best tubes for metal???

Benjamano · #1 07-10-2010, 04:29 AM

I am after some help and what better way to ask for it is from the people who matter...

I am looking to replace the valves on my SVT 3 pro and I am really confused over what I should go for. Any recommendations would be fantastic, I play metal but like a smoother tone rather than a grit bottom end and tend to break away from the pocket so still need to stand out. The set up I have allows me to do this well however this is the first time I have replaced my valves and don't want to loose this with the wrong choice of tubes.

Any advise welcome

Rock

ridgeback · #2 07-10-2010, 04:32 AM

put the same ones back in..if its working for you why change it..i think people put why to much thinking into this stuff..turn on turn up and play!!

Benjamano · #3 07-10-2010, 04:55 AM

LMAO! very good point..

That would be common sense wouldnt it? I guess im looking to see if I can improve my tone with some additional extras.

mongo2 · #4 07-10-2010, 05:28 AM

Which one of these tubes do YOU think would be the best tube for Metal???

crentest · #5 07-10-2010, 05:48 AM

the one with the Metal case? lol

mongo2 · #6 07-10-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crentest

the one with the Metal case? lol

Go to the head of the class.

Selta · #7 07-10-2010, 09:41 AM

Gearhead17 · #8 07-10-2010, 11:00 AM

With Ampeg hybrid heads in general, the tube choice is not making a huge difference. Something about the low voltage to the tubes in Ampeg hybrid heads.

Just replace the tubes with whatever is already in there.