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Tele Master
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Tele Master
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02/22/2005 11:20 pm
I play a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, all tube, amp. Right now I have the stock pre-amp tubes in, I beleive they are 12AX7 ( 3 of them ).

1) What effect does the preamp have on the tone/sound/response of the guitar?
2) Will changing the pre-amp tubes make a noticeable difference in tone/sound/response?
3) Can one be changed and the other 2 left alone?
4) Does it matter which tube is replaced that effects the tone/sound/response?
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