I have a Ceriatone Express kit that I built and was never happy with. I changed the preamp to a Komet and it turned into a very good amp.
Last week I found a box that I got from a friend years ago containing a bunch of old preamp tubes. I checked it out and was shocked to see Siemens, Philips, Sylvania, RCA and a Mullard.
I decided to check out the tubes. The sound I got with a Philips in V1, Mullard in V2 and a Siemens in V3 was incredible. I've never heard an amp that sounded so good.
Basically what I'm saying is that tubes can completely change your amp. I was never a believer regarding expensive NOS tubes, but if you want the best from your wreck, invest in some good NOS tubes. The difference is amazing.
Tubes.....
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Re: Tubes.....
yep very true.. its also good to get a good combination to work together for V1 and v2.. I know i.ve gone though 30 or 40 tubes sometimes to find one exceptional sounding tube. Some amps the tubes make a much more effect on the tone and sound than in other amps.