sixstrings
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Can I safely pull two power tubes on my 100w Diezel Einstein to run at 50w? I know some amps are fine with that and others can actually get damaged. If so, does it matter inner/outer tubes?
White_Van
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Yes you can pull tubes, you either have to pull 1 and 4 or 2 and 3. Honestly, I don't see the point. It doesn't reduce volume in a significant way, and only really affects the headroom of the amp.
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Anonymous
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It's pointless. Just run it at 100 watts.
Jaymz82
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+1 to what has been said. I won't notice any volume difference (it's only -3dB) just loose headroom. As Peter said once, that's what the master volume is for, playing a low levels. He explicitly advices NOT to use hotplates or similar or pulling tubes.
sixstrings
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I've been using the master vol, but my tone is still fizzy unless I'm at least at band practice volumes. This amp is LOUD! I have a Soldano Decatone and a Marshall JCM800 and I don't think either of those are as loud as my Einstein. How would you suggest getting rid of the fizz at lower volumes? An OD pedal perhaps?
Me
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Presence knob? My Herbie can get a bit fizzy, especially since I have G12T-75s in my cab, and the presence knob can change from fat and smooth to teeth grinding fizz! 