To match or not match... that's the question

[Jethro Rocker]

I put this in. What a difference. So much better then the 70/80.

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How might the G12H compare to others? Say.. V30 amd T75? Or greenies? Anyone have ideas?

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Good news Gibson had me up date my Mesa account they are selling the Siemens EL34 dimple top in pairs

Power Tubes - EL34 STR 450 Siemens NOS - Matched Pair

The official Mesa Boogie online store for factory replacement parts, custom parts, hardware, shirts, hats and accessories.

store.mesaboogie.com

Thank you for that sir!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Good news Gibson had me up date my Mesa account they are selling the Siemens EL34 dimple top in pairs

Power Tubes - EL34 STR 450 Siemens NOS - Matched Pair

The official Mesa Boogie online store for factory replacement parts, custom parts, hardware, shirts, hats and accessories.

store.mesaboogie.com

I’m sure that I’ll thank you again when I replace my Laney EL34 set in a couple/few years. The Winged C set has seen light duty for a while now....I like to be prepared.

 

[67plexi]

I want to try the G12H-150

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

I'm getting tubes for my DSL40c.

I'm assuming I get matched power tubes?... but what about preamp tubes?

I had read somewhere a while back, that this amp shouldn't be matched and it's designed that way. . I don't remember any of the details or if it was true.

Thank you for any advice

The power amp tubes should be matched.
Paying a bunch of money for NOS tubes is not really worthwhile for me.
The preamp tubes do not need to be matched.
Balanced matched section PI tubes are not really worthwhile for me either.

There is certain Hi Fi design that could probably use matched sections, but not in guitar amps.
It is unnecessary to spend a bunch of money on tubes.
I use JJ tubes all the time (which are some of the cheapest) but I get a good result from the inexpensive tubes regardless.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

I'm getting tubes for my DSL40c.

I'm assuming I get matched power tubes?... but what about preamp tubes?

I had read somewhere a while back, that this amp shouldn't be matched and it's designed that way. . I don't remember any of the details or if it was true.

Thank you for any advice

It double posted again.

 

[Cadorman]

How might the G12H compare to others? Say.. V30 amd T75? Or greenies? Anyone have ideas?

I would like to know as well. I have the other 3 in spades. Of those I think the Greenbacks are the most balanced, a little woody and break up pretty easy. The V30s are darker and hold the bass a little more. The G12T-75s have strong bass and treble, mid scoop and don't break up as easily. Definitely a better "modern" tone and the brightest.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

I would like to know as well. I have the other 3 in spades. Of those I think the Greenbacks are the most balanced, a little woody and break up pretty easy. The V30s are darker and hold the bass a little more. The G12T-75s have strong bass and treble, mid scoop and don't break up as easily. Definitely a better "modern" tone and the brightest.

I find V30s very high mid spikey. Opens up darker amps. Difference in perception!!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

I find V30s very high mid spikey. Opens up darker amps. Difference in perception!!

I’m with you...until they’re broken in....upper mid spikey they are....I’ll shut up now....

 

[Cadorman]

I find V30s very high mid spikey. Opens up darker amps. Difference in perception!!

My perception constantly changes as I abuse my ears! What sounded good this morning sounds dull now. I will say all my drivers are very broken in and my ears are just broken.