Are all 6V6 tubes the same?
The general answer is no, for the most part, 6L6 and 6v6 tubes are not interchangeable as they don’t bias close enough. Amps are calibrated to use specific valves (6v6, 6L6, EL84, etc.) and are not always well suited to multiple valve usage without circuit modifications.
Is there a difference between 6V6 and 6V6GT?
Strictly speaking: 6V6 is a metal tube. 6V6GT is a glass tube with the familiar straight sided shape and the same specs.
Can you swap 6V6 for EL34?
I wouldn’t use a 6V6 in place of an EL34, because it might not survive very long. Two better choices would be KT77 or 6CA7. Even if you swap out EL34 for EL34 tubes, re-biasing is highly recommended as cheap insurance against nasty, deadly side effects of imbalance or overload.
Are 6V6 and 6L6 tubes interchangeable?
Re: 6L6 / 6V6 swapping? Yes, they are close enough that 6L6’s can be swapped into a 6V6 Princeton Reverb circuit.
What does a 6V6 tube do?
Tung-Sol 6V6GT Over the next two decades the 6V6 tube became widely used in small radios, hifi amplifiers and consoles, and instruments amps. In single-ended tube amps one 6V6 output tube can produce about 5 watts of power. In push-pull tube amplifiers 15W is typical.
What is a 6V6 amp?
6V6 power tubes are typically used in low-wattage guitar amplifiers, known for their loose lows and sweet highs. At Andertons Music Co. we have a great selection of 6V6-driven guitar amps, so browse our range below!
Do different power tubes sound different?
Does the type of power tube have a massive effect on an amp’s overall tone? This depends on if the power amplifier is driven hard. The secondary harmonics of an EL34 sound different than the ones from a 6L6GC or others. Each have a distinct tone and shape.
Do different tubes sound different?
Most of us have experienced a noticeable change in sound quality when changing tubes. Although these changes are almost always attributed to the tube alone, it’s not that simple. Actually, it’s not the just tube— The difference you hear is tube/amp interaction.
What is the difference between 6L6 and 5881 tubes?
The 6L6GC tube is a 30W valve. The 5881 valve is a 23W valve. So that’s quite a big difference. So the 6L6GC will give you more power and more clean headroom.
How do you break in a tube amp?
Ever notice how a new amp sounds a bit too new—too harsh and stiff? That’s because the speaker is still factory fresh and needs a workout to loosen up. The only way to do that is to play through the amp for several hours to get the speaker moving and break it in.