How much does a tube replacement cost? My dad has one of those old Vox , tube amps from the 60's that I think needs replacement..
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How much does a tube replacement cost? My dad has one of those old Vox , tube amps from the 60's that I think needs replacement..
Thrift shops in NYC are trash. Pawn shops occasionally have really good deals but are usually equally shitty.
It sounds like MI is a goldmine for great finds but there's that one catch....you have to live in MI.
depends where you buy them. Orange sells replacements off their site. Groove tubes is also a big one. There are also online retailers that sell vintage old stock tubes and imported RED tubes. I say red because China and Russia still make vacuum tubes.Quote:
Originally Posted by maruchan
Despite popular opinion vacuum tubes are still very good for audio and radio electronics. Broadcast stations still use them because it is cheaper and safer compared to building a semiconductor equiv. They are still being used for musical amplifiers because in most cases they produce the best sound or at least in the opinion to those who like a full round and warm tone.
If you do decide to replace those tubes, just replace the tubes and don't poke around inside the amp. There is enough current in one of those things to stop your heart and kill you. This is true at all times.
that is hard to believe. You would think in NYC that there would be enough crack addicts and other low lifes to keep pawn shops full of glorious bounty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Revoltor
I know, that's what I thought :(
Thrift shops are trendy and the prices reflect that. Crusty old faded out Ghostbuster tshirts cost 20 dollars. The pawn shops are hit or miss. I picked up Boogie Nights:CE for 7 bucks once.
get out the phone book, or look in the online yellow pages. there may be some out of the way place you haven't been to. the trick is to hit as many as you can. Eventually you should find somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by Revoltor
I like to haggle with pawnshops. That Jaguar is a piece of dog shit. I will only pay 15 pesos. Ok, ok 25... but you must include that dirt devil!:D
I do that too if I ever get a bunch of stuff. Like if I get a bunch of games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Santa
"is there anyway I could get a slightly lower price if I get all of these today?"
Ofcorse pawn shops expect you to do this. The sticker on that amp said 70, I only gave 65.
Holy shit batman.
I got some info on this amp. Read on.
Diff finding out about this ampQuote:
Hello there!
Congrads on your sweet little national tube amp!I see in your picture that the amp still has a two wire power cord.That is dangerous and needs to be changed as soon as possible,or you risk a serious electric shock.
The noises you are describing can be any number of things.In any old tube amp there are areas of concern that need to be addressed.One,you will need to replace all the electrolytic capacitors because if they are at least 10 yrs old,they will be dried out and cause hum and noise problems.Two,you should have the solder joints checked and re-soldered to eliminate loose connections which can cause intermittent crackles and pops.Some times the tubes should be replaced as well.It really depends on how your amp sounds.If you have no experience with tube amps,I highly recommend you don't stick your fingers inside this amp!The voltages inside can KILL YOU! there can be about 380+volts DC inside even if the amp is off and the cord is not plugged in.Direct current through your heart will stop it,much like a crash cart can start it up again.
Get someone to look at it for you or get a good tube amp book and read up on it first.This little amp has potential to be one killer sounding gem!If it is serviced properly,it will sing for you!
Awesome buy!
This amp is very close to a fender vibro champ in design,and sounds similar,but in my opinion,better!Ask Eric Clapton!He used one for recording.
good luck!
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IronOfPlant: HOLY FUCKING SHIT
josh sletcher: what
IronOfPlant: you will not believe what I just found out about that amp
IronOfPlant: it is the same make and model that eric clapton used to record in the studio with
josh sletcher: I never thought Id sayt this... but I am insanely jealous of you IronPlant
josh sletcher: and you can even post that on TNL
IronOfPlant: you want me too?
josh sletcher: yea
IronOfPlant: ok
I was about to be envious. But then I remembered, I'm Doc Holliday, one of the most notorious killers of the past 150 years...
...two bad that couldn’t have transcended to Halo 2...
You won't be happy untill like, everyone in your state is banned, will you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Santa
either that or cka goes mad which ever comes first...
10 posts that must be a record. Where the hell is he?