamp
tubes. Now that I have experienced your GZ34's it doesn't even make sense to me
why Mesa Boogie doesn't use them as their standard rectifier tubes, rather than
their 5U4GB's. As y'all say there in Portland, "Sweet". Peace bro.
John
From: Edwin Karges III [mailto:EdK_III@pcglobal.com]
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 9:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Thanks for a great product. I saw a customer review for a Peavey XXX that he
wasn't happy with the J.J. Tubes. It sounds like he may have had other issues
because that is the first negative review that I have seen.
Subject: Order #23224
I received my tubes last week and I can't say enough about J.J. Tubes. I thought
I would try some different brands (the reissue TungSol 12AX7, Shugaung 12AX7)
and in my opinion they are crap
compared to the J.J.'s. Believe me, I won't purchased tubes from anyone else but
Eurotubes!! I had a gig Saturday night, and my MESA Stiletto ACE sounded great!
Since most of the newer tube amps get
their overdrive from the Preamp section, I think it is almost more important to
have good preamp tubes, and the power tubes might be a little more forgiving.
MESA are overpriced, but the MESA Power tubes (EL34 in the MESA Stiletto ACE)
aren't that bad, but I think I am probably going to order another set of J.J.
EL34L's. What amazes me is that you sell J.J. Tubes for less than any vendor
sells any other brand, so J.J. Tubes are really a bargain compared to other
vendors.
From: Carpenter, Don [mailto:dcarpenter@aol.com] Sent:
Monday, February 23, 2009 7:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: US Masters TVA30 - The tubes you sent me are A++++++
Hey Bob,
I was totally digging my US Masters TVA30 head with the stock Rubys, but after
plugging in the JJs I'm completely floored. And I mean completely floored. Words
cannot begin to describe how amazing this
amp sounds. The Rubys were all their High Grade, sorted type and the 12ax7s were
the HG+, so I figured the JJs would mostly just smooth out the amp a little and
wasn't expecting what I heard coming
out of it on Saturday.
Thanks for all your support and for providing such great tubes!!
A customer for life,
Don Carpenter
More then welcome to post this review if you like.
-----Original Message-----From: John Paleos [mailto:j_paleos@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 2:41 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank you Eurotubes!
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to thank you and your staff for doing an excellent job in getting
me great high quality tubes, at a nice price, with awesome customer service and
support. The package was packed well, and arrived quickly in good order. I am
extremely pleased with the alternate tube setup in my amp (KT88 retube kit in a
Triple Rec), and I could not ask for more in regard to the tubes' awesome tone.
Feel free to use this as a customer review.
Thanks,
John
From: Alton Plummer [mailto:APlummer@aol.com] Sent:
Monday, February 16, 2009 11:52 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Holy Moley! You weren't kidding!
Sirs;
I just picked up my HRDlx from the audio place that worked on my amp. I bought
this thing used and nicknamed it “Smokey” because it smelled like an ashtray. I
wanted the circuitry checked and while I
was at it had them throw in a Celestion Vintage 30 and your JJ HDX Gold pin set
and rebias to slightly “mid/hot” .
HOLY MOLEY!!!!!!! This thing screams with tone out the wazzoo now! It’s like
night and day! Its hard to believe its the same amp!
Thank you! I will only use tubes from you now!
Alton Plummer —one tremendously satisfied customer.
From: Tom W [mailto:tom_wi@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday,
February 14, 2009 10:04 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bugera 6L6 question
Dear Eurotubes,
First, thanks so much for your great products. I just switched out the stock
preamp and power tubes in my Bugera 333XL head, and did so without a problem
thanks to your bias probe and multimeter. The
amp sounds INCREDIBLE with your 6L6 power tubes and ECC83S preamps. Way, way
better than stock. Besides the fact that my head now sounds warmer, creamier,
and at least three times more
expensive than it did before, the lead channel in particular is actually usable
now, and compliments the crunch channel nicely. In fact, the transitions from
clean to crunch to lead are much more organic. I
couldn't be happier with it!
Thanks again, and feel free to include any of this text on your website.
-Tom Wiehl
Connecticut
From: Justin Snyder [mailto:justin_s11@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!
Just wanted to drop you guys a line and say thank you. I ordered a matched set
of JJ E34L's for my JCM 800 2203 reissue head, and they made my amp come to
life! I thought that it sounded good before,
but these tubes brought out my amps true sound. More gain, more thickness, but
still tight and punchy at the same time. It's a total tone machine! I will never
buy tubes anywhere else again, you have made a
life long customer out of me. I will be recommending you to all my friends with
tube amps. Thanks again!
-Justin
From: Luke [mailto:spiraling@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Hello, my name is Luke, i had my brother order the "high gain amplifier re-tube
kit" from your website for my Peavey Triple XXX. I would like to thank you first
off for introducing me to JJ Electronic; the tubes you sent me have transformed
my amplifier into a monster. The stock Ruby power tubes and Sovtek pre-amp tubes
sound brittle and lifeless in comparison to the JJ's. I was very pleased with
the price i paid for the tubes and amazed at how fast they shipped to upstate
New York from Oregon. The information you provided for me on your website, in
conjunction with the paperwork you sent with the tubes was also very helpful. If
anyone i know ever needs tubes i'll be sure to refer them to Eurotubes.
Thanks again,
Luke
-----Original Message-----From: Terrence T [mailto:terrence_t@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:03 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 22577
Hi Bob, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with the new JJ tubes.
The shipment got to me really quickly up here in Canada... might have even been
under a week, which is pretty amazing for mail of any kind. I first recorded
some test tracks with the amp with the old Sovteks for later comparison. As you
may know, the Traynor YCV15, and apparently all Traynor YCV combos, are a real
b_tch to work with.. you have to pull the head out of the cabinet and remove the
entire cover off the amp chassis to access the tubes well enough to visually
line up the pins to their sockets with some degree of confidence. But once apart
I followed your advice, cleaning the sockets by spraying contact cleaner on the
pins of the new tubes.
After reassembly I plugged in the Tele and .... what a difference! I recorded
some tracks again, then compared to the old tracks. With the new JJ's in there
it was like someone had taken my ear mufflers off! The amp is now brighter,
clearer, way more solid sounding and a little louder. You can really hear the
harmonics clearly, even on the gain channel, which I simply assumed would always
be a bit muddy, but the JJ's seemed to have cleaned it up a lot. In fact even
with the boost on it produces chords with good definition now, whereas with the
old Sovteks it was far too muddy for that. The stock Traynor is a great amp, but
the JJ's have really opened it up. Can't wait to try Strat, Les Paul and hollow
body through it now. Can you tell I'm excited?
Thanks so much for the excellent advice, service, price and those amazing
tubes... I now understand why I've read so many praises for Eurotubes. I also
really appreciate all the additional info you have your website. All the best.
Terrence
From: Dan [mailto:dan_m@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday,
February 10, 2009 9:31 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net I ran to Home Depot and got the cleaner, took apart the amp and did what I
should have done in the first place. The result was a perfectly clean, beautiful
sounding amp. For the nay-sayers about contact cleaner, I'm here to tell you- it
works! Lesson learned. After cleaning up my guitar pots and jacks, as well as
the amp jack, all is quiet and sounds great! Thanks again guys!
Subject: Thank you!
I just wanted to send a word of thanks for your Fender Cybertwin replacement
tubes. Not only do they sound great, but they solved my tube rattle. I realize
I'll probably have to do this exercise again down the road, but at least I know
where to get great tubes! Thank you to Jay as well, for talking to me on the
phone about how to get those stubborn tubes out in the first place. And one
thing further- Jay reminded me to use contact cleaner when replacing the tubes.
I thought I had some but I didn't. As per your site directions, I inserted and
pulled out the tube a couple of times to get good contact, in the absence of the
cleaner. After re-assembling the amp [a bitch], I was disappointed with a
grungy, click/pop sound. It wasn't horrid, but it was unacceptable.
Feel free to post this in customer reviews.
Take care.
Dan Mullins
Long Island NY
From: Stephen Hampton [mailto:steveH@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:02 AM To: Bob
Subject: RE: Tubes
Dear Jay and Bob.
Just to let you know that I recieved my order and put them into my amp (blues
deluxe). Now, I'm not brilliant at trying to describe things but.......... They
do more then you said they would! The difference is fantastic! Better than I was
hoping for. I WILL WITHOUT DOUBT, be singing your praises for all time. My sound
is ALL I was searching for and you chaps delivered it. Thank you for your time
and
trouble. I will be revalving my old Kitty hawk junior 1 post haste.
Thank you and triple thank you.
Steve Hampton...........The Old boys Network.
From: Daniel Ganfield [mailto:Dganfield@aol.com] Sent:
Monday, February 02, 2009 6:04 PM To: eurotubes You said that it would be rich and smooth sounding, but that was an
understatement. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This tube made the pedal at least twice as
nice and versatile as before. What is it about this tube that makes it so good?
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 22608
Bob,
Wow. I put the ECC83S Gold Pin with Matched Triodes in my BK Butler Tube Driver,
and it made a huge difference (in front of my Line 6 Spidervalve). Before I
could only turn the tube drive level (effect level) to about 10:00 and it
started to get harsh and grainy. The 7:00 position is no effect when turned all
the way to the left (counterclockwise) and the 5:00 position is maximum effect
turned all the way clockwise. No way could I put it past 12:00 before without
getting that really harsh tone. Now I like it at between 12:00 and 3:00 and it
just sings with all kinds of harmonics and an extremely smooth overdriven
distortion.
Dan
-----Original Message-----From: BRUCE GATES [mailto:brucegates@prodigy.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 4:31 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Hi, I'm Bruce Gates I just received my order tody #22696, & I just want to tell
you how completly satisfied I am with the quality & sound of the tubes & the
speedy delivery of them to me, I did not expect them this soon, I thought for
sure it would be mon. at the earliest. My Epiphone Galaxie 25 sounds 10 times
better than it ever did before, The new tubes also elimnated at least 80% of the
awful hum they are known for. I will tell everyone I know in the Chicaoland
arear how professional & courteus, your co. & staff are!
Thanks again keep up the good work.
Bruce
-----Original Message-----From: D J Shepel [mailto:ovlov@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi; Received the tubes yesterday (Jan28) and plugged them in today. What a
fantastic difference! There is so much more harmonic depth, earlier breakup (as
I requested); my Blues Jr really grew up.
Rather than spending dough on a speaker, I'm happy it went on your tube package.
I think the JJ's should be an option from the Fender dealer. Thanks very much, I
am very pleased....let me know if you have a sale on this set, I'll gladly buy
another. Then I can buy a t-shirt too!
Darreld
From: John Remsen [mailto:j_remsen@yahoo.com] Sent:
Monday, January 26, 2009 6:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New Tubes
Hey Guys -
I just wanted to let you know that I have had a few weeks to tweak my JSX with
the new KT77 (high gain) re-tube kit that I got and I couldn't be happier! The
amp sounds amazing and the KT77's are phenominal! I'm playing the amp through my
Marshall 1960AC cabinet that has been modified to include (2) Celestion 25-watt
"greenbacks" and (2) Celestion Vintage 30's. The sound is amazing!! Thank you so
much for all your help and guidance along the way. You've definitely got another
customer for life.
John Remsen
From: Todd Bardell [mailto:T_Bardell@comcast.net] Sent:
Sunday, January 25, 2009 6:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Importance: High
Hey Guys!!!
I received the tubes for my Carvin and my DSL yesterday. 3 days exactly
(actually 2 ˝) that’s outstanding…I was getting impatient!
I wasn’t going to do the job on my Marshall right away, because that would
involve bringing up your biasing information and since I’m not as smart as a 4th
grader, I thought I’d wait for more time (I had
rehearsal that afternoon). So I resolved myself to just tubing up the Carvin at
rehearsal (easy job since you told me it was a fixed bias). As my wife walked
back into the house and told me she was going for a
ride on her Harley, I figured what the hell, I’ve got an hour, and I can at
least get the tubes in the Marshall.
Well…I DID IT!!! You were right, it was easy and I didn’t get electrocuted (I
know what it feels like to complete the ground loop on a bad extension cord and
have the hospital bill to prove it!!) I’ve biased them to an equal 43 on both
sides, once I figured out the direction to turn the biasing screws, it was
easy!!
As my wife came home and helped me pick my lower jaw up off the floor, I could
do nothing but point at the amp and make guttural noises. I was blown away. I
play the DSL through on old ’76 Marshall
cabinet. WHOLY CRAP!!! I had played a show a few months back through an early
‘80’s JCM 800. Sounded sweet, had that AC/DC sound…I’ve worked for and known the
owner of the sound company for many years and he let me take that 800 home. I
twisted all kinds of knobs to get that same sound through my amp, switching
cabinets, the whole deal. I got close, close enough to make me happy, BUT
NOW…the amp has opened up, it the low end has tightened up, all the mids and
highs, it’s sweet! I’d put it up against that 800, now, anytime; I’m going to
take the head up to the music store and A/B it with some stock stuff he has up
there, he’ll be blown away.
As for the Carvin…without writing another lengthy description of my musical Zen,
now I can’t make up my mind which one I want to play!!!!
Thanks for everything!!
Todd
From: Rodney Tambling [mailto:rodney@aol.com] Sent:
Friday, January 23, 2009 6:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: review for your website
Please use this review for you website.
I sent Eurotubes an email with questions about my amp. I bought a used Bugera
333xl Combo, and it didn't sound very good. The previous owner had the impedance
set wrong and I was worried that the amp was damaged. Both Eddie and Bob
responded to my questions with very insightful knowledge of impedance tubes and
transformers. I went ahead and bought a bias probe, multimeter, and the KT77
retube kit for the amp. When my package arrived just 2 days after ordering it, I
decided to check the factory set bias. It was set at 14mA!. No wonder it didn't
sound good. I rebiased the amp with the stock
tubes in it to 37 mA, and already I heard a huge difference in the amp. My
cleans were now clean and my overdrive doesn't sound cold and fuzzy. But then
the real magic. I retubed every tube in the amp with the KT77 upgrade and
WOW..all I can say is WOW. I love this amp. It sings, it soars, it sustains for
days, and it does that all without any of the harsh fuzzy overdrive it had
before.
Thank you Eurtotubes. I will be buying from you again.
As a side note: If you buy a Bugera, check the bias. It seems they don't check
this at all from the factory. Mine was set as far off as it could go.
Sincerely,
Rodney Tambling
From: Russ Gasper [mailto:rgasper@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:11 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My recent Eurotubes purchase (Attn. Eddie)
Hello Eddie! My name is Russ Gasper. I ordered a retube kit for my Orange AD30TC
combo a few weeks ago, and I just thought I'd send a follow-up email after
having a chance to really hear the new
tubes. Boy, do they sound nice! My clean channel really sparkles, especially
when I'm cranking it. The slight break-up that I get sounds fantastic. As for
the dirty channel, the hi-gain option really gave it a nice
kick. Overall, I'm very pleased with how quickly the tubes arrived! Thanks so
much for taking the time to explain things to me over the phone. Also, the
directions that were provided on the invoice were really helpful. Keep up the
fantastic work!! I will definitely be ordering from Eurotubes in the future!
From: Arnold [mailto:thrash4ever@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:20 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: You done it again!
Having been incredibly impressed previously with the sound I got out of my
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier once I put a set of your JJs in there, I always
knew I'd be buying my tubes from you. Your matched
sextet of 6L6GC's and the high gain front end made that amp really come to life.
Recently, I wanted a second amp with an altogether different tone that I could
use in studio and as a backup at shows, and so I recently acquired a used 5150
head. This head's tubes were so old I could
barely hear the individual notes between the feedback (previous owner was a
great guitarist, but he was completely tech UN-savvy...I wouldn't be surprised
if they were the original stock tubes that came with
the thing) but I still heard something in the head that told me that whatever
the cost to get this thing sounding good it had to be mine. I had a repair done
to rid myself of some background hum, and then I
purchased another high-gain front end set with a matched quad from you, biased
it in the high 30s, and I now have an amp that is even more versatile tone-wise
than my Triple Rec. I mean, the testicles on this
amp will violate the front two rows before I even get a chance to!!! I can get a
nice shimmering high-end tone that makes every note stick out for those
arpeggiated runs that get the ladies going, and I can also
get sooooo much low-end chunk in my breakdowns to inspire all the dudes to hurt
each other. This is perfect!!!
You seriously have a customer for life!!!
-Arnold Hablewitz
Now living in the bay area
http://www.myspace.com/thrash4ever
http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641210577
From: rossthompson@comcast.com [mailto:rossthompson@comcast.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:10 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 22294
Bob,
Received the JJ tubes for my Blues Junior and have run them 4 or 5 hours. Wow.
Warms it up really nice. Opens up the low end tremendously (the speaker isn't
quite as bad as I thought) and the highs are
strong, clear and sparkle without nearly as much of the small box sound. Great
tubes.
Back soon for a set for my Deluxe Reverb.
Thanks again,
Ross Thompson
From: Brad Armentrout [mailto:brad.armentrout@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:32 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tubes!
I cannot believe how much better this amp sounds with the JJ ECC83. It sounds
GREAT now. Amazing considering there is only one tube in the amp (Carvin R600).
But everything about the amp is better now.
Thanks so much!
Brad
From: Kyle Hartman [mailto:powder55@yahoo.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
I just wanted to let you know that, per your suggestion, my '78 Marshall MKII is
sounding awesome with a pair of KT88's in them (re-biased, obviously). They have
absolutely thickened it out, and it's a great
thing to be getting all overdrive from the amp itself. So, thanks!
A very happy customer,
Kyle Hartman
From: Andrew Jeffries [mailto:andre_j@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 5:47 PM To: Bob Pletka
Subject: Blues Junior
Hi
I just got the tubes today, and I spent a good while with the amp. MAN does this
thing sound way better. Thanks for hooking me up!
This is definite must for anyone with a Blues Junior.
Thanks again so much,
Andrew
From: bobbie hotard [mailto:bh200@yahoo.com] Sent:
Friday, January 02, 2009 11:06 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes and attentuator
Bob,
Thank you so much for your customer service and honesty!!!
This is Bobbie Hotard from Thibodaux, Louisiana and I received my Weber Mass
Lite Tuesday, Dec. 30. I just wanted to let you know that I fell in love with it
and I am now getting that Classic Marshall
Crunch from Channel A on my JCM900 halfstack; plus, some serious amounts of gain
through Channel B by using the Weber. Along with my Les Pauls, JJ tubes, Vintage
30s, and the attenuator, I'm achieving the tones I love at a reasonable level. I
can't wait to try it with the band!!!
Thanks again,
Bobbie Hotard
From: Rachel Fishbein [mailto:rachel_f@aol.com] Sent:
Friday, December 26, 2008 9:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!!!!
Good morning,
Just wanted to tell you how happy I am with your company. I ordered some tubes
for my fiancé (order #21959) Then I called on Dec. 22 (Monday) to see if there
was any way I could receive it by Christmas….
The
gentleman who answered the phone was so nice and helpful, and even despite all
the snow you guys had to deal with; I received the package just in time on Dec.
24. I had such a great experience with your company and my fiancé was extremely
happy with your product, we will tell everyone we know about you!
With great appreciation,
Rachel Fishbein
From: Virg [mailto:virgb@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday,
December 19, 2008 1:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eddie....tks!!!
Wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the retube on my Champ 600.
WOW!!!
Can't believe the difference in clarity, smoothness and the overall increase in
body...fantastic.
Running thru a 12" cab with a Weber...it's superb.
As an added note , the single coil hum from my Carvin,Strat,Tele,and Hamer(P90)
has been reduced significantly....added bonus.
Great work!! Tks again
Virg B. - Seabrook Tx.
From: Bill Johnson [mailto:gtrdad@gmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: retube set,
hey bob, and every one at eurotubes!
just a short note to say thanks for all your help with my amp, and new set of
tubes. my JCM 900 has never sounded as good as it does right now, i can't stop
playing it!
i can honestly say these are the best sounding tubes i have ever used, and will
never use another brand!
i am now a JJ'S junkie!
thanks again for everything! and happy holidays!
bill johnson
aka: digger stone / stonebullits
http://www.myspace.com/stonebullits
From: Embarq Customer [mailto:dradman@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You
Bob,
You folks are unreal!! I order the tubes and you ship same day. And, that's just
the beginning. My tubes arrived today and I was able to get them in my new
Blankenship Amp and give them a try.
Unbelievable!!! I mean, I knew they would be real fine tubes, as this is the
fourth amp that I've put JJ's into. This Blankenship is a sweetheart of an amp
and the JJ's are the perfect compliment. And you were
right.... these 6L6's stopped the tube rattle.
Again, thanks to the whole crew at Eurotubes. I'll keep recommending you to
anyone who'll listen.
Danny Reese
Naples, FL
From: jim_f@shotgunoverdose.com [mailto:jim_f@shotgunoverdose.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:50 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JCM900 Tubes
Bob,
Just wanted to send my thanks to Eddie for the work that he put into my JCM900.
I've finally got a beautiful clean channel AND that dirty Marshall tone that
I've been looking for. I knew it was in there
somewhere, and Eurotubes found it. Now I can't stop grinnin' when I play.
Thanks man, you guys are the best!
Jim Fitzgerald
Shotgun Overdose
www.shotgunoverdose.com
www.myspace.com/shotgunoverdose
From: vincent courtoy [mailto:v_courtoy@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 10:38 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Advice?
Hello again,
I just wanted to say that I got the tube and installed them in my HRD and it
sounds AMAZING. I had been considering buying a new, much more expensive amp,
but now that's out the window. I'm getting
the clean tones that I'd dreamed of and a very usable and pleasant overdrive.
Thank you so much!
Vincent
-----Original Message-----From: ragingbull_v@aol.com [mailto:ragingbull_v@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 3:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21531
Thanks for the feedback. The amp (Hotrod Deluxe) is running perfectly now and
the JJ's have improved the sound dramatically. I run an extension cab under it
and I think it sounds even better now than my bandmate's Mesa Triple Rec. I
really appreciate the customer service and I will definitely be getting all my
tubes from you guys in the future. I've been telling everyone that the JJ's are
just as good as any of those expensive NOS tubes. Thanks a ton, Vince M
From: Anthony Sam [mailto:ajth_sam@comcast.net] Sent:
Friday, November 28, 2008 6:37 AM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 21533
Bob,
You’ve done it again!
A friend of mine owns a custom built amp and he had just about given up on it
because it sounded so bad. He took it to a local “tech” who supposedly gave it a
tune up and re-tube. He was so unhappy that
he was going to trade it in on a solid state amp because he didn’t want to be
bothered with tubes anymore! I asked him if he’d let me take a look at it before
he did anything drastic .
When I heard it I was pretty sure the tubes were junk and when I looked inside I
saw exactly what was wrong, no 2 tubes matched! The pre-amp section which should
have had 3 12AX7s, had single 12AX7, a 12AT7 and a 12AU7! The 2 EL84 power tubes
were a mess, they were mismatched and the pins were actually corroded. Anyway, I
told my friend what was wrong and I told him that I believed that a properly
matched set of JJ Tubes would solve everything. I offered to fix up his old amp
if he’d spring for the proper tubes and a Euro Tubes T-Shirt!
He agreed and I placed the order right away. As always, you’re service was
excellent, the tubes arrived in 3 days and in perfect condition. After giving
the chassis and tube sockets a good cleaning I installed
the new tubes. I guess you know how this story ends. The amp sounds like a
million bucks and I look like a genius!!
Happy Holidays to You and Yours,
Best,
AJ
From: Senter [mailto:senter@sunny-net.jp] Sent:
Thursday, November 27, 2008 10:12 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Order # PO Engl Thunder Hight Gain Option
Eurotubes,
I just recieved the tubes I ordered on 11/20/08. Recieved them on Nov 28, 08...
Excellect shipping...Especially since I got them in Okinawa 8 days after
ordering... Now for the good stuff.
First off, I am an Avionics Technician in the AF and even though I work on some
pretty intense electronics... For some reason I have never tried to bias my
amp... I am 2LM quailfied on soldering to include multilayer circuit board
repair, I have always thought there was some big secret involved with biasing an
amp atleast that is the way most amp techs make you think... Now I would have to
say I was pretty foolish into thinking this... I had the Engl biased and up and
running in 15 mins... and what a difference it made... Tone, clarity and most of
all the buzzy gain, and harsh harmonics from the original tubes is history.
Thanks Eurotubes!!! Oh and Thanks agian...Now maybe that V30 has to go and a
Weber Silver Bell is in the future... I will be giving you a call...
Mike
From: Josh Smith [mailto:headbanger_25@webmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:38 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: thoughts on my new integrated quartet
Hey,
So i just put in my 6l6/Kt88 integrated quartet in my 5150, all i can say is
F**K!!!
THESE THINGS ARE AMAZING!!!!
my amp's balls have tripled in size, it used to sound pretty harsh in the high
mids through my V30 cab, but the natural low-mid growl of the 5150 has come
through the woodwork and all the high-volume
harshness is gone, when i hit palm mutes it feels like my balls are being rammed
by a freight train!!! and it was plug & play, took 15mins to get the thing into
action. I am so happy, thankyou so much guys, I will forward all plastic surgery
bills for audience's face-melt reconstruction to you as they come.
cheers,
Josh (from Aussie)
From: Steven R [mailto:steve_RS@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, November 17, 2008 7:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mark 4 full retube
Hey ET,
I just have to say thanks for having a very well constructed website that is
extremely informative. Without the information you have provided on there about
tubes, I probably would have kept on ordering tubes from Mesa Boogie. What a
difference JJ tubes have made in my tone. At my last band practice, all I did
was swap out my old preamp & power tubes leaving (for now) my amp settings the
same, except I did turn my volume down a little. The rest of the band accused me
of playing my amp louder (in a good way) because they were not use to hearing me
so well in the mix. Naturally, what they were hearing was the extra punch in the
midrange and the increased sparkly fidelity of the higher frequencies (key word:
fidelity). I had instant satisfaction from just swapping tubes. Now I have to
spend time with my "new" amp dialing in my reborn tone, which is no short task
on a Mark 4 but I am definitely looking forward to it.
Thanks again.
Steve (Cincinnati)
From: John Parker [mailto:j_parker555@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 4:21 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21302
Thanks for getting the tubes out fast!
It is unbelievable how these changed the tone of my NOS Blues Junior. So much
better now!! night and day better!! In fact, I spent all afternoon discovering
tones in this amp that I had not been able to get
before.
Thanks again and look forward doing business with you again.
John
From: Don Counts [mailto:d_count@msn.com] Sent: Monday,
November 10, 2008 4:38 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Hot Rod Deluxe Blues Option 2
Hi,
I recently purchased your HRD Blues #2 (6V6) tube set and wanted to tell you how
happy I am with the results! The clean tone is a smoother and maybe a little
thicker than before, but the "Drive" and "More
Drive" channels are vastly improved - much more flexible and useful. With single
coils (G&L ASAT Classic or Gretsch w/ Dynasonics) I can get a "just barely
distorted" sound all the way to a great hard rock crunch. And even on the "More
Drive" setting, both guitars clean up nicely when I roll back the guitar volume.
My LP-style Agile (AL 3000 - good axe for the $) also sounds much better.
Naturally the
humbuckers are a lot hotter than the other pickups. With my old tubes
(especially the 12AX7 in V2) the distortion came too early and above a certain
level, wasn't usable to me. Now, I get a greater range of
mildly, moderately, and heavily distorted tones with this guitar. I haven't
tried my Strat yet - having too much fun with the Gretsch for now. And based on
my Fulltone OCD, the new tubes make my amp more
"pedal friendly." Yes, there's some volume loss but I always mike my amp when I
play so that's not a concern.
Your tubes have greatly improved my tone and increased my urge to play. And your
biasing instruction (included with the tubes and on your website) were
foolproof. Good job!
Thank you!!
Don Counts
Severna Park, MD
From: Eric Scanlon [mailto:e_scanlon@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, November 10, 2008 3:18 PM To: eurotubes Thanks again for your help - I have already recommended you guys to pretty
much every other guitar player I know.
Subject: RE: Retubing a Marshall DSL100
I am just writing to thank you all for your advice and assistance. You guys were
unbelievably helpful in sorting through the murky bunch of
information/misinformation I had been given when trying to learn about tubes for
my amp. I ordered the full retube kit (the high gain option with JJECC83s and
E34Ls) for my Marshall DSL100. I put in the order on Friday and had them at my
house on Monday. I put them in and biased the amp myself per your video - it
feels great to no longer be at the mercy of a tech. The amp sounds amazing. The
clean channel now produces a tone that is rich and chimey with a sparkle that I
cannot believe is coming out of a Marshall. The lead channel has incredible
definition and is very punchy with a deep tight low end, ballsy mid-range bark,
and has lost that unpleasant harsh and brittle top end that it had with the
stock tubes.
Eric
From: Joel Schommer [mailto:jschomm5@aol.com] Sent:
Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:02 PM To: eurotubes Joel
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21134
Hey Bob, Just had our first practice with my JJ retubed SVT Classic. One
word...HUGE!! The lead guitarist was totally impressed. He agrees..."tubes are
good". Thanks again for your advice and quick
delivery!
From: Steve Hill [mailto:steve_h@comcast.net] Sent:
Thursday, November 06, 2008 5:34 PM To: Bob Thanks......Steve Hill
/ Strict9 ...Turner,Maine
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21243
Bob,
Thank YOU !!! Holy sweet tubular god ! My Marshall TSL now sounds like the
creamy smooth thunder beast that it should sound like. I tossed the E34L Gold
pin set in and followed your very informative "how to bias" video ...and when I
plugged my strat in it was as if angels from heaven just flew from my speakers.
Everything sounds so clear and smooth. I shall become a disciple of
Eurotubes...I highly recommend them to all tube-heads.
-----Original Message-----From: nickk@comcast.net [mailto:nickk@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Nick Kepics, aka Felonius Punk
Subject: Gold Pin Tubes
WOW! I recently installed a set of JJ gold pin preamp tubes in my Traynor
YCV20WR. What a noticeable difference it made. The tone is just what I was
looking for. I had no idea they would make such a
difference. I'm going to tell all my friends about them.
From: j_gadoury@aol.com [mailto:j_gadoury@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm Astonished ...
Bob,
I'm astonished at how different ... and how awesome! my Mesa F30 sounds with the
full retube kit that you sent me.
It chimes, it rings, it sings, it melts hot drippy caramel fur over every
note... beyond words ... just unbelievable !
The tone has a depth and dimensionality that simply was not there before.
Thank you to Jay for spending the "quality time" with me to help determine
eactly which tubes would be the best picks for my style of playing - I took his
advice and it was right on the money!
I have already sent two other players your way and will certainly continue to do
so ...
Eurotubes is a treasure ... Thank you for what you do.
Joe Gadoury
From: Ernest R_EER Custom [mailto:er_cg@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes and weber speaker for marshall
I ordered a JJ tube set and a weber speaker for our guitar show amp (Marshall
DSL 401) a month or so ago and have been meaning to let you know how they turned
out. The improvement is significant and well worth it. The amp is very pleasant
to use now - quite a few complements at the last show we were at on its tone.
I have put a link on our website to yours hope it brings you a little business.
Thanks,
Ernie
EER Custom
www.eercustom.com
From: SAM WARD [mailto:a_ward@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday,
October 19, 2008 12:20 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: DSL 50 valve problem, please help?
Hi again,
The JJ E34L valves i ordered arrived
and I fitted and biased them the same day (thanks to your website video
tutorial). I was eager to try the valves as you had recomended them based solely
on our discussions about the type of music i play and listen to. You must really
know your stuff, these valves punch out the exact tone you described and more
importantly exactly the tone i wanted, sort of "ACDC meets Cream". They truly
blow the original Marshall valves away in terms of tone and body. I am so
pleased, my DSL50 is like a new animal now and with the deeper and fuller tone
recording has become a new science to me. Fitting multi guitar tracks into mixes
is far easier now as each of the amps adjustment "pots", bass, treble, middle
and gain etc seem to have extended range. Basically there are far more varied
tones available to me now than with the original valves on board and all come
with slightest of tweeks to the amps tone controls.The clean tones on this amp
are now so smooth and rich, I no longer need to have the reverb on full to stop
it sounding thin and brittle - Brilliant!
I am genuinely thankful for all your
advice and help as at the time you didn't even expect an order. I'm so pleased
we could do business as even with the shipping and taxes to U.K the valves are
cheaper than i can get them in England. Thanks once again, i will be in touch. Kind regards
Pete
-----Original Message-----From: chris cary [mailto:rocklovegod@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:04 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:
Just wanted to thank all of you for your support at Eurotubes. The
correspondance via phone with all my
questions was helpful and the Video for biasing was right on the money and easy
to follow. I will
definately be passing on the good word to all my industry friends.
Chris Cary
Guitar Tech. for:
Former guitarist Tommy Skeoch of Tesla
Current guitarist Dave Rude of Tesla
Current Bassist Brian Wheat of Tesla
Current Guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T
Current Guitarist John Nymann of Y&T
Current Bassist Phil Kennemore of Y&T
Current Guitarist Domo of Poets & Pornstars and Run Devil Run
Current Bassist Sally Hope of Poets & Pornstars and Run Devil Run
Chris Cary
From: Larry Martin [mailto:L_MM@hotmail.com] Sent:
Friday, October 17, 2008 4:47 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Crate V18 low gain retube kit
Hi Bob,
Just a note to tell you how I appreciate your business and great information. I
just put in your low gain retube kit for my new Crate V18-112, and it makes a
HUGE difference. I thought the stock amp was ok, with a good tone, but not much
clean to fairly clean head room. (but still a great buy at $150!) I didnt like
the overdrive. Anything above 2-3 on gain produced a "papery" unpleasant
distortion. I had real
doubts that I would be able to gig with it.
Now with the JJ's, the amp seems much more alive and organic, with louder clean
tone, and inspiring semi-clean up to about 5 on the gain. All settings are more
responsive to my touch, and this feedback makes me play better. I even think I
will be able to use the higher gain settings live, which would be an unexpected
bonus. The distortion has a much better character now. Less rough and fuzzy.
More focused -maybe a bit more mid-rangy. Tone controls seem more usable now.
I am looking forward to playing out with this amp. Hopefully good results. Sound
is much different in a live setting. Things dont always sound the way you think
they will. I am optimistic.
Thanks,
Larry Martin
From: Aaron Hoover [mailto:aaron_hoover@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Supersonic Re-tube
Hey guys,
I got the package today. Thanks as always for the prompt shipping!! You guys
really are great to work with, because your customer service is exactly the way
that it should be – you SERVE the customers!!
Hats off to you!
I plugged the little golden boys into their respective slots tonight, but I only
had the chance to turn on the amp and test them out at low volumes. Hopefully I
will get the opportunity to warm them up a little bit
more tomorrow night. I can’t wait!!
Thanks again,
Your loyal customer – Aaron Hoover
From: Jim L [mailto:jim_l@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday,
October 16, 2008 4:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Integrated KT88-6L6GC-High gain Option for STOCK 5150's
Hi Bob!
I just received my tubes for my 6505. I haven't played it at gig level yet, but
the low volume sound is amazing. I can't wait for band practice this Sunday. The
bottom end is incredible now, the clean channel
is MUCH warmer and the distortion at low volume is fantastic. The old setup was
4 Ruby 6L6GCMSTR, 2 Sovtek 12AX7LPS & 3 Electro Harmonix 12AX7EH. This sounds
like trash by the way.
Anyway, thanks for the awesome work/research Eurotubes is doing.
Jim
From: Dan Ove [mailto:d_o_s@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:54 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Holy Moly!!!
Hello Bob,
I didn’t have time to put in and bias the JJ powertubes (KT66's) until this
weekend. Just had the first real test/rehearsal tonight and I have to say I have
never ever heard anything so beautiful! Just freakin’
amazing! (pardon my French – I’m Norwegian). Sounded great with the JJ preamp
tubes, but now with the JJ powertubes it just sings, screams, moans… Fantastic
harmonics and feedback! And it’s got balls too - all signs of mushyness is
completely gone.
Just bought another used Marshall VM so I can run stereo.. Feels like being in
love – the wait until Sunday will be unbearable. :$ Forever thankful for you
advice - the VM and JJ is just a gift from above!
Dan Ove
From: Ty Schell [mailto:ty_schell@comcast.net] Sent:
Friday, October 10, 2008 11:11 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: High Gain Pre's and KT77 !!!!
Hey Bob, wanted to let you know that I'm in aw of the tubes I received from you.
I was ready to Sell my Peavey Triple XXX, I had a new set of pre's and power
tubes ( 6L6 Winged C ) and I thought I had a blown speaker or two, the amp
simply farted, but I thought I would give the high gain 12AX7's and KT77 a try,
and holy $hit what a difference. this amp is truly a fire breathing monster.
Very, very pleased! I have your JJ tubes in all of my amps now. ( Carvin X-100B,
Carvin MTS, Carvin Legacy, and now in my Peavey Triple XXX) I will always get my
tubes from you. Thanks again!!!
-----Original Message-----From: ruben.monreal@aol.com [mailto:ruben.monreal@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:00 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Tube Help - Rivera R55
Eddie and all at Eurotubes,
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing job you did retubing my Rivera
R55. I got to use it at my Portland Marathon gig this past weekend and it
sounded amazing.
I am also doing the American Diabetes Run/Walk event this weekend and can't wait
to use it again.
I pretty much did away with my overdrive pedals.
Ruben Monreal
From: John Barry [mailto:j_barry@sbcglobal.com] Sent:
Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks
Hey Bob, thanks for all your help. I have always loved my amp, (900 Marshall)
and its always sounded great to me. But I cant belive how good it sounds now. I
am amazed. tight punchy and warm. louder than its ever been and sounds killer at
bedroom practice volumes. the lead channel both sings and screams and the clean
channel sounds beautiful. after I biased it put it back together and set it up,
I got on it and was instantly blown away. I just cant belive it, thanks again,
Johnny.
From: Santiago Besasso [mailto:santiago_besasso@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:06 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Tonal bliss
Hello Bob,
Finally after a long wait i got to change my tubes!!!!! I ordered them a month
ago, but send them to my brother in hawaii, he has just arrived to Argentina
where i live.
hmmmmmmm, I already done this, and u might have gotten billions of emails,
stating the same great things...... MAN THIS TUBES..... THEY ARE THE
BOMB!!!!!!!!
I mean, i changed them, rebiased the amp. (deluxe reverb reissue) First
impression, i notice a dramatic change in the eq, i mean, i had to change the
knobs dramatically to previous settings with the factory tubes. Then i start
experiencing such beautiful bass response, so much more harmonic detail.... and
the warmth.... how can i start describing the warmth. So goddamn wonderful,
heavenly warmth. And believe me, that was 3 minutes after flipping the power
switch... I was at my tech´s house, checking something with my strat too.
Playing a note once in a while... as the tubes started cooking, i started
experincing a tone hard to believe... i kept on saying... man, i can´t believe
what´s coming out of this amp. i started playing and wouldn´t listen to what he
was saying, we both laughed and couldn´t believe. I had just met this tech, and
by the way, he sells and matches jj tubes too.... the best current production
tubes... PERIOD. I then came here to my house to keep on enjoying the tone... I
have a gig this weekend, i will punish this jewels some!!!!
Thank u once again for providing, tone experiences and
such Joy....
and thank you for answering my questions........
Kind regards,
Santiago Besasso
From: bluesman_54@aol.com [mailto:bluesman_54@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:09 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
I just recently ordered a set of new tubes for my JCM800. I received them
yesterday, and through the help of your website I was finally able to retube and
rebias my amp myself. Its a nice feeling to be able to
do this, and save some time and $. Thanks for the information, and great
service!
Andrew
From: Fletcher Whipp [mailto:rockstarzusa@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eurotubes big thumbs up!
Hi guys,
My name is Fletch Whipp. I am the owner of rockstarzusa.com based in Colorado
Springs, CO. I manage our studios and play professionally fulltime. Though I
have a variety of amps, my main amp is a
custom shop modified Mesa Boogie Road King II.
The RK II is an incredibly versatile amp, yet shipped in it's stock form, gain
definition and clarity could be better. I sent it to a local guru in NYC who
modified it adjusting the circuitry on Channels 1 & 2, gain
boost, NOS Mullard EL34's, mercury magnetics trannie etc. The amp arrived back
vastly improved with a good useable pallet of tones in hand. Once it arrived
back I removed the Mesa rectifier tubes, and took a chance with the GZ34'S from
Eurotubes. The tone instantly improved, and tidied things up quite nicely.
I have a totally dialed, beautiful bubbly clean sound, and the 4th channel
saturated high gain/lead sound is stellar. The 3rd channel is good with a nod
towards a Marshall Plexi/JCM800 sound, and channel two
is ok, however neither channel 2/3 was close enough to be satisfying. I spent an
entire weekend working with the amp, cabinets, guitars, cabling etc to find
'that' sound, to no avail. I remembered Eurotubes, and revisited your website
and had a look at the front end options for the RK II. I saw that you offered a
'smooth' front end setup consisting of Gold pin ECC83's etc, and thought, lets
give it a shot.
As usual, shipping was light speed, and within 5 mins old tubes were removed and
new tubes installed in your recommended configuration. Within 60 seconds Channel
two was much closer to what I was after, same with channel 3. With another 5
mins I had dialed both of these channels to a point of bliss..... amazing!!
So, a sincere and heartfelt thanks to you all. I now have a worldclass amp that
truly offers a significant spectrum of classic and modern sounds. The warmth and
character of this amp would not be fully realized without your recommendations.
Adding various boutique overdrives to the amp also sounded spectacular.
Cheers, you guys rock!!
-Fletch
www.rockstarzusa.com
www.tonehounds.com
The Music Factory
From: Al Creque [mailto:al_creque@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WOW!
Hi Bob-
The re-tube kit for my Fender HRD 212 arrived today (Thursday) – just two days
after it shipped from your place. That fast considering I’m in Cincinnati, Ohio.
After installing the tubes and biasing to 90 mv, I was blown away by the
improvement in tone from the amp. Great clean channel tone, and the
drive/distortion channels never sounded this good. Also, this amp always had a
problem picking up 60 cycle hum. The new tubes seem to have cured that even when
playing a single coil pick-up Strat with the same cable. The amp sounds better
than it did new! (I bet you hear that all the time).
I was unhappy with the tone from this amp before installing the new tubes, and
was considering trading it in for something else. Now it is a keeper. You have
another customer for life. Thanks for the fast
shipment, the web video on how to bias the amp, and the expert e-mail advice
before the purchase. You’re the best. Many, many thanks.
Best regards,
Al Creque
From: Clancy, A [mailto:A_CLANCY@gmail.com] Sent:
Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks
Hey guys!
Just wanted to say thanks for dealing with the best tubes in the world. I love
them The preamp tubes I ordered from you guys made my Bugera 6262 amp sound
amazing! I bought some of the high gain ECC83S and they made a huge difference
in my amp. The gain channel on my amp is a lot tighter and more defined, less
sizzle as well. I was curious how big of a difference they would make when I had
ordered them. WOW…big difference. If I ever need any replacement tubes or tubes
to experiment with you guys will be who I come to.
Thanks again
Andy "Seth" Clancy
From: Leone Joseph BC US [mailto:joseph_leone@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:30 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Recommendation for a Blues Junior NOS amp
Hello Eddie,
Just wrote again to tell you that after a month, I am even happier with the
improved sound in my Blues Jr. NOS with the set of JJs you put together for me.
I also recommended my friends ( professionals and
friends) contact you at Eurotubes to design a solution for their amps. The
personal touch is very refreshing. In fact, I just rated the amp on Harmony
Central ( see tweed Special edition reviews) and gave you and Eurotubes a big
plug for the place to go for the personal touch, expert knowledge and quality
products.
Best Regards,
Joe
From:
Francisco.Berrios@gmail.com
[mailto:Francisco.Berrios@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:56 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU!
Importance: High
Hi
I ordered 2 full retube kits for my Mesa amps and I just want to say you have a
new loyal customer from here on out! Thank you so much for your wonderful
service, quick delivery and quality products!
I shall always recommend EURO TUBES to everyone and your sticker is snuggly fit
on my back windshield!
Francisco Berrios Aguirre
From: Dave Mauldwin [mailto:dmauldwin@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:16 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WOW!!!!!
Bob,
I got the tubes and immediately installed them in my HRDx last week, set the
bias as per your video and MAN!!!! The tone is absolutely incredible. I’m
finding new settings for my pedals and loving all the rich, sweet tone from this
amp has to offer now. I can’t thank you enough but I have been telling everyone
of my guitar buddies and anyone else who’ll listen to buy their tubes from your
site! I also posted a blog entitled “Tubes are tubes… aren’t they?” on my
www.myspace.com/crazydaveguitar site. You certainly have made an
impact on the tube replacement market! I WILL NEVER BUY MY TUBES ANYWHERE ELSE
BUT FROM EUROTUBES…. PERIOD!!!!! Dollar for dollar the best guitar gear
investment I’ve EVER made in the search for good tone!
Cheers!
Dave Mauldwin
From: TJ Lincoln [mailto:tjlincoln@gmail.net] Sent:
Saturday, September 06, 2008 2:35 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Retube for a Mesa roadster 2x12
WOOOOOW!
I got my tubes today, (6L6/GZ34 gold pin option) installed them and all I can
say is WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I thought I had dialed in the tone before, I think I
found the perfect set.
I also perceive less hiss on my channel 3 & 4 gain channels. Is this possible?
Thanks so much Bob!
TJ
From: Joel Schommer [mailto:j_schom@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 6:27 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!
Hi Bob, The tubes arrived today! Super fast shipping! My Aguilar DB680 has never
sounded soooooo
GOOD! Super hot. Thanks for all your help. I look forward to doing more business
with you in the future.
Thanks!...Joel
-----Original Message-----From: Jonathan Woolner [mailto:jon_woolner@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Anderson Amp
Hello,
I just wanted to thank you for making me aware of Anderson Amps. I contacted
Jack about 2 years ago and put my name on the list. The day has arrived and I
now own a 45 watt anderson head. It is hands down in the top 5 of my all time
favorite amps. I don't know how he does it but this amp is so sweet. Thank you
so much for making us aware of builders like Jack. He deserves the best and was
a pleasure to work with.
You're awesome. By the way; the amp is loaded with jj's. great tubes and great
tone.
Jon Woolner
(So cool to hear you like the Anderson! Jack's a great guy and we simply love our Anderson amps! Bob and crew.)
-----Original Message-----From: matt_c@comcast.net [mailto:matt_c@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My Splawn
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to drop a note and say the Splawn is rippin'!
I wanted to also say that I was very impressed with Eddie. He was very friendly
and patient with my many questions and really seemed to know his business - very
professional. Anyway, the amp sounds
great. Thanks a bunch.
-Matt in Camas
From: kasakatz [mailto:kasakatz@hotmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Still enjoying my ECC83Ss
Hi Bob,
Just a note to say that after 2 years I am still enjoying the ECC83Ss I got from
you in my home stereo preamp. Best it has ever sounded. I was passing your name
on to a friend in NYC and thought I'd let you know I still appreciate your
quality product and the excellent service you gave me two years ago! I'll be
back.
Seth
From: Jared Grycko [mailto:J_Gry@yahoo.com] Sent:
Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:01 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:
I just wanted to thank you for your excellent service and expertise. You may
remember me as the guy who walked in owned the Kustom amp. I needed more
headroom and your selections really helped! My
amp has never sounded better. I played a gig that night and was getting the
sounds I was looking for.
Thanks again and I will be a repeat customer!
Jared
From: Don B [mailto:b__don@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday,
August 21, 2008 2:37 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC832-12DW7
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BEHRINGER VT999 PEDAL IT HAS A 12AX7 TUBE OR SHOULD I SAY
HAD
A 12AX7 TUBE IN IT
THE PEDAL WAS LIFELESS IT SOUNDED LIKE PURE GARBAGE I READ A REVIEW
SOMEWHERE'S THAT SAID SOMEONE CHANGED THE TUBE TO A JJ TUBE HE SAID IT REALLY
MADE THE PEDAL SOUND GOOD
WELL HE WAS NOT LYING IT MADE THE PEDAL SOUND AMAZING SO MAYBE YOU COULD
MENTION THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE
THE TUBE I GOT FROM YOU IS YOUR ECC832-12DW7 I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THIS
PEDAL NOW
THE PEDAL SELLS FOR ABOUT 50 DOLLARS AND WITH THIS TUBE IT CAN BE COMPARED WITH
HIGHER PRICED TUBE PEDALS AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE TRIED A LOT OF PEDALS
THANK YOU AND BY THE WAY I HAVE YOUR STICKERS ON MY GUITAR CASE EVERYTHING I
ORDERED FROM YOU I'VE BEEN HAPPY WITH THANK YOU
From: Josh Moyer [mailto:talkinggoat@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:36 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Some help with choosing tubes please
Hey guys,
I just wanted to recap on my order from you guys. I got my tubes in the mail on
Monday (speedy delivery I might add). I got them in and my amp sounded great!
With such great customer service, that is
rarely seen anymore, you have a customer for life. I had asked about what tubes
to use in my Crate Blue Voodoo 60H. Eddie had said my best bet would be to get
the re-tube kit. I then noticed that the site only had kits for the 60 Combo. I
sent an email back with the information. Within 20 minutes Bob emailed me back
and they had a re-tube kit up for my amp. Anyways, keep up the good work!
-Josh Moyer
From: Scott [mailto:scottj@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 10:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi Bob-
Please feel free to post the following review. I would be more than happy to
share my experience ordering from you and using your great tubes! Take care
I purchased a Peavey Valveking 112 as it was a good way to get in to an all tube
amp. Its a good amp at stock but I had a feeling it could be a lot better with
some modification. After changing out the speaker it improved quite a bit but
was still missing something and decided to change out the stock tubes. I did
some reading and continued to come across mention of Eurotubes. I decided to
give them a try and sent an inquiry email explaining what I was looking for in
sound and the type of amp I have. Within a few hours, I had a very detailed
reply explaining the different tubes and combinations that would work for what I
was looking for. I was still a bit on the fence about changing the tubes but
after receiving such good service like that, I decided to go for it. I placed my
order on a Monday afternoon. Later that day I received a personal note saying my
tubes had shipped. Wednesday they were waiting for me when I got home. I was
blown away by the level of professional courtesy and speed of service. The tubes
themselves are fantastic! It gave my amp a very organic warm sound with a bit of
grit. It was exactly what I was looking for and what was recommended. I would
not hesitate to order from Bob and the gang
again. Stellar service and a fantastic product!
Thanks everyone at Eurotubes!
Scott J.
Minneapolis
From: BRADFORD, ANDREW [mailto:andrew.bradford@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 5:57 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: SC XD and my new tubes
Hi Bob and company ….
Just wanted to say that the JJ ECC83S and 6V6’s worked out great in my SC XD.
Together with the Eminence speaker I swapped, this little beast is the Cat’s
Meow now. NEVER thought that a $300 amp
could sound so good. Thanks for a great product, and your great support.
Rgds,
Andrew B.
From: Matt Keller [mailto:mrkeller@aol.com] Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:41 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You
Hey There,
I bought a set of 5150 Combo High Gain tubes from you a few months back. I
needed them shipped to me in a rush and they arrived at my house the next day.
Awesome! Everyone knows how noisy 5150's
can get and mine is no exception. Combining your tubes with an ISP Decimator
noise gate created a whole new experience for me. These are far-and-away better
than any tubes I've ever used (my last set
being a mix of Fender and Mesa Boogie). I was able to cut the aweful noise from
my amp in half with the tube/pedal combo. When I spoke with you on the phone,
you didn't promise any miracles, but what I got what a whole new amp. The
harmonics SCREAM like never before. The individual note definition is
incredible. Truly remarkable. I originally wanted the low-gain option, but after
discussing my style, you
told me about the high gain and I was sold. These tubes are wicked. I have told
all my friends with tube amps about your company. I will make them buy your
products! I'm a customer for life. Thanks again for your excellent customer
service, but most importantly, thank you for your superior product. Your prices
aren't even high. I paid way more for less quality tubes until I found out about
Eurotubes.
Cheers,
Matt
From: kyle miller [mailto:trubasser@yahoo.com] Sent:
Monday, August 11, 2008 2:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Kyle
Subject: Re: Tubes
Just got the tubes today, in 3 days! The KT77/GZ34 upgrade for the Mesa Dual Rec
sounds amazing! I love being able to get that brit. sound with a modern edge on
it. Finally got the perfect 80's tone! Thanks Jay!
From: Greg Giambo [mailto:giambo@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:10 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi Guys,
I wanted to let you know that I Love the tubes and your recomendations for the
packages you provide, plus all the information on your website.
I've got a Peavey Classic 30 and ordered the Blues package for low volume and
the sound from the new tubes is Excellent!
Thanks~ Greg
From: Smith, Kirk [mailto:kirk-smith@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: happy tube amp customer
Bob, just wanted to thank you for your great expertise in helping me choose the
right tubes for my
Traynor YCV 20.
The tubes you recommended brought new life to this amp, wow! what a difference
in the clean and
overdrive channels.
This amp now has the sound I have been looking for without having to drop
thousands on a high dollar
class A amp.
Thanks again for your help
Kirk Smith
-----Original Message-----From: PerPe 2 [mailto:perpe2@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net What to do? Kept it that way for a while. Was still better than before JJ.
Wanted to cut down the gain. Ordered the standard ecc83s(non-high gain option).
Then ordered an ecc803s upon reading your perfect sight. Spoke to someone via
phone and was more than satisfied and confident in ordering the tube. Got the
tubes TWO DAYS LATER. WOW WOW WOW...OMFG. What a HUGE difference.
Don't know where to point the finger exactly to where the sound is perfect.
Just considering a combination of all. I must say I feel a difference when
switching the ecc803s to a ecc83s in the V1 position. Little more gain and
tightness with the ecc83. Went back to the ecc803s. Just better for my taste.
Liked it so much, I ordered another ecc803s matched for my Hughes and Kettner
Tubeman. Again, whoever I spoke with on the phone...Bravo to you sir. Again, the
H&K never sounded this good...and this is direct into my mac. I hope this can
post to the Customer Reviews link. By the way, the Boogie...still ridiculous
gain...just better and bigger tone...Viva ecc803s.
Subject: WoW (Customer Review)
To whom it may concern. First purchased the Boogie Mark IV high gain preamp
package. Awesome. Was actually TOO much gain on tap. Did a dumb thing...The Mark
IV was originally a short head. Ordered the combo shell from Boogie. While
switching to the combo, I took the tubes out so they were not to be damaged or
in the way. I placed them in order on the floor thinking they would not get
mixed up. Of course...they got mixed up. Couldn't tell which one was the
balanced Phase Inverter. Put them all back in and used a newer boogie 12ax7 as
the P.I. It did not sound as perfect as before.
From: Larry Stites [mailto:LStites@gmail.com] Sent:
Monday, July 28, 2008 1:55 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: need a tube recommendation
Hi Bob- Just wanted to drop you a quick note to follow up with my recent order.
I could not be happier with the choices you made for me. Switching out the stock
tubes for yours is like having a completely
different amp. My little Blackheart is now one sweat sounding amp. I have added
a Keely moded blues driver Pedal in front and I have a wide rage of tone
possiblilites.
Thank again for all your help,
Best regards, Larry
From: skylarkmj@aol.com [mailto:skylarkmj@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net; eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bugera Retube
Just wanted to drop a line to you about my recent Bugera 6260 retube, i relize
that i have JJ's in everyone of my amps and they always make a huge difference.
But this one takes it, the smoothness into overdrive and it has sustain for
ever! The lead channel is usuable now! It used to sound like a couple gangs of
sovteks and rubytubes trying kill each other! The smooth transiton into
feedback, the clean
punchy gain........ simply wow.......if Behringer found out what this thing
sounded like now... think they would care? It just reminded me of my first
retube ever with Eurotubes which was a classic 50 212.
Thanks everyone! Mark J.
From: Chris_Soricelli@aol.com [mailto:Chris_Soricelli@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:34 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Order Number: 19576
Thanks Bob - I just received the tubes.
I have to say, your customer service has been awesome. I went back and forth on
a couple of emails with Eddie, and he gave me very detailed descriptions of what
my tube options are, and in the end, did
not try and guide me toward the more expensive option of high gain or gold
preamp tubes. He recommended a standard set based on the feedback that I gave to
him. Placing my order on Friday and getting the tubes on Monday was the icing on
the cake!
Thanks again
Best Regards,
Chris Soricelli
From: Bruce Oswald [mailto:Boswald@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Kudos!
Bob & gang,
After much research & some selection guidance on your part, I recently purchased
a "blues" set of JJs for my combo Peavey Classic 30 with a Celestion Vintage 30
speaker. A few days after putting them in, I called and relayed a problem I
experienced that, because of the new tube install, I prematurely attributed to a
bad tube. Well, my mistake...it wasn't a bad tube. Just an idiot user error. Now
that I've had a chance to use these a couple weeks, I had to write to say "Flat
out amazing!". In the never ending search for THE holy grail of tone, I am that
close. Great product, great price, great service. Keep up the awesome work guys.
Bruce Oswald
From: Rafiq Basaria [mailto:rbasaria@hotmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hey just wanted to let you know that the tubes came in today. I biased it and
have been playing on them for about half an hour now. They really brought the
Carvin MTS3200 to a new level. I realized last night that I had a blown power
tube and 2 blown preamp tubes!! Well, after installing and biasing from the 21.3
with the factory tubes to 39 with these bad boys, all I can say is WOW!!! The
sound difference is HUGE. There is more gain than before and the sound is much
fuller and chunkier. Thanks so much for all of your help. You have earned a life
long customer here. I will be coming to you for all of my future tube needs.
-----Original Message-----From: dinked@aol.com [mailto:dinked@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Many Thanks!
Hey guys.
I ordered the "Personal Fave" set for my Dual Rectifier last week, and they
turned up today. My amp has never sounded so good, and my 7 String PRS has never
sounded so clear. Thank you so much. All the best.
Chris.
From: Elliot and Sharon Merkle [mailto:merkle@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 2:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Received Sat. July 12 Thank you!
Hi Jay,
Thank you so much for re-shipping my order of pre-amp tubes for my Mesa Nomad 45
last Thursday. The postman took them to my front door Sat. afternoon, just in
time for a gig that night and I could not
be happier with the difference in channels 2 and 3 with the 802’s in V2 and V3.
Channel 3 was completely unusable with the stock Mesa 12AX7’s, noisy and dead in
Vintage position, and sounding like a cheap solid state amp in the modern
position with trebly, screechy breakup. The 802’s have tamed it so it’s now
quiet and completely under control when run in the “modern” position. And
Channel two cleaned up nicely, less of that overly fat bottom and finally some
highs. So now I have an amp with three usable channels and I no longer need to
play exclusively through channel one using a stomp box for distortion. You guys
are the greatest!
Elliot Merkle
From: m barrett [mailto:mbarrett@adelphia.net] Sent:
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:51 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:
Bob/Jay,
I just want to thank you both for the PROFESSIONAL service and advice! The low
gain tube set for the Fender Prosonic is just awsome. It no longer sounds
"fizzy" or "clickey". I am so impressed with the
tone. It breathes now. Biasing it was very easy also, thanks to your vids. It is
so great to do buisness with some "hands on" professional's . Thank you for the
help.
Patrick
-----Original Message-----From: buckwheatmessiah@aol.com
[mailto:buckwheatmessiah@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:50 PM To:
eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE: My last order
Hey Bob,
Your tubes kick Ass! My DSL50 has more BALLS than ever now, and they drive my
alnicos to perfection. You can't top the sheer convenience of buying stuff
online from a fellow Master Tone Quest musician who knows WTF it's all about!
Thanks again Bob - and long live EUROTUBES!!
Jeff Smythe
-----Original Message-----
From: Triaxis@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Triaxis@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Glenn Warner 3rd
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 11:13 PM
To: triaxis@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Triaxis] GoodBye Flubby Lows! Thank You Bob + EuroTubes!
Hello All, After receiving my tubes from Bob at Eurotubes (They came lightning
fast in 48 hours from phone to in hand from Oregon to Pennsylvania) I installed
them and let me tell you....PROBLEM
SOLVED.
These tubes gave me tone that was better than sex! I could not believe the
difference, it was stunning, amazing, unbelievable, etc... If any of you are
reading this and wonder about what tubes you have or how
your tone is, CHECK THEM! Bob was right, he told me that it was more my 2:90 on
flubby lows than my triaxix tubes. He was 100 percent right. My lows have HUGE
balls now with AWESOME clarity and crisp definition. Jeff, I know you asked me
to let you know how the power tubes were and dude, you gotta try them. Best move
I ever made.
I can only imagine now what my tone will go to once I start changing my pickups.
Please forgive me if I go on and on but I can't help it, those tubes not only
changed my tone...It changed my inspiration :) I
changed every tube in my rig. I purchased 5 preamp 12ax7's, high gain option
with a balanced V5 tube for my triaxis (My clean tone is important to me too)
and a complete tube kit for my 2:90 (3 balanced
12ax7's and 8 6L6's).
I retubed my triaxis first, gave it a listen and had a noticeably good increase
in my tone. When I did my 2:90 and fired it up, it was NIGHT and DAY. I never
would have thought that the power tubes would make such an impact on tone
quality but it's definitely true.
On another note, thanks to all of you who recommended I change my tubes. And
especially a big thanks to all of you who told me to call Bob at eurotubes. And
most importantly THANK YOU BOB for your expertise and your ABOVE AND BEYOND
EXCELLENT PERSONALIZED SERVICE! Now I am ready to do my gig at the Jersey Shore
on the 4th of July weekend with huge tone! Freakin Stoked with Best
Regards,Glenn
From: Jason Freeland [mailto:turun@yahoo.com] Sent:
Monday, June 30, 2008 9:38 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Question about retube kit
Hi Bob, wanted to drop a note and tell you that I received the tubes last Friday
and the Road King LOVES these tubes!!! The ECC803S Gold Pin for slot V1 sounds
GREAT! Oddly, it seems to break up a
little earlier so I had to back the gain down to keep things glassy clean. But
it really does add a sparkle and body to the cleans. And of course the other two
JJs in V2 & V3 have erased the fuzz buzz from the
crunch and drive tones, bigtime. Super smooth and punchy gain after swapping the
stock tubes out, sounds good under eleven o'clock, but above that - ROCK CITY.
The KT77s are PHENOMENAL in place of the stock EL34s. Its like a whole different
amp. Incredible. Spent all my time having fun with the RK, and never got around
to swapping out the EL84s in the Maverick. Looking forward to that tonight....!
Thanks again,
Jason
From: Mark Zanoni [mailto:mzanoni@aol.com] Sent:
Monday, June 30, 2008 1:13 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks
Hi guys!
My tubes arrived exactly on the day predicted and I have just one word to
say...wow! Tubes matter...no question...and these JJs smoke. Going from a 6L6 to
an E34L also helped a great deal to help me find
that little "think" that had been missing in the sound I go for. Clean and dirty
channel on my Mesa Lonestar sound unbelievable. Nice tight lows and very
prominant mids and glassy yet not overpowering highs. It also seemed like the
volume was a little greater so maybe increased efficiency and balance helped
with that too. Great prices and customer service as well. You have a loyal
customer that will spread the word.
Mark Zanoni
From: David Lambie [mailto:creatioexnihilo@aol.co.uk]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:29 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Set for Engl Screamer 50 Combo?
Hi Jay, Bob, Eurotubes team,
Just a quick email to say thanks very much for the tubes, they arrived on
Monday... thanks for getting them to the UK so quickly!
Good job I read your guides, because if I'd have bought these elsewhere, I would
have shoved them straight in without using electrical cleaner and making a
proper connection. I've gotta say, even with some fairly sensitive ears, I was
pretty sceptical as to whether I'd be able to tell the difference - I'm not
generally one of the Eric Johnson guys who worries about what brand of batteries
are in my pedals!
However, even though I've not had the Engl very long, and it is my first real
tube amp, I was really impressed as soon as I turned it on. It's a difficult
thing to describe, other than to say that the gain has been "tightened-up",
"livened-up" and is less "fuzzy". I'm really looking forward to getting used to
the sound and being confident about having a great tone. You really took the
headache out of this for me; your ears and selection experience mean that I can
just plug the things in and smile!
As someone who also runs a busy mail order business ( www.canvasrepublic.co.uk
), I know it's very challenging difficult to provide the level of customer
service and one-to-one advice you provide at
Eurotubes, so congratulations. It's a very refreshing experience as an
Englishman (we're not used to it!)
Someone I know also has a Screamer so hopefully he'll be moving over to some
real tubes now, too...
Best Regards,
David
From: Austin T [mailto:austint@sbcglobal.net] Sent:
Monday, June 23, 2008 9:31 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: 6v6 tubes for a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe,
Bob,
received the jj 6v6 tubes today and installed them, and set the bias to 31.4
volts, had absolutely no problems after watching your video, it was funny the
trim pot was set dead in the middle, looks like they
just did a pass fail for the bias, anyway the factory setting gave me 16mV, and
I was easily able to get 45mV, however I figured a bit colder would give me
longer life on the tubes so set it there.
Love the tone of the 6V6 tubes, they just sing so sweetly, I love the HRDx tone
now. I have had 6v6 tubes amps really love how they sound, I had a Marshall
Studio 15 which I got in 1986, and its really
similar to my HRDx Texas Red with a Vintage 30 speaker and now the 6v6 tubes,
and my Mesa Mark IV which has 6v6 tubes as well. The 6v6 seem to sound great
where ever they go, thanks for improving my HRDx amp really loving it now.
Austin
From: steve blake [mailto:blake@cox.net] Sent: Friday,
June 20, 2008 4:59 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Prosonic Retube Kit
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your Low Gain Kit Best hundred
and twelve bucks I've ever spent on music related gear. I purchased my 1996
Prosonic used about 3 years ago and have never been really happy with it. Well
the original tubes finally crapped out on it, so I figured I'd buy from someone
who knows this amp.
So I swap out the oldies for the goodies and and low and behold, the quietest
amp in the stable. I used to use pedals in the clean channel to get a descent
crunch for rhythm and more pedals for a singing lead tone. Not anymore boys.
Set the clean channel just about ready to break up and
dig in a little harder with the pick and I get a great bluesy rhythm sound. The
drive channel rocks so well that the only pedal I use now is my Eternity for
leads.
I couldn't be happier.
Thanks again for another great product.
Steve Blake
From: Brian Lee [mailto:brianlee@aol.com] Sent: Monday,
June 16, 2008 7:14 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: A Big THANK YOU
Hi Eddie,
Thanks for your prompt reply, I had received the tubes today, replace with JJ
tubes in my Mesa/Boogie Subway Blues. At first I was a bit disappointed because
of the popping and cracking sounds came out
from the amp although I switched off both guitar volume and amp volume. Then I
saw the note on FAQ stated in the invoice, checked the site, and followed the
recommended steps in “Cleaning” the tube
sockets by plugging the tubes in and out a few times
Well, it seems like ridiculous but wait until I played it. A BIG WOW came out of
my mouth literally, I couldn’t believe my ears, the low was so tight and
balance, mid was punchy, and the high was not ear
piercing but defined and clear. All this translated into sweet singing music to
my ears. When I cranked up the amp volume around 12 o’clock, the natural tube
break-up sound is so creamy and it still lingering
in my head. Next thing I need to do is to rearrange my pedals and few
adjustments to fit the new tone. To tell you the truth, I finally got the
Santana tone from this humble little amp without even using TS-9!.
I am so happy to deal with you guys from Eurotubes, I’ll put the Eurotubes’
sticker on my amp in case someone ask me how I get my tone. Damn, can’t wait to
head home to my “New” amp.
Best regards,
Brian Lee
From: Eric Carillo [mailto:ragedesign@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:50 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 19055
Hey Bob,
I got my tubes in yesterday and just finished installing them and testing them
out. The change is phenomenal. You are a true genius. With a new musical venture
in the making, I decided to upgrade my sound. The first step was to retube my
Carvin V3 with KT77 High Gain kit you offer. I sat down and played the old stock
tubes for about an hour to really pay attention to their quality (or lack of).
With the KT77 kit in, this is like a completely new amp. I didn't think the
difference would be that noticeable. But I'll tell you the gain is unreal. I
play 7 string guitars and this set up, by far holds it together. The low end is
fat and delicious. I now know where to come for all my tube needs.
Eric Carillo
Bakersfield, CA
My Dirty X
From: Stephen Kelly, Jr. [mailto:stevekelly@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:48 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
Gentlemen,
Just wanted to take the time to thank you and give a big thumbs up on a great
product. Shipping was more than prompt, and the conformation email from Jay was
appreciated. The included business card
and sticker was a plus too! Reminded me I was dealing with a real person and not
some mail order giant whose only goal is quantity over quality...
I've got a couple combos because of the ease of transportation. One being a
Fender HRD 4x10 which was made in 1998 and a newer TSL 602 Marshall 2x12 - which
will get some JJ KT 77's soon..Been
playing tube amps for over 20 years and I somewhat know when the tubes are going
sour, but I always paid someone to do it for me. Well, those days are over -
with the Webber BR 2+2 unit purchased from you and the complete re-tube kit - I
am confident in my own ability to do it myself now. I must also add that I might
not of tried that avenue if I had not watched the videos of Bob. That really was
the selling point for me, and once again I thank you.
My HRD now sounds like I always wanted it to. I am now going to retire the TS-9
and other various pedals of the like I previously used to color the front end of
the amp looking for "the tone" that everyone
hears in their heads but few achieve. When I turn my amp on now, I'm too busy
grinning ear to ear because I have at last found it. Only wish I had tried your
tubes first. Would of saved me quite a bit of cash and heart ache.
Look for my order of the KT 77 complete re-tube kit for the TSL 602 soon..
Thanks!!!!!!
Stephen Kelly, Jr.
Ripley, WV
USA
From: John Graziano [mailto:j_graziano@aol.com] Sent:
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 1:35 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Successful Re-tube
Bob, I did my tube replacement last night successfully. And the amp (DSL401)
sounds GREAT ! The old tubes gave off a lot of hum - these are very quiet ! And
the old were muddy with strange harmonics - the new ones are clear crisp on
normal and nice warm but crisp marshal distortion on OD1. I am very happy with
there tubes and glad I followed the advice of the many forums that recommended
you and your tubes.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard.J@Gmail.com [mailto:Richard.J@Gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29,
2008 10:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My new tubes for my Mesa Dual Rectifier
Eurotubes,
I recently purchase the high gain preamps, 6L6's and GZ34's for my Mesa Dual
Rectifier.
I have owned the amp for about 2 years now and never replaced the tubes. I was
floored by how much the tubes rocked. Not only was I impressed but my band mates
commented (and continue to comment) on how much better my amp sounds.
Thank you so much. I love my new tubes. Keep up the good work.
Richard Jarmuzewski
From: steve york [mailto:steveyork@aol.com] Sent:
Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:57 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Peavey classic 30 revalve
Hi Eddie
I thought I would give you some feedback!
I fitted the replacement valves in my Classic 30 and have had the chance to try
it out for a few weeks now. I have to confirm that they have transformed the
sound.
The standard channel is warm and begins to break up nicely at high volume, and
the lead channel is so much better. It is no longer a fizzy, over compressed
sound but a real usable bluesy tone. There is a Fenderish tone to it now which
is exactly what I wanted. Great!
Thank you for the superb service and I would recommend you to anyone looking to
revalve or improve the tone of their amps.
One very satisfied customer!
Best regards
Steve
Hi Bob, I don't know if you remember me. I'm the guy
you helped out that had the problems biasing a Bugera amplifier. Anyway...thanks
again for helping me through the problem. I made this Youtube video
not too long ago with the Eurotubes tube upgrade and biased with your help and
thought you might be interested in hearing the finished product. Thanks again.
Jim Storck....Newcomerstown, OH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlO2SmhP6Sg&feature
From: Aaron W. Rogers [mailto:arogers@aol.com] Sent:
Friday, May 23, 2008 2:56 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: MTS3200 completed...thanks!
Bob:
Just thought I would give a testimonial and say you weren't kidding! I record
mostly with the amp instead of gig, so tone is more important to me than tube
life. My other guitarist and I (he's an electronics
technician in the Air Force) set the bias pretty hot, to 187 mA, and the thing
came alive. I recorded my demo over 5 years with the stock tubes so the tone
would be consistent throughout, and now I wish I had retubed it to start with.
My biggest complaint with the guitar tone was that the amp sounded nasally and
thin, similar to the old Judas Priest and Iron Maiden records. Now it's wide and
full, especially on the clean channel, which I always liked even stock. My other
guitarist has an 82 Stage Lead II silverface, and, for all of the complaints
people have about those amps, it did get a loud fairly warm clean sound.
This retube got the MTS clean much closer to that. I'll probably even be able to
take my BBE out of the effects loop, which I used to use to get more highs and
lows.
Since I'm a metal guy I have a fair amount of Randall solid states for death
metal and scooped low tunings because I like a really consistent distortion when
doing that, but it sucks for Van Halen kind of stuff. I've also got some rack
gear that gets a good cold clean. So the thing I was really lacking was a warm
vintage clean and Marshall-esque tone for regular tuning stuff, and this
definitely delivered, even with the EMGs. It's much closer to what I would
consider an 800 to sound like, and at much less the price. When I tried both the
Legacy and the MTS stock at the LA Carvin store in 2000, I didn't like the
Legacy because it sounded too warm for what I wanted to do, but I liked parts of
its sound. This retubed MTS gets a warmer sound with none of the disadvantages.
Thanks again Bob, you've made me a believer and a loyal customer.
Aaron
From: Rob Weatherstone [mailto:rweatherstone@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:43 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Replacement tubes for Eden amps...
Bob... You blow me away! First, you answer emails like every one of them counts,
something I'm not used to at all. Second, you went to look for me on file, and
gave me all of the details I need! You are the
best, and I'll keep telling every crazy guitar and bass player that!
I'll get my order together in the next few days. Thanks again for being so
accessible. You are the kind of net retailer who will get my order every time...
Rob...
From: JEREMY JOHNSON [mailto:triple@hotmail.com] Sent:
Monday, May 19, 2008 10:18 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Retubing A PEAVEY JSX
Bob,
You are freakin awesome! Thank you for your help. Threw in the high gain KT77
kit into my Peavey JSX. With a quick Bias this amp now screams. The sound was
truly inspiring. Every one at band practice
was like holysh!% ! Can't say enough about how bad ass the sound is now compared
to what it was before. From talking to you it seems your wealth of information
and recommendations are putting your
competition to shame. ALL HAIL EUROTUBES!
JJ Germ
From: PArm@aol.com [mailto:PArm@aol.com] Sent: Sunday,
May 18, 2008 8:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thankyou myfriend..
hey................just bias'ed my DSL 50 for the first time thanks to your Vid,
it was way out, bout 85 'n' 41 wow, i can't believe how easy it was, now 44
each...all this time i've been listening to my local tech talk about his hard
work!!!! it took me less than 5 min's and i've never used a meter before...think
i'll keep next weeks appt and just go along to collect some of the money back!!!
(Ł30.00) for 5 mins work twise a year for 8 yrs....
ther aren't enough people like you in the guitar/amp world thats for sure!!!
again, thankyou so very much......paul...nottingham...Uk.
-----Original Message-----From: Steve Clark
[mailto:sclark@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:26 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 18480
Hey Eddie,
Just wanted to pass along a thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I
just finished a complete re-tube of my amp (DSL50) and got BIAS set right around
41mv on each side...also just jammed for about an hour...No explosions ha ha,
and the amp sounded GREAT!
So hopefully this means everything was done right and you folks provided the
know-how and high quality tubes.
Anyway, I will certainly pass the word around about your great and helpful
service!!!
Thanks Again...Steve
From: tim [mailto:tschroeder@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday,
May 14, 2008 5:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: my new tubes
Hi..Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that i have a new tube
supplier...YOU! I only bought 3 sets of power tubes 6v6,6l6,e34l...Awesome
service. nice packaging, and FAST shipping. free sticker to boot. LOL..And to
top it all off, they sound awesome! I will be ordering new tubes for the rest of
my amps soon...Thank you!
Tim Schroeder
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@aol.com]
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://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 the only person in my family that plays
guitar...now I sound like my dad is a pro, and he bought me a professional
quality amp. My blue DOODOO, is now my Blue VOODOO. Thanks!!!!
Nate
From: william [mailto:w_fletch@charter.net] Sent:
Tuesday, Feb 01, 2007 4:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: help!
Before
Bob,
I recently purchased an older, used, Peavey Classic 30. It still had it's
original tubes, and they were shot. I knew (know) nothing about re-tubing an
amp, but a friend told me about tube depot. These guy's were little help to
me.Three phone call's over a two week period, and I never talked to a tech guy.
The fellow I DID talk to finally offered that EH tubes were good, so I had a
complete set sent to me.( 3~12AX7's, 4~EL84's biased 31,31,31,32.) These made a
big improvement over the tone it had when it was broken. However, as much as I
like the clean channel, the distortion channel sounds cruddy. I want this amp to
be capable of sweet, warm, clean, AND have good singing, sustaining, distortion
tone at moderate volume. The reviews on harmony central led me to you. I play an
Am. Std. Strat with stock PUP's. I play contemporary christian, and southern
rock. I play at low, to moderate volume at home, moderate at band practice (full
drums, two miked vocalists, p-bass/ampeg, and me) and about the same, but miked,
at gig's. Can you help? I will consider changing everything based on your
recomendation and reputation. If you say no, I'll respect you for that too.
Thanks, William.
After
Bob,
I wanted to drop you a line and let you know I received the tubes you picked out
for me. As you may recall, a few month's ago I purchased an older, used, Peavey
Classic 30 with faulty original tubes, which I replaced with a new set of
Electro Harmonix. Though the clean channel sounded O.K., the lead channel
disappointed me. After several frustrated months, I was looking to purchase a
pedal to try and get the tone I wanted. That's when I decided to contact you.
You gave me your recommendation of tubes based on my style of music, and
equipment, and I placed my order. That was Monday afternoon, and I'm writing to
you on Friday. The JJ tubes sweetened up the clean tone measurably, but the lead
channel sounds like a different amp. It went from irritating and unusable, to
sweet and musical. Thank's for your help, expertise, and awesome customer
service.
William.
From: slosh8@comcast.net [mailto:slosh8@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Jay and Bob,
Thank you very much for the wonderful service and helpful advice. The tubes got
here in one day!! I ordered the E34L high gain retube kit for my Mesa DR and it
has made a great amp even better. All I can say is wow. More definition, faster
response, just an overall cleaner sound. It also makes my 7 strings sound that
much more musical, the low B has so much more punch now, and it responds so much
better to my playing style. My bandmate's jaws dropped when they heard it and
they couldn't believe it was just a tube change. I'll be coming to you guys for
all my tubes from now on.
-Jonathan
www.splinteredthrone.com
From: abradford [mailto:a_brad@aphia.net] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 6:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Fender Tubes
Good morning guys ---
I wanted to report the results of the new tubes for my little Fender Princeton
recording amp. In a nutshell ..... EXcellent. The sounds are REAL Fender now,
vintage Fender. Amazing, harmonic clean tones like i couldn't get out of it
before. The breakup comes on smoothly, and has greater dynamic range. Even the
onboard Overdrive circuit sounds good now! This amp mates with my Strat
beautifully. I actually don't care too much for the onboard Attenuator .... i
want to hear the true fendery tones shine through. The JJ's put the "clean" into
Clean again!
Eurotubes scores another touchdown! It's Eurotubes 14, stock tubes 0.
Have a great day guys.
Best Rgds,
Andrew Bradford
From: Brian Young [mailto:b_young@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, January 20, 2007 6:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hello,
Just wanted to write and thank you for the quick and helpful service. the tubes
for my Hot Rod Deluxe arrived yesterday and I installed them last night.
I'm not a techie, but I watched your video on the website on how to bias the
amp. After watching it a few times, I felt confident I could do it. I went to
Radio Shack, bought a multimeter and did it. Just as in your video, my amp was
biased cold, I quickly adjusted it to around 88mv and closed the amp back up and
plugged in. What a difference! It's like the amp has come to life. Major
improvement on both the clean and drive channels.
Thanks again...
Brian
From: DCTR [mailto:DCTR@rascal.com] Sent: Tuesday,
January 16, 2007 5:42 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Happy customer says thank you.
Hi Bob,
Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the help with my Marshall (6100),
my multi-meter, and teaching me how to bias and live to tell about it. I
tightened the pins like you advised (to butt-tight, as I recall) and now both
the 6l6s, and the E34Ls sing like little demons...(in all power settings now!)
can't decide which set I like better, they both sound great. Come to think of
it, none of those things that you took your time to help me with are what I
would expect from someone selling a product in a very competitive market, but
you did, and I thank you. If this makes the review page, and your looking for
someone who absolutely "Will make the Service after the Sale" Look no further! I
am just old enough to remember what it was like in the late 60s when customer
service was not the exception, but the norm. We all know that most places that
we give our hard earned money to these days don't give a shit about much at all,
ditto going an extra inch to help a customer. Bob does, he is clearly "Old
School" in this regard. Once again, thank you Bob.... You have earned my
continued business, and I have already referred several other musicians to you,
and will continue to do so.
Tony Randall
Grants Pass, Oregon
From: abradford [mailto:andrewb@adelphia.net] Sent:
Saturday, January 13, 2007 5:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My Tube replacement:
Good evening Bob --
I wanted to tell you that the 12AX7 replacement that i bought for my Vox Tonelab
is nothing short of REMARKABLE. What it's done for it is to completely open it
up sonically .... the low's are now solid but not muddy, the mid's are full and
rich, and the high's are clear, sharp and smooth without brittleness or
fizziness. The amp and cab models are now much more clearly defined, without
unwanted distortion or graininess. I'm glad i decided to do this.....and i'm
glad i ran across Eurotubes !!
Rgds,
Andrew B.
From: Aaron K [mailto:aaronk@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday,
January 11, 2007 10:45 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Mesa III Bass Amp Tube Question
Bob,
Just dropped the tubes in last night! Freaking amazing! The tone I've been
wanting was there...no more mesa tubes ever. The complete wall of rock is
complete! You are my tube guy now officially!
Thanks again for your very straightforward service with no BS, it's very much
appreciated in this day and age!
Best,
Aaron K
From: Michael D. Breinin [mailto:mb@nielsenfirm.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Received
I just wanted to drop you a line and say that I got the replacement tube kits
for my Pro Juniors yesterday. I opted for the gold pin pre-amp tubes.
WOW! What a difference. They really brought the amps to life, warmed them up
nicely and cut the noise down by about 90%!!
I am very satisfied, thank you very much!
Mike
From: Chris Williams [mailto:no_machines@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 8:39 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Carvin V3 re-tube kit
Jay,
Hey man, Chris Williams here from Denver. I got my tubes today and installed
them as soon as I got home from work. All I can say is....
HOLY FRIGGIN' CHRIST!!!!!!
I can't believe the difference in my Carvin V3! I loved my amp already, but now
I can't believe I ever played with those stock tubes. These JJ's are absolute
tone monsters! Your suggestions (E34L high gain option) were perfect for me.
It's like I have a brand new amp!
Not only is the sound crisper, tighter, and crunchier, but these new tubes
have doubled my EQ frequency range. I'm turning everything down just to calm
these babies down. Infinite headspace!
The bias probe worked like a charm too. Everything is running at optimum power
now!
Please send out many many thanks to everyone at Eurotubes. You guys are the
absolute best!
A customer for life,
Chris Williams
-----Original Message-----From: Kevin R [mailto:kevin_r@buckeye-express.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: order arrived
Hello ;
I just received the JJ tubes from Eurotubes this week and am really pleased ,
I'll be sending another tube order in for one of my other amps. I have several
other JJ 12AX7's and EL 84's but purchased them from another dealer over a year
ago . The gold pin 12AX7 and the 81 and 82 JJ tubes you sent sound warm, even
and detailed, but with a smooth top end and are working great in my Peavey 30. I
play non pedal steel guitar and any Russian preamp tube I've tried including the
current Tung-Sol have somewhat of a
piercing treble that is not evident in the JJ's you sent. This order replaced 2
EH 12AT7's and a Tung-Sol 12AX7 . The EH tubes are pretty decent but a bit
generic sounding compared to these JJ's. The Tung-Sol was pronounced as " the
best 12AX7 in production " by a reputable dealer but to my ears the gold pin
12AX7 JJ sounds better right away with this rig .
thanks
Kevin
From: Mark Kata [mailto:mark_k@wowway.com] Sent:
Friday, December 29, 2006 5:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Lone Star Special Retube Kit
Hi Bob,
I installed your retube kit in my Mesa Boogie Lone Star Special this afternoon,
and it just sings. The highs and mids are creamy and the bass is nice and
tight.
I'll always use your JJ tubes in my tube amps.
Thanks for the great products and great service.
Sincerely,
Mark Kata
Shelby Twp., MI
From: Jim Konish [mailto:jim._.konish@gmail.com] Sent:
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 7:17 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Blues Jr Retube Kit
Hi,
I just got your Fender Blues Jr Retube Kit for Harp Players and I absolutely
LOVE my amp now!!! Those tubes changed it from an okay harp amp to a classic
vintage-sounding amp. Now it's got much smoother tone, more volume before
feedback, and a different character to the distortion that fits harp far better
than the stock setup ever did. I'll definitely be recommending your site to my
friends. Keep up the good work!!!
Jim Konish
Harp, trumpet
Deep Blue Shag
www.deepblueshag.com
-----Original Message-----From: Baran, John F [mailto:John_B@med.navy.mil]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:18 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE-TUBED JCM 2000
Eurotubes,
Hey guys/gales: I reloaded my JCM 2000 with the recommended tube package and the
sound has done nothing but wonders for my 2000 it like a 360 degree turn-around
with a tighter bottom end, more clarity without a brittle high, better sustain
with nice, smooth mids/ harmonics. In the pass I've spent a lot of money on
other tubes trying to find the ideal tone that I really wanted. So in search of
more tubes I came across this web site (Eurotubes.com) and read the customers
comment and decided to give it a try. I must say that JJ tubes are the best and
would not settle for anything less!! I recommend the tube package for any JCM
2000 owners looking to upgrade their sound. Give it a try and you will not be
sorry! Hats off to EUROTUBES..............
Thanks,
John Baran
From: GERARD JUSTER [mailto:justers_4@msn.com] Sent:
Friday, December 15, 2006 11:24 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 10336
Hi Bob,
Got the tubes yesterday. Nice job on packaging. Your service is top notch.
I put them in my THD BiValve this evening and let them simmer for about an hour
then dialed in the tone I was looking for. I replaced a pair of blackplate RCA
6L6GC's in the amp prior to putting in the 77's and was bracing myself for some
what of a let down but boy was I surprised. These are awesome tubes!!!! The
preamp tubes are two NOS beauties, an early '80's Mullard 12AT7 and a smooth
plate Telefunken 12AX7.
Here is what I heard. The low end in full and tight. The mid range is detailed
and the highs sizzle but are not brittle. Overall the tube tone ranged from
creamy to a clear chimming high end sizzle. Overall I was blown away by this
tube. I will just put the RCA's in storage and bring them out when I'm trying to
remember what a great 6L6 sounds like. For now I'm enjoying the 77's a bunch.
I love the blues and these did not disappoint. I managed to dial in a tone
reminiscent of early Mayal and the Bluesbreakers. If you are familiar with the
song Walking on Sunset, that’s the tone I was targeting and managed to get it. I
set the attenuator at about 3 o'clock (25%) and turned the attitude knob (kind
of like a presence setting) up to about 75%. Set the volume at 12 o'clock about
50%. When played clean this setting gave me that high end sizzle. The bass
response was thick and creamy and the midrange had enough detail to be
recognizable and did not get lost. I later ran them through the paces and opened
up the amp to see what the headroom on these tubes was like. No problem they
gave me everything I wanted and more.
Bottom line these are fantastic tubes, period!! I'm not a tube snob but love so
many of the old stock tubes out there because they just seem to be better
overall tubes, primarily in tone and construction. I have been pleased with the
JJ's I've purchased and played JJ 6L6's, EL84's, an ECC832 and ECC83's. The
KT77's however are my favorite. Just a bit different from other power tubes, and
tone to die for. I would recommend these to anyone who needs to give their amp a
tone tune up. It's all there. Thanks for sacrificing your GEC KT77's so JJ could
produce this awesome tube. I will buy more. At this price these are a steal.
Thanks.
Gerry
From: Anthony Puglisi [mailto:anthony@trall.com]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 6:01 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Hot Rod Deluxe Re-tube kit
yo man!
got the tubes today and i just installed and rebiased that shit (that thing was
at 53...weak) up to 66ish...the tone is SPOT ON. clean and fat without all that
HRD early break up. the amp sounds like a whole different ball game. the
baritone finally sounds the way i envisioned it and my guitars are juicy.
very very happy.
thank you so much for your guidance. much appreicated!
cheers and happy holidays!
another satisfied customer,
anthony
From: mark thompson [mailto:mark@thompson292.freeserve.co.uk]
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 7:17 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes
Hi…
Tubes arrived today. Thanks for the all round top quality service and the
superb tubes . For any UK customers reading this use Eurotubes ! I use my Ibanez
(tone zone, air Norton) through my Peavey Bravo filled with JJ’s .SM57 in front
of amp to PA and lord that’s all you need ! I shit you not I can carry my gear
from car to gig in one trip ..The sound is what you’ve always been looking for
…. ….. You can’t get service and price like Eurotubes in the UK … People that
want to talk … Amazing ! ….. I owe you all a Pint !!
Cheers Mark
-----Original Message-----From: Juan Carlos Martinez [mailto:mex_nexus@mac.com]
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 6:40 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Kit arrived in Mexico
Bob Thanks for the super fast shipping! the Mesa high gain kit arrived today and
I put them on as per your instructions and cleaned all the contacts, the Amp
sounded really good before, now it SCREAMS, I am so happy and def the extra
bucks for a high gain set is Worth it, I now have the excat Petrucci sound
straight from the mesa with no efects, pedals, nothing !!! Really crisp bottom
end and super ringing highs, I have a fernades sustainer and the feedback is
incredible the satch screams are perfect...cant wait to play mymesa head live..
thanks a lot
Juan Carlos Martinez
From: kevin k [mailto:k_s_h@austin.rr.com] Sent:
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi Jay, Bob, and everyone at Eurotubes.
I received my nicely packed tubes today and just wanted to let y'all know I
couldn't be happier with my first purchase from you. This is the first time
I've used JJ tubes, and even though I've heard nothing but good things about
them (and Eurotubes), they've (you've) exceeded my expectations in every way.
I'm blown away with how good these sound and how happy I am I ordered them from
you. Your service is top-notch: great communication, fast shipping, best
prices, best tone. I can't wait to place my next order.
Thanks,
Kevin
From: nolteguitar@comcast.net [mailto:nolt_guitar@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:29 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Blue DeVille Retube, Order #10061
Thanks guys, got the tubes. WOW, that really brought the Blues DeVille to life,
almost unbelieveable really. I've had wonderful results with my two previous JJ
retubes, but this is, without a doubt, the best of the bunch. And, I only have
a little over an hour on the tubes, will most likely get even sweeter. The ice
pick-in-the-ear highs are gone and the lows and mids are nice and fat and warm,
and I can keep it nice and clean at high volumes on the clean channel, which is
one thing I really wanted. Not being much of a technician, I'm always amazed at
the difference that can be achieved with the JJ retubing.
Anyway, thanks again. The tubes, service and lightning fast shipping are, as
always, the best in the business.
Tim
-----Original Message-----From: Christopher Kirk
[mailto:ytse_jammer8@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:37 PM To:
Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks so much..!!
Bob and company,
I got my Triple XXX high gain retube kit today. I installed them...and
wow...just wow. A breath of new life just entered the 120 watt lungs of my
amplifier. First off, the tubes installed by Peavey in the preamp section were
(1) Groove tube, (1) Electro Harmonix and (2) Sovtek. I was a little thrown off
by that. But out with the old and in with the new...the new tubes absolutely
sing! The high end just glistens, especially with the neck pickup in the upper
fret register. The mids are smooth as silk, the lows are tight and full.
I never thought that I would ever brag about the Triple XXX's clean channel, but
I'm amazed at what these have done to it. It's full, pronounced and organic.
Eurotubes, you sell a wonderful product, and I will continue to support your
business with my business. Oh, and yah, the free sticker is going on my car...!!
You hear that everybody!?!? You get a free sticker...!!
Thanks a million watts!!
Chris Kirk
Little Rock, Arkansas
http://www.myspace.com/nongratametal
-----Original Message-----From: willburnator@comcast.net
[mailto:willburnator@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:29 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!
I would just like to to tell everybody there that I got the JJ tubes and Weber
speaker I ordered for my Peavey Classic 30 today and I'm extremely pleased. The
amp sounded good before, but vastly better now. I found out about Eurotubes on
the web by reading amp reviews and reading forum posts, and I wish I found out
sooner. I bought more expensive tubes elsewhere for my Fender Pro Junior and I
wasn't so pleased at all. I will be dealing with Eurotubes exclusively in the
future. I am very impressed with the level of customer service in particular.
Bob had a question for me about a choice I had made and he emailed me back
immediately after my order, then when he did not get a response he called the
cell number I provided. He informed me about something I did not consider and I
changed my order accordingly. I got the impression from this, and from reading
on the Eurotubes site that Bob and his family are VERY into what they do, and
that is nothing but good for the customer. I will tell everyone I know who might
ever need tubes to call Bob or visit Eurotubes.com on the web.
Thanks so much!
John B Stevens
-----Original Message-----From: Thrash-head Hablewitz
[mailto:thrash_4_ever@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 7:44 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Your tubes rule!!!
I first found out about you from a friend of mine who had bought a set of your
JJs for his 5150. I however, play a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier and was not
convinced that I'd get the same result from my gear. So I bought a High Gain
6L6GC and ECC83 set for my rec, if for no other reason than because any
improvement no matter how miniscule would still be an improvement, so why not?
Well, the improvement was anything but miniscule. Even at low volume and on the
cheap hunk of junk speaker cab at the guitar shop where my amp was serviced,
this thing ROARED with new life! And when I played it at band practice the next
night and at a gig two nights later, this thing bloomed like a flower. My low
end is tight, but still with plenty of rumble to really round off those
palm-mutes. This tone is just so damn aggressive and resonant, abrasive yet not
brittle, and really about as
perfect as can be. So perfect, that my plans of buying a $2500 high gain
boutique head next year have effectively been thrown out of the window. I don't
need it! I got this awesome Triple Rectifier with the perfect combination of
tubes and a higher bias setting, and I got tone to spare. You and your tubes
have already inspired me so much. You've just made a customer for life!
Arnold Hablewitz,
From: Kevin Waide [mailto:kevin_waide@gmail.com] Sent:
Thursday, November 16, 2006 8:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you for the tone.
I just wanted to write and say thank you for the tone. I have a Fender Hot Rod
Deluxe that is around 5 years old and have been fighting with getting a decent
tone out of the amp. Well, I finally broke down and ordered the Blues Option #1
re-tube kit from you, and WOW!!! The first thing that got my attention was how
quick they actually came in. I had them in 2 days. Re-tubed and hit the road
to Memphis (I had a show that night). Well, everyone from my band to the
patrons commented on how great the tone was. You have a lifelong customer here.
--
Kevin Waide
kevin.waide@gmail.com
www.kevinwaide.com
From: Mauro Lasao [mailto:mauro_@co.davis.ut.us] Sent:
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:21 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: need tubes badly !!!
Hi Bob…
I ordered the HRD high gain kit on Friday and got them on Monday. I installed
them in no time and wow, what a difference it makes! I got the missing highs
back and the amp responds much more dynamically to my playing. I watched your
biasing video over the weekend while eagerly awaiting for the tubes to come in
and that sure helped for a first timer like me.
Those tubes are really amazing. Even at low volume, they are very sweet
sounding and lots of definition. One thing I noticed right away too is the
tight bass response. It’s thumping even for an amp with only one 12. I crank
it up with a BOSS DS-1 on the front end and it yields a singing lead tone. I’ve
been using that BOSS pedal for a few years now but after the re-tube, it is now
so much more responsive and open, not squashed…
Thanks for all you do and yes, you can post this in the testimonial section.
Mauro C. Lasao
Clearfield, UT
From: Douglas White [mailto:shadowolf@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Hi Guys,
Subject: Thank You!
I received my tubes today for my Hot Rod Deluxe. Fast shipping! I really didn’t
expect them so soon. Well, anyway, I was pretty tired from a day at my normal
job, but I was pretty psyched that the tubes were here. I actually have a
rehearsal tomorrow night and was debating whether to start this tonight. Well, I
ran out to Radio Shack and grabbed a digital multimeter (and stopped at Carvel
because the 9 year old was with me). I came home and watched your video on the
“how to bias” and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I am now really ready for
rehearsal tomorrow. I just purchased an extension cabinet to go with the Hot
Rod. With that and the new tubes, it sounds absolutely amazing.
Thanks again,
Douglas K. White
From: Eric H [mailto:ewhm@comcast.net] Sent: Monday,
November 13, 2006 7:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77 appreciation
Bob,
My girlfriend bought me a matched quad of your JJ KT77 tubes as a birthday
present and I must say it has been the best birthday gift ever. I put them in my
ENGL SE and biased them about 4 hours ago. I cannot believe how awesome this amp
sounds. It has more chuck, tighter bass, less midrange honk yet the mids are
still plentiful, and smoothed out the highs plus added more headroom. It even
sounds like the amp has more gain. I will never go back to EL-34s.
Thanks Again,
Eric
From: Jon Bradford [mailto:jtbradford@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:09 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ's Revived My Mesa Boogies
Hey guys: Thanks for all your help and suggestions. Following your advice, I
reloaded my two MB 50 Caliber+ amps with JJ's, and they sound vastly improved:
tighter bottom end, more clarity without brittle high end, and better sustain
with nice, smooth harmonics. You were even kind enough to guide me through some
questions I had while replacing my old tubes. I would recommend your JJ retube
package for any MB owners looking to upgrade their sound, and your service is
outstanding!
Jon Bradford
From: brian_themayan@comcast.net [mailto:brian_themayan@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 4:04 PM To: Eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!!!!
WOW!!!!
Thank you sooo much for the help with the tube choice and the amazing service
on purchasing new tubes for my Evil Twin. It has never sounded better.... I've
owned it for 6 years now, and no other tubes have made it sing like these...
Not only that, your responce to my emails and calls were fast, on time, and very
helpful. You've made a lifetime client and I will recommend you to everyone I
know!
Brian Scott
Hebron MD
-----Original Message-----From: Rick Low [mailto:rlow@delphia.net] Sent:
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:50 PM To: Bob
Subject: Satisfied Customer
Hi Bob,
I just received my tubes yesterday and had to write and let you know how much I
appreciate a company that values customer service as much as your company
obviously does.
Evan with the computer problems you had last Friday you were able to get my
order out the door in time to ship before the weekend. I am very pleased with
the warm rich tones now coming out of my little Blues Jr, not to mention the
added growl the high gain option has given me.
Just wanted to say thanks and tell you to keep up the good work. I will
definitely be a long time customer.
Best regards,
Rick Low
Oxnard, CA
-----Original Message----- From: Lucien Nocelli [mailto:lucien@luciennocelli.com]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 12:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Hi,
I wanted to drop a line and say thank you. You guys are great. Tubes are out of
this world. My JCM2000 never sounded like this. The combination of KT77 and Gold
83's and Gold 803's are the best, truly. Your staff is the best.
Bob, I biased them myself for the first time thanks to your information on the
site.
Lucien
http://luciennocelli.com/
From: K_Ander20@aol.com [mailto:K_Ander20@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 6:05 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
I know I am the customer but I want to thank you for the tube set up you sent me
for my Peavey Classic 4/10. The shipping to me here in Houston Texas was
incredibly fast! My amp that I thought just had an Ok sound now sounds
incredible after I changed to one of your tube kits (Rock with moderate
breakup). Once again Thanks for a great product delivered with outstanding
customer service.
Your New Life Customer
Kevin D Anderson
From: Dorian Jamison [mailto:d_jamison_29@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks
Bob:
I just want to thank you for distributing a truly remakrable product. I just
bought a brand new Kustom '36 Coupe, in which I was disappointed by its harsh
and mushy sound, especially after reading rave reviews for this amplifier. I
immediately ordered a set of 6L6s and ecc83s to replace the Sovtek power tubes
and the Electro-Harmonix preamp tubes. After I installed the Eurotubes, my jaw
dropped and I literally could hear a HUGE difference!! I even compared the tubes
by looking at them, and it seemed like the Russian tubes were just poorly
constructed. It was like comparing a 24k diamond to cubic zarconium. After
installing the tubes, the sound of the amp got tighter, the clarity
became...well...clearer...the amp I had expected to sound the way it should have
sounded suddenly became the amp that it was supposed to sound like (my my
impression). I swear by this product and will tell everyone to replace those
crappy Russian tubes with JJ's Eurotubes for ANY amp that has been tubed with
Sovteks. And for the price - especially after comparing to Groove Tubes prices
for the NOS tubes, was a bargain. You truly turned a dissapointment into a
joyous day of afternoon playing. I am going to call Kustom and tell them that if
they want to sell what I consider a remarkable amp (because it is after it was
retubed), you need to tube it with the right stuff. You have literally saved -
by the testimonies that I have read - many guitar players - including myself,
from repetitive disapointment. Thank you for discovering a great product and
sharing your discovery to the rest of us.
Sincerely,
Dorian Jamison
From: Johan Gunawan [mailto:jg_mobile@gmail.com] Sent:
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:48 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Review Gold Pin Preamp Tubes for TriAxis
Bob,
As usual, the shipment is amazingly prompt. I have used the gold pin set for
about one and a half week and do notice the difference between the gold pin set
and the regular high gain set for the TriAxis. Your own description about the
gold pin on the website is accurate. The gold pin tubes have the same balanced
response throughout the frequency bandwith, but they have richer mids and
smoother to top end--can't be simpler and more accurate to describe the sound.
This is definitely not marketing talk and you really describe what you sell
truthfully. These tubes are different.
Excellent!
Thank you very much
Johan
-----Original Message-----From: Anthony Lin [mailto:earwhacks@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 4:24 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: wow, incredible service
Bob,
I just wanted to compliment you on your excellent service. I ordered my tubes
Friday afternoon, and they were waiting for me at my house when I got home from
work on Monday afternoon. Truly incredible. Thanks again.
Regards,
Anthony Lin
From: Chris Schwalen [mailto:fender_rio@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:26 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Hi Bob, could you answer a few questions?
Bob,
Thank you so much for all of your help. I recieved your tubes yesterday and
replaced those old stock Mesa's for the JJ's and that solved the problem right
off! The cleans sound amazing and the break up is just how I wanted. The tubes
came very well packaged and were at my house within 2 days. When I first got
the amp, (Mesa F30) I didn't think the tone could get much better, but man was I
wrong. You really are as people say, the tube guru! Thanks for everything,
I'll be sure to tell anyone else needing tubes about you :)
Regards,
Chris
From: Alan Bates [mailto:alan_bates@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Bob!
Hi Bob:
I just installed your high gain full retube kit for my Marshall JCM2000 DSL50
and wow what a difference. I was not pleased with the sound I was getting
with the stock tubes and it was really starting to bug me and affect my playing
enjoyment.
Called you on Friday and I got them Monday, installed and biased them last
night, your turnaround and service was great.
I'm blown away by the difference in sound quality, my DSL50 now just sings.
Thanks,
Alan Bates
From: Kenneth Davies [mailto:ken_davies@rogers.com]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:04 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tubes!
Hi Bob,
I wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I received the tubes last
week, First off thanks for the fast shipping, I was surprised to see them arrive
so quickly, Secondly, Thanks for the Amazing Tubes!!!!! I expected them to make
a difference but I was on the floor after putting them in the Triaxis.
Completely blew me away. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am and I will
be back for more when needed. I’ll be letting all my friends know about
Eurotubes and the great product and service you have!
Thanks again and best regards
Ken Davies
-----Original Message-----From: Michael Black [mailto:les_pau_lplaya@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 4:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 8024
Thank you so much, fantastic job!!!! I've gotten so compliments on my tone at
shows (even though it's a jcm 2000 dsl). I recieved your tubes the day before
our band had a rehearsal. I installed the tubes while everyone was setting up,
let the head warm up for a couple of minutes, started playing and saw everyone's
eyes just light up. Such a dramatic change in tone, great job!!!! Can't wait to
get your tubes for my future jcm 800.
Take care,
Michael
From: Andy Q [mailto:andy_q@eastlink.ca] Sent: Tuesday,
September 05, 2006 1:53 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Ampeg SVT Retube Order
Bob:
Thought I'd drop you a line to let you know I received the tubes today.
I put the new 6C4 in and everything is great. The microphonic pinging is no
more. The amp sounds fantastic, just like an Ampeg SVT should, loud, clear and
thumping lows. Just like new. Thanks again for your great products and excellent
service. Those tubes got here in just days. I never thought that a retube
(KT88's for power) would make that much difference and the JJ tubes are really
worth the money. I will highly recommend Eurotubes to all my many musician
friends around here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Please add me to your list
of happy customers.
Cheers,
Andy Q
From: Hans Robert L [mailto:hans_robert@lonningdal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:57 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes
Dear Eurotubes
Please read the following with font size 400
"Thank you for your great personal service, your JJ tubes and your tip looking
up the Rock Master pre."
I spent a couple of hours on your website after googling for information
regarding 'tube bias'. Today I'm so happy I invested time on Eurotubes
and decided to order JJ Electronics tubes.
... if my Classic Series 60/60 was 2x60 with Peavey tubes it is now more
like 2x500 watt with the JJ Electronics tubes.... - and the tone is so I want
to use them all :-)
I can now dial tones on my Rock Master that I never ever believed this
cheep pre could do. I tell you the Ultra "channel" is the sweetest thing ever.
The 'Voice' controlls now have lots and lots of more sweet hot spots
than with Peavey Super 7 tubes. And the Crunch 'channel' might
prove useful after all. I used standard ECC83S and might try to
shuffle the tubes around later on.
peace
HansR
From: John B [mailto:johnnybe_good@comcast.net] Sent:
Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:28 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: 2nd question for bob
Bob,
you're a frikkin' genius! Thanks for the new tubes for my DR. You sent two
KT77's and two 6V6's to run in EL34 mode with two GZ34's. It is awesome! Way
more focused tone. Lots of punch and no more flab. It sounds great. Thanks man
John
-----Original Message-----From: CJohnson
[mailto:songwriter@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 7:29 AM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: The New Tubes...
Unhappy with my tone, I was skeptical on how my Boogie F-30 could be improved; I
was thinking that I made a mistake buying it, and should have gone for the
expensive 'bigger' amp. The dealer told me not to use any tubes other than Mesa
in the F-30, as the bias is fixed to only accommodate their tubes. Being a tube
amp owner (Marshall and Boogie) for nearly 25 years, I understand just enough
about tubes to know that I could try other tubes without risk to the amp, as
long as the tubes were selected carefully. That's where your High Gain kit came
it. Your tubes have saved my F-30 from the chopping block! This little amp is
totally kick ass with your JJ tube kit installed!
You've made a customer for life. Pricing, shipping, and best of all,
demonstrated expertise! I have begun to tell everyone I know about your website.
Thanks again for this. You've allowed me to keep a smaller rig (getting a bad
back after all these years of lugging 4x12 cabs and heads) and still get wicked
tone, punch, and character. The only
question I still have is how frequently I should change out the EL84's.
(Hi Chris, about once a year to maintain the best
tone!)
I must go now to fondle my amp...thanks again.
cj
http://www.chrisjohnsonband.com
-----Original Message-----From: L simon [mailto:simon_v@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: ECC83 S - 12AX7
Hey Bob,
Man i'm so happy to have decided to retube my blues deluxe reissue. When i
contacted you first, it was more about tube rattles i get from the cheap sovtek
that Fender insists on installing in every amp they make. Cheap bastards.
I was able to find time today to retube, (standard retube kit with double mica
6L6GC's) bias and test the results. I biased at 69 DCV, since that's at the
level Hotrod's players usually bias their amp.
I was not sure if i would really be able to ear an improvement in terms of sound
quality with the new tubes. Well, not only the tube rattles are gone but i
immediatly noticed a huge improvement in clarity, definition and the god damn
ear piercing bad highs i use to get with the Sovtek are also gone (exactly like
you told me). I used to keep the treble and the presence knob fairly low bacause
of it (even with a Germanium Fuzz pedal). Today i could dial in more treble and
presence without destroying my ears. Overall it just sounds more focus.
Seriously Bob, thank you for a great product and a great job. You really took
the time to answer all my questions and helped me figure out what was wrong with
my amp. I'm going to write a review on HArmony central for my amp and i'm sure
going to talk about the retubing because there is at least two guys who say they
noticed the rattling and, get this, thought it was the amp's construction at
fault (not a tube problem) and exchanged their amp for a new one only to
discovered it also rattles like hell. So they returned the amp!
The tech were i purchased did not even tell me about the cheap tubes causing
rattles and told me my amp was fine when i had it checked.
Best regards,
Simon
From: DRAdman@comcast.net [mailto:DRAdman@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:07 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: AMAZING
Hey Bob,
I received my JJ 's for my Deluxe Reverb reissue yesterday. As always, the
order was shipped with great speed and the packing was superb.
I find it amazing that JJ's can make such a significant difference in the tonal
qualities of an amp. My first experience was a few months back. I ordered a
complete re-tube for my 1965 BandMaster. Of course, it would sound better, as
my old tubes were shot. So, I wasn't too surprised at the difference in sound.
I just bought the '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. As normal, it came equipped with
Fender Groove Tubes. I immediately noticed the lack of bottom end and a real
ice picky sound on the high end. So, it's JJ's to the rescue. I put them in
last evening and just couldn't believe the difference. The amp actually sounds
as it's supposed to sound.
I was already a believer in your product, but now I'm just totally blown away.
Great service, quality product and good price!! What more could I ask for?
THANKS,
Danny Reese
-----Original Message-----From: metalmaster@delphia.com
[mailto:metalmaster@delphia.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:56 PM To:
eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mark IV retube.
Hello to everyone at Eurotubes! I just recently had the pleasure of retubing my
amp (Mark IV) with one of your high gain kits. While I'm sure you get emails
from elated customers on a regular basis, I cannot refrain from sending along my
heartfelt thanks. My amp sounds better now than it ever has. The JJ's really put
the stock Mesa's to shame. I've got a feeling I'll never need to look elsewhere
for tubes again. I'm so happy with the results I've gotten. The gain and
distortion I'm pumping out is just unreal. My amp has come alive. Thanks so much
again I'm sure I'll be back.
From: Adam H [mailto:present_darkness@gmail.com] Sent:
Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Satisfied customer
Hi Bob and Jay, just wanted to drop by and say that I am a happy repeat
customer. I just got my retube kit installed for my Vox AC30CC1 and it I love
it! It definitely smoothed out the tone and took away the brittleness of the
cheap stock tubes. I've still got that great AC30 chime but with a fat, round
mid-low end to match! I also love my Mesa Triple Rectifier retube kit. I just
installed it about a month ago. I never thought of running 6V6's in a Triple
Rec. And the high-gain front end and GZ34's are fantastic! I definitely have a
one of a kind Mesa in my locale. People keep complimenting me on a smooth,
balanced, and focused distortion but wonder why it doesn't sag and sound mushy
like all the other Triple Recs. I will probably try some KT88's in the power
section eventually. I bet that is a deadly combination. Thanks for being
extremely helpful in all of your emails and phone conversations. Top notch
customer service and fast fast fast shipping! I'm actually kind of sad I don't
have anymore amps to retube using the JJ tubes. Until we meet again, keep
rocking and yes TUBES ARE GOOD!
--
www.weakerstill.com
&
www.myspace.com/weakerstill
From: Tim Norton [mailto:nor_ton@cableone.net] Sent:
Wednesday, August 09, 2006 5:56 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 8579
Bob,
I don't like your tubes...... I LOVE THEM!
What I now have is the best of both worlds... I now have a (what sounds like a
Brand new amp, Traynor YCV20) Thanks so much...
Never in my wildest dreams did I realize what a difference your tubes would
make...
Thanks
Tim Norton
From: immp3 [mailto:immp_3@woh.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday,
August 08, 2006 3:41 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: All i can say is wow
Bob, I just wanted to drop you a line and say how happy I am with the JJ KT77’s
and ECC83S’s that you recommended for my Mesa single Rec. The tone is so much
tighter and the clean sound is REALLY warm and full. Lead work just sings like a
bird. I will have Ken add you to our website when I see him this week. Thanks
again MP3
From: Jonathan Gasper
[mailto:jonathan_gasper01@googlemail.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:49 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ Saves the Day Again!
To Bob and Crew:
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