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You've listened to a lot of bullshit over the years mate :P
If I say it enough it'll become a thing! :lol:
No, it won't though...
Only Peavey Classic 50 'Confused mids' became a thing, because he knew what he was talking about. No offence.
Look, I'm not going to be offended over something I just made up, I'm not a millenial!!
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Not sure I even know what to do with this! None the less it should be in my hands tomorrow all going to plan!
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Purchased these two NOS Philips 12AT7s thru Ebay on 1st of April. They just arrived today (23 June) some 12 weeks later, posted from Sweden! I gave up on them over a week ago and applied for a refund which has been accepted but still hasn't shown up! Hope they fix my issues!
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Reg18 wrote:Not sure I even know what to do with this! None the less it should be in my hands tomorrow all going to plan!
Cool but tell me you got the packaging. They come in a wooden box that’s perfect for keeping your stash.
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MikeC wrote:Purchased these two NOS Philips 12AT7s thru Ebay on 1st of April. They just arrived today (23 June) some 12 weeks later, posted from Sweden! I gave up on them over a week ago and applied for a refund which has been accepted but still hasn't shown up! Hope they fix my issues!
What issues are you having? (question coming from a habitual tube roller)

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In a Vibroverb built by moi (Reverb driver and PI) - the incumbent's (actually the reverb driver I think) are noisy/poppy/crackly - almost a little microphonic. I've read that modern 12AT7 tubes when used as the reverb driver in Fender amps are prone to this as they are running very high voltages (above 12AT7 specs) & are also being being pushed hard. I had nothing to "roll" to prove it....
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Reg18 wrote:Not sure I even know what to do with this! None the less it should be in my hands tomorrow all going to plan!
Ahh so you're the one who snagged that. Just play the Time solo with it.
Loving it so far

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MikeC wrote:In a Vibroverb built by moi (Reverb driver and PI) - the incumbent's (actually the reverb driver I think) are noisy/poppy/crackly - almost a little microphonic. I've read that modern 12AT7 tubes when used as the reverb driver in Fender amps are prone to this as they are running very high voltages (above 12AT7 specs) & are also being being pushed hard. I had nothing to "roll" to prove it....
They just don't make them like they used to, eh? I'm a big fan of russian military tubes when it comes to those 'hard working' slots. For now, they can be had pretty cheaply.

And full respect to anyone who can build their own amp. Maybe one day.....

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Cheers for that and thanks for the advice. Interestingly the "Fender RI Vibroverbs" are running lower voltages than the "original" ones and mine is vintage spec!
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Reg18 wrote:Not sure I even know what to do with this! None the less it should be in my hands tomorrow all going to plan!
I have a clone of this. Acquired taste ;)

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Thanks for the heads-up go to JB and Danny. Bought and paid for. I see a wee road trip in my near future. :-)
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Look forward to pronouncing this the best Strat I've ever owned, and also 'a keeper'.

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Molly wrote:Thanks for the heads-up go to JB and Danny. Bought and paid for. I see a wee road trip in my near future. :-)
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Look forward to pronouncing this the best Strat I've ever owned, and also 'a keeper'.

Good score. I was next in line incase the buyer bailed :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

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The universe provides when you need it to!
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Molly wrote:Thanks for the heads-up go to JB and Danny. Bought and paid for. I see a wee road trip in my near future. :-)
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Mr Glyns Pickups Bellbird Set for the strat :mrgreen:
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