Marshall and Fender have been around for many decades. If you look back at their history, these 2 guitar amplifier brands are pioneers. They have made some of the most iconic models. Today they still produce amazing products which can make selecting one hard. The main difference is the music style that they made to … Read more
There is a lot of confusion between 12AX7 vs 12AT7 tubes, what they do and where they can be used. Most people hear that one has more headroom. They then jump right in, sometimes only to be disappointed by the result. The main difference is the gain factor. The 12AX7 has a gain factor of … Read more
There are several power tubes available for guitar and bass amps, but two stand out the most. The 6L6 and EL34 tubes have been rivals for many years, but what’s the difference? The main difference between the 6L6 and EL34 tubes is that they have different sounds. The EL34 is much more scooped sounding and … Read more
Amplifiers that use 6L6 tubes are high-voltage appliances. They can be dangerous if you are not experienced working on them. If you are not sure, it is always best to take it to an experienced technician. Proceed at your own risk as this can be dangerous! The bias point for 6L6GC tubes depends on the … Read more
When a preamp tube begins to fail, it can be hard to know how to troubleshoot the fault. If your amp has more than one, this makes it even more difficult. A bad preamp tube will become very noisy and produce hiss, crackle, and pop sounds, or create volume drops or loss. In some rare … Read more
Maybe you have been playing lead guitar for a while now, but just can’t get the right sound. You’ve tried different electric guitars, amps, instruments, and pedals. But you still can’t seem to get that sound you’re looking for. Does this seem familiar? I am happy to say, there are ways to improve your lead … Read more