What tubes do Fender amps use?

What tubes do Fender amps use?

12AX7 (ECC83) Preamp Tube It is a vital component in a tube amplifier. Virtually every Fender, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Vox, Peavey and other tube amp has at least one, and as many as five, 12AX7 preamp tubes.

How do you tell what year a Fender amp is?

All Fender amplifiers manufactured from 1990 to the present include a date code, printed on the quality assurance (QA) sticker on the back of the amp chassis. This black-and-silver sticker contains several lines for “sign-offs” on completion of sound and electrical testing.

How do I choose amp tubes?

For those just looking for a new set of tubes to get your amp back up and running, look into the tubes the amp came with and start from there. If you want the same sound, get the same or very similar tubes. If you want to experiment, try other brands or styles of the same type of tube.

Do power tubes affect tone?

It has no effect on the sound. This phenomenon only happens in a tube with better-than-average vacuum (pure). Therefore, the tube is actually a better-quality tube!

What is the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb?

The Fender “Custom” Vibrolux Reverb is a company classic brought back from the past with the features that made this model famous and new tweaks for today’s players.

Where is the blackface Vibrolux Reverb tube layout?

Blackface model tube layout (Seen from behind, V1 is to the right side) The 35w blackface Vibrolux Reverb (VR) is the smallest member of the blackface/silverface 6L6 Fender amp family.

Can I sell my Fender Fender guitar combo on Reverb?

Anyone can sell on Reverb. List your Fender “Custom” Vibrolux Reverb 40-Watt 2×10″ Guitar Combo 1995 – 2013 today to get it in front of thousands of eyes, quickly and easily. Learn more on the Seller Hub.

How do I install a vibroluxreverb multi-tap OT?

Order the VibroluxReverb multi-tap OT with 2, 4 and 8 ohm taps. Remove the original OT carefully and store it away. Install the Mercury Magnetics OT. Wire the OT’s primary circuit just as before. Clip the cables nicely and twist them as Leo Fender’s gently old ladies did.