Who makes tubes for Electro Harmonix?
By the 1990’s, Electro-Harmonix had expanded to include vacuum tubes from the best post Soviet Russia tube manufactures. Today’s Electro-Harmonix tubes are hand built in the Reflektor plant in Saratov, Russia. Each tube is constructed to the highest specifications for reliability and sound quality.
Where are Mullard tubes made?
New production Mullard tubes are assembled by hand in the Reflektor factory in Saratov, Russia and their excellent performance closely mirror’s that of vintage Blackburn construction.
Can I swap 12AX7 for 12AT7?
You can interchange a 12AX7 with 12AT7, 12AU7, 12AY7 or 5751 as they are all the same pin structure, however they will each give you a different result in your amp. Each of these tubes has a different gain factor, which means some will give higher gain and others lower gain.
What kind of sound does a 12AX7 tube make?
Owing to its short plate and spiraled filament this 12AX7 tube has extremely low noise with low-to-moderate gain, clear and steady tonality. This tube has compatibility with a wide range of bass and hi-fi amps, delivering rich and dynamic overtones.
Which is the Best Electro Harmonix vacuum tube?
Electro Harmonix EL84: These are sovtek tubes and all the above applies. mullard reissue EL84: These are sovtek tubes as well and are absolutely nothing like the original Mullard EL84’s. It should be against the law to muddy a good name like this… EI YUGO EL84: This is a pretty good sounding tube.
Which is the best 12AX7 amp for guitar?
Guitar amps housing the Tung-Sol 12AX7 deliver audio that is harmonically rich with clearly pronounced and smooth highs. Owing to its short plate and spiraled filament this 12AX7 tube has extremely low noise with low-to-moderate gain, clear and steady tonality.
What’s the difference between Sovtek and Mullard EL84?
Sovtek EL84M: This tube has the same tonal characteristics as the standard Sovtek EL84 and is even more lifeless and less touch responsive. Electro Harmonix EL84: These are sovtek tubes and all the above applies. mullard reissue EL84: These are sovtek tubes as well and are absolutely nothing like the original Mullard EL84’s.