Carr Telstar Retube Kits
Price range: $114.00 through $188.00
Full Retube Kits for the Carr Telstar Amps
The Carr Telstar Amps. The kits we offer here are the most distinctive in tonal character, forged from many years of research. Every kit is configured to provide a specific sound/experience.
The default power tubes for all of our Carr Telstar Retube kits include one JJ EL84 along with a JJ 6L6GC. The Special Double Mica JJ 6L6GC-DM’s are a classic 6L6GC sonic archetype with big lows, smooth mids and crystalline highs. What sets them apart is their low end clarity, mid-range detail and very clear highs without being overbearing or harsh. However you can use the Power Tube drop down to select the JJ 5881’s or the JJ 6V6S’s. JJ 5881’s are a Classic 23 watt 5881 in a traditional stubby bottle. “Jangle” for days and a very warm full tone. Right in-between the JJ 6L6GC and the JJ 6V6S in power. If you’re looking for that early-breakup “tweed” era character these are it. The JJ 6V6S’s are the only production 6V6 that can handle very high voltages and they do it with ease. Classic low power 6V6 tones kicked up a notch! Tighter lows, detailed mids and smooth clipping characteristics. If you order the 6V6S option it will come with the Special Double Mica JJ 6V6S-DM
You can also select several EL34 type tubes. Thru the years the JJ E34L’s with their added punch and articulation have become a favorite here at Eurotubes and with our customers. They are very tight with an extended low end over a standard EL34. JJ EL34’s, the JJ EL34II’s, the JJ KT77’s or the JJ 6CA7’s. The JJ EL34’s are known for their mid range bloom and have a slightly looser feel when compared to the E34L’s. The JJ EL34II’s are not as aggressive as the E34L, but they are a little fuller in the lows and low mids than the EL34’s. The JJ KT77’s have an extended frequency response with big/chunky lows (even deeper than the E34L’s) and chimey/present highs. The mids are very smooth for an EL34 type tube and when driven they’re extremely rich and complex. The JJ Big Bottle 6CA7’s have big lows (on par with the KT77’s), an emphasis in the lows mids, and very round/natural highs. This gives the tube a very thick and round character that’s as close to crossing a standard EL34 with a 6L6 as you can get.
The large bottle options include the JJ KT66’s. The JJ KT66’s are one of our favorite tubes here at Eurotubes. These tubes have a clean low end response with a forward mid-range and articulate highs. When overdriven these tubes crunch up early in the upper mids and highs resulting in an incredibly complex tone that retains excellent low end clarity (just like the originals).
These amps are cathode bias so all power tubes are plug and play.
The Standard Retube Kit is as close to OEM as possible. Maintaining the amps stock level of headroom and gain while providing a warm but even handed overall sound. The kit includes one Single JJ EL84 and a Single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ 6SL7 for V3, one JJ ECC81 for V2 and one Standard JJ ECC83S for V1.
The Gold Pin Retube Kit uses the JJ ECC83S Gold Pin variants to provide a smoother, creamier, and more singing overall sound. This option is less aggressive and has less “teeth” when driven hard. If you like a classic raunchy gritty overdriven tone, we recommend looking to the Standard or High Gain option. If sweet, open, and more refined is what you’re after this kit will do it. The kit includes one Single JJ EL84 and a Single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ 6SL7 for V3, one Gold Pin JJ ECC81 for V2 and one Standard Gold Pin JJ ECC83S for V1.
The SRV Retube Kit uses the JJ 5751 in the V1 position. The JJ 5751 is a purpose built low gain 12AX7/ECC83 substitute. Stevie famously used these to eek out a little extra clean headroom, and you can too. Expect about a 25% reduction in gain, which is like having an extra click on the dial before breakup sets in. Great for clean players and pedal users. The kit includes one Single JJ EL84 and a Single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ 6SL7 for V3, one JJ ECC81 for V2 and one Standard JJ 5751 for V1.
The Gold Pin SRV Retube Kit uses the Gold Pin tubes for a smoother richer tone. The kit includes one Single JJ EL84 and a Single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ 6SL7 for V3, one Gold Pin JJ ECC81 for V2 and one Standard Gold Pin JJ 5751 for V1.
The ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Single JJ E84 and a single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ ECC81 for V2, one Standard JJ ECC83S for V3, and one Standard Long Plate JJ ECC803S for V1 (closest to input jack).
The Gold Pin ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate Gold Pin JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Single JJ EL84 and a Single JJ 6L6GC-DM by default, one JJ 6SL7 for V3, one Gold Pin JJ ECC81 for V2 and one Standard Gold Pin Long Plate JJ ECC803S for V1.
