Mike ;)
Lifespan of Tubes
How long do the tubes in a tube amp las?t, im about to buy a jcm 2000 watt head and i was wondering how long it takes for the tubes to wear out.
# 1
[font=trebuchet ms]I depends on how hard you use 'em. Running several hours a day with everything cranked up full pin will wear out a set of tubes much faster than occasional use at half-volume.[/font]
# 2
I ve been told by some repairman that they can last 5 minutes to a lifetime...essentially its not a set amount of hours before they go. 2 years is the longest ive had tubes last and thats because i never push them too hard living in an apartment.
WWSD? What would stevie do?
# 3
A 2000 W JCM head ?
I have a JCM2000 head that is rated at 100 W. If you are serious about tubes, you may wt to visit Bob at www.Eurotubes.com
I have a JCM2000 head that is rated at 100 W. If you are serious about tubes, you may wt to visit Bob at www.Eurotubes.com
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
# 4
Hey doc, since were on amps, is your TSL100 a tube
# 5
go to my instructors page where the answers you seek await you !!!
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
# 6
Originally Posted by: Dr_simongo to my instructors page where the answers you seek await you !!!
the second time you have told me...
this time, I will visit you page and hope all the answers I do seek await me.
# 7
Because Im such a nice guy I will give you another clew.
click the link that says Marshall TSL100
Another real giveaway is the fact that in the same paragraph that has the link to the TSL100 head at Marshallamps.com I start to talk about new tubes and putting in a set of JJs from Eurotubes.com.
By now bells should be ringing.
click the link that says Marshall TSL100
Another real giveaway is the fact that in the same paragraph that has the link to the TSL100 head at Marshallamps.com I start to talk about new tubes and putting in a set of JJs from Eurotubes.com.
By now bells should be ringing.
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
# 8
Originally Posted by: Dr_simonBecause Im such a nice guy I will give you another clew.
click the link that says Marshall TSL100
Another real giveaway is the fact that in the same paragraph that has the link to the TSL100 head at Marshallamps.com I start to talk about new tubes and putting in a set of JJs from Eurotubes.com.
By now bells should be ringing.
what would I do without you Simon...
# 9
My pleasure !
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
my toons Brought to you by Dr BadGAS
# 10
Yeah, i meant jcm2000 head rated at 100 watts. lol, but i know nothing about tubes so give me advice if you want. How will you know when they are fading? how much do they cost?
Mike ;)
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