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Originally Posted by shoelace
Well, I've put a Tungsram NOS ECC83 in mine and I can feel the difference  The marshall stock tube is quite dry and not that punchy. The Tungsram which I've put in has more character but it is a bit more noisy. |
Even with a strat I can deal with a LITTLE noise, (my strat has been copper shielded,single point grounded, grounded backing plates on all PUP's). How much did the Tungsram cost?
Yeh the stock tube is pretty much just not 'there', like there's no real response, maybe 'dynamics' is the word I'm looking for. The JJ ECC83 I'm using now is just about the same it seems like. Replacing the stock spkr helped a lot, I just think the tube is the next major place for improvement.
I love this amp for the wattage (loudness), it's just right for home, maybe a little loud
, but works very well in a small venue like bars, loud practice sessions w/drummer, studio is good, great all around amp, even at 60 pounds.
I just feel like there's a lot more this amp can do tonally than what it does in the stock configuration.
Thanks for your thoughts - anyone else?