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Groove tubes gtel34r vacuum tubes medium matched quad 55501572. Once i swap the tube connector for the 6l6, wire it to the above pins, plug in the tube, is that it. We will continue to offer these because in conjunction with a multimeter this is the most cost effective tool for measuring true plate current allowing you to accurately bias your amp. Most common low power pentode, popularized in early vox ac30 amps. The yjr is a direct plugin replacement adapter for use in most amplifiers that use 5ar4gz34, 5u4, 5y3 or similar fullwave rectifier tubes. Groove tubes 6tm power supply cable pin out schematic. The groove tune valve produces half the spl compared to the old valve, dba weighted meter set 2. Buy groove tubes gtel84s medium duet amplifier tube. This fascination led to aspen and a team of technical experts to reevaluate the way tubes were tested and matched. Power tubes, or output tubes, continue to amplify the signal sent from the preamp section so they can drive the speakers.
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The groove tubes el84 s is the european version el84, with even more response, higher power and warmer tone. This listing is for a pair of tone bone tube converters adapters. The el84 tube has a snarly sound bright with midrange punch, and is usually found in smaller wattage amplifiers. Well there is a very good possibility that your tube will still function fine. New european version with even more response, higher power and warmer tone. The speed of this current will have a big impact of the tone of your guitar amp. Is it safe to use a tube adapter from 12ax7 to 6sl7. Groove tubes gt el84 s medium duet amplifier tubethese groove tubes have similar characteristics to the el84. Due to coronavirus covid19 we have limited staff working on location. Get the guaranteed best price on preamp tubes like the groove tubes gold series gt12ax7c preamp tube at musicians friend.
But if you want to lower the output in your tube amp so you can crank it like a mothaducka, these are the adapters and tubes for you. Use of rigid style couplings may damage the grooved coupling adapter. Ceramic socket and gold pins for long life,tough gold pins with a thick gold plating. T el84 set the yjshort is shorter than the standard yjs converter, allowing for use in amps that do not have room for the standard converters. Tubes speakers others amplifiers steves music store. The yellow jacket adapter has no system to hold the el84 tubes in place. Groove tube s gold series el84 the warmest groove tube in this family it remains very buttery, with relatively high power output and very even response a great replacement for many modern stock amps, overcoming a variety of design issues and limitations in inexpensive tube amps. Ecc83 12ax7m groove tubes super premium groove tubes groove tubes super premium valves take the selected gt items and in addition to gts. Groove tubes 928pr el84 adapter for 6l6, el34, 6v6 tube. Use this unique pc board for ease of soldering leads. Were also here to help you achieve your ideal sound, so if you want to know what you can expect with any of the guitar tubes we carry whether preamp, rectifier, or power just give us a call.
The product measures the cathode current of the power tube for bias reading at low voltage side of the tubes. I recently purchased go groove flex pod fm transmitter that claims it plays an ipod and provides handsfree iphone conversations through your car speakers. For over 30 years groove tubes have been trusted and demanded by touring professionals and their techs around the world groove tubes started in southern. Jj electronics t el84 jj mp el84 power vacuum tube matched. The tubes that readers ask about most often are the el84, el34 and 6l6. Pair of tone bone tube converters 6l6, el34, 6v6 to el84. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Learn more about groove tubes and purchase upgrades and replacement tubes to. The groove tubes 6l6c are a remake of the chinese 6l6 that has a shimmery and articulate sound that is not too compressed. How to install a power tube with a broken guide key. New listing pair of nos new rca 6bq5 el84 tubes same date code disc getter strong nib. The special 6 el84 adapter works in other 6v6 amps as well. Last year i fitted a jj electronic valve and have just replaced it with this groove tubes valve. Now special 6 players can enjoy the earlier breakup, distinctive midrange complexity and legendary top end chime that only an el84 can provide.
Groove tubes power tubes are matched and rated in low, medium and high output. Tooling was specifically designed by groove tubes for some of these tubes. What started as a simple string and pedal sales catalog has grown exponentially over the past thirty years. Maybe you broke it off when attempting to install or remove the tube from your amp but wiggled and rocked it side to side a little too much. Rediscovered by matchless amps and now currently used by nearly every tube amp company. Kt88 vs el34 vs 6l6 substitution in vacuum tube amplifier. Shop staples for 4xem 30pin to rca composite audiovideo. This is a pc board that mates with the premium 8pin machined teflon tube socket and the 8pin poreclainceramic tube socket.
Groove tubes audio seii rackmount speaker emulator, reactive load, linelevel out, 150 watts max input, parallel fx loop. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on groove tubes tubes for instrument amps instruments at musicians friend. Sold as single tubes, matched duets, quartets and sextets. Groove tubes 928 pr el84 adapter for 6l6, el34, 6v6 tube amps groove tubes 928. I have an old groove tubes 6tm mic with the ps1 vacuum tube power supply. The yjr converts your amps vacuum tube rectifier to a solid state rectifier, reducing tube sag for a tighter sound and feel. Groove tubes gold series gtel84s matched power tubes. Have you ever had an output tube that was missing its guide key. We offer some of the most comprehensive testing facilities available today.
The special 6 el84 adapter reconfigures the special 6s 6v6 output tube socket to accept an el84 output tube. The valve features the round cylindrical grey anode plate that was designed by sylvania. Rediscovered by matchless amps and now currently used by nearly every tube amp company, this tube design is making a major comeback, and the gtel84r power tubes duet arrives to give you a premium version. Groove tubes gt12ay7 select preamp tube musicians friend. It remains very buttery, with relatively high power output and very even response. The groove tubes gt12ay7 select preamp tube is closest in specification to a 12ax7 and can be exchanged with a slight drop in gain. For the player who doesnt want to buy a second amp with lower power, plug these in for great results.
That said i dont know the tenure of these tubes so im hoping they last while, i got about 9 months on the groove tubes so hopefully these will outlast those. Yellow jacket adapters are used to reduce power output headroom in guitar amplifiers. Buy the groove tubes el84s valves duet pair at pmt online. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. With the jj el84 you get a combination of both great tone and reliability.
Are there any other changes that need to be made i. The american made philips ecg el84 is one of the best sounding el84 for guitar and audio use. Get the best deals on groove tubes guitar amplifiers when you shop the largest online selection at. Groove tubes substitube 928pr to el84 adapter and tube sets. If you look at a jj e34l and hold the gt version next to it, you will see the gt tube has a more massive plate assembly, with welded heat sinks on the plates. A great replacement for many modern stock amps, overcoming a variety of design issues and limitations in inexpensive tube amps. They only list converting the el84 tube to an octal amp, he wants octal6v6 to an el84 amp. Groove tubes closing its doors after 30 years gearslutz. Get the guaranteed best price on power tubes like the groove tubes gold series gtel84s matched power tubes at musicians friend. We also sell an el84 sampler set containing 9 el84 tubes.
Shop for the groove tubes substitube 928pr to el84 adapter and tube sets and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Pressure rating recommendations are based on the use of mating dixon fittings at ambient temperature 70f with a standard seal installed. I wrote yellowjacket and told them they need to make a reverse of that adapter so el84 amp users and run 6v6s in their amps, and a version of their ss rectifier adapter thatll fit 6x4 sockets. Music gear maker groove tubes is closing after nearly 30 years by tiffany hsu november 08, 2008 nick carr likes his music gear to be old school, which explains why he was groping in a box for a vintage guitar effects pedal during a liquidation sale at the groove tubes factory in san fernando this week. Telefunken el84, groove tubes el34, vintage table lamps pair, 45 tube pair, mid century lamp pair. Groove tubes gtel84s power valves, matched pair, medium. Vacuum tube accessories page antique electronic supply. This is a 30 watt tube, all the other el34s are 25 watters. For use at elevated temperature or other unusual operating conditions, consult dixon. Groove tubes el84 r quad russia el84, good quality, long lasting type with a slightly aggressive edge when pushed into overdrive.
Most new groove tubes amplifier parts are eligible for free shipping. Groove tubes gold series gt6v6s matched power tubes medium 4. Great matched pair westinghouse 6bq5 el84 vacuum tube tv7 tested nosnib usa. Aug 27, 2012 theres a new youtube music web player for desktop. Accept custom manufacturing,if you need other types, please contact me. The mic end looks like the groove tubes ec7 cable in that it has a 7pin connector. They sound more or less like the groove tubes, but i feel like they have slightly more bottom end and gain. They were only used once, excellent working condition.
Gt is financially involved with the jj factory and the main tube factory in china. While the 6v6 and el84 are both smaller tubes, the 6v6 gives a completely different tone than the el84. The adapter is meant to give a better experience of headphones along with fast charging. Yellow jackets allow el84 power tubes to be used in place of most common guitar amp power tubes, providing a selfbias classa configuration for the el84 so that no bias adjustment is required. These gt el84 amps are commonly used with modern a class amps for a creamy and smooth music delivery. Groove tubes guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. Pressure rating is based on the seal of the mating part. Watford valves, one of europes leading suppliers of tested, graded and guaranteed valves to the professional music industry. I could not find other data regarding this mod, so i welcome any comments.
Power tubes pair 2 tubes the gtel84s is of european production and is a very powerful tube with a good response and a warm, assertive tone. Groove tubes gt6l6chp pentode our most recent release of a totally redesigned 6l6c featuring addition of pure nickel carborized black plate construction, this is the same material used on the classic rca black plate versions of the 50s. Apr 22, 2005 simply stated, this means the output of those tubes have to be at the same level for the right and left channels to be balanced. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Buy your jj tubes el846bq5 power tubes matched pair from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price.
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