There was nothing but the 6l6 and 6l6g, which had been soldiering on since 1935 on this side of the pond, due to patent restrictions then extant on the englishdesigned kinkless tetrodes aka kt66, etc. Heres an article articulating what tung sol s own engineers said about the then new geewhiz cool 5881. Jj vs tad vs tung sol reissue post by jmpguitars mon sep 30, 20 2. The 5881 is the electrical equivalent to types 6l6 and 6l6g except that the plate and screen dissipation ratings have been increased approximately 20 percent. Tungsol 6l6 str power vacuum tube, platinum matched quad. The tungsol 6v6gt is the new reissue of that famous nos tube from the 50s with all the creamy vintage tone you can eat. Connection 7581 tube 6l6gc cntda 7581 j rl 1962 rs tube tungsol 45.
Class a1 singl tube pushpull u a 250 v 270 v u g2 250 v 270 v u g1 14 v 17,5 v i a 72 ma 4 ma i g2 5 ma 11 ma r a 22,5 k. This is more accelerated on output power tubes like 6l6. The tung sol name and trademark have been acquired by the new sensor corporation. The str means special tube request and are built to the specifications of those amp manufacturers which they requested in the 1960s.
Shop for the tungsol 6l6gc str matched power tubes in medium quartet and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. Tungsol 6l6gc str matched power tubes medium quartet. Evatco has the largest range of in stock tubes in australia. Theyve been making some incredible tubes here lately, and this new reissue is no exception. Vacuum tube 5881, tungsol reissue antique electronic supply.
Twin triode, 12ax7 datasheet, 12ax7 circuit, 12ax7 data sheet. But the choice is whether or not to trust that the new senser tungsol 5881s can do the same. The tungsol 6l6g tube is a large bottle tube type for the look and sound of 6l6 tubes used during the golden age of hifi in the 1940s and early 1950s. Ive been experimenting for years working to find the right mix of good sounding and reliable 6l6 tubes to stock here at the shop. Order tungsol 6l6g vacuum tubes online, in stock and ready to ship. The 12ax7, also known as ecc83, is a vacuum tube that is a miniature dual triode 6av6 with high voltage gain. I have seen cases where amplifiers by design had well over 400 volts on 5881 tubes back then. The tungsol 12ax7ecc83 is the gold standard of preamp tubes favored by guitar tone junkies, and one of the most important links in your tonal chain. I cant vouch for their use in guitar amps, but clearly theyre one of the best new production 6l6 types for hifi use.
Tungsol el34b produced in russia by new sensor, in the reflektor factory. The 6l6 w gb was a weaponized commercial tube fully tested to milspec jan tests, but it was not originally designed as the 5881, 7581, etc. The tungsol legacy continues with the introduction of the new 6l6gc str. Fontarial, helvetica the tungsol 6l6g tube is a large bottle tube type for the look and sound of 6l6 tubes used during the golden age of hifi in the 1940 s and early 1950 s. This reissue tungsol 6l6g tube is rated to 6l6gc specs for improved performance and reliability in.
Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. I have been using the new tung sol tubes for nearly a year and a half, and they have performed flawlessly since installed. The tung sol 6v6 is built to handle higher voltages, resulting in better mids and bottoms, while keeping its smooth. It is intended for audio frequency power amplification service in either pentode, ultralinear or triode connection and single or pushpullparallel applications. The tung sol 6v6gt is the new reissue of that famous nos tube from the 50s with all the creamy vintage tone you can eat. Triode u a 450 v u g2 450 v w a 30 w pentode u a 500 v u.
The tungsol 6l6 g tube is a large bottle tube type for the look and sound of 6l6 tubes used during the golden age of hifi in the 1940s and early 1950s. Im not a fan of the tung sol, at least in a fender hot rod deluxe. These 30 watt power tubes are rated for 500 volts, making them a rugged and reliable choice for demanding guitar amplifier circuits. This is the tung sol s 6v6 beam power pentode tube. Pricing above includes matching in any quantity you need at no extra charge. Tung sol 6v6gts are the holy grail for players who crave the sound of a fender princeton, deluxe or champ, or those who revere the tone of the earliest ampeg jet and rocket. Built to the same special tube request specs of leading amplifier manufacturers of the 1960s, the 6l6gc str is a rugged and reliable power tube for use in the most demanding guitar amplifier circuits. Octal u f 6,3 v i f c a0,9 a typical characteristic. Reissue tungsol 12ax7, now manufactured by electro harmonix at the reflector factory in russia.
The tung sol tubes came in the other day, so i dropped em in and biased em at 39. Their price is not expensive but i still have a pair of psvanes burning in and a pair of nos 1967 general electrics which will follow to burn in. Nov 17, 2016 el34 is a glass envelope power pentode having a plate dissipation rating of 25 watts with convection cooling. The ultimate in musical tone and smooth overdrive, the str delivers the sound that established tung sol as the benchmark of quality. Pricing above includes matching in any quantity you need at no extra. The 6l6gcstr is with out a doubt one of the best versions of the 6l6 tube range.
Nos tung sol 5881 versus jan tung sol 6l6wgb differences. El34 is a glass envelope power pentode having a plate dissipation rating of 25 watts with convection cooling. The tung sol 6l6gc str matched quad is a clone of the legendary philips 6l6gcstr and they deliver the ultimate in musical tone and smooth overdrive. El34 datasheet vacuum tube of power pentode philips. Block diagram, pinout and 6v6 circuit application inside. With balanced triods and low microphonics makes it a good choice in all preamp stages including the v1 position. Tung sol 6l6gc str matched quad valve tube guitar amps.
Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. The preferred oem tube of 50sera fender tweed champ and deluxe amplifiers the tungsol 6v6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps plus heavier plate and grid materials. This reissue tung sol 6l6g tube is rated to 6l6gc specs for improved performance and reliability in modern tube amplifiers. It embodies a complete mechanical redesign which results in greater resistance to shock and vibration. It is popular with tube amplifier enthusiasts, and its ongoing use in such equipment makes it one of the few smallsignal vacuum tubes in continuous production since it was introduced.
Gec, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors. The 6l6gcstr is a beampower tetrode primarily designed for use in audiofrequency power amplifier applications. The lamp itself is probably not bad and that is why, careful, i note still correct and i do not doubt it to be the case in other circumstances, but i much prefer her groove tube, ruby or dd. These new production tung sol str 6l6gc tubes are built to the same special tube request specs of leading amplifier manufacturers of the 1960s. Tungsol 6l6gcstr new production tube made by new sensor in the reflektor factory in russia. Perfect dropin replacement for any 6l6gc amplifier. Because of this, there are many versions by different manufacturers. Heres an article articulating what tungsols own engineers said about the then new geewhiz cool 5881. Theyre very wellbuilt, and sound great with a little more midrange clarity than the sed, which has a little warmer character.
The tung sol 6l6gcstr tube is a true 6l6gc tube that is rated for plate voltage up to 500v and up to 30 watts of power. This reissue tungsol 6l6g tube is rated to 6l6gc specs for improved performance and reliability in modern tube amplifiers. The tungsol 6l6gcstr tube is a true 6l6gc tube that is rated for plate voltage up to 500v and up to 30 watts of power. Choose from soft, medium, or hard in the drop down menu to get the right tube for your needs.
These new production tungsol str 6l6gc tubes are built to the same special tube request specs of leading amplifier manufacturers of the 1960s. It was tung sol, however, who pulled a marketing coupe by marketingselling 5881 and later their 6550 to the hifi market. The tung sol legacy continues with the introduction of the new 6l6gc str. The tung sol 12ax7ecc83 is the gold standard of preamp tubes favored by guitar tone junkies, and one of the most important links in your tonal chain. Ive found some nos tung sol 6sn7 tubes that may be from the late 50s or maybe the 60s.
How good are nos tung sol 6sn7 tubes late 50s, 60s. Shop for the tung sol 6l6gc str matched power tubes in medium quartet and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. The tungsol name and trademark have been acquired by the new sensor corporation. If that is the spec they go by then those are the correct numbers. The tungsol 12ax7 tube they produce is of high standard. Built to the same special tube request specs of leading amp manufacturers of the 1960s, tungsol 6l6 gc str power tubes are rugged and reliable power tubes that excel in the most demanding guitar amp circuits. Fontarial, helvetica the tungsol 6l6 g tube is a large bottle tube type for the look and sound of 6l6 tubes used during the golden age of hifi in the 1940 s and early 1950 s. Buy tungsol 6l6gcstr vacuum tubes online, in stock and ready to ship. The ultimate in musical tone and smooth overdrive, the str delivers the sound that established tungsol as the benchmark of quality. As you use your tube amp, tubes wear out due to the heat it generates. After installing thousands of tubes, here are my three top picks and why. This tung sol quad replaced four vintage, unmatched and tired tubes that were in this amp.
Our thoughts go out to all who are affected by covid19. Tungsol 6v6gts are the holy grail for players who crave the sound of a fender princeton, deluxe or champ, or those who. The tungsol 6l6gcstr is a good choice for any new or vintage guitar amp. Weve been playing these in everything from the primaluna amps to the manley classic 250s, and they sound great.
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