mraajr
New member
4 =C= 6550s and 2 Penta KT88s.....Is there anything more epic?
RoidRage
New member
I have 6 SED Winged C 6550's in Mine... The only thing I have NOT tried are 88's... Was wondering what the differences Sonically are from 88's to the 6550's...
Thanks,
Roid RAGE
Thanks,
Roid RAGE
mraajr
New member
It seems like the amp has a shit ton more clarity. Could have been those fledgling 4 KT88s too...when I got them it was biased at 150ma 
The amp feedsback soooo beautifully its unreal. Harmonics scream like crazy. I love it!
The amp feedsback soooo beautifully its unreal. Harmonics scream like crazy. I love it!
Mizati20
Active member
Those 6550's are damn near brand new as well 
SwampDonkey
New member
Man I just can't decide if I want to change my tone with a different tube type or not. I love my tone with the EL34's, but I am damn curious about the KT88's. I just don't want to drop $300 on tubes and then find I liked it better the way it was. 
mraajr
New member
I am way more impressed with the 6550s than I was with the KTs. Tho I did leave a pair of them in just for kicks 
PaulyPanacea
Active member
for me...all 6550s is the the tits!! same goes for my VH4! Love em like a fat kid loves cake! 
SwampDonkey
New member
How much mid range am I going to lose if I go with big bottles?
SwampDonkey
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SwampDonkey":1rn9ttj3 said:
I guess nobody knows.
PaulyPanacea
Active member
i dont think u will be losing any . I run my mid @ 12 or 1 oclock..and have plenty...so you could always give it more channel mid if thats your fancy.
flownomis
New member
i play my marshall jcm 800 with 6550 and its THE SHIT.
so muscular and strong. the mids are awesome.
paired with my einstein it the perfect sound for me.
GO WITH 6550´s
so muscular and strong. the mids are awesome.
paired with my einstein it the perfect sound for me.
GO WITH 6550´s
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DvE
New member
I think it's not the mid RANGE you loose with 6550s, it's more about the character of el34... they have more growl in there
SwampDonkey
New member
Thanks for the replies.
The reason I ask is now that my band has taken on a second guitarist I am up against a Triple Rectifier in the mix, which as most of you know is very mid focused and cuts like a razor. The Herbert does just fine with the EL34's but I have the mids at 2:00. I am not wanting to switch to any tube type that is more scooped in nature.
I have always heard that the KT88 is more like the EL34 and the 6550 is more likened to the 6L6. If that is true I think I would be happier with the KT88.
The reason I ask is now that my band has taken on a second guitarist I am up against a Triple Rectifier in the mix, which as most of you know is very mid focused and cuts like a razor. The Herbert does just fine with the EL34's but I have the mids at 2:00. I am not wanting to switch to any tube type that is more scooped in nature.
I have always heard that the KT88 is more like the EL34 and the 6550 is more likened to the 6L6. If that is true I think I would be happier with the KT88.
HerbieBoogie
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mraajr":1m960oe4 said:
where did you get your tubes?
RJF
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Fortunately, he won't be getting back to you on this because he is long gone.HerbieBoogie":1kcis935 said:
HerbieBoogie
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RJF":142cgfk2 said:Fortunately, he won't be getting back to you on this because he is long gone.HerbieBoogie":142cgfk2 said:
he was definitely a DICK. I really wanted to know where he got his tubes from... oh well.
PaulyPanacea
Active member
HerbieBoogie
if you are looking for tubes, try
Virginia Tube Audio ( i get mine from here...no issues)
Dougs Tubes
Cryoset
Tube Depot
all of these places have great reputations! you shouldnt have any issues. Good luck!!
if you are looking for tubes, try
Virginia Tube Audio ( i get mine from here...no issues)
Dougs Tubes
Cryoset
Tube Depot
all of these places have great reputations! you shouldnt have any issues. Good luck!!
Mizati20
Active member
HerbieBoogie":1yarhclu said:RJF":1yarhclu said:Fortunately, he won't be getting back to you on this because he is long gone.HerbieBoogie":1yarhclu said:
he was definitely a DICK. I really wanted to know where he got his tubes from... oh well.
Just ordered 3 pairs of Ruby EL34's from Dougstubes.... literally talked to him for about 30 minutes on his cell phone (mind you he has no idea who I am, just a potential customer) and he helped me decide on the Ruby's with the Average distortion rating... I haven't ordered tubes from anywhere else so I can't compare... but I don't see how the customer service could get much better... they arrived on a wednesday (I ordered on a Saturday afternoon with credit card) and were packaged great, tons of padding for the tube boxes, and every individual box had a couple peanutes hand placed in the box so they didn't rattle around... good luck with your choice, I would def recommend Doug though!!
http://www.dougstubes.com
Cheers man!
Ventura
Well-known member
Jon at thetubestore.com is kickass as well.
Good prices.
No BS.
V.
Good prices.
No BS.
V.