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StrummersOfThunder wrote:
I think Its more likely I will continue to be the weakest link in the signal chain though...not the guitar!
Pffft. Whatever.

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bender wrote:
StrummersOfThunder wrote:
I think Its more likely I will continue to be the weakest link in the signal chain though...not the guitar!
Pffft. Whatever.
What, you've seen my secret flight of the bumble bee shred clips allready ??

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Good thing I can do away with my 'sudent' guitars now that I'm a 'professional' guitarist.

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I just ordered a quad of Soviet era 6P14P-K Matched and tested. $95 including shipping, so cheaper than regular JJs here. They are also known as EL-84L. The L stands for long life. Anybody used these before?

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I found a post by the Russian guy that sources those 6P14P-K valves from the military. There are long life ones, but these are not that. The K stands for vibration resistant, which i presume may also mean low microphonics. I am quite keen to see what they are like when they get here. I will have a spare pair, which I might part with if somebody wants to try them. I think they are Reflector, but should be a cut above the standard EL-84 they do for EHX etc, at least for quality specs. It is just for the Laney.

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Something red

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Aquila Rossa wrote:I just ordered a quad of Soviet era 6P14P-K Matched and tested. $95 including shipping, so cheaper than regular JJs here. They are also known as EL-84L. The L stands for long life. Anybody used these before?

https://reverb.com/nz/item/6959483-true ... el84-tubes

I have used these, they were great.

https://www.thetubestore.com/preferred- ... emium-el84
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They look good. Low microphonics and longer life. I am not sure if it is actually true, but I have always understood EL84 and to some extend 6V6 wear out faster than bigger valves when driven hard for long hours like I do. If true the extended life versions may be a money saver if you can get them for a good price like I did.

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bender wrote:Something red
YOU GOT IT???!!!!!! :D 8) :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Aquila Rossa wrote:I found a post by the Russian guy that sources those 6P14P-K valves from the military. There are long life ones, but these are not that. The K stands for vibration resistant, which i presume may also mean low microphonics. I am quite keen to see what they are like when they get here. I will have a spare pair, which I might part with if somebody wants to try them. I think they are Reflector, but should be a cut above the standard EL-84 they do for EHX etc, at least for quality specs. It is just for the Laney.
Might go well in Vox combos then. That '60s AC30 I played with years ago always sounded its best with Sovteks.
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Slowy wrote:
bender wrote:Something red
YOU GOT IT???!!!!!! :D 8) :clap: :clap: :clap:
Yes! Hopefully will be in my hands on Wednesday. Quite excited.

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