Im replacing some tubes in my Ampeg VL-1002 100 Watt Head.
I ordered a matched Quad set of Ruby Tubes EL34's for $54 since I dont have much cash and need new Output Tubes to get the head back in working condition.
I am considering replacing the preamp tubes as well since they are supposed to be 10 years old and am wondering if I can mix tubes from different manufacturers?
The head uses 7 12ax7 Tubes. 5 Preamp, 1 Effects Loop, 1 Reverb.
I have 2 brand new Groove Tube 12ax7's and 4 Mesa/Boogie 12ax7's.
I dont have cash to buy new preamp tubes so I am wondering If maybe I can use the 4 Mesa 12ax7's mixed with 1 Groove Tube 12ax7 to complete the 5 Preamp Tubes Section.
Then I can use the other Groove Tube 12ax7 for the effects loop tube and I really dont care about replacing the Reverb 12ax7 tube since I really don't use the reverb anyway.
Anyone know if thats ok?
I ordered a matched Quad set of Ruby Tubes EL34's for $54 since I dont have much cash and need new Output Tubes to get the head back in working condition.
I am considering replacing the preamp tubes as well since they are supposed to be 10 years old and am wondering if I can mix tubes from different manufacturers?
The head uses 7 12ax7 Tubes. 5 Preamp, 1 Effects Loop, 1 Reverb.
I have 2 brand new Groove Tube 12ax7's and 4 Mesa/Boogie 12ax7's.
I dont have cash to buy new preamp tubes so I am wondering If maybe I can use the 4 Mesa 12ax7's mixed with 1 Groove Tube 12ax7 to complete the 5 Preamp Tubes Section.
Then I can use the other Groove Tube 12ax7 for the effects loop tube and I really dont care about replacing the Reverb 12ax7 tube since I really don't use the reverb anyway.
Anyone know if thats ok?