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Post by slartibartfarst42 on Oct 11, 2014 16:50:20 GMT
Hopefully a simple question about valves here. I have a Blackstar HT60 Soloist and the valves have just given up completely. I noticed a week or so ago that it was starting to squeal a bit but now there's virtually nothing coming from it even when it's cranked. The thing is, I've never changed valves before so I have no idea what to buy or where to buy it. Could anyone help me out here please?
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Post by Tony on Oct 15, 2014 16:47:16 GMT
I will guess that you don't have anyone local that can swap some valves out with you to see which are at fault?
Is it actually passing a signal but really low output?
Are all of the valves glowing a reasonable amount? As in no thermonuclear stuff going on and just a soft glow?
Looking at the amp it only has four five valves. 2x 12ax7/ecc83. 1x ecc82 and 2x EL34
A good safe bet is just to fill it with JJs but some people aren't a fan of the tone as they find them a little dark I personally love them.
How is the amp tonally under normal conditions?
Also Hotrox are the best place to get replacements from imho. Reliable and they don't accuse you of fraud/lying when something goes wrong with the delivery.
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Post by MDV on Oct 15, 2014 20:02:54 GMT
Would the accusations be from watford valves?
Hotrox are excellent.
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Post by Tony on Oct 15, 2014 20:20:52 GMT
Would the accusations be from watford valves? Hotrox are excellent. There's a pretty narrow selection of valve resellers to choose from it's not Karltone |
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