Customer reviews:

I have been asked by a lot of my customers to post a review section but none were more passionate about this than one of my Carvin customers named Brian Au. So Brian you win! The first review will be yours forever! I will include email reviews and reviews posted on various forums from time to time. If you see a review that you wrote posted here and you want it removed please let me know and it will be deleted.

Brian - Skokie,IL

From: Jeff Raymer [mailto:jeffray@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eurotubes Review

Hello and Thank You Eurotubes Crew! I got my tubes and did exactly what you instructed to do on the website. Now my Marshall TSL100 sounds amazing. I'm hearing sounds from my amp I've never heard before. I had the stock Svetlana EL34's and the original Marshall 12ax7 preamp tubes and the JJ's are a huge difference!

The first time I ordered from Eurotubes I really messed things up. I didn't use contact cleaner and set my multimeter wrong. When I finally got the tubes biased they didn't sound right so I went back to the old stock tubes. Time went by and my amp was still sounding bad and getting worse with pops, crackles, and static. I decided to give Eurotubes another try and I'm glad I did. This time I was patient and ordered the contact cleaner and made sure I was really ready to change the tubes.

I was determined to do it right this time. I even waited to be in the right mind set before I did. I was making it a ritual so to speak. After I did all the things that needed to be done I plugged in and was blown away at
how much better it sounded. It made my amp come to life. You guys are right on about using the contact cleaner. It makes a huge difference sound wise I think. I will never retube without using contact cleaner again. Eurotubes knows there business through and through. When I retube again I will be calling Eurotubes for sure.

Thanks,
Jeff Raymer

-----Original Message-----From: Warren L [mailto:warl11@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: EuroDampers

Jay,

Received the order yesterday....really fast shipping. The tube dampers work great in my Pro Jr....no more tube rattle. I will always come back to Eurotubes for future purchases. Your customer service is the best!

Thanks again!
Warren

From: Michael K [mailto:mk411@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:31 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Them tubes

Howdy Bob,
I just wanted to take the time to drop a line and tell you how happy I am with my Eurotubes experience. The JJ's were flat and lifeless the 1st night I practiced with the band as somewhat expected. The 2nd night...WOW!!!!! Ripped my face off!!!! They still have that big tight bottom and that quick hitting bark of a 6L6. The mid range, although having more bite, also has a much more musical quality to it. My bandmates noticed the upgrade the 2nd night and they never notice anything. I would have to say as awesome as the tubes themselves are, Eurotubes service is even better. I still can't figure out how you got them to me so incredibly fast. Thanks for a good experience. I will be back.

Mike

(Hi Mike: Yes, the Kustom Double Cross has an odd "auto-cruise" bias system and it seems to take a couple hours to settle in. * * Bob)

-----Original Message-----From: Stephen B [mailto:SBEFU@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Cannot say enough good things about the tube compliment you guys set me up with!
Clearly, you can't do tone justice with simple words, but I'll try! Rich, smooth, and buttery with some killer harmonic overtones. The sound that Bandmaster made had my buddy Zakk wanting to trade it for his prized Blackface Bassman!
I think I convinced him just to order some tubes from you guys lol! JJ's all the way, won't be buying any other brand, and I won't be buying from anybody but EUROTUBES!

From: George S [mailto:georges944@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re:Vibrolux

Thanks for all your help and the great service. The stock tubes were harsh and lacked clear high end definition. In comparison, your tube kit for my CVR has given me way more clean headroom and when it does break up it goes form grind to crunch depending how I set the pots on my axe. It sounds better than my oxblood Bassman and is much easier to carry around. Overall, great tone is available at all volume levels and my reverb/ trem circuits sing. This is no longer a one or two tone amp; much more versatile. For all you CVR haters I have barely any audible hiss with my Strat and no farting bass. Very tight lows
and singing highs.

Thanks again fellas!

-----Original Message-----From: Ty Carson [mailto:tycar@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 10:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Guys

Bob and Company,
Thanks for the fast shipment. The new tubes got here in two days, 48 hours after placing the order, and we're on opposite sides of the country! And you spent valuable time explaining your tubes and made some solid recommendations.

The little (hot-rodded) Epiphone Valve Junior never sounded better. The gold pin *ECC81 works very well, and is dead silent, no hiss or pops at all. It responds to an MXR classic over-drive (GT-OD clone) with a
smooth, perfect flatness, with no humps. Just crank it up and push the gain to about 11:00 and it'll make you play everything you know in one session. With pedals, it is a perfect setup! The tone knob on the OD can go from searing, wailing highs to heavy, tight low-end. Plumb gnarly. . And the quality! I have never heard a quieter amp, not even solid state. Pedals and guitar cranked up full, the amp has a tiny white sound whisper, so you know it's hot.

Amazing. The EL 84 in the power socket has a sweet breakup, and the gain knob can go higher than 3:00 without any mud at all. No more Sovtek growling. (great for metal but not my style.) These tubes should be OEM for class 'A' peashooters.
Thanks again,
Ty Carson

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Smart [mailto:chrissm@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 10:42 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Testimonial

I've been meaning to send this in for awhile. I would appreciate it if you could add it to your testimonials page.

Hi guys. I must compliment you not only on selling great tubes, but on the excellent customer service I have always received. Recently, Eddie was quite happy to talk with me on the phone at length about the sound I was after from my amp, suggesting tube substitutions and other tweaks. His suggestions were right on the money! Not only that, but he helped me diagnose a problem tube and sent me a replacement right away. That level of support is increasingly hard to find.

Chris Smart, www.ctsmastering.com

From: Edward P [mailto:e_poc1719@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 7:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes

Greetings,
I purchased tubes from you last week and just wanted to tell you how much I like them. I have used some old RCA, GE and Mullards in the past and am by no means a tube expert, but I think your tubes sound the best. I really didn't think good tubes like these were still being made. I found everything you wrote about the JJ tubes on your website to be extremely accurate. It is very good to find an honest, accurate tube dealer. Once again, I am really enjoying my new tubes and in the future will buy my tubes exclusively from Eurotibes.

Thank you. Edward P

From: Bill McClure [mailto:bmcc@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 10:13 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: new tubes

Hello Eurotubes Team:

I should have know better...  Read your company history, amp info, and customer reviews.  Quite frankly,  I didn't think a retube would make much of a difference on my 90's Fender Blues Deville (4-10).  Well I was wrong!  My tube amp has never sounded better - The clean channel is powerful and even the formerly weak overdrive channel is now smooth, sweet, and properly crunchy.

Thanks Eurotubes!!

Regards,

Bill McClure

From: David G [mailto:daveg2010@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube Kit

I just wanted to drop you guys a line to thank you for the fast service & Great sounding tubes.I ordered a 'high' gain kit with the early breakup option for my Blues Jr. on wed. and received the kit on friday. I followed the instructions enclosed for swapping tubes and WOW !!

It really woke that little amp up ! It sounds great with lots of sustain & drive ! Just what I was looking for. It also cleans up real nice when I roll the volume back on my guitar. Special thanks go out to Mike for answering all of my questions & recommending the right kit to me.

I will be a return customer from now on.
Eurotubes Rocks !!!!

Dave

From: Gabe Chacon [mailto:gabechacon@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that my project went well! I build a Valvecaster pedal using the standard ECC82/12AU7 I purchased from eurotubes! It went nicely, its a Tube Booster/Light Overdrive that Boost the signal and adds a tube overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz like sound. It is really warm, and I must say this tube REALLY kicks the heck out of any other overdrive I have used! I tried this pedal with other 12AU7 tubes, one from electro-Harmonix, a chinese tube, and of course the JJ Electronic one purchased from eurotubes, and the Eurotubes one just CRUSHED every other tube I have ever used! I am still pretty new to tubes but from what I have messed with so far, Eurotubes just stocks the most incredible tubes I have ever used...! Thank you for a fantastic Product, and for the amazing quality, the price is just amazing! Thank you to everyone at Eurotubes! I will not purchase any tubes other then Eurotubes!

-Gabriel

From: chuckc [mailto:chuckc@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 5:40 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes

You have probably heard this a million times but OMG! what a difference the tubes you sent made. I played Wednesday with the old "Fender" tubes that were in there and it was sterile non active the amp for lack of better words it sounded dead! I popped those tubes you sent me for the Blues De-Ville for Saturdays gig and it came to life, the amp is now an extension of me...it sings and it was a pleasure to play I can not thank you enough!

n Extremely Happy Customer!

Chuck

From: Marcos B [mailto:marcosb1442@yahoo.com.br] Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Hey guys! Hope you're fine.

Tubes arrived in Brazil yesterday direct to my house and everythig went allright!
I'm very impressed for the great job you're doing in Eurotubes. The quality level is insane! Congrats!


Thank you so much and probably we will do new business in the next 3 or 4 weeks.

Best regards,

Marcos Bonas

From: Bill Rouse [mailto:brouse@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:00 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Marshall Haze MHZ15 w/ JJ 6V6S

Eddie & Gang,

Had to let you know how pleased I am with your tubes in the output of my Haze 15. I was hoping that they would improve the sound, but it is markedly better. The clean channel is more sparkly / airy --
enough so that at first I thought the bright switch was engaged when it was not! The drive channel maintained its warmth but has more mid-"sizzle", and the bass is less muddy. Really a terrific improvement over the stock tubes! Dare I say even plexi-ish???

For what it's worth, the bias voltage was almost unchanged with the JJs vs. the stock tubes. Running @ 24-25 mV with plate voltage of 358-359 V each side.

Thanks again,

Bill Rouse

-----Original Message-----From: mal [mailto:shahec@aol.com] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: order 31158

Eurotubes (Bob/Eddie),

I just received my package this afternoon. Your recommendations for my JCM602 were absolutely spot on. My amp has NEVER sounded this good. I've always thought the drive channel tone was muddy on this amp, but the new tubes have really tightened up all those heavy palm mutes and brought the highs back from the grave. Fuzz no more!

Next time I need a set of tubes, I know where to look. I will pass your name on anytime I get the chance.

Also....your coffee mug is bad ass!


Thanks,

Shane Heck

From: Jody [mailto:jodybeyond@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube Mod (Mesa triple rec) Install & Thanks

Bob / Jay,

Just wanted to let you know that I have installed the tubes. As instructed I took my time to properly clean all the sockets with contact cleaner, which resulted in a flawless test (no noise artefacts or even hiss
from the gain).

Now for the good stuff... At the strum of the first cord it got most of the guys in the band's attention, a few palm mutes and even the drummer was wowed (hmmm a drummer that is impressed with a guitar tone, mark the calendar)! All I have to say is " ", yup speechless!!!! This mod of KT66/88's and the high gain pre is the best thing that I have done to my guitar rig (on the quest for my ultimate tone).

I have always like my sound from the triple rec but to me it was never refined almost like mesa did not finish the design went 95% of the way and then stopped. Well this is the remaining 15%, that's right it is now 110%. This tube mod has addressed all the things that I did not like about the amp, the sound is more refined with a nicer smooth well rounded voicing with a punch that sounds like it was mixed in the studio (let's hope the sound engineer will not mess up this tone) but with the grab you buy the jugular live attack.

As for the high gain pre this is another WOW, if I did not replace the tubes myself I would of guessed it was a different head. Mesa notes in their manual (2ch Triple Recto) that the gain's sweet spot is 11:30ish to 2ish with the remaining being not really useable. I use to run the gain around 3 to get a little more but at that point it was starting to have the wheels come off. Now the gain is useable right up to 10 still keeping it all in tact with definition and tightness. The gain shape is a lot nicer with no more harshness, I would go on and on but I know you already know all this hence the creation of the
mod!

All I have to say is you Rock!!!! I can't wait to see what you dream up next.

until...
Jody

From: Dean R [mailto:deanrmao@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 4:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes

I recently purchased a retube kit from you guys for my marshall tsl602. Those JJ tubes rock, its like I have a new amp! Thank you Eurotubes for bringing my amp back to life. You guys know your stuff. I know where I'll purchase my next set of tubes! Classic Rocker, Deano
 

-----Original Message-----From: Mike W. [mailto:mmalibu@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 5150 high gain tube set

Hello all at eurotubes, first I would like to thank Bob for his help educating me on tubes for my 5150 I went with the high gain 6l6 set ordered them on Mon. and they arrived today (wed). After reading the instruction I had the new tubes in sockets cleaned and all in no time (no bias mod helps) and Holy S@*t its a monster, it was always one hell of an amp but now....the gain is insane and I even have a usable clean channel. Nothing but praise you have a tube customer for life, and the word will be spread.

Thanks again
Mike

From: joshua l [mailto:joshlessix@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:30 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hello,

Thanks for the personal note. I ordered my tubes on friday and received them on monday. The packaging was immaculate and the tubes sounded excellent. The directions attached made installing the tubes easy and ensured i was doing it properly. On friday i called Eurotubes and spoke to someone about an issue with my mesa dual rec. The person i spoke with was curteous and quickly helped me identify my problem and gave me the best solution.

I work in process improvement for Amazon.com and understand the importance of customer experience and prompt service. This has been one of my most positive experiences purchasing items online to date.

I will be ordering more from Eurotubes in the future.

Thanks and keep up the good work,

Joshua Lakes

From: Robert Sadowski [mailto:robsadowski@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

Hi Bob and Jay,

I just wanted to say thanks for the tubes as well as the fast shipping. I just re-tubed my Deluxe Reverb RI (it had stock Sovtek and Ruby tubes) and it now sounds so much better. At lower volumes, clean
tone is beautiful (to be fair it sounded very good before--that's why I bought the amp) but now the top end is nice and mellow yet very detailed. Overall the tone is balanced. Where I notice a huge difference is when turning up the volume, the distortion is now rich and not shrill and the bottom end doesn't fall apart. Playing a Gibson 335 through this amp is nothing less than inspirational.

I've been a customer for about 8 years now and JJs (from Eurotubes) are in just about all of my amps. The quality and tone of the tubes has always been consistently excellent as has been your customer
service.

Thanks again guys,

Rob Sadowski
www.strangerspass.com

From: James, V [mailto:JVames@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 3:10 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 30430

Bob I am blown away by you.......... My rig (Mesa 50/50 and JMP-1) now breathes like a firey dragon and is a differant beast all together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for all your help and I am now a follower of Eurotubes!!!!

I will spread the word.

Thank you again

Jimmy

From: shane w [mailto:shanehavnfun@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 3:18 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Jet city jca100h (soldano action)


Holy badass bias'in!! lolz

So I tested the plate voltage with the multimeter you were so kind to give me, and got 507. Using the math on your website: 25/507 = .0493 or .049 x .7 = .0343.....so I biased the JCA100H up and woooweee do those JJ's sound so much better!!!!! You guys are the total shit!

THANKS AGAIN,

Shane

From: Levi Watson [mailto:levigator@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:12 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: bias probe success!

Hi Eurotubes,

I just purchased one of your bias probes and successfully biased my Rivera M60-410 combo today. The probe was easy to use and the "how-to" video and photos on your website were very helpful. I carefully checked the plate voltage and found it to be 440 V, which is exactly what you had posted on your site. I checked the bias probe reading and did some quick calculations. The tubes were initially running at about 30 mA, or only about 53%. This is way too cold! A quick turn of the bias trim got it up to 40 mA, or roughly 70%.

Thanks for giving me the tools and skills to get the job done! It was quick, safe, and easy, and the amp sounds better than ever! You definitely have another satisfied customer!

Sincerely,

Levi Watson

From: Jason G [mailto:jgjasong@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 8:07 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU

Bob,
I just wanted to write this to you to sincerely thank you for what you did to my head, both figuratively and physically. I had ordered a full set of tubes from you for my JCM2000 TSL 60 a few weeks ago. I went with the recommended KT77s and the high-output ECC83s. Dear god. That's all I have to say. It went from a 2 month kitten to a full size male lion. What a freaking difference! My marshall simply roars now, and not with any unexpected gain in the cleans. I had the chance for the first time to practice with it last night and the guys in my band were blown away.

My other guitar player will be ordering from you real soon. He has a dual rec Mesa. He made the mistake of going to that awful guitar chain that we all know of and bought his tubes there. He has now
realized his mistake, simply put.

Thank you Bob, the patron saint of Tube heads.
-Jason

From: Ken King [mailto:ken_king0910@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 8:01 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes!!!!!

Hi Bob, Received tubes and finished the JTM45 build. The tubes sound great! The KT66's and the Gold pin ECC83's matched /balanced high gain are super quiet and FULL of TONE!! I am running the KT66's at 400VDC and they aren't even breaking a sweat. I believe these tubes could handle 550VDC! with no problem! Your matching and grading are spot on. The GZ34 rectifier sounds awesome, very close if not just as good as the Mullards of yesteryear.

I am a customer for Life. Time for a pint. Peace Bro, Ken

From: Joe [mailto:joezakk@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 9:38 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 6505+112 Combo w/JJ's

Hi Bob,

Had my 6505+112 less than a week when I ordered the hi gain JJ's from Eurotubes. Just installed them and fired it up.

Holy molten metal of hells bells this thing breathes nitrous and shoots flames!

It was decent with the stock tubes, but the difference in the crunch and lead channels are significant. Not just in sheer gain but tonality. With the stock tubes the amp sounded sterile it needed a good ass kicking. Now it's getting it!

Thanks for your assistance. Always a pleasure doing business with Eurotubes.
You guys are tops!

Cheers!

Joe

From: Mark Pawlak [mailto:markpawlak@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:57 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Peavey Delta Blues 2-10

Eurotubes,

I just wanted to say thanks for your excellent recommendations regarding my Delta Blues and Voodu Valve tubes.

The Peavey sounds better than ever (better than new) and I have excellent control of early breakup and crunch with the new tubes.

Even more impressive was the effect your high gain ECC83S had in my Voodu Valve preamp. The preamp really came alive with the new tube...clarity, gain control, texture...it's coming with me to the next
show as my primary amp. I didn't try the matched triode ECC83S, but figure I'll hang on to it as a back up.

Thanks again, it was pleasure working with you.

Mark

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Smart [mailto:chris_trams@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:07 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Ed... Very happy with my order!

Hi,

I appreciate the conversation we had on the phone last week. it's great to actually talk to someone knowledgable about various possibilities for my gear, instead of just taking my chances with a local shop and a salesman full of myths and half-truths when it comes to tubes and amps.

My KT77's arrived today. You were bang on when you said they would smooth things out, give me a bigger low end and nice highs. I put them in my Traynor YCV50BLUE replacing the EL34's, and wow! That boxy midrange "honk" is gone! I was thinking that the excessive midrange might have been coming from it's Celestian V-30 speaker, but nope, it was definitely the tubes. The tube swap totally revoiced my amp, and definitely for the better! I was thinking of adding a 1x12" extension cabinet to get more bass, but I don't need to do that now.

Very happy!

thanks,

Chris Smart

From: Nicholas P [mailto:nap@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:01 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank you for breathing new life into my Mesa Single Rec!

Hi Bob!

I got the tubes today and all I can say is WOW. I feel like I'm hearing my amp for the first time! Those KT66's really just are exactly the sound I have been searching for and I don't think I could be any happier. My whole band was just blown away the second I cranked that new beast of an amp and they couldn't believe the change from a REAL pair of tubes (I couldn't convince the new guitarist that if he got some new JJ tubes he would be blown away, so I figured I'd just let him hear it for himself).

That full, rich harmonic sound of those KT66's (along with the new ECC83's of course) really are just such a perfect change from those stock Chinese Mesa tubes. I even seem to have better control and range of gain on both my clean and overdrive channels and I just never expected such a wonderful change in every aspect of the amp.

Thanks again!

Nick

Original Message-----From: Scott L [mailto:scoxtt@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:09 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: yamaha t100c

I received my tubes and they were very well packed.

I loaded my amp and played it a little before having it biased. It sounded better already. Once I biased the amp I was blown away. I have been using your tubes for a couple weeks now and have received more compliments on my tone than I did with the stock tubes.

I appreciate your quality control and careful attention to detail when matching your tube sets. You have bought my amp back to life!

The next step is to send my amp off to Mercury Electronics to have them bring it up to Soldano specs.
Thanks again!

Scott

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Hi Scott: We really do not recommend installing tubes without biasing the amp! But I'm glad you like the tubes!

Bob

From: Dusty Douglas [mailto:dusde@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:02 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 29886

Dear Bob,

I purchased the tubes below recently and I have a few things to say about everything:

THESE are the BEST-SOUNDING tubes I have EVER run in this amp, period! I have used Electro-Harmonix, Sovteks, and Groove Tubes before, and these are awesome. I am running my Legacy bias at 175mA and this thing sounds god-like with these tubes! Thank you for both the recommended bias current window for my VL-100 and for having the distributorship to make these tubes available to folks like me. The last time I re-tubed my head it cost me close to $250.00 purchasing the tubes through retailers! You have saved me a bunch with the re-tube kits you make available. I chose the KT77’s so I could get a bit better bottom-end and using my Les Paul running EMG 81/85s, the tone of my rig has that distinctive sound that I have only felt in Soldanos and Boogies; very inspiring to play.

I just wanted to write and send a formal ‘thank you’. The tubes arrived very quickly (faster than I thought) and well-packaged with the magic words “fragile” on each side of the box so there was no question as to the delicacy of the contents. Terrific, responsive service and a great product have earned you my business for the next time I need tubes or caps for my amp.

Take care,
Dusty D.

From: thecoach@gmail.com [mailto:thecoach@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 1:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: WTF?

The new Tubes are installed. I played for several hours Fri night then again on Sat. I tried a thousand different settings to test them out thorougly. I want you to know exactly what I think of them. A picture is
worth a thousand words, so I created an image for you guys and it's attached to this email.

From: Dax D [mailto:dax_ax_d@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Received all tubes, Holy cow!! My amps sound stunning. The JCM 800 with KT77's is a beast. My 1976 2203 with E34L's even eats the 800 alive. Sounds great, you guys have made my mini vacation awesome (Wife and kids are visiting relatives).
Thanks, will be wearing the shirt tonight!!

Dax Determan

From: Greg G [mailto:g_go@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:52 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Bugera V22 Question

Hi Bob,

The tubes sound great!

When I bought this new amp, the saleman at GC was going over warranty items and he mentioned tubes are not covered, I said "that's okay, I'm going to order new tubes from eurotubes next week anyway.
What a difference.

I really liked the Blues package I picked up for my Peavey Classic 30 last time. This similar package for the Bugera V22 is great.
Thanks~ Greg

From: Mark Ellison [mailto:marell19@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 2:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey Classic 50 410

Hey Bob, I spoke with you earlier this week about tubes for my C50. I'm a very old friend of Charlie Molter aka PVHolic and after speaking with him, you, and reading on Scott Henderson's message board that John Suhr uses JJ's I decided to go with the standard re-tube with moderate output. The difference was immediate! The brittleness my amp had before is gone. It's smoother, rounder, and thicker than before. Even my OD pedals are substantially better sounding and react with the amp in a much more natural way. All I can really say is GREAT JOB! From my first phone call till the time my tubes arrived was a great experience. I WILL be using you again when I need tubes in the future.

Mark Ellison

From: Erik Sosa [mailto:erikxxx162@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 4:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey JSX now rocks!


Dear Bob, Jay, and the rest of the Eurotubes crew,

I've had a Peavey JSX for about 6 years now and when I first got it I was sorely disappointed. Over time I've made three big changes to the amp that made it so much more worth it. First off, a change of
speakers from a Peavey XXX 4x12 to a 2x12 with V30s (that's a different story altogether). Second, I made changes to the tubes. It sure was a miracle I stumbled across this site last year. Second, I
replaced the power section with KT77s and it was the perfect crossroads between a 6L6 and EL34, good harmonic mids with excellent low end. Like many tube amp newbies I was apprehensive to biasing my amp alone, but I follow the instruction to a T and had zero problems. Second, I only recently replaced the preamp tubes last week, upgrading from the standard EH12ax7 to the High gain JJs and wow.

The breakup on both Crunch and Ultra channels just screams, (is there any better way to describe it?). All these positive reviews you guys get are well deserved. The tubes arrived in 2 days, I was thinking, that is too fast for USPS! I plan to keep ordering from you guys when I get another amp down the road. Bob and Jay, thank you for responding within a day of my emails and giving me the good advice about picking what I wanted for my amp. So much corporate crap these days that it's hard to find an excellent, small business (in another state at that) with great customer service and an incredible depth of knowledge about the product. What you guys are doing has given me great confidence in dealing with small business. I will return again soon! Thanks!

Erik Sosa

From: Don [mailto:debluesman@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 3:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: GREAT JOB

Bob.......First let me thank you for the QUICK service and the expert advice !!!
The tubes did arrive today (Monday) just as promised.......
This was the first tube change since I bought my Classic 50 in 2001..
You were right...I now have a TWO channel amp.....
The lead channel is not a bit HARSH like it was and I even have the pre-gain on SEVEN....it was terrible before on four now it sings...
Seems like I did lose a little brightness in the clean channel but I'm working on that....
I was surprised what came out of this amp for being never touched STOCK tubes
I pulled out
V1........EH12AX7EH
V2.......Sovtek 12AX7LPS
V3.......Sovtek 12AX7LPS
Power Tubes were Sovtex EL84/6BQ5

With the JJ's the tone is a lot better in the lead channel seems I lost a little gain in the clean channel but that might be just me seeing I haven't got out of the lead channel because it sounds so good for a change....
Thanks again Bob
Chalk me up to one happy customer...
Don D
Niagara Falls

From: Deron C [mailto:deroC11@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 5:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Guys!

Hey guys, I got a re-tube and bias probe for my XXX from you a couple of weeks ago, I don't know how ofter you get feedback but I have to say thanks! The tubes shipped super quick and the probe was super easy and fast to use, I kind of feel like a chump for paying someone else to do this last time I got new tubes! Thanks for the great service and the instructions for setting the bias, my rig now sounds like the devil!

Deron

-----Original Message-----From: Shaun C [mailto:shaunC@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:09 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Just a quick question

I got the amp cranked up about a hour ago and it sounds AMAZING!
Much better then the Ruby Sovteks that the previous owner had in there!

When I get the money saved up I'm going to do a Ceriatone DIY build of some kind probably a JTM45/100 "Experienced". Anyway what ever I decide to build Eurotubes will be the first and only tubes that are ever put in it!

Thank you once again!

-Shaun a new fan and customer of Eurotubes and JJ tubes

From: JACK LABBE [mailto:jackla543@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:54 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Order # 29265 - -to Eddie

Eddie,
Just a short note to say I replaced the tubes in my HRD with the 'Blues 2' option. The amp sound fantastic! I am very pleased. The re-biasing of the amp was easy thanks to the video on your website and the bias information you provided. So thanks again to you and all at Eurotubes for all of your help. I will highly recomened your product and websie to all who I talk to.
Jack

From: Chris Robinson [mailto:contact.chris_rob77@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:01 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Bob, Jay,

I just wanted to tell you guys that I received the tube set a few days ago. They are now installed and biased (was: 64mV, now: 70mV) - and the HRD sounds fabulous. Thanks for your quick response time,
and your web site is great - I followed the video and written instructions, and now job is done - no fuss, no muss!

Regards-
Chris

From: ronnieblues@aol.com [mailto:ronnieblues@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:25 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Question about preamp Phase Inverter tube

Hi Bob,
I received the tubes today and installed them in my amp. I followed the instructions in detail from your website on changing tubes and made sure I used contact cleaner on the pins on all 8 tubes. The
retube was a success without any kind of problem. The JJ ECC83S High Gain are AWESOME!! My little Marshall 401 is oozing with TONE once again with JJ tubes! It was 6 years ago the last time I changed tubes.

I'm glad I opted for the High Gain option on the preamp tubes, I've been wanting to try them on my amp. Right now I'm absolutely loving them! I immediately noticed the differrence compared to the standard JJ ECC83S that I had in my amp before. Same awesome tone but with more gain. I hope you continue to offer the High Gain option on these preamp tubes as they are the BEST sounding preamp tubes I've ever heard! Thanks for another great service and super fast shipping!

Regards,
Ronnie
Kent, WA

From: Ross, Kenneth [mailto:RossK@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 7:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bel-Air Re-Tube

Just to let you know. I received the re-tube kit for my Bel-Air. All I can say is WOW!!! This is unbelievable. I don't understand how these work, but I know for a fact they do. Jay is very helpful and
knowledgeable. This company is an exception to the rule these days. Jay took the time to ask me several questions about what style I play etc. And put together a re-tube kit that is perfect for me. I have
every confidence that Eurotubes can help anyone with their tone. Great tubes, great customer support, great service! I ordered on Tuesday and received the tubes on Thursday. Amazing! These tubes made a
good amp into a great amp. Jay even walked me through the bias process. For you guys that play country clean, Bakersfield sound, I found on my amp that between 80 and 85mA is perfect. Thanks guys!
Keep it up.

Kenny Ross
East End, Arkansas

From: Stephen Everett [mailto:stephen_ev97@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:37 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks to Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Got my Blues Option 1 JJ6L6Gc’s x 2 and the JJECC83S’s x2 and JJECC832 x 1 about a week ago but hadn’t had time to put them in to my HRD …did it on the weekend and then took it to my brother in laws house (he’s an electrician) to re bias it with his multimeter (that was as easy as anything)…and then I cranked it up Saturday night…..

wow wow wow wow what a difference….the cleans are so much bigger and fuller and appear to have more character if that’s the right description….. I liked the old cleans OK but the new tubes have given it a whole new tone…. and the overdrive (which I didn’t really like before at all) well now we are talking…now I have an overdrive I can use it is smooth, creamy (again I’m not sure if that is the right description) and it has none of the barky jaggedness it had before and the more drive is now a great boost to the overdrive channel….I am stoked really happy with your recommendation….now I am looking at two pretty expensive overdrive pedals which I bought to try and get my overdrive tone but now I am thinking do I really need them…..I’ll keep them as I might discover a whole lot of new tones using them with my retubed HRDx…thanks again Eddie and Eurotubes another thrilled customer…

Cheers

From: Jack O [mailto:jacko@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:10 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: carvin tube refit

Hi Bob,

Thank you for taking the time to answer my queries. You were right of course, 75ma was too cold for the Belair Bias.

I down loaded the Belair/Nomad Biasing instructions from Hasserl, and realized that 75ma, included the current ALL the tubes were using together, so effectively, the quartet of EL-84’s were only drawing about 52 m/amps. Way too cold like you said. I can’t really understand why Carvin says to do it a different way?

Anyway, THANKS a million! I now LOVE the Soak channel! With the master about 5-6, and the Soak around 2-3, I get a really good ballsy lead tone. With the blues option #1 tubes, I can basically leave my amp on the soak channel most of the time, still get near crystal clear sounds, and more bluesy aggressive sounds when needed.

The clean channel, well Hey, that was beautiful anyway, now it’s a bit warmer and fuller as well.

In this world of ever dwindling service, care and satisfaction to customers, you must be one of the very few left, that still manages to shine a beacon of hope.

Thanks heaps!

Jack O ( from down Under )

From: Jeremy M [mailto:jman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 7:54 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 29243 - High Gain / KT77 Marshall TSL100

Well the new tubes showed up today. I ran up stairs like a kid on Christmas and followed your instructions to a T. Let me tell you, my fingers hurt getting those suckers in.

Everything is in place and contact cleaned. Flip comes on the power, we have light! Give 'er the ol 5 min or so and flip off the standby and get to biasing. Set it at 89.5mv per side and plugged a guitar in. All I
can say is HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it's the same amp. It's amazing the crap that Marshall sends out in their amps from the factory. Even when it was brand spanking new it didn't sound this good.

All of a sudden, I look at my watch, and 1.5hours have passed. You know, one of those "can't put the thing down" moments, it felt like I was playing for 15 min.

At any rate, I'll be the new owner of a Mesa Dual Rectifier that has been sitting in a guys closet for the last four years come this weekend. Me thinks I'll be needing to place another order very soon.

Thanks for your help and the speedy shipment. I'll be in touch in the next few for a retube kit for my
Boogie.

-J.

From: Tony Yates [mailto:toya2005@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:01 PM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 28856

I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks. I was expecting the new tubes to help, but the difference from the stock tubes is quite staggering. The gain channel (Classic Peavey) is nothing like it used to be,
much more powerful and yet smoother, I love it. This was my backup amp and now I am using it at gigs as my first choice.

Thanks again,
Tony Yates

From: Henry Robinson [mailto:henrob@comcast.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Customer Review for Carvin BelAir Blues Option #2

                Henry Robinson

From: Aaron Reiners [mailto:aaronreiners@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:10 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: review

I put the regular full retube kit in my valveking 212 combo over a year ago and the results were incredible. I only use the clean channel and use pedal distortion. If you own a valveking, you know why. When I put the tubes in it went from dark and a little muddy sounding to bold and chimy. The response got much more immediate and satisfying. The low end picked up a lot more thump and dropped most of the mud.

It also picked up a little bit of high-end sweetness that I didn't know the amp was capable of. After almost a year of playing in two bands, my power tubes are finally dying and I will not hesitate to buy jjs again when the time comes. My only complaint is that the amp is still a valveking :)

-----Original Message-----From: Alan Castillo [mailto:alan_castillo21@comcast.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:45 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hello Jay and Bob,

Just to let you know that the tubes arrived! we put them in the Orange AD30R, and the difference with the stock Electro-Harmonix tubes that were in the amp is amazing! Much cleaner, with so much more
harmonics and overtones, and much more responsive to player´s touch on the guitar! Again, thank you very much for choosing the right tubes for us, and of course, I look forward to make bussiness with you
again.
Best regards!
Alan

From: Jason Lyman [mailto:JasonLyman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 5:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Info on Crate V-Series Amps - biasing

Michael,

I bought some JJ EL84 power tubes Saturday. Popped ‘em in my Palomino. I had a good idea of what to expect from all the research I’ve done on tubes.

I was unprepared though…

BLOWN AWAY. Man, my amp is totally alive now loaded up with all JJ tubes – ECC83s and EL84. WOW. My fingers hurt from playing. I had to come to work today to give them a break!

I’ve already preached the word. I’ve got a bud up in Dallas that has a pair on order for his amp. This will be the only tube I run from now on.

I’m gonna go find some “review” websites to post the message.

Thanks again!

Jason

From: Dale Manning [mailto:dm335@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Original Blues Deville 4X10

EUROTUBES ARE GOOD


I've read a lot of bashing on these Eurotubes but decided to try them anyway.

I purchased a complete set for my Fender Blues Deville (original 1993)
1. 2 6L6GC
2. ECC83S for V1
3. ECC81 for V2
3 Balanced Tube for phase inverter V3
turned the amp on & let it warm up for 15 minutes, hit the standby switch and WOW.
These tubes amazed me.I love the sound, I am quite pleased.
When the funds situation gets a little better, I'm gonna try the Forever Blues combination.
This particular original Blues Deville is connected to a 4X12 extension cabinet along with the fender 4X10 internal speakers.
It Does Rock..
Thanks again.DM335
Also the tech guy who answered the phone was very helpful to my questions.

From: John [mailto:Johnmeyers9@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

Guys,

I installed the standard JJ re-tube package and Weber Blue Dog ceramic in my Peavey C30. Very impressive! I've always been jealous of the tone I got with my guitar when I gigged with a buddy's Ampeg
Rocket. Not any more. After some jamming and some re-tweaking, the cleans have more chime, detail and depth. The dynamics are much better on the drive channel. I can't wait to play out with my new
amp. Thanks for the outstanding customer service and fine products.

John Meyers, Raleigh NC

From: Shaun Doran [mailto:shaunmetal@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Hey Bob and Jay,

I just wanted to give you guys some feedback, you guys are awesome. The shipping was insanely fast it only took like two days to get here. Also your site has very detailed instructions on installing the tubes
which rocks. They sound great in my 6505+ by the way. I will definitely be doing business with you guys again in the future.

Thanks,
Shaun

From: Anthony Wozniak [mailto:anw@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 6:34 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: tube change and bias peavey 3120

Hi Bob, Thanks to your expert advice, and simple bias instructions, I have tweeked my Son's new PV3120 with high gain pre amp kit and KT77's.The factory installed JJEL34's sounded good but he blew a
tube in the first month. You were right that the voltages were very different from tube to tube, and overall the amp was biased(Factory) in the upper 20ma range with the high at 28.5. by moving it up to
38.5,(35%) it made an awsome difference, but we swapped the EL34's for the KT77's per your advice.

At the bias set for the EL34's, the KT77's registered at 58ma. Bringing that back to 38 made the cleans brilliant with great tone throughout the EQ range, and rhythm and lead channels just outstanding with
tons of gutteral grunt in the low end and a great breakup at the high end.Hopefully eliminating any grid resistor issues as well. Overall my son's experience with You, and JJ has been eye opening. Thanks and
keep on testing. Tony Wozniak

From: Frank Grullon [mailto:frankvhg@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:44 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Got the new tubes and LOVE them

Bob,

Just wanted to thank you for your help over the phone. The E34Ls, Hi-Gain preamp tubes, and GZ34 rectifier tubes make my Mesa Roadster head sound even BETTER than before! I still have quite a bit of
bass in my tone! Actually I hardly had to touch my settings (boosted mids & highs, reduced lows) and it sounded like a blanket was removed from my amp.

If you get a chance, definitely checkout my band The August Infinity!
http://www.myspace.com/theaugustinfinity

Keep rockin! I'll spread the word to my other guitarist to replaced his Diezel VH4 with JJs!

Frank

From: Brandon C [mailto:bran-don-gtr@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:25 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi, Just wanted to say thank you so much for your quick service and shipping on my order of tubes!! The Gold plated ECC83S's really smoothed my 5150 out and gave me the tone my ears have been looking for. Nothing touches ya'lls 6L6gc's either and now that it is biased correctly its like a completely different amp!! Again, thanks so much, and Happy New Year!!

-Brandon

From: Michael West [mailto:west-m@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:53 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi,

Just a quick note of thanks. Installed the new tubes into the Peavey DB last Saturday.

Great, smooth sound! So much more musical and rich. Just picked up a Les Paul. Man does that combination work. Your description on the website for the re-tube kit was spot on.

The JJ's and your service are the absolute best.

I'll be recommending you to everyone I can.

Thanks again!! Happy New Year!

Michael West
Michael West Photography

From: Jerry [mailto:js12555@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 3:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Again!

I just retubed my brand new ENGL Fireball 100 with the JJ Tubes. I won’t use anything else in any amp period. I also only trust Eurotubes. It’s even better than new! The JJ’s made all the difference in the world! The amp came to life and plays so smooth, that I did not want to put my guitar down. I also wanted to comment on the great advice you guys give, also thanks for the best customer service I have ever had from any company.
First Class Operation!

Jerry

From: Dave M [mailto:dave-m-1031@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes & bias probe

Hi guys,

I just wanted to say thanks for the great products, service and info. I installed the tubes today and took my first shot at the bias probe and multimeter. Despite being nervous about shocking myself, the whole
process was pretty easy. I was surprised that the Carvin V3 registered a 18 on the multimeter before adjustment. I dialed in 37 and took it for a test drive. The amp sounds great.

I feel bad for all of those people who haven't taken the time to bias their amps :)

Happy Holidays,

Dave

From: Jon Swoveland [mailto:jon_swove@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:17 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Got my JJs !!!

Hi all at Eurotubes,
I'veI already received the Blues Option 2 set of JJs I ordered only 5 days ago (with Intn'l Priority shipping) and have put them in my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (with a Celestian Vintage 30 and the 25w/150Ohm sag-mod )

I'd like to share my impressions of the comparisson of the GTs that were in there with the new JJs...

Right before the swap-out I made sure to play through the amp for a while with the existing GTs , just so I would have a good basis for comparisson (I even rebiased the GTs up to about 85mV to get them their best chance). Then I put in the JJs and rebiased up to 45mV (I already had mod'd the biasing-pot resistor to provide greater range- I'm sure it would have topped out at 30 otherwise - due to the sag-mod).

The difference in a word: WOW!
In a bunch of words:
Regarding base: The flab is gone! The base is dramatically tightened up - my strat finally sounds like a strat! Regarding drive: Let's put it this way: I'm no longer shopping for an overdrive pedal. I'm now getting warm crunchy overdrive on the drive channel and the "More Drive" button is actually usuable. Everything about these tubes is better! Touch sensitivity, dynamics and just overall depth of tone is
waaaaay better!! 
Thank-you Eurotubes and JJ Electronics!

A very happy customer!
Jon Swoveland

PS - I think the GT 12AX7s will get a new life as Christmas tree ornaments!

From: Russell B [mailto:russellbgood@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:55 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: bugera 6260 gold pin retube kit and bias probe

hay bob this is russell.I bought this bugera 6260 head a couple of months ago and right out the box it blew fuse .Replaced fuse then blew a power tube .Replaced power tubes with electro-harmonix 6l6s.The
amp sounded terrible it was painful just thinking of turning it on..My son told me about eurotubes i am glad he did. This thing sound amazing now i set the bias at 38 very well balanced tone. thanks happy
holidays

-----Original Message-----From: Trevor Hurtig [mailto:trevorh@aol.com] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:38 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank you

Hi Eddie,

Just a quick note to tell you that I am very happy with the standard retube kit that I purchased for my Traynor YCV 40 WR.

The shrill ice-pick like highs are gone, and I am left with a very dynamic amplifier with tons of tube warmth.

I wanted to wait until I had put a few miles on the new tubes before I sent you this note, but I knew from the minute the change was made that I was on to something good. I just didn't imagine how much of a
positive change they would make! I liked my amp before, but I love it now. Traynor should ship their amps with your tubes. I would even have payed more to get it sounding like this at the point of purchase.

Thanks again for all of your help in getting me set up. I am completely satisfied.

All the best,

Trevor Hurtig

From: Mark S [mailto:marks8891@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:38 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: All things TUBE!!!!

Well Bob,

It's confirmed. You really know your stuff about tubes/amps and Eurotubes definitely RAWKS!!!!

I received the new JJ tubes you suggested and I can't believe the difference in my little V5. Nice and clean up to about 2/3 with my Les Paul and about 3/4 with my Strat. Nice gentle break-up controllable
with guitar volume and definite gutsy distortion when pushed hard. I LOVE IT!!!

Give me a few weeks and I'll be ordering a couple more "sets" for backup and future use.

Thanks again for your knowledge and help.

Mark

From: bryannosel@gmail.com [mailto:brynanosel@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC83S

The mailman just left and i installed the JJ ECC83S high gain preamp tubes in my Marshall TSL100...the amp just warmed up to a new level of voicing I've never heard before. The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. It feels like the amp is tickling me back through my fingers. No bs. Thank you guys, I'll be recommending these JJ's to every player I know.
Your czech friend,
Bryan Nosel
 

-----Original Message-----From: Fraser, Todd [mailto:todd_fraser007@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:36 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New life for my Fender twin

I just received my JJ 6L6GC from you last night with my biasing and installed them. I biased them to your recommended 38mA and then played. I know I'm supposed to let them burn in but I was excited. I used my Fender Jag HH that actually has a P-90 at neck and a classic 57 at the bridge. I was thinking about totally re-doing the whole guitar but after last night I changed my mind. I noticed a difference right away.

The amp was definitely warmer and even though the highs were still a little harsh I could tell the tubes were going to be great. I left the amp running for about 4 hours and then before I went to bed I plugged in, much to my wife's chagrin. It sounded phenomenal and if it wasn't 1130pm and my wife wasn't screaming at me I would have played for 4 hours straight. I can't wait to play my Taylor solid body classic through it. The Taylor makes any amp shine so it should take these tubes to the next level. I will never run Groove Tubes again and will be a life long customer. Now I'm starting to think what my original 66 Ampeg Reverb rocket ll will sound like with JJ's in it. It's still running all original tubes believe it or not so I don't know if I should swap them out to save them or just wait till they blow out. Anyway thanks for your great service and great product.

Todd Fraser
//////////
Hi Todd: No need to burn the tubes in, they have 24 hours on them but after any power tube gets up too optimal temp which takes about 20 minutes they will really open up.
Bob

From: danny martin [mailto:dmart777@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:23 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Very satisfied customer

Bob
Once again you guys amaze me. I emailed you yesterday because I was having an issue with white noise coming from my tsl100. Your response time floored me. I received an answer within 30 minutes . I
followed your suggestions cleaned the sockets and biased the amp to appx. 87 mv .This solved the problem. My TSL is now back to the way it was prior top my problem. Thank you for all your help. If other
companies treated people the way you guys do the world would be a better place.

Thank You

From: Steve Bryan [mailto:s_bryan11@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:59 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Order Number: 27612

Eddie,
I got a chance to play through the KT77's w/ ECC83 gold pins over the weekend, and I have to say that I was impressed at how much of a change it made. I play through a Traynor YCV50 outfitted with
eurotubes high gain E34L's ( upgraded from the original rubbish ). The E34L's were good and punchy enough for sure, I just needed a bit more chunk. The KT77's don't bite like the E34L's, but chunk they
can do, and well. Where I was most surprised was the clean channel. Lots of rich texture that wasn't there before, very warm. I'm guessing this is the result of the ECC83 gold pins, if so, this will be a permanent fixture in the preamp stage. The harmonics were fantastic on both channels. Overall, I am pleased to say the least. Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how things worked out.
Thanks for everything, and huge points on customer service, a forgotten phrase in business today.
Respectfully,

Steven Bryan,

From: steve_neighbor@aol.com [mailto:steve_neighbor@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:46 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Retubing a Mesa MKIV

Hi Eddie,

The standards sound FANTASTIC!!! I ended up using the standards in all positions. Iwent back to using the 6l6/E34L combination.The Boogie never sounded better.In tweed, class A, it almost has that brown sound. When in simulclass full power with volume on 4 it freakin' screams!!The bottom end is unbelievable and it now has that silky smooth lead tone I was after. With the high gain set,the tone was
there but it had a little too much grit. It was almost like a really good fuzz effect.Just not my sound. I'll experiment with the Traynor later in the week and I'll let you know how that turns out.It's been sitting
for a while and needs a good going over.

Thanks,
Steve

From: Darcy Lapointe [mailto:darcyL@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 2:31 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 27480

Hi Bob (& folks),

I received my order yesterday (KT66/KT88 kit for my Dual Rec) and followed your instructions for the installation. I used an electrical contact cleaner spray as suggested, and worked the tubes in and out a
couple times each.

What a difference these tubes have made to the sound!

The first thing I noticed is that the amp seems a lot louder. All of the flabby woofing in the low end is also gone, there is no more issue with the low end at all! It's much tighter and clearer. The amp handles my
7-string's low B perfectly without any mud.

The most dramatic difference is actually with the clean channel - it's beautiful! Using a single-coil pickup, I can't believe how sweet the clean is, considering it's a Dual Rectifier. I'm a distortion player for sure, but I couldn't stop playing clean stuff today, it's just so nice. The cleans had been so thin, sterile and flat before...now it's glassy and chimes.

The dirty channels now have a lot more nuances to them, which is great - but means I have to spend some time finding the sweet spots, as the EQ controls are now a lot more sensitive. The amp is a lot more transparent, so I can really hear the differences in my guitars and their pickups.

There is now a really big difference in the spongy/bold and tube/transistor rectifier settings, where it wasn't so pronounced before. This tube set really seems to prefer the bold/transistor settings for dirty tones, as it sounds tightest this way. The Mesa 'fizzy' distortion is at it's most noticeable level when spongy/tube rectifier settings are selected...a little buzzy in the top end. It's a tough call though, because at lower gain settings, the tube rectifier/spongy setting is really warm and a lot more natural sounding. I thought I had the ideal settings for the amp, but I need to re-explore all the various settings again.

Anyway, very happy with everything and thanks again for your help...feel free to use anything here for
your feedback page!

Cheers,

Darcy Lapointe
 

From: shane wyant [mailto:shanewyant987@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:00 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes


Installed the GZ34's in my DR last night......much tighter sounding in rec mode!!! I can't believe how something so small (compared to the stock mesa 5U4's) can pack such a big punch!!! Thanks for such a
great recommendation! I'm in love with my amp again :)

Also, I know you hate Crate Blue Voodoo's....but I changed out my friend's stock sovtek tubes out and installed your BV kit, and holy kick in the nuts! The gain stages are beautiful, there's an actual punch to the amp now... so much more clarity to it. I don't know if there's more mids/high mids, but whatever it is, it sounds like the blanket over the speakers was removed! :)

Again...you rule....thank you for knowing wtf you are talking about and sharing it with the rest of the world. Your shipping was crazy fast too!!

Very satisfied customer,

Shane
*************
Hi Shane: I don't "hate" Blue Voodoo's, they are just not one of my favorites! Glad you like the tubes. Bob.

From: Kurt McKee [mailto:kurt_mckee1919@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KUDOS


Just wanted to express my appreciation for great service and product. You always wonder if all the raves are real or Hype. Eurotubes is the BOMB! Jay took the time to discuss options for my son's Carvin MTS 3212 combo and recommended the EL34 High gain option. Ordered on Monday received on Thursday. Installed in the amp & biased per instructions and WOW the Carvin is a new amp it was ok before but now it is great. I wish I had discovered you guys sooner I can think of several amps we might still own had they been retubed with your assistance.
Thanks!!!!
Kurt McKee

-----Original Message-----From: Christopher Kirk [mailto:christopherK111@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 6:55 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Amp bias

Absolutely! Once again JJ prevails!! I thought that my jj 6L6s were it. But the EL34 sound is what I've been missing for a long time!! I tell every player I know about Eurotubes...you guys are great and you sell premium products at amazing prices! I paid $46 for a PAIR of Mesa EL34s at Guitar Center and I got a QUAD of JJ EL34s for $54 from you guys!! Can't beat the tubes or the overall eurotubes experience...

Thanks guys!!

Christopher Kirk

From: JD HOWL [mailto:jdgregh@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Retubing

Hey,

Absolutely amazing, the difference. My amp came alive and got me playing more than I have in a long time. I couldn't walk away from it. I got blisters on my fingers. After replacing the blown fuse in my meter, everything worked just like your video. I set it @ 38.5, plugged in, and it ripped.

Thanks guys, you've got all my business as long as I'm still breathing.

Greg Waggoner

From: mikeudae [mailto:mikeudae@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:40 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: tone monster

Hey, today I installed the "Blues Option" tube set into my 2001 Classic 30. Although it has had some good mods, it was a better amp than stock. No speaker change, and a couple high end 12AX7's, a couple cap changes. This blues set makes it a completly new amp, what tone! It smoothed out everything, even the area between clean and crunch. I was expecting improvement from the blues set, but am more than pleased. It is now truely a "Mississippi Marshall". Thanks for the research and tubes.

Mike in VA

From: Russ Gasper [mailto:rgasperSVT@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:57 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Ampeg SVT/ New JJ Tubes

Hi Jay and Bob!

A couple of weeks ago, I made my second Eurotubes purchase; 11 beautiful JJ tubes for my Ampeg SVT Classic. Honestly, I didn't think my tone could get any better with the SVT, matching 8X10 cab, Mogami Gold cables, and my G&L SB-2 strung with DR Hi-Beams. Well, I was totally wrong. After installing the new JJs, and taking my amp back to band practice, I was totally blown away. The new level of roundness along with the glorious, truck-to-the-face crunch that I constantly crave was enough to almost make this a religious experience. I didn't think the SVT could sound any better than it did, but it can! I was certain the moment I took those KT-88's out of their boxes that my tone was about to be enlarged considerably. Not only is the tone heavenly, but the increase in power is remarkable. I played two shows in a row two weekends ago, and literally kept the volume at about 1 1/2 for both shows (next to an Orange Rockerverb 100, a Mesa Stiletto, and a very hard hitting drummer) Anywhere past 4, and I think objects nearby would catch on fire. Anyway, what else can I say? The roundness, richness, and full-blown crunch of these new JJs make me a very happy boy.

I also wanted to thank you for being so friendly and patient with me and my questions over the phone. You guys love what you do and put your customers first, and it definitely shows. I don't see why people would need to order new tubes from anywhere else. Having said that, I will continue to order from Eurotubes in the future, and I will continue spreading the good word to people who are looking for new tubes. Thank you again guys, and keep up the amazing work.

Russ Gasper
Valparaiso, IN

From: Jimmi James [mailto:jjames@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Update

Bob,

I was excited about installing the Standard Retube EL34's in my Carvin V3. (Sept. 9, 09)

I was aware of the risk of "Motorboating" with the tubes properly biased but I love the EL34 tones and thought I'd give it a shot. I loved the sound from your retube kit.

Unfortunately, mine had the Motorboat Syndrome that started appearing at Gigs.

I ordered the High Gain 6L6 Option and installed them per your instructions and was in awe of the increased volume of the Clean Channel and the tight bottom with clear highs that the Amp now has.

Your service and product sells itself again !!!!

I appreciate the time you took to listen and explain the options.

Thanks again Bob for your input, advice, and patience.

Jimmi St. James
Dallas, Texas

-----Original Message-----From: David DiB [mailto:daviddib@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe

jay i can not thank you or eurotubes enuff man ... retubed my tripple x and rebiased it ...and the amp came to life ...has plenty of gain ....and most importantly clearity....nice low end punch with the harshness taken out of the mids just as your description said ...last nite was the first nite out giging since the retube ...and through the p.a it sounded massive ,clean, clear and full of life and body ...i apreciate everything
thanks
David

From: Colin Blakely [mailto:colinb@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:17 AM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 26720

Hi Bob

I have recently installed the tubes I received from you for my '65 reissue twin reverb (Gold Pin option). After having bought tubes from you in the past I knew I wouldn't be disappointed but I have to tell you that I simply could not believe how great my amp sounds now. I'm playing a 335 Gibson straight into the amp, with nothing in between and the sound is unbelievably solid and clean. I'm afraid of adding any pedals now cos the sound is already so delicious.

(By the way I followed your excellent instuctions for installing tubes, on your website; to the letter........thanks for that too)

I've never played my guitar so much because it is so hard to put down now with the sound I've got. Thank you so much for your great work. I really hope other tube amp owners get to hear about Eurotubes.

All the very best

Kind Regards

Colin Blakely
(New Zealand)

From: croft g [mailto:croft_g@aol.com] Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 6:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Just received my new tubes Whow !!!!!!

Just made the switch. This is not the same Amp!!!!

Not than I really need loud but - the amp is twice as loud with the same volume setting I used previously.

Not only loud but very crisp & clear - I can't believe $100 in new tubes made this big a difference. I don't think I need to think about a new amp for the next 10 to 20 years.

The folks in the Slovakian republic should be proud!

Thanks Again & Again!

Croft

-----Original Message-----From: raul m [mailto:raul_m@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 8:08 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 26724

Placed my order on Friday, got my tubes today which is Monday. Popped them in and I must say WOW! Brought my 6505+ back to life!

Thanks for the awesome service, low price and speedy delivery! Will definitely keep purchasing my tubes from you guys!

Keep up the good work Bob!


-Raul.
 

-----Original Message-----From: ryan reeves [mailto:ryan_ves@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I received the E34L high gain tubes tubes yesterday and wanted to take a few minutes to say thanks for the good products and excellent service.

I installed the new tubes already (and cleaned the sockets). My Laney GH50L is a new amp. I had the original TAD tubes in there and I was never happy with this amp, and in fact I tried to sell it a few times.
After installing the new tubes my amp is much warmer and has this round/fat tone. This is the best $89 I've spent on music equipment, it's unreal how much better this amp sounds. It's hard to describe, but the high-end isn't brittle sounding anymore. The amp is smooth now.

I also purchased a weber mass from you guys, so that coupled with the new tubes just makes this amp sound killer. I finally have a setup I'm really happy with.

Also thanks for recommending Jim at guitarworks. He did a pro setup on my guitar and it plays great.

Take care,
Ryan Reeves
 

From: Jimmi [mailto:james_stj@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks

Thanks for the advice and the unmatched service.

Bob took the time to listen to my thoughts on what I was looking for and provided some valuable feedback pointing me in the right direction.

I was not sure I could retube my own amp, but the onsite video, instructions, and another call to Bob proved that I could.

The Amp sounds incredible !!!!

You've got my business from here on out.

Thanks again,

Jimmi St. James
Flashback
Dallas,Texas

From: Sly1 [mailto:mgl_sly1@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 12:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 1 happy customer, please read!

I am extremely happy with the Eurotubes replacement tubes in my Mesa Lonestar V2 and would recommend your tubes as a replacement to anyone. These tubes have brought new life to my Mesa Lonestar and I love it! I have both the 6l6 and e34L tubes and love having the option of swapping them out for different sounds. The customer service at Eurotubes is no less than outstanding and I am recommending you to several guitar service centers in my area as well as my friends.

“you might or might not want to post this” Mesa’s desire to have a monopoly on tube sales for their amps is pure crap. I will never plug the Mesa tubes back in unless I need to take it in for warranty work.
You should be pleased to know that at least a couple of Mesa’s warranty shops feel that mesa’s tube policy is crap and ignore it when an amp comes in for repair or re-tubing. “I won’t mention the shop names to protect the intelligent”

Thank you,
Sly1

From: David Nesmith [mailto:davenesmith21@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:42 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe

Bob/Eddie/Jay,

Just wanted to thank you and leave a review for the B-52 AT-112 / 212 combo owners that will need to re-tube at some point. After re-tubing with the ECC83s and 2 ECC832s to tame down the overdrive
channel, the amp has plenty of volume again and a nice crunch for blues as I had wanted. I can also get that crunch at lower volume levels now. I could not afford a pricier tube amp, but a little knowledge from you guys sure made it sound like one. You will be highly recommended to all of my fellow musicians here in Texas. The customer service and speedy delivery can't be beat. Thanks again, I thought I was
going have to keep playing solid state until I could affoed a better amp.

Regards,

Dave Nesmith

From: Rudy Capistrano [mailto:rudycap1117@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 9:10 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Thanx

Eurotubes,

I just retubed my Blues junior with your tubes. Result: GREAT SOUND!! It's like someone lifted a veil from the amp, it's clear, articulate, punchy, responsive, etc. Great product from your Company. I'll start
spreading the word here in Guam regarding your Company's tubes!! I am also now thinking of a full retube for my Mark IV, 6V6 option.

From: Glenn W. Nielsen [mailto:glennwn@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 8:58 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!

Got my order a couple days ago and the tubes work GREAT!!! Delta blues is a singin Louisiana tone machine for blues with these things! Thanks for all your help . I will be in touch in the future for ALL my
tube needs:). All the best!

Glenn

From: Eddie Heinzelman [mailto:e_heinzelman@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 4:03 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Bob D - questions for Rivera

Bob,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note and say a huge Thank You! I put the tubes (E34L standard kit) in the Fandango 55 this morning, set the bias at 36 to split the difference, and I’m blown away by the tone, the volume, the clarity, and my main criteria, the balls! I am a devoted Eurotubes customer from now on!

Can’t speak highly enough about these tubes and your assistance and service!
And I can’t wait to unleash this tone at the next gig!!

Thanks again, my friend!

Eddie Heinzelman
Nashville, TN

http:/www.myspace.com/eddieheinzelman
 

From: Morgan Bellini [mailto:mbellini@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:18 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: fender SUNN))) feedback

Hello guys,

i'm writing just to give a little feedback regarding my recent purchase (you have sent to Genoa, Italy)

i have successfully replaced original valves of my Fender SUNN reissue with the JJs and yes, it sound a little better and YES! placing an 81 (83?) in the V1 (as you've suggested) now i have a lot of extra
headroom!! Thanks. Now i can play other music style than noise rock.

I've also purchased a mass lite weber attenuator and its simply perfect. The volume go down and the sound remain the same. Excellent. Now i can play music with someone.

Thanks and Best Regards,

Morgan Bellini

From: Matt Koepsell [mailto:koep_matt@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 7:33 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: My Product Review

Got the tubes today! I put them in an biased the amp like it said on your site with the weber tool and wow! The reviews were not kidding, Thank you for hooking me up, i was beginning to think i was going to
have to trade off my Vox Classic Plus 50 because the sound wasn't what i wanted with the old tubes and improper bias but the KT77s and the ECC83s warmed it up dramatically, the brittle scratchy sound has been replaced by a warm full bodied tone that is so thick and creamy, my amp finally sounds the way i imagined it should, i couldn't be happier...

The amp is absolutley perfect with the help of the JJs, great product, great customer service Eddie, fast shipping, every tube amp should have a set of these bad mofos!!! Eurotubes is an awesome business with an awesome product! Thanks a million, i gotta get back to shreddin' now!!!!!!

Matt

From: ronald_m77@gmail.com [mailto:ronald_m77@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:36 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Fender hot rod deluxe kit, thanks

Hello Bob,
I´m writing you to say thanks for the help, upgrading my fender HRD, with normal clean - high gain preamp tubes, and 6V6 powertubes and the Weber ceramic Blue Dog. The shipping went very swift and
everything was in good condition. Due to some delay in installing the stuff by my local amp tech I´ve had the amp for about 2 weeks now. More varied tones and more detailed sound from gritty, trebly overdrive to varm, juicy sustaining distortion, suiting my style perfectly.Still enjoying the developing sound while the speaker breaks in, which is a very fulfilling experience.
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Regards,
Ronald
 

From: Jon Kelley [mailto:jkell9583@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 5:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!

I just have to write and thank you for not only selling a fantastic product, but also giving me clear, easy to follow instructions on biasing my HRDx. I had fears of landing on my ass or worse by touching the wrong point or setting my meter wrong and blowing it or my amp. I was a bit skeptical of tube set (gold pin with 6L6GC matched set) when I first turned on my amp..no life. No wonder!! The factory set bias was 25 milliamps!

Using your bias probe gave me the confidence to fix this myself, without having to touch a bias point! 39 milliamps now and I’m a true believer. This thing never sounded better..and I’ve only tried “bedroom” volumes. Can’t wait until my next gig! Eurotubes and Co. are the best!! (and I’m no Yngwie).You have a customer for life! Sincerely, Jon Kelley

-----Original Message-----From: danny martin [mailto:dmartin1919@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: retubing for Marshall tsl 100

Bob, I can't begin to tell you how blown away I am With Eurotubes. On July 29th I placed an order for retube kit for a Marshall TSL100.My order arrived today August 1st....WOW!!!.I live In Florida and did not expect to receive my order for at least 7 to 10 business days. Incredible service. I Installed the tubes today and I could not believe the difference in tone and power. My Marshall is a 1991 model and it still had the original tubes. I bought this amp secondhand for a steal.

Your information on biasing was fantastic.Before I would have never attempted rebias an amp electricity intimidates me at times.I followed all your instructions and had the amp biased within 5 minutes.My Marshall is now like the phoenix that rose from the ashes. The tone is warm and very ballsy.You guys now have another fan for life and I will also send other musicians in my circle your way. By the way prior to ordering from Eurotubes I had an estimate done at an amp shop just for retubing and resetting the bias. I was floored when they told me 300.00+. I did the job for a third of the price. Thank you,Thank you,Thank you.

Danny

From: Scott  [mailto:scott_m789s@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WOW

I just installed the JJ KT77 and the ECC83 Hi Gains (marshall TSL100) that I ordered from you (on a friend's suggestion), and all I can say is WOW!!! I am very impressed
with your tubes and WILL be ordering next year when I retube again.

THANK YOU!!!!

Scott M

From: Mike Kosoff [mailto:mikek555@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 1:36 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ's Kick Ass!

I wasn't sure what to expect from the tube change in my Deluxe Reverb and was stunned with the results. Biasing the amp really was just as easy as you made it seem in the video and the written instructions I received with the bias probe answered the rest of my questions. I wasn't totally sold on whether I would be able to hear a difference just from changing brands of tubes, but was willing to give it a try. My first impression was that I have never heard sustain and smoothness like this from my amp. The highs were clearer and the lows took on a whole new quality that I found very pleasing. I have never been able to capture that dynamic SRV tone where it is crystal clear until he digs in and I've finally found it in some boxes that say JJ Electronics on the side. I can't wait to hear what this thing sounds like when I change out the crappy Jensen reissue speaker. Eddie was very helpful answering my questions and I was installing the tubes two days after I ordered them. You guys have a customer for life and I really appreciate your knowledge and service. Thanks again!

-----Original Message-----From: Tom McElroy [mailto:tom_mcelroy@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:48 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: V8 Retube Report

Bob,

Just wanted to say thanks for the guidance on retubing my Palomino V8. The ECC81 significantly increased the amps' headroom and made it less noisy, and the JJ EL84 reduced the muddiness and seems to have warmed up the sound a bit. Thanks for your advice and excellent service.

Tom McElroy
Broken Arrow, OK

From: Dex Umekubo [mailto:dex_um@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!

Dear Bob,

I just put in your KT88 in my THD Univalve and in one word, WOW!

Your tube really brings out the sound I was looking for in my amp.

I will tell everyone I know that you've got a great product at a very fair price.

Thank you so much!

Dex Umekubo

aka Voodoo Dex / Lead Guitarist
Wild Voodoo

www.wildvoodoo.com
www.myspace.com/wildvoodoo
www.myspace.com/voodoo_dex

From: Pablo LaFrossia [mailto:p_LF@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 10:03 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: price quote for replace ALL tubes on a MESA amp

hey Eddie,

just wanted to let you know that i installed the tubes last night and it rocked!!! wow, what a difference!!!

i even called Eurotubes with a noob question yesterday. only saw 4 power tubes and the mesa had 6, but didn't know about the 2 on the right that last much longer. but must say that customer service was
excellent... and now i'm an official tube changer! lol

anyway, thanks for everything Eddie. i will most def recommend Eurotubes to everyone!!! and will be ordering kits every year!!!

-pablo

From: Dennis Martinez [mailto:domartinez1313@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanx

Nearly two months after receiving my tubes, just wanted to finally thank you guys. i'm not going to call anyone out because i don't remember who it was i spoke with over the phone. i'm down in L.A. and play
death metal. We play in drop G tuning. i'm sure not too many people play in that tuning so maybe whoever i spoke with will remember. Anyway . . .

i got my tubes and then found out i had a power issue. i got my amp repaired and got my tubes installed by Moshe in the Carvin Hollywood store. He's the one that told me about you guys and whoever i spoke with actually knows who he is too. i did my research and YOU recommended a mix quad set consisting of 6L6's and E34L's (not EL34's) and i went with the high gain set of ECC83's. By the way, i play a Carvin V220 thru a Carvin V3 and a Marshall 1960 cab loaded with Celestions (not the vintage model).

When my amp was ready, i put the retubed one against one that was in their sound room loaded with the stock tubes. The settings were exactly the same and the retubed one was easily louder. i went back home and continued jamming. It wasn't until a few days that i REALLY noticed the difference. And this was at low levels (the master level wasn't even at 1) i cant describe the difference like other people on your site do. This is my first tube amp and have much to learn, i'm sure.

A week and a half ago was our first show and i was simply amazed! Our bassist loved how much heavier it sounded and i got a few compliments from a few buddies that watched us too. One guy plays thru a
Line 6 and he said how my amp blew his away! So again, i just want to say thanx. Hopefully this e-mail gets put up on your "Reviews" section, or whatever it is. Hopefully YOU reading this is the one i spoke over the phone with. These guys are the best! Cheap prices and fast delivery. Check them out.

-Dennis-

From: Devin Sellers [mailto:devin_sel577@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you

I just wanted to let you know that I received the tubes on Friday, and following the instructions on your website, was able to install the tubes myself. I found that the V4 tube that was in the amp wasn't all the
way in, which is most likely what was responsible for the issues I was having. I would have been kicking myself about buying new tubes when all i had to do was check the connections of the tubes that were
already in there, but as soon as I reassembled the amp, turned it on, and plugged my guitar in, I was grinning ear to ear. I've never had an amplifier of mine sound so transparent before. It was like hearing my
guitar, and only my guitar, for the first time. I was truly amazed.

Needless to say, the volume issues I was having were solved, and I am officially sold on tube amps. I will never buy another solid-state amplifier again. The gig we had on Saturday went great. I was able to hear myself over the rest of the band, and still only had the volume set to 5. Thank you again, and I assure you that if I or anyone else I know needs tubes, we're getting them from you.

-Devin Sellers

From: Zack Harvey [mailto:zackhar@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 4:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: great service!

Just wanted to drop a quick note and tell you how happy I am with your service. I bought a Peavey 5150 second hand and although I was very happy with the tone, it made so much racket that it was
embarrassing. When I bought the amp I wasn't sure of the vintage, but was pretty sure that new tubes were in order, but not being an amp/electronics kinda guy, it was a little intimidating to undertake new
tubes without knowing what type/kind would work well. I read your entire site (not only the part that was specific to my amp) and was inspired to try one of you replacement sets of tubes for the 5150, and I have to say I'm pleased all around with them and your company. I ordered the tubes on Wednesday morning, and the tubes arrived Thursday morning, I was shocked. The packaging was tidy and complete, and everything was in order. I just installed the tubes as per your recommendations, and I'm so tickled by the tone that I'm able to get, and also the almost total lack of hisses and pops, and general racket that the amp used to make before the new tube set. I'm far from a professional type player, just a hillbilly farmer, but I'm so pleased with the new sound, and am looking forward to exploring the amp all over again and discovering new tones that heretofore weren't available with the stock tubes. Thanks for the great service, I will always highly recommend you guys to anyone who asks.

Zachary Harvey
Tygh Valley, OR

From: Richardson, Jeremy [mailto:j_richardson5@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:37 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great Tubes!!!!

Hey guys just wanted to say. I purchased some tube from you for my Peavey 1x12 Valve King to warm it up a bit. I just have to say YOU GUYS FREAKIN ROCK I never knew that there was so much tone missing from this amp. I am opening a show for Hank Jr. this weekend and I plan to take some pictures and send you guys of my rig with your Eurotubes sticker on the face of my road case and I plan to tell everyone from here on out about your tubes!!!!! THANKS FOR THE TONE and I will be purchasing more tubes from you in the near future for my Musicman Amps!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep Rockin out!!!!!

“The Redneck Superstar”
Jeremy Richardson
Lead guitarist for:
Eddie Barber and “Off The Wagon”.

From: James B [mailto:jamesb4@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:10 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Just a quick follow up. I received the tubes in record time and installed them in my '73 Fender Super Reverb. I used the Eurotubes biasing socket and followed the online directions, and, my amp is alive!
Sounding wonderful, strong and sweet. Hope you guys are around at least as long as I am.

From: Ken [mailto:ken_allen999@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: order # 25404

Thanks once again for the outstanding service.

I ordered my tubes on 3-23-09 and received them today 6-25-09.

I thought the Blackheart Little Giant sounded good before, but now it is great. Even my wife who was in another other room said the tome was much improved and she does not often comment!

Both, your products and service are outstanding.
Ken Allen

From: Carl__guitar@aol.com [mailto:Carl__guitar@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 2:26 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Mesa Triaxis

Hello BOB,

Thanks for the JJ tubes for my Triaxis, they have made a huge difference over the stock tubes I was using. The mid-crunch settings (the hardest to dial in with this unit) that were uneven and brittle now have more warmth and definition, and the high gain settings are just right, like a Marshall with manners, lol. I don't need any distortion/sustain pedals to solo with, the sustain and harmonics I'm getting now are
great with just a little G-Major slap echo and reverb.

The hype is true folks.....these peeps know their 'onions', lol.....

Carl

From: Bob Cudney [mailto:bob_c987654@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great product, great service, a great find!

Hello EUROTUBES.

Today I received my order for a Marshall DSL EUROTUBE set. I place the order this weekend online, received a confirmation Monday and received the tubes Wednesday. The tubes were packed with care, the receipt professional and complete, and the included instructions informative and useful. Then thanks to you online video tutorial I was able to clean, install and bias and play the amp within minutes. A very useful and enjoyable web site. The Marshall sounds great. Awesome. Thanks so much. I hope your business can kick some a$$ in this economic mess. Hang in there! I’ll be back when I need another
retube.

Kind Regards, Bob Cudney

From: Jason Lee [mailto:j__lee7@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:45 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Satisfied Customer

Just received my tubes today,( #25250 ) and man you guys ship FAST! I'm in NJ and it shipped in 2 days. Just put my tubes in and fired up my AC15cc, didn't have much time to really play into it but the few minutes I had to play it sounded GREAT! Will be playing more later tonight. Thanks again! Will definitely do business with you in the future!

Jason Lee

From: Jake G [mailto:jake_g_11@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:59 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 24936

The 6v6S's in my Hot Rod Deluxe really have improved the overall sound of the amp. I wanted a earlier breakup, with a bit more midrange bite. These tubes give me exactly what I wanted. And the previously un-usable drive channel now rocks! Literally. Its gritty and sounds more like a more natural overdrive. Way less fuzz, and more bark. If your looking to get your HRD to have a little less headroom, and a more versatile rock amp, these tubes are the way to go!

Jake from Birmingham, AL

From: Charles L [mailto:charles_o_pr@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:16 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes


I just finished recording my first session with your tubes last night. I am absolutely blown away at my tone. For so many years I settled for a decent tone...mixing and polishing tones to ultimately arrive at a
point of acceptance with my sound. That has now changed. Your tubes have carried my tone to lofty new hights, passing from tube to tube with feral might. No longer does my Kustom head serve merely as
an "amplifier" of tone. It is now "that which enables aural decimation", elevating the experience of playing to new levels. Simply put - the path from my head trough my hands and onto my recording deck just got a lot more awesome. Consider me among the ranks of your life long supporters.

From: Bill C [mailto:w_comp_c@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New tubes

It isn't often that I write to praise a company's customer service, but I just have to do so now. I called y'all last Friday (before the Memorial Day weekend) and discussed my needs and playing style with Eddie. After digesting his information I ordered the standard re-tube kit for my Peavey Classic 30 and eagerly awaited the arrival. Well, even after a holiday weekend, they showed up yesterday (Tuesday)!
Awesome! As soon as I could I swapped out the Sovtek's that were in the amp with the new JJ's and all I can say is "WOW"! The tone is incredible...what a huge difference! Thank you for your great information, great customer service and great product. I will definitely buy from y'all again and recommend you to anyone who will listen.

Thank you again,

Bill C.
Flower Mound, TX

From: Mark & Melissa Johnson [mailto:mark_m_j@clearwire.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:44 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: New Tubes

Hey Guys,

Well I just received my new JJ 6V6 power tubes today, I put them in my DRRI let them warm up for about 5 minutes and set the bias to 25ma, Well I have to tell you that these tubes are nothing but Heaven, Smooth bass and blows the stock groove tubes out of the water. I will never be putting anything else in my amps from now on. Thank you Jay for all your advice, this amp is like a whole new rig, Now I'll be ordering all my tubes from EUROTUBES. Thank you once again!!!

Sincerely,

Mark Johnson

-----Original Message-----From: Krister P [mailto:krister.p@skola.oskarshamn.se] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:06 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE:

Hi again Bob!
I just had to thank you for your great help! I got the tubes and the probe in 5 days (a weekend included), which is very fast considered that I live in Sweden. The biasing was not difficult at all. I ordered E34L Matched Quad +9 ECC83S Gold Pin (one balanced) and a Weber BR-2.

My Triamp is a new amp. And it has become very musically.Before it was harsh and sounded damped. The three channels is now exactly what I wanted, CREAMY and very dynamic overall, with a smooth treble. Keep up the wonderful job that you are doing! Your are the best. You will hear from me again.
Thanks Krister P Sweden

From: Daniel M [mailto:dan.mc@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I just received and promptly installed the tubes for my Hot Rod Deville and all I have to say is, "Wow." I bought from you guys because of a recommendation from a buddy and well, you have yourselves another VERY satisfied customer. The tubes were exactly what my ears wanted to hear and your service was fast and friendly as well. I really can't say thank you enough. Keep up the fantastic work.

--
Daniel

From: Christopher O [mailto:ochrisocj@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I am so happy about getting my tubes from Eurotubes, that I had to send you guys an email.

I ordered a set of tubes from you guys on Thursday, and I just got them this morning (Saturday)! That has to be the fastest shipping I've ever seen. I also wanted to say that my 5150 combo sounds
completely different now (in a great way). It's like somebody beat the life back into it! I've heard clarity and harmonics that I've never heard before!

You guys are the best! If anyone I know needs to retube their amp, I'm sending them your way.

Thanks so much!

Chris

From: Joe [mailto:Jsale@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:54 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Questions HRDX

Hello Bob,

Took your advice cleaned the tube sockets, installed the new tubes, set the bias at 42.75 for 6V6 in the HRDX. All I can say is wow! No noise, the clean tones are awesome and the drive and more drive channels simply stoke. Thanks I really appreciate your help.

Thanks again.

Joe
 

-----Original Message-----From: Dave Risi [mailto:dave_risi@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:29 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 24438

Thank you SO much. This amp (Blues jr) sounds absolutely awesome at all volumes. It doesn't break up too early and is very responsive to pick attack once again. I was so disgusted after the last retube (from another source) I was actually starting to amp shop. You have brought my amp back to life and then some. I can't sing your praises enough. The tone is unbelievable.

Thanks again for your patience and listening.

From: Brian Carpy [mailto:brian_carpy@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 1:35 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: assistance required with my new tubes....


To Bob & all the guys at Eurotubes....

THANK YOU. I think that pretty much sums it up. Now i have my full set of JJs in my 64 Vibroverb Custom, i can truly say that you have a customer for LIFE. Sure, the amp on its own with the stock
valves (Groove Tubes) sounded fantastic, but the JJs (I went for the gold pin option where possible) just gently smoothed things out. Heck, it's maybe too early to give a full review because I've only been toying for half an hour, but I just HAD to get in touch to let you know how pleased I am with the results!

Fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable, courteous personal customer service and awesome products - that's all you can ask for in any purchasing experience i'd say!

I'd love to write more, but.... i'm going back to play my old blues licks on my newly JJ infested amp - they sound SO damn good!!!

Cheers and thanks again,
Brian Carpy.

p.s. happy for you to print any of the above on your site.

From: M. Monteverdi [mailto:m_mont@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:55 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Carvin X100b

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that after replacing the 8pin sockets, I installed those JJ 6L6 matched quads into my brother's X100b before rehearsal yesterday. All I can say is "HOLY S***!" That
amp sounds a thousand time better. I didn't even know these heads have the capability of sound this good even with great tubes. Now it sounds huge. It's like a whole other amp. My brother uses a Keeley
modded DS1 and with those new tubes, the distortion sounded like being hit with a mack truck. The clean sounded warm and open. Very powerful, musical and harmonically lush. I want to thank you for your business, With in the next month, I'll be returning with my other guitarist's Music Man HD130 for some matched EL34's and a bias adjustment.

Thanks again!

Take care,
Mark Monteverdi

From: kevin_fox0101@hotmail.com [mailto:kevin_fox0101@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:59 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Marshall tubes
Importance: High


Jay,

Got the tubes Saturday. Had time to put them in last night. (2006 marshall 1974x hand wired) THANK YOU!!!! SOUND AWESOME!!! Took care of my noise issues. I really like the high gain 83's, just a little more oomph, but not buzzy, very creamy and rich. Sounds great with my strats, my tele and the prs 24 is just right on the money baby!!!!!

Thanks again,
Kevin

From: Josh Anderson [mailto:josh_ander_son@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 7:18 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes (Order Number: 24241)

Good morning to you Jay, Bob, and all the rest of the great folks at eurotubes.com...

First off, I would just like to say a huge thank you!!! for the simply outstanding customer service that I received from the very start of my "quest for better tone". Also, my compliments on great shipping
service - I placed my order on a Tuesday, and the tubes were in my hands by Thursday afternoon...Wow!!

I have owned my Peavey Classic 30 tweed for about 8 to 10 years now, and I have tried various different tubes over that time period: Sovteks, Electro Harmonix, etc. and the amp always did sound "good", but never really had the sweetness that I thirsted for. I've gigged with this amp, recorded some sweet studio stuff with it, and it even sits at the end of my couch in my living room for everyday playing too - so
needless to say, I have some hours on this baby.

I ordered the 'Low Gain Option' retube kit for my amp and installed these new tubes last night. Wow - even as I write this, I still have this overwhelming feeling over how amazing my old c30 sounded with
these new little tone monsters installed! Just for curiosity purposes last night, I threw on the "Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles" DVD and fired up my Dolby surround sound system...at the
same time with my vintage strat (in the neck pickup position) plugged into my freshly retubed c30, I was getting almost EXACTLY the same tone as JM's strat(s) on that performance, and he's paying through
extremely high dollar custom Two Rock amps and cabs! Even here this morning, I am still blown away by how truly amazing my amp sounds now, so a major thanks to your fabulous people, your knowledge
of your craft, and your excellent service. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Your brother in tone,
~ja

From: Jeff Laser [mailto:jeff_laser@comcast.com] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:35 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm Really Happy With These Tubes!!!!

Greetings:

I just wanted to say thanks for a great product!!! The following is from an e-mail I sent to a friend this evening.

"I recently purchased a set of JJ tubes for my TRAYNOR YCV40WR from Eruotubes (Gold Pin) and they arrived today. After I installed them I fired up the amp and practiced for about 35 min. All I can say is WOW!!! What a huge improvement. When I play through the "gain" channel it sounds more like an amp being "pushed" rather than "buzz saw" artificial distortion! The tone is fat, warm, and usable. The clean channel is great too. The "bottom end is crisp, articulate, and not flabby anymore!!! It reminds me a lot of my 1966 Deluxe Reverb that I got rid of years ago. I haven't played either Les Paul through it yet, but the G & L really sounds sweet through it.

When the new FENDER amp gets here I'm going to play it stock for a few days, then I'm going to put some different tubes and either an Eminence Cannabis Rex or a Weber speaker (I see that EUROTUBES sells those) in it if the new tubes (alone) don't make a big enough difference.

I will keep you posted on any progress with the amp when it arrives. In the meantime, I'm going to bond with the TRAYNOR a little!"

~Jeff~

From: antonio rivera [mailto:antonio_ar@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Satisfied Costumer!

Bob, just wanted to thank you!!

My amp (B52 AT100) now sound 10 times better!!! and i also did the bias adjustment, and damn, what a difference, i couldn´t done it without watching you videos, and reading your website!!

Thanks a lot, i definitely will be back!!

This is not a review per say, but important none the less! It is an email exchange concerning an amp issue.

From: Trubador tv [mailto:trubador_tv@comcast.com] Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: I bought your tubes

Dear Bob,

Yup, that was the problem. Although I put them in and out with no cleaner before, when I finally got the cleaner and did it, all the gain and sustain came back in full force. dude, ur the best. Now i have "my
baby" back and we're movign to nashville in 2 days to launch this band. peace brother.

marcoe stone/TRUBADOR
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From: eurotubes@cnnw.net To: trubador_tv@comcast.com Subject: RE: I bought your tubes Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:57:37 -0700
Hi Marcoe:

There is no way we would have time to fix the amp before you need it and the only Marshall amps we have are old vintage amps that we would not loan or rent. I’m not convinced it is an amp issue. Did you
clean the sockets? Even if you did you should do it again.

Thanks

Bob
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From: Trubador tv [mailto:trubador_tv@comcast.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 2:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: I bought your tubes

Hi, The amp is breaking again. I ordered the tubes in the first place because when I would play it was way quiter and the sustain was kind of gone.

From: Jerry Tortomasi [mailto:jt2115@comcast.com] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Triple XXX and 6505+ Retube...

OMG! Where do I begin?
I have been completely blown away by the change in both of my amps after doing a full re-tube on both with JJ Tubes.

As crazy as it sounds I went with the high gain tubes for the Triple XXX. OMG! The amp actually came to life like a fire breathing dragon! The XXX is so brutal that I actually had to turn the gain down a bit!

The clean channel is amazing as well!

The amps are so amazingly different that I feel like they are new again.

The cleans on the 6505+ are 100% usable now. The Lead channel is much warmer and much more usable and makes all the difference.

Thanks Bob for all of your advice and for doing such a great service to the tube amp community.

You are the best!
JJ Tubes make everything else obsolete!!!!!

J.Chris

From: al_ro1999@comcast.com [mailto:al_ro1999we@comcast.com] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:21 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa F50 Hi Gain tube kit

Hi Jay,

Tubes have arrived and I'm very impressed. I've got so much more control over my tone now and I never knew my amp could sound so good!
I'll certainly be recommending you guys to anyone I know with a tube amp.

Thanks
Al

-----Original Message-----From: psw@aol.com [mailto:psw@aol.com] Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 8:25 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Great Job!

Hey Guys,
I wanted to give you some overdue feedback regarding the retubing of my Traynor YCV50-Blue.

First off, I ordered the E34L retube kit and a bias probe on a Wednesday and it arrived the following Friday. Two days from Oregon to St. Louis is pretty darn good. I must say the overall experience with
Eurotubes, from consulting for the proper tubes, to the ordering process, to the acknowledgement and shipping notifications was absolutely first-rate! Your web site has a wealth of information that I found very interesting and helpful. I have no idea why anyone would buy anywhere else.

The results are astounding! Even at low to moderate volumes, the overdrive is much smoother and thicker. Gone are the grainy, harsh, unsatisfying tones. At higher volumes, the sound stays tight and punchy. The clean channel is warmer, yet still sparkles. In short, these tubes make this relatively inexpensive amp sound as good or better than amps costing twice as much.

Now the technical update info…

Obviously, Traynor has revised the circuit board because it definitely now has adjustable bias. The bias trim pot is easy to get at and clearly marked (I can send pictures if you want). From the notes in the
service manual, this version 14.00 board went to production April 23, 2008. The service manual states to set the bias such that the voltage across R91 and across R92 is 350mv. This was a little scary, as there isn’t much room to make contact with the meter probes. However, even with the old tubes, that reading was initially only about 250 mv, so I think it came from factory biased on the cold side (which probably contributed to the grainy sound). Anyway, this revision probably explains why the amp I got sounded noticeably different than one I had played about a year earlier.

So I got your tubes and bias probe and got it hooked up. The manual points out that the plate voltage should be 410 volts (I took their word for it, since I wasn’t sure exactly where to safely measure it), so the target bias current would be approximately 40-45ma. I was able to easily bring the bias up to that range. Using the bias probe is a lot safer and probably more accurate than measuring the voltage (drop) across a small resistor.

Again, my initial reaction was “that’s more like it!” I think it now sounds better than the one I played a year ago, and the more I play it, the better it sounds. I think the adjustable bias is probably a plus, as it
may allow a little more flexibility in selection to suit a particular need.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.
SUPER JOB!!

Phil
O’Fallon, Missouri

From: Mark Sanders [mailto:m_sanders123@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 8:27 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: I admit I was a skeptic

Hey guys, I'm 53 years old and have bought and used so many tubes that were supposed to be the answer and none were...until now...I put the JJ's into my little , cheap class A Crate V3112...low and
behold...I was able to back the gain down significantly on the drive side, it actually sounds musical!! The biggest change however was on the clean side...it actually had SHIMMER!!! Needless to say you guys have made me very happy! Next we will tube my boogie and the central Mississippi juke joints will at last be witness to why tube tone rules!

Thank you from a very excited old man,
Mark Sanders
www.ahousecat.com

From: Whitney, Jason [mailto:jason_w2007@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 5:55 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ Mesa Mark IV 6L6 Hi Gain Kit Review

Hi Bob and all at Eurotubes,

I am writing to say thank you for a great product and outstanding customer service. I installed the 6L6 Hi Gain kit in my Mesa Mark IV medium head and am very pleased with the improved tone I’m getting. I run the amp through Avatar and Mesa 2x12’s in the lower Tweed power setting and play mostly classic rock and pop in a cover band, along with some heavier old school metal. With the new JJ tubes, getting the sounds I want is a whole lot easier. Thank you Bob for your thoughtful input and fast responses to my questions when I was trying to figure out what tube kit to go with – your recommendations were spot on!

Overall, the new JJ’s smoothed out the brittle highs of the stock Mesa tubes and added more girth to the bottom end on all channels, especially Rhythm 2 and Lead. I play with a ‘bright’ guitar and the new
tubes have made a noticeable difference by making the highs and upper mids more musical. I still cut through the mix, but wasn’t taking anyone’s head off at band practice last night. Even dimed with the ‘fat’
pulled out, Rhythm 2 also didn’t have quite enough crunch and distortion for some of the heavier songs, but the new tubes get me there now. As you said, the extra gain from the preamp tubes makes the lead
tone sound awesome – searing and full – I actually had to lower my volume on the lead channel a little. My only concern with the high gain kit that I asked you about was the effect it would have on the cleans,
but that was not an issue at all (as you said). From pop covers to funk, the cleans were wonderful.

When I first bought tubes from you about three years ago for my old amp and instantly noticed the improvement in my tone, I always knew I’d get more JJ Tubes for any other amps I have. You’ve earned a
loyal customer – thank you again for a great product and great customer service.

Best wishes to you and your team at Eurotubes,

Jay

From: Steve Villa [mailto:svilla@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes Order #23787

Jay,

The tubes arrived in today’s mail. I cleaned the sockets, slipped them in, and powered up. I am in tone H E A V E N. I had forgotten how good this Blues Junior Tweed NOS could sound.

Thanks sooooooo much!!

Steve Villa

From: Nik Rubicz [mailto:nrubi999@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Recent Tube Order

Hello there Eurotubes!

I just want to drop you all a line and say thanks for being such a cool company. You deliver great products, and get them out to the customer soooo fast, its kind of unbelievable! On top of the great product, you have something else that is uncommon, excellent knowledge, and unbelievable customer service. I love how much info you have on the website! I called two nights ago and spoke with Bob about a blown fuse in a JSX while I was putting in a retube kit. He gave valuable information, and seemed happy to give it too. the sound on these KT77s is incredible!!! Thanks for the tips!

Anyway, Thanks again to everybody over there for making my guitar tone so much more killer, I really appreciate ordering form you all!!!

Take Care!!!

Nik Rubicz

From: Chris Welborn [mailto:chriswelb@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:00 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thank you!

Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the sound of my Classic 30 after my re-tube. WOW! I have to admit to being a bit skeptical. I knew a new set of tubes would probably improve the sound. But I wasn't sure how precise your re-tube kits could get. I went with the high-gain pre's and high headroom powers. That is exactly what I got. The gain from the lead channel is exactly what I was looking
for..more the classic gain, think 80's heavy. Right on. The clean channel is much improved to my ears. Maybe not the headroom I was expecting but the tone I get close to breakup is great. I am, well, just
pleased. Thanks for your help and I will recomend Eurotubes.

Chris Welborn

From: Neil Smith [mailto:htimslien@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Review

You can post this on your site as a review if you want. Thanks for all the help!

I'm a local customer (Oregon native!) and I brought my bias modded 5150 in for a re tube and I have nothing but good things to say about Eurotubes! I'm really naive about tubes and tube amps in general
(but learning!) and these guys really were helpful and patient with me. My amp sounds 100 times better with JJ tubes than with the Svetlana tubes that were in it before. Night and day! Wow! If you have any
questions or concerns they are more than courteous and helpful. It's really refreshing to see such professionalism these days.

Thanks Eurotubes!

Neil Smith

From: Benjamin D [mailto:ben_jamin@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: which tubes are best for my style of music

Bob,
Thank you very much for the biasing instruction for my Bugera amp. I ordered the jj tubes and bias probe from your site and within two days they arrived and I installed them and biased them in no time. I was
amazed at the sound coming from my amp. I will be doing business with you again. And again thank you.

Benjamin

-----Original Message-----From: Michael Gracon [mailto:gracon_michael@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Dear Bob and Eurotubes,

I wanted to thank you for processing my order so promptly! I think I ordered it on Saturday and it arrived on Monday. Wow that was fast! I always recommend your tubes to anyone who is looking to either upgrade their tubes or needs to retube their amp. I have been very impressed with the attention to detail that comes with every order that you process. I have done business with you for at least 5 years and will be a lifetime customer. Thank you again for all of your help over the years and making my amps sound their best.

Sincerely,
Michael Gracon

From: Kenny C [mailto:kcubs0700@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:19 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa Dual Recto -- KT88/KT66 Hi-gain retube

Hey Bob! I got my new tubes in the mail on Friday just in time for me to install them before band practice! They arrived well packed, and the bundling of the tubes was a wonderful touch! Thank you for the spare fuses and sweet sticker also! I have installed the tubes and have played with them at band practice, I can already feel and hear an extreme difference. You were exactly accurate in the description of the tubes. The Hi-Gain ECC83S preamp and KT88/KT66 power tubes are, in my opinion, the ultimate Rectifier tone. Don't even get me started on those GZ34 rectifier tubes! One word, "tight!" They have the perfect amount of sag and they are almost as tight as the silicon diodes!

I was amazed with how much headroom I got! I used to never turn my gain past 6 because it got too grainy and undefined, but now I crank my gain to 10 and it's tight and precise, and seems like it could go
even further, to say, 11? The mids cut through better than my E34L's did when those were new, and the bass is INSANE! The clean channel sounds fatter than any other amp I've played. It's amazingly clean
with a bell like tone to it. These new tubes have turned my amp into a versatile, fire-breathing monster. If you own a Dual Recto and you are searching for "John Petrucci-esque" rhythms and leads, look no
further than this combination of tubes!

You can dial in awesome rock/metal tones all the way to sweet blues tones. Highly recommended!

Thank you Bob and everyone at Eurotubes! Unbeatable prices, great advice and support! I've recommended you to every tube user I know!

Kenny Shredder

Feel free to post this. Rock on Bob!

From: Chad Lawman [mailto:telecasterCL@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 6:37 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thanks

Just a note for all you guys at Eurotubes- thank you! I love that I can order high quality tubes, rated exactly how I need them, pay less than anywhere else, receive immediate communication from people I
trust and can dialogue with, and receive the tubes fast. What a great service to musicians! Keep up the great work!

Chad Lawman

From: Michael Boos [mailto:Micboo@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Second to NONE

First and most importantly your service is second to NONE. Extremely fast and FRIENDLY. You have been a wealth of information to me every time I call. And when we are done on the phone I always feel good about the next package that will be arriving from your shop very soon. I have re-tubed my Fender Super Reverb, two Fender Hotrod Deville’s, a Fender Blues Jr. and a Carvin VT-50 vintage twin stack with J.J.’s. ALL of these amps have shown a MAJOR improvement in tone. In EVERY case the Bass is clear and full bodied with no flabbiness at all. The Treble is clean and glass like. The mid controls are relevant again and do what they were intended to do. The attack is crisp and yet the sound is warm. I will actually catch myself sitting there plunking random notes just to hear how good they sound now. These tubes are the reason I am practicing more.

A friend of mine just re-tubed his Deville with a set of handpicked Telefunken/RCA/Mullard (whatever) tubes.

In a recent A/B test HE came to the conclusion that MY Deville out does his in tone. I think it had more to do with the fact that he paid THREE TIMES as much for his tube set than I did for mine. PLUS, I had to show him how to bias his amp. The shop where he purchased his tubes told him that should be left to professionals. When I showed him how easy it is to do he was … well … not happy with them.

Thank You for your support, your knowledge and your dedication to making me and my stuff sound
better.

-----Original Message-----From: Gus Butler [mailto:jgb_utler@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:17 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank You!

To Bob, and all at Eurotubes -

I recently did a full re-tube of my Mesa Tremoverb with the Personal Fave power section and high-gain pre-amp. I was blown away at how great my amp sounded! Everything promised on the site is true: my
cleans are warm and articulate, the distortion is amazing and creamy, and I can add bass without getting muddy! The GZ34 rec tubes are awesome (and tiny!). It sounds like I bought a brand-new amp! And I
cannot say enough about the customer service; it is truly spectacular.

Thank you,

Gus

From: stephL@gmail.com [mailto:stephL@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:11 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: re: el84 s for Crate VC3112

hey man, got my tubes today, and all I can say is "WOW!!!!!!!!"...the breakup on the clean channel is amazing, perfect.....I have never heard this amp sound so good in 11 years, very dynamic!!......amazing
breakup, smooth creamy OD, tons of sustain, great balance...I may have to re-think getting a new speaker.....hard to believe this is a Crate...sounds more like a Laney or a Vox.... and thanx for explaining how I can tailor my tone properly!!! and thank Bob for me too!!

Thanx again!!!!

Stephen Leone

From: Kurt J [mailto:kurt_j0009@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 1:39 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes & bias probe... order 23408

Hello Jay-

Thank you for the note.

My tubes arrived yesterday, and I installed them last night. Oh, what an awful noise my amp made!! Just at idle (no guitar plugged in), it was a cross between a helicopter taking off and a 60's era police
siren.

And then I recalled from your excellent website how one must must must clean the tube contacts, even on my less than two year old pristine amp. I bought some contact cleaner at Radio Shack this morning,
sprayed the tube pins, inserted and removed each tube three times, and alas, all the noise disappeared. Hmm, just like you said.

I have a 2007 Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue (which I don't play loud; in hindsight, I should have bought something smaller). It sounded pretty good to me with it's original tubes (GT/Sovtek), but I like the JJ
6V6's even more (I have the whole tube kit).

Thanks for the fine tubes and for the tube/bias education--I went into this project several days ago knowing nothing on the subject.

Kurt

From: german r [mailto:rgrmn@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 7:02 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: dual recto

hello again,

i would like to extend my deepest gratitude's towards Bob and the rest of his staff. honestly companies with your level of customer service, INTEREST IN THEIR CUSTOMERS, and just amazing work ethic is non-existent today. you guys stuck with me on the phone and never rushed me answering all my questions, that really made me feel like you guys wanted me to get the best product for my particular
needs. it was like having a group of friends that knew everything there was about tubes, and we all know us musicians love talking about gear for hours on end. so thanks for making me feel like more than just a bag of money, and definitely more like a friend in need of the best gear guidance. OH! and the shipping is insanely fast.

on top of that the tubes are top notch grade A quality. i purchased a KT88/KT66 matched quad, a high gain front end, and the GZ34 rectifier upgrade, all for my mesa boogie dual rectifier. i haven't yet seen this reviewed yet so i will review it and post it on forums i frequent.

this setup really is all that Bob says it is. the GZ34 rectifiers are a godsend for tube purists who want all the mystique and warm tube goodiness in their clean/crunch channels but also need the tight bottom
handling qualities of a silicone diode rectifier. the KT88/KT66 tubes in my amp together with the high gain JJ's in the preamp make my recto into a versatile monster. i get sweet warm cleans, i can get from a
chimey bright tone to a funky twang almost. the crunch channel on this amp before was a bit unneccesary before because i couldnt dial in a tone i liked, now i can get awsome 80's style hot rodded jcm rythms to classic rock crunchy tones very cool channel now, with the solo boost it really does open up and scream if you want it to. but honestly if you have a mesa dual recto you know its pretty much all about the modern high gain in channel 3, this is where the JJ's really took my head clean off. total brutality. kill on contact tone. my amp is now a classified government weapon! seriously sustain for days, im talking clear as day high gain that just pounds your chest with every strum. palm mutes now feel like kicks to the chest, it literally makes you feel hollow, i can feel my organs being shaken (i dont know if thats healthy but i like it!).

this set has made my amp not only a high gain clear as day fun to play inspiring amp, but it has also opened up new tones that i just couldn't get before. awsome tubes, awsome setup, awsome guys. keep up the great work.

please feel free to post this in your reviews.

thank you,
German

p.s. the prices are unbeatable.

-----Original Message-----From: Steve K [mailto:Steve_K2009@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 6:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes & bias probe

Hi Jay:

My tube kit (E34L standard) arrived about 2 weeks ago along with the bias probe for my Bugera 6262.After I installed the new tubes and rebiased...the amp sounds great....I am able to get the "Brit" tones I was hoping for. You guys are the best....your knowledge about tubes and amplifiers is second to none in my opinion.

Thanks again

Steve K.

-----Original Message-----From: John Paleos [mailto:john_paleos@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:02 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: KT88s in Triple Rectifier...


Thank you Bob, your technical expertise is very much appreciated. Even before I ordered from you, I stumbled across so many positive references concerning you and eurotubes on the internet, and it is
good to deal with a true technical artisan, rather than just another business man trying to make a quick buck. You are much appreciated, and my amp sounds AWESOME. I have been using my Triple
Rectifier in the studio, and get exactly the tone I want without any EQ or effects whatsoever. I love the flat frequency response of the six JJ KT88's. I think the tone of the standard gain JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes are superior in warmth and clarity, versus the more harsh sounding stock Mesa Boogie 12AX7 preamp tubes. Now that I have experienced your GZ34's it doesn't even make sense to me why Mesa Boogie doesn't use them as their standard rectifier tubes, rather than their 5U4GB's. As y'all say there in Portland, "Sweet". Peace bro.

John

From: Edwin Karges III [mailto:EdK_III@pcglobal.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 9:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Order #23224

I received my tubes last week and I can't say enough about J.J. Tubes. I thought I would try some different brands (the reissue TungSol 12AX7, Shugaung 12AX7) and in my opinion they are crap
compared to the J.J.'s. Believe me, I won't purchased tubes from anyone else but Eurotubes!! I had a gig Saturday night, and my MESA Stiletto ACE sounded great! Since most of the newer tube amps get
their overdrive from the Preamp section, I think it is almost more important to have good preamp tubes, and the power tubes might be a little more forgiving. MESA are overpriced, but the MESA Power tubes (EL34 in the MESA Stiletto ACE) aren't that bad, but I think I am probably going to order another set of J.J. EL34L's. What amazes me is that you sell J.J. Tubes for less than any vendor sells any other brand, so J.J. Tubes are really a bargain compared to other vendors.

Thanks for a great product. I saw a customer review for a Peavey XXX that he wasn't happy with the J.J. Tubes. It sounds like he may have had other issues because that is the first negative review that I have seen.

From: Carpenter, Don [mailto:dcarpenter@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: US Masters TVA30 - The tubes you sent me are A++++++

Hey Bob,

I was totally digging my US Masters TVA30 head with the stock Rubys, but after plugging in the JJs I'm completely floored. And I mean completely floored. Words cannot begin to describe how amazing this
amp sounds. The Rubys were all their High Grade, sorted type and the 12ax7s were the HG+, so I figured the JJs would mostly just smooth out the amp a little and wasn't expecting what I heard coming
out of it on Saturday.

Thanks for all your support and for providing such great tubes!!

A customer for life,

Don Carpenter

More then welcome to post this review if you like.

-----Original Message-----From: John Paleos [mailto:j_paleos@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 2:41 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank you Eurotubes!


Hi Bob,

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for doing an excellent job in getting me great high quality tubes, at a nice price, with awesome customer service and support. The package was packed well, and arrived quickly in good order. I am extremely pleased with the alternate tube setup in my amp (KT88 retube kit in a Triple Rec), and I could not ask for more in regard to the tubes' awesome tone. Feel free to use this as a customer review.

Thanks,
John

From: Alton Plummer [mailto:APlummer@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:52 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Holy Moley! You weren't kidding!

Sirs;
I just picked up my HRDlx from the audio place that worked on my amp. I bought this thing used and nicknamed it “Smokey” because it smelled like an ashtray. I wanted the circuitry checked and while I
was at it had them throw in a Celestion Vintage 30 and your JJ HDX Gold pin set and rebias to slightly “mid/hot” .

HOLY MOLEY!!!!!!! This thing screams with tone out the wazzoo now! It’s like night and day! Its hard to believe its the same amp!

Thank you! I will only use tubes from you now!

Alton Plummer —one tremendously satisfied customer.

From: Tom W [mailto:tom_wi@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:04 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bugera 6L6 question

Dear Eurotubes,

First, thanks so much for your great products. I just switched out the stock preamp and power tubes in my Bugera 333XL head, and did so without a problem thanks to your bias probe and multimeter. The
amp sounds INCREDIBLE with your 6L6 power tubes and ECC83S preamps. Way, way better than stock. Besides the fact that my head now sounds warmer, creamier, and at least three times more
expensive than it did before, the lead channel in particular is actually usable now, and compliments the crunch channel nicely. In fact, the transitions from clean to crunch to lead are much more organic. I
couldn't be happier with it!

Thanks again, and feel free to include any of this text on your website.
-Tom Wiehl
Connecticut

From: Justin Snyder [mailto:justin_s11@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!

Just wanted to drop you guys a line and say thank you. I ordered a matched set of JJ E34L's for my JCM 800 2203 reissue head, and they made my amp come to life! I thought that it sounded good before,
but these tubes brought out my amps true sound. More gain, more thickness, but still tight and punchy at the same time. It's a total tone machine! I will never buy tubes anywhere else again, you have made a
life long customer out of me. I will be recommending you to all my friends with tube amps. Thanks again!

-Justin

From: Luke [mailto:spiraling@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Hello, my name is Luke, i had my brother order the "high gain amplifier re-tube kit" from your website for my Peavey Triple XXX. I would like to thank you first off for introducing me to JJ Electronic; the tubes you sent me have transformed my amplifier into a monster. The stock Ruby power tubes and Sovtek pre-amp tubes sound brittle and lifeless in comparison to the JJ's. I was very pleased with the price i paid for the tubes and amazed at how fast they shipped to upstate New York from Oregon. The information you provided for me on your website, in conjunction with the paperwork you sent with the tubes was also very helpful. If anyone i know ever needs tubes i'll be sure to refer them to Eurotubes.

Thanks again,
Luke

-----Original Message-----From: Terrence T [mailto:terrence_t@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:03 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 22577

Hi Bob, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with the new JJ tubes.

The shipment got to me really quickly up here in Canada... might have even been under a week, which is pretty amazing for mail of any kind. I first recorded some test tracks with the amp with the old Sovteks for later comparison. As you may know, the Traynor YCV15, and apparently all Traynor YCV combos, are a real b_tch to work with.. you have to pull the head out of the cabinet and remove the entire cover off the amp chassis to access the tubes well enough to visually line up the pins to their sockets with some degree of confidence. But once apart I followed your advice, cleaning the sockets by spraying contact cleaner on the pins of the new tubes.

After reassembly I plugged in the Tele and .... what a difference! I recorded some tracks again, then compared to the old tracks. With the new JJ's in there it was like someone had taken my ear mufflers off! The amp is now brighter, clearer, way more solid sounding and a little louder. You can really hear the harmonics clearly, even on the gain channel, which I simply assumed would always be a bit muddy, but the JJ's seemed to have cleaned it up a lot. In fact even with the boost on it produces chords with good definition now, whereas with the old Sovteks it was far too muddy for that. The stock Traynor is a great amp, but the JJ's have really opened it up. Can't wait to try Strat, Les Paul and hollow body through it now. Can you tell I'm excited?

Thanks so much for the excellent advice, service, price and those amazing tubes... I now understand why I've read so many praises for Eurotubes. I also really appreciate all the additional info you have your website. All the best.

Terrence
 

From: Dan [mailto:dan_m@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:31 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!

I just wanted to send a word of thanks for your Fender Cybertwin replacement tubes. Not only do they sound great, but they solved my tube rattle. I realize I'll probably have to do this exercise again down the road, but at least I know where to get great tubes! Thank you to Jay as well, for talking to me on the phone about how to get those stubborn tubes out in the first place. And one thing further- Jay reminded me to use contact cleaner when replacing the tubes. I thought I had some but I didn't. As per your site directions, I inserted and pulled out the tube a couple of times to get good contact, in the absence of the cleaner. After re-assembling the amp [a bitch], I was disappointed with a grungy, click/pop sound. It wasn't horrid, but it was unacceptable.

I ran to Home Depot and got the cleaner, took apart the amp and did what I should have done in the first place. The result was a perfectly clean, beautiful sounding amp. For the nay-sayers about contact cleaner, I'm here to tell you- it works! Lesson learned. After cleaning up my guitar pots and jacks, as well as the amp jack, all is quiet and sounds great! Thanks again guys!

Feel free to post this in customer reviews.

Take care.

Dan Mullins
Long Island NY

From: Stephen Hampton [mailto:steveH@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:02 AM To: Bob
Subject: RE: Tubes

Dear Jay and Bob.

Just to let you know that I recieved my order and put them into my amp (blues deluxe). Now, I'm not brilliant at trying to describe things but.......... They do more then you said they would! The difference is fantastic! Better than I was hoping for. I WILL WITHOUT DOUBT, be singing your praises for all time. My sound is ALL I was searching for and you chaps delivered it. Thank you for your time and
trouble. I will be revalving my old Kitty hawk junior 1 post haste.

Thank you and triple thank you.

Steve Hampton...........The Old boys Network.

From: Daniel Ganfield [mailto:Dganfield@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 6:04 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 22608

Bob,

Wow. I put the ECC83S Gold Pin with Matched Triodes in my BK Butler Tube Driver, and it made a huge difference (in front of my Line 6 Spidervalve). Before I could only turn the tube drive level (effect level) to about 10:00 and it started to get harsh and grainy. The 7:00 position is no effect when turned all the way to the left (counterclockwise) and the 5:00 position is maximum effect turned all the way clockwise. No way could I put it past 12:00 before without getting that really harsh tone. Now I like it at between 12:00 and 3:00 and it just sings with all kinds of harmonics and an extremely smooth overdriven distortion.

You said that it would be rich and smooth sounding, but that was an understatement. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This tube made the pedal at least twice as nice and versatile as before. What is it about this tube that makes it so good?
Dan

-----Original Message-----From: BRUCE GATES [mailto:brucegates@prodigy.com] Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 4:31 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Hi, I'm Bruce Gates I just received my order tody #22696, & I just want to tell you how completly satisfied I am with the quality & sound of the tubes & the speedy delivery of them to me, I did not expect them this soon, I thought for sure it would be mon. at the earliest. My Epiphone Galaxie 25 sounds 10 times better than it ever did before, The new tubes also elimnated at least 80% of the awful hum they are known for. I will tell everyone I know in the Chicaoland arear how professional & courteus, your co. & staff are!
Thanks again keep up the good work.
Bruce

-----Original Message-----From: D J Shepel [mailto:ovlov@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi; Received the tubes yesterday (Jan28) and plugged them in today. What a fantastic difference! There is so much more harmonic depth, earlier breakup (as I requested); my Blues Jr really grew up.
Rather than spending dough on a speaker, I'm happy it went on your tube package. I think the JJ's should be an option from the Fender dealer. Thanks very much, I am very pleased....let me know if you have a sale on this set, I'll gladly buy another. Then I can buy a t-shirt too!
Darreld

From: John Remsen [mailto:j_remsen@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 6:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New Tubes

Hey Guys -

I just wanted to let you know that I have had a few weeks to tweak my JSX with the new KT77 (high gain) re-tube kit that I got and I couldn't be happier! The amp sounds amazing and the KT77's are phenominal! I'm playing the amp through my Marshall 1960AC cabinet that has been modified to include (2) Celestion 25-watt "greenbacks" and (2) Celestion Vintage 30's. The sound is amazing!! Thank you so much for all your help and guidance along the way. You've definitely got another customer for life.

John Remsen

From: Todd Bardell [mailto:T_Bardell@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 6:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes
Importance: High

Hey Guys!!!

I received the tubes for my Carvin and my DSL yesterday. 3 days exactly (actually 2 ½) that’s outstanding…I was getting impatient!

I wasn’t going to do the job on my Marshall right away, because that would involve bringing up your biasing information and since I’m not as smart as a 4th grader, I thought I’d wait for more time (I had
rehearsal that afternoon). So I resolved myself to just tubing up the Carvin at rehearsal (easy job since you told me it was a fixed bias). As my wife walked back into the house and told me she was going for a
ride on her Harley, I figured what the hell, I’ve got an hour, and I can at least get the tubes in the Marshall.

Well…I DID IT!!! You were right, it was easy and I didn’t get electrocuted (I know what it feels like to complete the ground loop on a bad extension cord and have the hospital bill to prove it!!) I’ve biased them to an equal 43 on both sides, once I figured out the direction to turn the biasing screws, it was easy!!

As my wife came home and helped me pick my lower jaw up off the floor, I could do nothing but point at the amp and make guttural noises. I was blown away. I play the DSL through on old ’76 Marshall
cabinet. WHOLY CRAP!!! I had played a show a few months back through an early ‘80’s JCM 800. Sounded sweet, had that AC/DC sound…I’ve worked for and known the owner of the sound company for many years and he let me take that 800 home. I twisted all kinds of knobs to get that same sound through my amp, switching cabinets, the whole deal. I got close, close enough to make me happy, BUT NOW…the amp has opened up, it the low end has tightened up, all the mids and highs, it’s sweet! I’d put it up against that 800, now, anytime; I’m going to take the head up to the music store and A/B it with some stock stuff he has up there, he’ll be blown away.

As for the Carvin…without writing another lengthy description of my musical Zen, now I can’t make up my mind which one I want to play!!!!

Thanks for everything!!

Todd
 

From: Rodney Tambling [mailto:rodney@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 6:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: review for your website

Please use this review for you website.

I sent Eurotubes an email with questions about my amp. I bought a used Bugera 333xl Combo, and it didn't sound very good. The previous owner had the impedance set wrong and I was worried that the amp was damaged. Both Eddie and Bob responded to my questions with very insightful knowledge of impedance tubes and transformers. I went ahead and bought a bias probe, multimeter, and the KT77
retube kit for the amp. When my package arrived just 2 days after ordering it, I decided to check the factory set bias. It was set at 14mA!. No wonder it didn't sound good. I rebiased the amp with the stock
tubes in it to 37 mA, and already I heard a huge difference in the amp. My cleans were now clean and my overdrive doesn't sound cold and fuzzy. But then the real magic. I retubed every tube in the amp with the KT77 upgrade and WOW..all I can say is WOW. I love this amp. It sings, it soars, it sustains for days, and it does that all without any of the harsh fuzzy overdrive it had before.

Thank you Eurtotubes. I will be buying from you again. As a side note: If you buy a Bugera, check the bias. It seems they don't check this at all from the factory. Mine was set as far off as it could go.

Sincerely,
Rodney Tambling

From: Russ Gasper [mailto:rgasper@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:11 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My recent Eurotubes purchase (Attn. Eddie)

Hello Eddie! My name is Russ Gasper. I ordered a retube kit for my Orange AD30TC combo a few weeks ago, and I just thought I'd send a follow-up email after having a chance to really hear the new
tubes. Boy, do they sound nice! My clean channel really sparkles, especially when I'm cranking it. The slight break-up that I get sounds fantastic. As for the dirty channel, the hi-gain option really gave it a nice
kick. Overall, I'm very pleased with how quickly the tubes arrived! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain things to me over the phone. Also, the directions that were provided on the invoice were really helpful. Keep up the fantastic work!! I will definitely be ordering from Eurotubes in the future!

From: Arnold [mailto:thrash4ever@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:20 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: You done it again!

Having been incredibly impressed previously with the sound I got out of my Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier once I put a set of your JJs in there, I always knew I'd be buying my tubes from you. Your matched
sextet of 6L6GC's and the high gain front end made that amp really come to life.

Recently, I wanted a second amp with an altogether different tone that I could use in studio and as a backup at shows, and so I recently acquired a used 5150 head. This head's tubes were so old I could
barely hear the individual notes between the feedback (previous owner was a great guitarist, but he was completely tech UN-savvy...I wouldn't be surprised if they were the original stock tubes that came with
the thing) but I still heard something in the head that told me that whatever the cost to get this thing sounding good it had to be mine. I had a repair done to rid myself of some background hum, and then I
purchased another high-gain front end set with a matched quad from you, biased it in the high 30s, and I now have an amp that is even more versatile tone-wise than my Triple Rec. I mean, the testicles on this
amp will violate the front two rows before I even get a chance to!!! I can get a nice shimmering high-end tone that makes every note stick out for those arpeggiated runs that get the ladies going, and I can also
get sooooo much low-end chunk in my breakdowns to inspire all the dudes to hurt each other. This is perfect!!!

You seriously have a customer for life!!!

-Arnold Hablewitz
Now living in the bay area
http://www.myspace.com/thrash4ever

http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641210577

From: rossthompson@comcast.com [mailto:rossthompson@comcast.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:10 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 22294

Bob,

Received the JJ tubes for my Blues Junior and have run them 4 or 5 hours. Wow. Warms it up really nice. Opens up the low end tremendously (the speaker isn't quite as bad as I thought) and the highs are
strong, clear and sparkle without nearly as much of the small box sound. Great tubes.

Back soon for a set for my Deluxe Reverb.

Thanks again,

Ross Thompson

From: Brad Armentrout [mailto:brad.armentrout@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:32 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tubes!

I cannot believe how much better this amp sounds with the JJ ECC83. It sounds GREAT now. Amazing considering there is only one tube in the amp (Carvin R600). But everything about the amp is better now.

Thanks so much!
Brad

From: Kyle Hartman [mailto:powder55@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

I just wanted to let you know that, per your suggestion, my '78 Marshall MKII is sounding awesome with a pair of KT88's in them (re-biased, obviously). They have absolutely thickened it out, and it's a great
thing to be getting all overdrive from the amp itself. So, thanks!

A very happy customer,
Kyle Hartman

From: Andrew Jeffries [mailto:andre_j@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 5:47 PM To: Bob Pletka
Subject: Blues Junior

Hi

I just got the tubes today, and I spent a good while with the amp. MAN does this thing sound way better. Thanks for hooking me up!

This is definite must for anyone with a Blues Junior.

Thanks again so much,
Andrew

From: bobbie hotard [mailto:bh200@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:06 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes and attentuator

Bob,

Thank you so much for your customer service and honesty!!!

This is Bobbie Hotard from Thibodaux, Louisiana and I received my Weber Mass Lite Tuesday, Dec. 30. I just wanted to let you know that I fell in love with it and I am now getting that Classic Marshall
Crunch from Channel A on my JCM900 halfstack; plus, some serious amounts of gain through Channel B by using the Weber. Along with my Les Pauls, JJ tubes, Vintage 30s, and the attenuator, I'm achieving the tones I love at a reasonable level. I can't wait to try it with the band!!!

Thanks again,

Bobbie Hotard

From: Rachel Fishbein [mailto:rachel_f@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 9:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!!!!

Good morning,

Just wanted to tell you how happy I am with your company. I ordered some tubes for my fiancé (order #21959) Then I called on Dec. 22 (Monday) to see if there was any way I could receive it by Christmas….

The gentleman who answered the phone was so nice and helpful, and even despite all the snow you guys had to deal with; I received the package just in time on Dec. 24. I had such a great experience with your company and my fiancé was extremely happy with your product, we will tell everyone we know about you!

With great appreciation,

Rachel Fishbein
 

From: Virg [mailto:virgb@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 1:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eddie....tks!!!

Wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the retube on my Champ 600.
WOW!!!
Can't believe the difference in clarity, smoothness and the overall increase in body...fantastic.
Running thru a 12" cab with a Weber...it's superb.
As an added note , the single coil hum from my Carvin,Strat,Tele,and Hamer(P90) has been reduced significantly....added bonus.

Great work!! Tks again
Virg B. - Seabrook Tx.
 

From: Bill Johnson [mailto:gtrdad@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: retube set,

hey bob, and every one at eurotubes!

just a short note to say thanks for all your help with my amp, and new set of tubes. my JCM 900 has never sounded as good as it does right now, i can't stop playing it!

i can honestly say these are the best sounding tubes i have ever used, and will never use another brand!

i am now a JJ'S junkie!

thanks again for everything! and happy holidays!
bill johnson
aka: digger stone / stonebullits
http://www.myspace.com/stonebullits

From: Embarq Customer [mailto:dradman@embarqmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You

Bob,
You folks are unreal!! I order the tubes and you ship same day. And, that's just the beginning. My tubes arrived today and I was able to get them in my new Blankenship Amp and give them a try.
Unbelievable!!! I mean, I knew they would be real fine tubes, as this is the fourth amp that I've put JJ's into. This Blankenship is a sweetheart of an amp and the JJ's are the perfect compliment. And you were
right.... these 6L6's stopped the tube rattle.

Again, thanks to the whole crew at Eurotubes. I'll keep recommending you to anyone who'll listen.
Danny Reese
Naples, FL

From: jim_f@shotgunoverdose.com [mailto:jim_f@shotgunoverdose.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:50 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JCM900 Tubes

Bob,

Just wanted to send my thanks to Eddie for the work that he put into my JCM900. I've finally got a beautiful clean channel AND that dirty Marshall tone that I've been looking for. I knew it was in there
somewhere, and Eurotubes found it. Now I can't stop grinnin' when I play.

Thanks man, you guys are the best!

Jim Fitzgerald
Shotgun Overdose
www.shotgunoverdose.com
www.myspace.com/shotgunoverdose

From: vincent courtoy [mailto:v_courtoy@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 10:38 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Advice?

Hello again,

I just wanted to say that I got the tube and installed them in my HRD and it sounds AMAZING. I had been considering buying a new, much more expensive amp, but now that's out the window. I'm getting
the clean tones that I'd dreamed of and a very usable and pleasant overdrive. Thank you so much!

Vincent

-----Original Message-----From: ragingbull_v@aol.com [mailto:ragingbull_v@aol.com] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 3:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21531

Thanks for the feedback. The amp (Hotrod Deluxe) is running perfectly now and the JJ's have improved the sound dramatically. I run an extension cab under it and I think it sounds even better now than my bandmate's Mesa Triple Rec. I really appreciate the customer service and I will definitely be getting all my tubes from you guys in the future. I've been telling everyone that the JJ's are just as good as any of those expensive NOS tubes. Thanks a ton, Vince M

From: Anthony Sam [mailto:ajth_sam@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 6:37 AM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 21533

Bob,
You’ve done it again!

A friend of mine owns a custom built amp and he had just about given up on it because it sounded so bad. He took it to a local “tech” who supposedly gave it a tune up and re-tube. He was so unhappy that
he was going to trade it in on a solid state amp because he didn’t want to be bothered with tubes anymore! I asked him if he’d let me take a look at it before he did anything drastic .

When I heard it I was pretty sure the tubes were junk and when I looked inside I saw exactly what was wrong, no 2 tubes matched! The pre-amp section which should have had 3 12AX7s, had single 12AX7, a 12AT7 and a 12AU7! The 2 EL84 power tubes were a mess, they were mismatched and the pins were actually corroded. Anyway, I told my friend what was wrong and I told him that I believed that a properly matched set of JJ Tubes would solve everything. I offered to fix up his old amp if he’d spring for the proper tubes and a Euro Tubes T-Shirt!

He agreed and I placed the order right away. As always, you’re service was excellent, the tubes arrived in 3 days and in perfect condition. After giving the chassis and tube sockets a good cleaning I installed
the new tubes. I guess you know how this story ends. The amp sounds like a million bucks and I look like a genius!!

Happy Holidays to You and Yours,
Best,
AJ

From: Senter [mailto:senter@sunny-net.jp] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 10:12 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Order # PO Engl Thunder Hight Gain Option

Eurotubes,

I just recieved the tubes I ordered on 11/20/08. Recieved them on Nov 28, 08... Excellect shipping...Especially since I got them in Okinawa 8 days after ordering... Now for the good stuff.

First off, I am an Avionics Technician in the AF and even though I work on some pretty intense electronics... For some reason I have never tried to bias my amp... I am 2LM quailfied on soldering to include multilayer circuit board repair, I have always thought there was some big secret involved with biasing an amp atleast that is the way most amp techs make you think... Now I would have to say I was pretty foolish into thinking this... I had the Engl biased and up and running in 15 mins... and what a difference it made... Tone, clarity and most of all the buzzy gain, and harsh harmonics from the original tubes is history. Thanks Eurotubes!!! Oh and Thanks agian...Now maybe that V30 has to go and a Weber Silver Bell is in the future... I will be giving you a call...

Mike

From: Josh Smith [mailto:headbanger_25@webmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:38 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: thoughts on my new integrated quartet

Hey,
So i just put in my 6l6/Kt88 integrated quartet in my 5150, all i can say is F**K!!!
THESE THINGS ARE AMAZING!!!!
my amp's balls have tripled in size, it used to sound pretty harsh in the high mids through my V30 cab, but the natural low-mid growl of the 5150 has come through the woodwork and all the high-volume
harshness is gone, when i hit palm mutes it feels like my balls are being rammed by a freight train!!! and it was plug & play, took 15mins to get the thing into action. I am so happy, thankyou so much guys, I will forward all plastic surgery bills for audience's face-melt reconstruction to you as they come.
cheers,
Josh (from Aussie)

From: Steven R [mailto:steve_RS@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 7:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mark 4 full retube

Hey ET,
I just have to say thanks for having a very well constructed website that is extremely informative. Without the information you have provided on there about tubes, I probably would have kept on ordering tubes from Mesa Boogie. What a difference JJ tubes have made in my tone. At my last band practice, all I did was swap out my old preamp & power tubes leaving (for now) my amp settings the same, except I did turn my volume down a little. The rest of the band accused me of playing my amp louder (in a good way) because they were not use to hearing me so well in the mix. Naturally, what they were hearing was the extra punch in the midrange and the increased sparkly fidelity of the higher frequencies (key word: fidelity). I had instant satisfaction from just swapping tubes. Now I have to spend time with my "new" amp dialing in my reborn tone, which is no short task on a Mark 4 but I am definitely looking forward to it.
Thanks again.

Steve (Cincinnati)

From: John Parker [mailto:j_parker555@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 4:21 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21302

Thanks for getting the tubes out fast!

It is unbelievable how these changed the tone of my NOS Blues Junior. So much better now!! night and day better!! In fact, I spent all afternoon discovering tones in this amp that I had not been able to get
before.

Thanks again and look forward doing business with you again.

John

From: Don Counts [mailto:d_count@msn.com] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 4:38 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Hot Rod Deluxe Blues Option 2

Hi,

I recently purchased your HRD Blues #2 (6V6) tube set and wanted to tell you how happy I am with the results! The clean tone is a smoother and maybe a little thicker than before, but the "Drive" and "More
Drive" channels are vastly improved - much more flexible and useful. With single coils (G&L ASAT Classic or Gretsch w/ Dynasonics) I can get a "just barely distorted" sound all the way to a great hard rock crunch. And even on the "More Drive" setting, both guitars clean up nicely when I roll back the guitar volume. My LP-style Agile (AL 3000 - good axe for the $) also sounds much better. Naturally the
humbuckers are a lot hotter than the other pickups. With my old tubes (especially the 12AX7 in V2) the distortion came too early and above a certain level, wasn't usable to me. Now, I get a greater range of
mildly, moderately, and heavily distorted tones with this guitar. I haven't tried my Strat yet - having too much fun with the Gretsch for now. And based on my Fulltone OCD, the new tubes make my amp more
"pedal friendly." Yes, there's some volume loss but I always mike my amp when I play so that's not a concern.

Your tubes have greatly improved my tone and increased my urge to play. And your biasing instruction (included with the tubes and on your website) were foolproof. Good job!

Thank you!!

Don Counts
Severna Park, MD

From: Eric Scanlon [mailto:e_scanlon@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:18 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Retubing a Marshall DSL100

I am just writing to thank you all for your advice and assistance. You guys were unbelievably helpful in sorting through the murky bunch of information/misinformation I had been given when trying to learn about tubes for my amp. I ordered the full retube kit (the high gain option with JJECC83s and E34Ls) for my Marshall DSL100. I put in the order on Friday and had them at my house on Monday. I put them in and biased the amp myself per your video - it feels great to no longer be at the mercy of a tech. The amp sounds amazing. The clean channel now produces a tone that is rich and chimey with a sparkle that I cannot believe is coming out of a Marshall. The lead channel has incredible definition and is very punchy with a deep tight low end, ballsy mid-range bark, and has lost that unpleasant harsh and brittle top end that it had with the stock tubes.

Thanks again for your help - I have already recommended you guys to pretty much every other guitar player I know.

Eric

From: Joel Schommer [mailto:jschomm5@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:02 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21134

Hey Bob, Just had our first practice with my JJ retubed SVT Classic. One word...HUGE!! The lead guitarist was totally impressed. He agrees..."tubes are good". Thanks again for your advice and quick
delivery!

Joel

From: Steve Hill [mailto:steve_h@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 5:34 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 21243

Bob,
Thank YOU !!! Holy sweet tubular god ! My Marshall TSL now sounds like the creamy smooth thunder beast that it should sound like. I tossed the E34L Gold pin set in and followed your very informative "how to bias" video ...and when I plugged my strat in it was as if angels from heaven just flew from my speakers. Everything sounds so clear and smooth. I shall become a disciple of Eurotubes...I highly recommend them to all tube-heads.

Thanks......Steve Hill / Strict9 ...Turner,Maine

-----Original Message-----From: nickk@comcast.net [mailto:nickk@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Gold Pin Tubes

WOW! I recently installed a set of JJ gold pin preamp tubes in my Traynor YCV20WR. What a noticeable difference it made. The tone is just what I was looking for. I had no idea they would make such a
difference. I'm going to tell all my friends about them.

Nick Kepics, aka Felonius Punk

From: j_gadoury@aol.com [mailto:j_gadoury@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm Astonished ...

Bob,

I'm astonished at how different ... and how awesome! my Mesa F30 sounds with the full retube kit that you sent me.

It chimes, it rings, it sings, it melts hot drippy caramel fur over every note... beyond words ... just unbelievable !

The tone has a depth and dimensionality that simply was not there before.

Thank you to Jay for spending the "quality time" with me to help determine eactly which tubes would be the best picks for my style of playing - I took his advice and it was right on the money!

I have already sent two other players your way and will certainly continue to do so ...
Eurotubes is a treasure ... Thank you for what you do.

Joe Gadoury

From: Ernest R_EER Custom [mailto:er_cg@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ tubes and weber speaker for marshall

I ordered a JJ tube set and a weber speaker for our guitar show amp (Marshall DSL 401) a month or so ago and have been meaning to let you know how they turned out. The improvement is significant and well worth it. The amp is very pleasant to use now - quite a few complements at the last show we were at on its tone.

I have put a link on our website to yours hope it brings you a little business.

Thanks,
Ernie
EER Custom
www.eercustom.com

From: SAM WARD [mailto:a_ward@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:20 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: DSL 50 valve problem, please help?

Hi again,

The JJ E34L valves i ordered arrived and I fitted and biased them the same day (thanks to your website video tutorial). I was eager to try the valves as you had recomended them based solely on our discussions about the type of music i play and listen to. You must really know your stuff, these valves punch out the exact tone you described and more importantly exactly the tone i wanted, sort of "ACDC meets Cream". They truly blow the original Marshall valves away in terms of tone and body. I am so pleased, my DSL50 is like a new animal now and with the deeper and fuller tone recording has become a new science to me. Fitting multi guitar tracks into mixes is far easier now as each of the amps adjustment "pots", bass, treble, middle and gain etc seem to have extended range. Basically there are far more varied tones available to me now than with the original valves on board and all come with slightest of tweeks to the amps tone controls.The clean tones on this amp are now so smooth and rich, I no longer need to have the reverb on full to stop it sounding thin and brittle - Brilliant! 

I am genuinely thankful for all your advice and help as at the time you didn't even expect an order. I'm so pleased we could do business as even with the shipping and taxes to U.K the valves are cheaper than i can get them in England. Thanks once again, i will be in touch.

Kind regards
Pete

-----Original Message-----From: chris cary [mailto:rocklovegod@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:04 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:

Just wanted to thank all of you for your support at Eurotubes. The correspondance via phone with all my
questions was helpful and the Video for biasing was right on the money and easy to follow. I will
definately be passing on the good word to all my industry friends.

Chris Cary
Guitar Tech. for:

Former guitarist Tommy Skeoch of Tesla
Current guitarist Dave Rude of Tesla
Current Bassist Brian Wheat of Tesla
Current Guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T
Current Guitarist John Nymann of Y&T
Current Bassist Phil Kennemore of Y&T
Current Guitarist Domo of Poets & Pornstars and Run Devil Run
Current Bassist Sally Hope of Poets & Pornstars and Run Devil Run

Chris Cary

From: Larry Martin [mailto:L_MM@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 4:47 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Crate V18 low gain retube kit

Hi Bob,

Just a note to tell you how I appreciate your business and great information. I just put in your low gain retube kit for my new Crate V18-112, and it makes a HUGE difference. I thought the stock amp was ok, with a good tone, but not much clean to fairly clean head room. (but still a great buy at $150!) I didnt like the overdrive. Anything above 2-3 on gain produced a "papery" unpleasant distortion. I had real
doubts that I would be able to gig with it.

Now with the JJ's, the amp seems much more alive and organic, with louder clean tone, and inspiring semi-clean up to about 5 on the gain. All settings are more responsive to my touch, and this feedback makes me play better. I even think I will be able to use the higher gain settings live, which would be an unexpected bonus. The distortion has a much better character now. Less rough and fuzzy. More focused -maybe a bit more mid-rangy. Tone controls seem more usable now.

I am looking forward to playing out with this amp. Hopefully good results. Sound is much different in a live setting. Things dont always sound the way you think they will. I am optimistic.

Thanks,
Larry Martin

From: Aaron Hoover [mailto:aaron_hoover@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Supersonic Re-tube

Hey guys,

I got the package today. Thanks as always for the prompt shipping!! You guys really are great to work with, because your customer service is exactly the way that it should be – you SERVE the customers!!
Hats off to you!

I plugged the little golden boys into their respective slots tonight, but I only had the chance to turn on the amp and test them out at low volumes. Hopefully I will get the opportunity to warm them up a little bit
more tomorrow night. I can’t wait!!

Thanks again,

Your loyal customer – Aaron Hoover

From: Jim L [mailto:jim_l@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Integrated KT88-6L6GC-High gain Option for STOCK 5150's

Hi Bob!
I just received my tubes for my 6505. I haven't played it at gig level yet, but the low volume sound is amazing. I can't wait for band practice this Sunday. The bottom end is incredible now, the clean channel
is MUCH warmer and the distortion at low volume is fantastic. The old setup was 4 Ruby 6L6GCMSTR, 2 Sovtek 12AX7LPS & 3 Electro Harmonix 12AX7EH. This sounds like trash by the way.

Anyway, thanks for the awesome work/research Eurotubes is doing.

Jim

From: Dan Ove [mailto:d_o_s@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:54 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Holy Moly!!!

Hello Bob,

I didn’t have time to put in and bias the JJ powertubes (KT66's) until this weekend. Just had the first real test/rehearsal tonight and I have to say I have never ever heard anything so beautiful! Just freakin’
amazing! (pardon my French – I’m Norwegian). Sounded great with the JJ preamp tubes, but now with the JJ powertubes it just sings, screams, moans… Fantastic harmonics and feedback! And it’s got balls too - all signs of mushyness is completely gone.

Just bought another used Marshall VM so I can run stereo.. Feels like being in love – the wait until Sunday will be unbearable. :$ Forever thankful for you advice - the VM and JJ is just a gift from above!

Dan Ove

From: Ty Schell [mailto:ty_schell@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 11:11 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: High Gain Pre's and KT77 !!!!

Hey Bob, wanted to let you know that I'm in aw of the tubes I received from you. I was ready to Sell my Peavey Triple XXX, I had a new set of pre's and power tubes ( 6L6 Winged C ) and I thought I had a blown speaker or two, the amp simply farted, but I thought I would give the high gain 12AX7's and KT77 a try, and holy $hit what a difference. this amp is truly a fire breathing monster. Very, very pleased! I have your JJ tubes in all of my amps now. ( Carvin X-100B, Carvin MTS, Carvin Legacy, and now in my Peavey Triple XXX) I will always get my tubes from you. Thanks again!!!

-----Original Message-----From: ruben.monreal@aol.com [mailto:ruben.monreal@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:00 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Tube Help - Rivera R55

Eddie and all at Eurotubes,

I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing job you did retubing my Rivera R55. I got to use it at my Portland Marathon gig this past weekend and it sounded amazing.

I am also doing the American Diabetes Run/Walk event this weekend and can't wait to use it again.

I pretty much did away with my overdrive pedals.

Ruben Monreal

From: John Barry [mailto:j_barry@sbcglobal.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks

Hey Bob, thanks for all your help. I have always loved my amp, (900 Marshall) and its always sounded great to me. But I cant belive how good it sounds now. I am amazed. tight punchy and warm. louder than its ever been and sounds killer at bedroom practice volumes. the lead channel both sings and screams and the clean channel sounds beautiful. after I biased it put it back together and set it up, I got on it and was instantly blown away. I just cant belive it, thanks again, Johnny.

From: Santiago Besasso [mailto:santiago_besasso@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:06 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Tonal bliss

Hello Bob,

Finally after a long wait i got to change my tubes!!!!! I ordered them a month ago, but send them to my brother in hawaii, he has just arrived to Argentina where i live.

hmmmmmmm, I already done this, and u might have gotten billions of emails, stating the same great things...... MAN THIS TUBES..... THEY ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!!

I mean, i changed them, rebiased the amp. (deluxe reverb reissue) First impression, i notice a dramatic change in the eq, i mean, i had to change the knobs dramatically to previous settings with the factory tubes. Then i start experiencing such beautiful bass response, so much more harmonic detail.... and the warmth.... how can i start describing the warmth. So goddamn wonderful, heavenly warmth. And believe me, that was 3 minutes after flipping the power switch... I was at my tech´s house, checking something with my strat too. Playing a note once in a while... as the tubes started cooking, i started experincing a tone hard to believe... i kept on saying... man, i can´t believe what´s coming out of this amp. i started playing and wouldn´t listen to what he was saying, we both laughed and couldn´t believe. I had just met this tech, and by the way, he sells and matches jj tubes too.... the best current production tubes... PERIOD. I then came here to my house to keep on enjoying the tone... I have a gig this weekend, i will punish this jewels some!!!!

Thank u once again for providing, tone experiences and such Joy....
and thank you for answering my questions........
Kind regards,
Santiago Besasso

From: bluesman_54@aol.com [mailto:bluesman_54@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:09 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

I just recently ordered a set of new tubes for my JCM800. I received them yesterday, and through the help of your website I was finally able to retube and rebias my amp myself. Its a nice feeling to be able to
do this, and save some time and $. Thanks for the information, and great service!
Andrew

From: Fletcher Whipp [mailto:rockstarzusa@aol.com] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eurotubes big thumbs up!

Hi guys,
My name is Fletch Whipp. I am the owner of rockstarzusa.com based in Colorado Springs, CO. I manage our studios and play professionally fulltime. Though I have a variety of amps, my main amp is a
custom shop modified Mesa Boogie Road King II.

The RK II is an incredibly versatile amp, yet shipped in it's stock form, gain definition and clarity could be better. I sent it to a local guru in NYC who modified it adjusting the circuitry on Channels 1 & 2, gain
boost, NOS Mullard EL34's, mercury magnetics trannie etc. The amp arrived back vastly improved with a good useable pallet of tones in hand. Once it arrived back I removed the Mesa rectifier tubes, and took a chance with the GZ34'S from Eurotubes. The tone instantly improved, and tidied things up quite nicely.

I have a totally dialed, beautiful bubbly clean sound, and the 4th channel saturated high gain/lead sound is stellar. The 3rd channel is good with a nod towards a Marshall Plexi/JCM800 sound, and channel two
is ok, however neither channel 2/3 was close enough to be satisfying. I spent an entire weekend working with the amp, cabinets, guitars, cabling etc to find 'that' sound, to no avail. I remembered Eurotubes, and revisited your website and had a look at the front end options for the RK II. I saw that you offered a 'smooth' front end setup consisting of Gold pin ECC83's etc, and thought, lets give it a shot.

As usual, shipping was light speed, and within 5 mins old tubes were removed and new tubes installed in your recommended configuration. Within 60 seconds Channel two was much closer to what I was after, same with channel 3. With another 5 mins I had dialed both of these channels to a point of bliss..... amazing!!

So, a sincere and heartfelt thanks to you all. I now have a worldclass amp that truly offers a significant spectrum of classic and modern sounds. The warmth and character of this amp would not be fully realized without your recommendations. Adding various boutique overdrives to the amp also sounded spectacular.

Cheers, you guys rock!!

-Fletch

www.rockstarzusa.com

www.tonehounds.com
The Music Factory

From: Al Creque [mailto:al_creque@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WOW!

Hi Bob-
The re-tube kit for my Fender HRD 212 arrived today (Thursday) – just two days after it shipped from your place. That fast considering I’m in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After installing the tubes and biasing to 90 mv, I was blown away by the improvement in tone from the amp. Great clean channel tone, and the drive/distortion channels never sounded this good. Also, this amp always had a problem picking up 60 cycle hum. The new tubes seem to have cured that even when playing a single coil pick-up Strat with the same cable. The amp sounds better than it did new! (I bet you hear that all the time).

I was unhappy with the tone from this amp before installing the new tubes, and was considering trading it in for something else. Now it is a keeper. You have another customer for life. Thanks for the fast
shipment, the web video on how to bias the amp, and the expert e-mail advice before the purchase. You’re the best. Many, many thanks.

Best regards,
Al Creque

From: Clancy, A [mailto:A_CLANCY@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks

Hey guys!

Just wanted to say thanks for dealing with the best tubes in the world. I love them The preamp tubes I ordered from you guys made my Bugera 6262 amp sound amazing! I bought some of the high gain ECC83S and they made a huge difference in my amp. The gain channel on my amp is a lot tighter and more defined, less sizzle as well. I was curious how big of a difference they would make when I had ordered them. WOW…big difference. If I ever need any replacement tubes or tubes to experiment with you guys will be who I come to.

Thanks again
Andy "Seth" Clancy

From: Leone Joseph BC US [mailto:joseph_leone@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:30 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Recommendation for a Blues Junior NOS amp

Hello Eddie,
Just wrote again to tell you that after a month, I am even happier with the improved sound in my Blues Jr. NOS with the set of JJs you put together for me. I also recommended my friends ( professionals and
friends) contact you at Eurotubes to design a solution for their amps. The personal touch is very refreshing. In fact, I just rated the amp on Harmony Central ( see tweed Special edition reviews) and gave you and Eurotubes a big plug for the place to go for the personal touch, expert knowledge and quality products.

Best Regards,
Joe

From: Francisco.Berrios@gmail.com [mailto:Francisco.Berrios@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU!
Importance: High


Hi

I ordered 2 full retube kits for my Mesa amps and I just want to say you have a new loyal customer from here on out! Thank you so much for your wonderful service, quick delivery and quality products!
I shall always recommend EURO TUBES to everyone and your sticker is snuggly fit on my back windshield!

Francisco Berrios Aguirre

From: Dave Mauldwin [mailto:dmauldwin@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:16 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WOW!!!!!

Bob,

I got the tubes and immediately installed them in my HRDx last week, set the bias as per your video and MAN!!!! The tone is absolutely incredible. I’m finding new settings for my pedals and loving all the rich, sweet tone from this amp has to offer now. I can’t thank you enough but I have been telling everyone of my guitar buddies and anyone else who’ll listen to buy their tubes from your site! I also posted a blog entitled “Tubes are tubes… aren’t they?” on my www.myspace.com/crazydaveguitar site. You certainly have made an impact on the tube replacement market! I WILL NEVER BUY MY TUBES ANYWHERE ELSE BUT FROM EUROTUBES…. PERIOD!!!!! Dollar for dollar the best guitar gear investment I’ve EVER made in the search for good tone!

Cheers!

Dave Mauldwin

From: TJ Lincoln [mailto:tjlincoln@gmail.net] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 2:35 PM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Retube for a Mesa roadster 2x12

WOOOOOW!
I got my tubes today, (6L6/GZ34 gold pin option) installed them and all I can say is WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I thought I had dialed in the tone before, I think I found the perfect set.

I also perceive less hiss on my channel 3 & 4 gain channels. Is this possible?

Thanks so much Bob!

TJ

From: Joel Schommer [mailto:j_schom@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 6:27 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!

Hi Bob, The tubes arrived today! Super fast shipping! My Aguilar DB680 has never sounded soooooo
GOOD! Super hot. Thanks for all your help. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future.
Thanks!...Joel

-----Original Message-----From: Jonathan Woolner [mailto:jon_woolner@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Anderson Amp

Hello,

I just wanted to thank you for making me aware of Anderson Amps. I contacted Jack about 2 years ago and put my name on the list. The day has arrived and I now own a 45 watt anderson head. It is hands down in the top 5 of my all time favorite amps. I don't know how he does it but this amp is so sweet. Thank you so much for making us aware of builders like Jack. He deserves the best and was a pleasure to work with.

You're awesome. By the way; the amp is loaded with jj's. great tubes and great tone.

Jon Woolner

(So cool to hear you like the Anderson! Jack's a great guy and we simply love our Anderson amps! Bob and crew.)

-----Original Message-----From: matt_c@comcast.net [mailto:matt_c@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My Splawn

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to drop a note and say the Splawn is rippin'!

I wanted to also say that I was very impressed with Eddie. He was very friendly and patient with my many questions and really seemed to know his business - very professional. Anyway, the amp sounds
great. Thanks a bunch.

-Matt in Camas

From: kasakatz [mailto:kasakatz@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:18 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Still enjoying my ECC83Ss

Hi Bob,

Just a note to say that after 2 years I am still enjoying the ECC83Ss I got from you in my home stereo preamp. Best it has ever sounded. I was passing your name on to a friend in NYC and thought I'd let you know I still appreciate your quality product and the excellent service you gave me two years ago! I'll be back.

Seth

From: Jared Grycko [mailto:J_Gry@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:01 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:


I just wanted to thank you for your excellent service and expertise. You may remember me as the guy who walked in owned the Kustom amp. I needed more headroom and your selections really helped! My
amp has never sounded better. I played a gig that night and was getting the sounds I was looking for.

Thanks again and I will be a repeat customer!

Jared

From: Don B [mailto:b__don@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:37 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC832-12DW7

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BEHRINGER VT999 PEDAL IT HAS A 12AX7 TUBE OR SHOULD I SAY HAD
A 12AX7 TUBE IN IT

THE PEDAL WAS LIFELESS IT SOUNDED LIKE PURE GARBAGE I READ A REVIEW
SOMEWHERE'S THAT SAID SOMEONE CHANGED THE TUBE TO A JJ TUBE HE SAID IT REALLY
MADE THE PEDAL SOUND GOOD

WELL HE WAS NOT LYING IT MADE THE PEDAL SOUND AMAZING SO MAYBE YOU COULD
MENTION THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE

THE TUBE I GOT FROM YOU IS YOUR ECC832-12DW7 I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THIS
PEDAL NOW

THE PEDAL SELLS FOR ABOUT 50 DOLLARS AND WITH THIS TUBE IT CAN BE COMPARED WITH
HIGHER PRICED TUBE PEDALS AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE TRIED A LOT OF PEDALS

THANK YOU AND BY THE WAY I HAVE YOUR STICKERS ON MY GUITAR CASE EVERYTHING I
ORDERED FROM YOU I'VE BEEN HAPPY WITH THANK YOU
 

From: Josh Moyer [mailto:talkinggoat@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:36 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Some help with choosing tubes please

Hey guys,
I just wanted to recap on my order from you guys. I got my tubes in the mail on Monday (speedy delivery I might add). I got them in and my amp sounded great! With such great customer service, that is
rarely seen anymore, you have a customer for life. I had asked about what tubes to use in my Crate Blue Voodoo 60H. Eddie had said my best bet would be to get the re-tube kit. I then noticed that the site only had kits for the 60 Combo. I sent an email back with the information. Within 20 minutes Bob emailed me back and they had a re-tube kit up for my amp. Anyways, keep up the good work!

-Josh Moyer

From: Scott [mailto:scottj@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Bob-
Please feel free to post the following review. I would be more than happy to share my experience ordering from you and using your great tubes! Take care

I purchased a Peavey Valveking 112 as it was a good way to get in to an all tube amp. Its a good amp at stock but I had a feeling it could be a lot better with some modification. After changing out the speaker it improved quite a bit but was still missing something and decided to change out the stock tubes. I did some reading and continued to come across mention of Eurotubes. I decided to give them a try and sent an inquiry email explaining what I was looking for in sound and the type of amp I have. Within a few hours, I had a very detailed reply explaining the different tubes and combinations that would work for what I was looking for. I was still a bit on the fence about changing the tubes but after receiving such good service like that, I decided to go for it. I placed my order on a Monday afternoon. Later that day I received a personal note saying my tubes had shipped. Wednesday they were waiting for me when I got home. I was blown away by the level of professional courtesy and speed of service. The tubes
themselves are fantastic! It gave my amp a very organic warm sound with a bit of grit. It was exactly what I was looking for and what was recommended. I would not hesitate to order from Bob and the gang
again. Stellar service and a fantastic product!

Thanks everyone at Eurotubes!
Scott J.
Minneapolis

From: BRADFORD, ANDREW [mailto:andrew.bradford@aol.com] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 5:57 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: SC XD and my new tubes

Hi Bob and company ….
Just wanted to say that the JJ ECC83S and 6V6’s worked out great in my SC XD. Together with the Eminence speaker I swapped, this little beast is the Cat’s Meow now. NEVER thought that a $300 amp
could sound so good. Thanks for a great product, and your great support.
Rgds,
Andrew B.

From: Matt Keller [mailto:mrkeller@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:41 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You

Hey There,

I bought a set of 5150 Combo High Gain tubes from you a few months back. I needed them shipped to me in a rush and they arrived at my house the next day. Awesome! Everyone knows how noisy 5150's
can get and mine is no exception. Combining your tubes with an ISP Decimator noise gate created a whole new experience for me. These are far-and-away better than any tubes I've ever used (my last set
being a mix of Fender and Mesa Boogie). I was able to cut the aweful noise from my amp in half with the tube/pedal combo. When I spoke with you on the phone, you didn't promise any miracles, but what I got what a whole new amp. The harmonics SCREAM like never before. The individual note definition is incredible. Truly remarkable. I originally wanted the low-gain option, but after discussing my style, you
told me about the high gain and I was sold. These tubes are wicked. I have told all my friends with tube amps about your company. I will make them buy your products! I'm a customer for life. Thanks again for your excellent customer service, but most importantly, thank you for your superior product. Your prices aren't even high. I paid way more for less quality tubes until I found out about Eurotubes.

Cheers,

Matt

From: kyle miller [mailto:trubasser@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 2:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Just got the tubes today, in 3 days! The KT77/GZ34 upgrade for the Mesa Dual Rec sounds amazing! I love being able to get that brit. sound with a modern edge on it. Finally got the perfect 80's tone! Thanks Jay!
 

Kyle

From: Greg Giambo [mailto:giambo@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:10 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Guys,

I wanted to let you know that I Love the tubes and your recomendations for the packages you provide, plus all the information on your website.

I've got a Peavey Classic 30 and ordered the Blues package for low volume and the sound from the new tubes is Excellent!
Thanks~ Greg
 

From: Smith, Kirk [mailto:kirk-smith@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: happy tube amp customer

Bob, just wanted to thank you for your great expertise in helping me choose the right tubes for my
Traynor YCV 20.

The tubes you recommended brought new life to this amp, wow! what a difference in the clean and
overdrive channels.

This amp now has the sound I have been looking for without having to drop thousands on a high dollar
class A amp.

Thanks again for your help
Kirk Smith
 

-----Original Message-----From: PerPe 2 [mailto:perpe2@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: WoW (Customer Review)

To whom it may concern. First purchased the Boogie Mark IV high gain preamp package. Awesome. Was actually TOO much gain on tap. Did a dumb thing...The Mark IV was originally a short head. Ordered the combo shell from Boogie. While switching to the combo, I took the tubes out so they were not to be damaged or in the way. I placed them in order on the floor thinking they would not get mixed up. Of course...they got mixed up. Couldn't tell which one was the balanced Phase Inverter. Put them all back in and used a newer boogie 12ax7 as the P.I. It did not sound as perfect as before.

What to do? Kept it that way for a while. Was still better than before JJ. Wanted to cut down the gain. Ordered the standard ecc83s(non-high gain option). Then ordered an ecc803s upon reading your perfect sight. Spoke to someone via phone and was more than satisfied and confident in ordering the tube. Got the tubes TWO DAYS LATER. WOW WOW WOW...OMFG. What a HUGE difference.

Don't know where to point the finger exactly to where the sound is perfect. Just considering a combination of all. I must say I feel a difference when switching the ecc803s to a ecc83s in the V1 position. Little more gain and tightness with the ecc83. Went back to the ecc803s. Just better for my taste. Liked it so much, I ordered another ecc803s matched for my Hughes and Kettner Tubeman. Again, whoever I spoke with on the phone...Bravo to you sir. Again, the H&K never sounded this good...and this is direct into my mac. I hope this can post to the Customer Reviews link. By the way, the Boogie...still ridiculous gain...just better and bigger tone...Viva ecc803s.

From: Larry Stites [mailto:LStites@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:55 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: need a tube recommendation

Hi Bob- Just wanted to drop you a quick note to follow up with my recent order. I could not be happier with the choices you made for me. Switching out the stock tubes for yours is like having a completely
different amp. My little Blackheart is now one sweat sounding amp. I have added a Keely moded blues driver Pedal in front and I have a wide rage of tone possiblilites.

Thank again for all your help,

Best regards, Larry

From: skylarkmj@aol.com [mailto:skylarkmj@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net; eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Bugera Retube

Just wanted to drop a line to you about my recent Bugera 6260 retube, i relize that i have JJ's in everyone of my amps and they always make a huge difference. But this one takes it, the smoothness into overdrive and it has sustain for ever! The lead channel is usuable now! It used to sound like a couple gangs of sovteks and rubytubes trying kill each other! The smooth transiton into feedback, the clean
punchy gain........ simply wow.......if Behringer found out what this thing sounded like now... think they would care? It just reminded me of my first retube ever with Eurotubes which was a classic 50 212.
Thanks everyone! Mark J.

From: Chris_Soricelli@aol.com [mailto:Chris_Soricelli@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:34 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Order Number: 19576


Thanks Bob - I just received the tubes.

I have to say, your customer service has been awesome. I went back and forth on a couple of emails with Eddie, and he gave me very detailed descriptions of what my tube options are, and in the end, did
not try and guide me toward the more expensive option of high gain or gold preamp tubes. He recommended a standard set based on the feedback that I gave to him. Placing my order on Friday and getting the tubes on Monday was the icing on the cake!

Thanks again

Best Regards,

Chris Soricelli

From: Bruce Oswald [mailto:Boswald@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Kudos!

Bob & gang,
After much research & some selection guidance on your part, I recently purchased a "blues" set of JJs for my combo Peavey Classic 30 with a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker. A few days after putting them in, I called and relayed a problem I experienced that, because of the new tube install, I prematurely attributed to a bad tube. Well, my mistake...it wasn't a bad tube. Just an idiot user error. Now that I've had a chance to use these a couple weeks, I had to write to say "Flat out amazing!". In the never ending search for THE holy grail of tone, I am that close. Great product, great price, great service. Keep up the awesome work guys.
Bruce Oswald

From: Rafiq Basaria [mailto:rbasaria@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hey just wanted to let you know that the tubes came in today. I biased it and have been playing on them for about half an hour now. They really brought the Carvin MTS3200 to a new level. I realized last night that I had a blown power tube and 2 blown preamp tubes!! Well, after installing and biasing from the 21.3 with the factory tubes to 39 with these bad boys, all I can say is WOW!!! The sound difference is HUGE. There is more gain than before and the sound is much fuller and chunkier. Thanks so much for all of your help. You have earned a life long customer here. I will be coming to you for all of my future tube needs.

-----Original Message-----From: dinked@aol.com [mailto:dinked@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Many Thanks!

Hey guys.

I ordered the "Personal Fave" set for my Dual Rectifier last week, and they turned up today. My amp has never sounded so good, and my 7 String PRS has never sounded so clear. Thank you so much. All the best.

Chris.

From: Elliot and Sharon Merkle [mailto:merkle@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 2:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Received Sat. July 12 Thank you!

Hi Jay,
Thank you so much for re-shipping my order of pre-amp tubes for my Mesa Nomad 45 last Thursday. The postman took them to my front door Sat. afternoon, just in time for a gig that night and I could not
be happier with the difference in channels 2 and 3 with the 802’s in V2 and V3. Channel 3 was completely unusable with the stock Mesa 12AX7’s, noisy and dead in Vintage position, and sounding like a cheap solid state amp in the modern position with trebly, screechy breakup. The 802’s have tamed it so it’s now quiet and completely under control when run in the “modern” position. And Channel two cleaned up nicely, less of that overly fat bottom and finally some highs. So now I have an amp with three usable channels and I no longer need to play exclusively through channel one using a stomp box for distortion. You guys are the greatest!

Elliot Merkle

From: m barrett [mailto:mbarrett@adelphia.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:51 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:

Bob/Jay,
I just want to thank you both for the PROFESSIONAL service and advice! The low gain tube set for the Fender Prosonic is just awsome. It no longer sounds "fizzy" or "clickey". I am so impressed with the
tone. It breathes now. Biasing it was very easy also, thanks to your vids. It is so great to do buisness with some "hands on" professional's . Thank you for the help.

Patrick

-----Original Message-----From: buckwheatmessiah@aol.com [mailto:buckwheatmessiah@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:50 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE: My last order

Hey Bob,

Your tubes kick Ass! My DSL50 has more BALLS than ever now, and they drive my alnicos to perfection. You can't top the sheer convenience of buying stuff online from a fellow Master Tone Quest musician who knows WTF it's all about! Thanks again Bob - and long live EUROTUBES!!

Jeff Smythe

-----Original Message-----
From: Triaxis@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Triaxis@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Glenn Warner 3rd
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 11:13 PM
To: triaxis@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Triaxis] GoodBye Flubby Lows! Thank You Bob + EuroTubes!

Hello All, After receiving my tubes from Bob at Eurotubes (They came lightning fast in 48 hours from phone to in hand from Oregon to Pennsylvania) I installed them and let me tell you....PROBLEM
SOLVED.

These tubes gave me tone that was better than sex! I could not believe the difference, it was stunning, amazing, unbelievable, etc... If any of you are reading this and wonder about what tubes you have or how
your tone is, CHECK THEM! Bob was right, he told me that it was more my 2:90 on flubby lows than my triaxix tubes. He was 100 percent right. My lows have HUGE balls now with AWESOME clarity and crisp definition. Jeff, I know you asked me to let you know how the power tubes were and dude, you gotta try them. Best move I ever made.

I can only imagine now what my tone will go to once I start changing my pickups. Please forgive me if I go on and on but I can't help it, those tubes not only changed my tone...It changed my inspiration :) I
changed every tube in my rig. I purchased 5 preamp 12ax7's, high gain option with a balanced V5 tube for my triaxis (My clean tone is important to me too) and a complete tube kit for my 2:90 (3 balanced
12ax7's and 8 6L6's).

I retubed my triaxis first, gave it a listen and had a noticeably good increase in my tone. When I did my 2:90 and fired it up, it was NIGHT and DAY. I never would have thought that the power tubes would make such an impact on tone quality but it's definitely true.

On another note, thanks to all of you who recommended I change my tubes. And especially a big thanks to all of you who told me to call Bob at eurotubes. And most importantly THANK YOU BOB for your expertise and your ABOVE AND BEYOND EXCELLENT PERSONALIZED SERVICE! Now I am ready to do my gig at the Jersey Shore on the 4th of July weekend with huge tone! Freakin Stoked with Best Regards,Glenn

From: Jason Freeland [mailto:turun@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:38 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Question about retube kit

Hi Bob, wanted to drop a note and tell you that I received the tubes last Friday and the Road King LOVES these tubes!!! The ECC803S Gold Pin for slot V1 sounds GREAT! Oddly, it seems to break up a
little earlier so I had to back the gain down to keep things glassy clean. But it really does add a sparkle and body to the cleans. And of course the other two JJs in V2 & V3 have erased the fuzz buzz from the
crunch and drive tones, bigtime. Super smooth and punchy gain after swapping the stock tubes out, sounds good under eleven o'clock, but above that - ROCK CITY. The KT77s are PHENOMENAL in place of the stock EL34s. Its like a whole different amp. Incredible. Spent all my time having fun with the RK, and never got around to swapping out the EL84s in the Maverick. Looking forward to that tonight....!

Thanks again,
Jason

From: Mark Zanoni [mailto:mzanoni@aol.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:13 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks

Hi guys!

My tubes arrived exactly on the day predicted and I have just one word to say...wow! Tubes matter...no question...and these JJs smoke. Going from a 6L6 to an E34L also helped a great deal to help me find
that little "think" that had been missing in the sound I go for. Clean and dirty channel on my Mesa Lonestar sound unbelievable. Nice tight lows and very prominant mids and glassy yet not overpowering highs. It also seemed like the volume was a little greater so maybe increased efficiency and balance helped with that too. Great prices and customer service as well. You have a loyal customer that will spread the word.

Mark Zanoni

From: David Lambie [mailto:creatioexnihilo@aol.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:29 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Set for Engl Screamer 50 Combo?

Hi Jay, Bob, Eurotubes team,

Just a quick email to say thanks very much for the tubes, they arrived on Monday... thanks for getting them to the UK so quickly!

Good job I read your guides, because if I'd have bought these elsewhere, I would have shoved them straight in without using electrical cleaner and making a proper connection. I've gotta say, even with some fairly sensitive ears, I was pretty sceptical as to whether I'd be able to tell the difference - I'm not generally one of the Eric Johnson guys who worries about what brand of batteries are in my pedals!

However, even though I've not had the Engl very long, and it is my first real tube amp, I was really impressed as soon as I turned it on. It's a difficult thing to describe, other than to say that the gain has been "tightened-up", "livened-up" and is less "fuzzy". I'm really looking forward to getting used to the sound and being confident about having a great tone. You really took the headache out of this for me; your ears and selection experience mean that I can just plug the things in and smile!

As someone who also runs a busy mail order business ( www.canvasrepublic.co.uk ), I know it's very challenging difficult to provide the level of customer service and one-to-one advice you provide at
Eurotubes, so congratulations. It's a very refreshing experience as an Englishman (we're not used to it!)

Someone I know also has a Screamer so hopefully he'll be moving over to some real tubes now, too...

Best Regards,

David

From: Austin T [mailto:austint@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:31 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: 6v6 tubes for a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe,

Bob,

received the jj 6v6 tubes today and installed them, and set the bias to 31.4 volts, had absolutely no problems after watching your video, it was funny the trim pot was set dead in the middle, looks like they
just did a pass fail for the bias, anyway the factory setting gave me 16mV, and I was easily able to get 45mV, however I figured a bit colder would give me longer life on the tubes so set it there.

Love the tone of the 6V6 tubes, they just sing so sweetly, I love the HRDx tone now. I have had 6v6 tubes amps really love how they sound, I had a Marshall Studio 15 which I got in 1986, and its really
similar to my HRDx Texas Red with a Vintage 30 speaker and now the 6v6 tubes, and my Mesa Mark IV which has 6v6 tubes as well. The 6v6 seem to sound great where ever they go, thanks for improving my HRDx amp really loving it now.

Austin

From: steve blake [mailto:blake@cox.net] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 4:59 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Prosonic Retube Kit

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your Low Gain Kit Best hundred and twelve bucks I've ever spent on music related gear. I purchased my 1996 Prosonic used about 3 years ago and have never been really happy with it. Well the original tubes finally crapped out on it, so I figured I'd buy from someone who knows this amp.

So I swap out the oldies for the goodies and and low and behold, the quietest amp in the stable. I used to use pedals in the clean channel to get a descent crunch for rhythm and more pedals for a singing lead tone. Not anymore boys.

Set the clean channel just about ready to break up and dig in a little harder with the pick and I get a great bluesy rhythm sound. The drive channel rocks so well that the only pedal I use now is my Eternity for leads.

I couldn't be happier.

Thanks again for another great product.

Steve Blake

From: Brian Lee [mailto:brianlee@aol.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 7:14 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: A Big THANK YOU

Hi Eddie,

Thanks for your prompt reply, I had received the tubes today, replace with JJ tubes in my Mesa/Boogie Subway Blues. At first I was a bit disappointed because of the popping and cracking sounds came out
from the amp although I switched off both guitar volume and amp volume. Then I saw the note on FAQ stated in the invoice, checked the site, and followed the recommended steps in “Cleaning” the tube
sockets by plugging the tubes in and out a few times

Well, it seems like ridiculous but wait until I played it. A BIG WOW came out of my mouth literally, I couldn’t believe my ears, the low was so tight and balance, mid was punchy, and the high was not ear
piercing but defined and clear. All this translated into sweet singing music to my ears. When I cranked up the amp volume around 12 o’clock, the natural tube break-up sound is so creamy and it still lingering
in my head. Next thing I need to do is to rearrange my pedals and few adjustments to fit the new tone. To tell you the truth, I finally got the Santana tone from this humble little amp without even using TS-9!.

I am so happy to deal with you guys from Eurotubes, I’ll put the Eurotubes’ sticker on my amp in case someone ask me how I get my tone. Damn, can’t wait to head home to my “New” amp.

Best regards,
Brian Lee

From: Eric Carillo [mailto:ragedesign@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:50 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 19055

Hey Bob,

I got my tubes in yesterday and just finished installing them and testing them out. The change is phenomenal. You are a true genius. With a new musical venture in the making, I decided to upgrade my sound. The first step was to retube my Carvin V3 with KT77 High Gain kit you offer. I sat down and played the old stock tubes for about an hour to really pay attention to their quality (or lack of). With the KT77 kit in, this is like a completely new amp. I didn't think the difference would be that noticeable. But I'll tell you the gain is unreal. I play 7 string guitars and this set up, by far holds it together. The low end is fat and delicious. I now know where to come for all my tube needs.

Eric Carillo
Bakersfield, CA
My Dirty X

From: Stephen Kelly, Jr. [mailto:stevekelly@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:48 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

Gentlemen,

Just wanted to take the time to thank you and give a big thumbs up on a great product. Shipping was more than prompt, and the conformation email from Jay was appreciated. The included business card
and sticker was a plus too! Reminded me I was dealing with a real person and not some mail order giant whose only goal is quantity over quality...

I've got a couple combos because of the ease of transportation. One being a Fender HRD 4x10 which was made in 1998 and a newer TSL 602 Marshall 2x12 - which will get some JJ KT 77's soon..Been
playing tube amps for over 20 years and I somewhat know when the tubes are going sour, but I always paid someone to do it for me. Well, those days are over - with the Webber BR 2+2 unit purchased from you and the complete re-tube kit - I am confident in my own ability to do it myself now. I must also add that I might not of tried that avenue if I had not watched the videos of Bob. That really was the selling point for me, and once again I thank you.

My HRD now sounds like I always wanted it to. I am now going to retire the TS-9 and other various pedals of the like I previously used to color the front end of the amp looking for "the tone" that everyone
hears in their heads but few achieve. When I turn my amp on now, I'm too busy grinning ear to ear because I have at last found it. Only wish I had tried your tubes first. Would of saved me quite a bit of cash and heart ache.

Look for my order of the KT 77 complete re-tube kit for the TSL 602 soon..

Thanks!!!!!!

Stephen Kelly, Jr.
Ripley, WV
USA

From: John Graziano [mailto:j_graziano@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 1:35 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Successful Re-tube

Bob, I did my tube replacement last night successfully. And the amp (DSL401) sounds GREAT ! The old tubes gave off a lot of hum - these are very quiet ! And the old were muddy with strange harmonics - the new ones are clear crisp on normal and nice warm but crisp marshal distortion on OD1. I am very happy with there tubes and glad I followed the advice of the many forums that recommended you and your tubes.

John

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From: Richard.J@Gmail.com [mailto:Richard.J@Gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My new tubes for my Mesa Dual Rectifier

Eurotubes,

I recently purchase the high gain preamps, 6L6's and GZ34's for my Mesa Dual Rectifier.

I have owned the amp for about 2 years now and never replaced the tubes. I was floored by how much the tubes rocked. Not only was I impressed but my band mates commented (and continue to comment) on how much better my amp sounds.

Thank you so much. I love my new tubes. Keep up the good work.

Richard Jarmuzewski

From: steve york [mailto:steveyork@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:57 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Peavey classic 30 revalve

Hi Eddie

I thought I would give you some feedback!

I fitted the replacement valves in my Classic 30 and have had the chance to try it out for a few weeks now. I have to confirm that they have transformed the sound.

The standard channel is warm and begins to break up nicely at high volume, and the lead channel is so much better. It is no longer a fizzy, over compressed sound but a real usable bluesy tone. There is a Fenderish tone to it now which is exactly what I wanted. Great!

Thank you for the superb service and I would recommend you to anyone looking to revalve or improve the tone of their amps.

One very satisfied customer!

Best regards

Steve

Hi Bob, I don't know if you remember me. I'm the guy you helped out that had the problems biasing a Bugera amplifier. Anyway...thanks again for helping me through the problem. I made this Youtube video
not too long ago with the Eurotubes tube upgrade and biased with your help and thought you might be interested in hearing the finished product. Thanks again. Jim Storck....Newcomerstown, OH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlO2SmhP6Sg&feature

From: Aaron W. Rogers [mailto:arogers@aol.com] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 2:56 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: MTS3200 completed...thanks!

Bob:
Just thought I would give a testimonial and say you weren't kidding! I record mostly with the amp instead of gig, so tone is more important to me than tube life. My other guitarist and I (he's an electronics
technician in the Air Force) set the bias pretty hot, to 187 mA, and the thing came alive. I recorded my demo over 5 years with the stock tubes so the tone would be consistent throughout, and now I wish I had retubed it to start with. My biggest complaint with the guitar tone was that the amp sounded nasally and thin, similar to the old Judas Priest and Iron Maiden records. Now it's wide and full, especially on the clean channel, which I always liked even stock. My other guitarist has an 82 Stage Lead II silverface, and, for all of the complaints people have about those amps, it did get a loud fairly warm clean sound.
This retube got the MTS clean much closer to that. I'll probably even be able to take my BBE out of the effects loop, which I used to use to get more highs and lows.

Since I'm a metal guy I have a fair amount of Randall solid states for death metal and scooped low tunings because I like a really consistent distortion when doing that, but it sucks for Van Halen kind of stuff. I've also got some rack gear that gets a good cold clean. So the thing I was really lacking was a warm vintage clean and Marshall-esque tone for regular tuning stuff, and this definitely delivered, even with the EMGs. It's much closer to what I would consider an 800 to sound like, and at much less the price. When I tried both the Legacy and the MTS stock at the LA Carvin store in 2000, I didn't like the Legacy because it sounded too warm for what I wanted to do, but I liked parts of its sound. This retubed MTS gets a warmer sound with none of the disadvantages.

Thanks again Bob, you've made me a believer and a loyal customer.

Aaron

From: Rob Weatherstone [mailto:rweatherstone@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:43 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Replacement tubes for Eden amps...

Bob... You blow me away! First, you answer emails like every one of them counts, something I'm not used to at all. Second, you went to look for me on file, and gave me all of the details I need! You are the
best, and I'll keep telling every crazy guitar and bass player that!

I'll get my order together in the next few days. Thanks again for being so accessible. You are the kind of net retailer who will get my order every time...

Rob...

From: JEREMY JOHNSON [mailto:triple@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 10:18 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Retubing A PEAVEY JSX

Bob,
You are freakin awesome! Thank you for your help. Threw in the high gain KT77 kit into my Peavey JSX. With a quick Bias this amp now screams. The sound was truly inspiring. Every one at band practice
was like holysh!% ! Can't say enough about how bad ass the sound is now compared to what it was before. From talking to you it seems your wealth of information and recommendations are putting your
competition to shame. ALL HAIL EUROTUBES!
JJ Germ

From: PArm@aol.com [mailto:PArm@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thankyou myfriend..

hey................just bias'ed my DSL 50 for the first time thanks to your Vid, it was way out, bout 85 'n' 41 wow, i can't believe how easy it was, now 44 each...all this time i've been listening to my local tech talk about his hard work!!!! it took me less than 5 min's and i've never used a meter before...think i'll keep next weeks appt and just go along to collect some of the money back!!! (£30.00) for 5 mins work twise a year for 8 yrs....

ther aren't enough people like you in the guitar/amp world thats for sure!!!

again, thankyou so very much......paul...nottingham...Uk.

-----Original Message-----From: Steve Clark [mailto:sclark@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:26 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 18480


Hey Eddie,

Just wanted to pass along a thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I just finished a complete re-tube of my amp (DSL50) and got BIAS set right around 41mv on each side...also just jammed for about an hour...No explosions ha ha, and the amp sounded GREAT!

So hopefully this means everything was done right and you folks provided the know-how and high quality tubes.

Anyway, I will certainly pass the word around about your great and helpful service!!!

Thanks Again...Steve

From: tim [mailto:tschroeder@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: my new tubes

Hi..Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that i have a new tube supplier...YOU! I only bought 3 sets of power tubes 6v6,6l6,e34l...Awesome service. nice packaging, and FAST shipping. free sticker to boot. LOL..And to top it all off, they sound awesome! I will be ordering new tubes for the rest of my amps soon...Thank you!
Tim Schroeder

From: JAMES TERRELL [mailto:dant71@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:13 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANKS!

Bob,

Thank you for answering my questions and narrowing down my choices of re-tube kits for my style.

The Blues #1 arrived two days after ordering them and having compared them back to back with the stock Groove Tubes in my HRDlx I must say that I'm blown away by how much better it sounds in every way. They were exactly what I was after.

Thanks again!,
Dan

From: Matthew Quinlan [mailto:mquin@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 5:32 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: classic 30/112

Hey Bob,
I got the tubes today and replaced them right away. The difference in in sound was immediately noticable. Intially, I thought since the tubes I replaced were all JJ's there wouldn't be much change. How wrong I was! I think you're on to something with this tube matching! LOL
Thanks a million,
Matt

From: Jose Borrás [mailto:joseborras@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:48 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: feedback

Hi there, a great salute from Spain where you'll find good wine, lots of party and hot chiks!

I've ordered a full retube kit for a Marshall JCM 2000 TSL High Gain option a time ago, after retubing and biasing and a couple of months playing with my amp I'm very satisfied with it's new sound, just wanted to write feedback and thank you for the great support before ordering the tubes, specially for answering my questions in a fast and good way.

I'm linking my "tube" friends to your site as well, specially recommending eurotubes.com to everyone into tubes, it's been nice to make bussiness with you, and I'm sure it won't be the last time.

Best wishes, thx
 

From: christianjoel santiago [mailto:bru_julero@aol.com] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 2:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My amp sings great

to bob and the eurotubes team:

I received the tubes the other day, good shipping!!!! Moronic postman left the box in the rain.... yet the tubes were dry!

MY Super Reverb sounds more vintage than ever! Great customer support, too.

You can count on my future business and recomendations,
Gracias,

Chris Santiago
Puerto Rico

From: lopezjcs [mailto:lopezjcs@aol.com] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 8:11 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: JJ6v6 in Blues Deluxe reissue ??

Bob,

Thanks for all the help. Rebiased the BDRI with the JJ 6v6S over the weekend [set it at 40mV].

I was completely Underwhelmed with the amp after I bought it. The Sovetk [GT] 6l6 were sterile but punchy especially at lower volumes which is where I usually had to use it [Home and small venues] and
the "drive" channel was uninspiring.

Now well, WOW!!!! what a transformation.

Clean at about 7 with the guitar [strat w/fralin's] dialed back a bit is sweet and round, crank the guitar in the clean channel and just the right amount of edge. Switch to the drive channel and the OD is much
more natural and pleasing. With a Les Paul.... well I think there are laws against that sound in every state but maybe Nevada.

The amp is running 430vdc at the plates so I'm hoping to get good life out of the tubes but even if I have to replace them more often well worth it.

Thanks again

Mike Jennings
Lopez Island, WA

From: Wil B [mailto:wil_b@qwest.net] Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:44 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: 12bah bah bah

Hey Bob

I want to say thank you the 6G6 Bassman turned out unreal. Probably the best Sounding Bassman I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them. Your 6L6 (pardon my French) is funking magical That
harmonic depth and the most even dynamics across a wide spectrum of gain structures and ranges. Wow I have been so happy getting really great sounding tubes from you!!!!

Wil B

From: Ryan G [mailto:rg1@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:42 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: bass tube

Eddie,

I just wanted to let you know that I pulled out the groovetube and dropped the matched ECC83S into my SWR SM-400s preamp. All I can say is WOW! It brought so much life and punch to my sound. I will be recommending you guys to my fellow musicians.

Thanks,

Ryan

From: Jason Paoletti [mailto:j_paoletti@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: They came!

Bob,
I ended up ordering the tube kit for my Palomino V16 last Thursday. They arrived here in Michigan in great shape Monday. Very fast. I believe I talked to Jay on the phone? Anyway I just want to say thanks
for answering my questions via email and also Jay was very helpful over the phone. I had many questions as this was my first tube change and he answered them all. You were right about the tube rattle. In fact I bought a 1x12 cabinet on Sunday and the rattle was gone. I almost regretted ordering the tubes until I installed them Monday. The highs were very harsh and at times made me cringe while playing with the
stock Groove Tubes which I thought were supposed to be great tubes. However the JJ's tubes make the amp sound great. I am finally happy with my set up. Thanks again and I will definately order from you
again.
Nice tubes!

Jason Paoletti

-----Original Message-----From: bigjstuckinkaos@aol.com [mailto:bigjstuckinkaos@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thank you

hello this is Jeremy Dove

I have to write and tell you that your tubes are by far the greatest asset to my rig (mesa dual rec) I have ordered from you for the last 4 years and have sent so many people your way I cant stop talking about
how great the tubes are ...Like I said I have ordered for awhile and never really took the time to thank you for your knowledge,and your hard work and after I put the last set of tubes in i realized that with out your company I would sound as good as I do and have all those people come up to me and say how do you get that tone!

bob's euro tubes it even sounds cool haha

anyway's thank you for everything and I hope to do bussiness with you for a very long time ...also thank you fort he sticker now I can give the people the website right there in the club I put the sticker on my head case and will wear it proudly haha

your biggest fan lol
bigj aka(jeremy dove) www.myspace.com/stuckinkaos

From: derrick m [mailto:primodmo@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:38 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Thanks gentlemen for the caring and speedy service. I took the plunge based on your advice, biased my twin myself, and had it sounding like a new amp in about 40 minutes. Bob didn't even make fun of me
when I tried to talk to him when I was half crocked. It took 2.5 days to get my tubes. Awesome. The sticker was a nice addition. It is now on my car. The amp sounds great now, the vibrato problem is fixed
and I can't wait to see what it sounds like when I replace the 28 year old caps. I also sprayed the radioshack cleaner on the pots and it worked on all but two. The pots still work, but they are noisy. But I
guess thats to be expected with an amp that is my elder. Debo comprar ustedes cerveza mucho!
Thanks a million, Derrick Mosier, Kansas City, MO

From: Joe Montuori [mailto:joedreamliner@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:31 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Thank you Bob!!

Bob,
Yesterday I received the KT-77's for my JSX and I installed them and this amp went from being good to wicked!!! I can't believe the sound and the chunky mids are right where I need them and even the clean channel sounds amazing! I put my Kirk Hammet KH-2 (Emg-81 loaded) and the Parker Fly Deluxe and it sounds incredible! I biased the amp at 38 mA. Again thank you for your opinion and I will be sure to order from you again when I need new tubes!

Respectfully,
Joseph. Montuori

From: jmalcolm [mailto:jmalcolm@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:15 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Traynor YBA-1 tubes

Wow.
I am in awe at the difference made by installing the JJ Tesla tubes in my Traynor YBA-1: the JJ E34L's and JJ ECC83S's First of all, a truly enormous surge in gain. Secondly, a tighter and more rounded feel. Incredible definition and responsiveness. It is truly as though I had gone out and purchased a whole new amplifier! In fact, when I sit down and play, I close my eyes and that is what I tell myself, to the point when I actually believe it! Thanks for your great advice and support, and for allowing me to 're-birth' my amp! I never would have believed it...
John M

From: Tim Berry [mailto:paddler_tim@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 7:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: You saved my amp!

I recently bought a Peavey Windsor studio based on the features and reviews an Harmony Central. I was somewhat disappointed in that I felt the amp sounded flat. The highs were muted and the mids were over pronounced. I swapped the speaker for a Celestion Greenback. It was an improvement but I still felt that the tone was being suppressed. My amp sounded like a blanket had been thrown over it. I was
contemplating selling it. As a last ditch effort I called eurotubes and discussed my problem.

You guys were very patient, as tone is hard to describe. I settled on a pair of high gain 12AX7's with a JJ's E34L. Holy crap. The tone I get now is phenomenal. Early VH brown sound without even trying. The highs are usable and the overall tone is one thousand percent better. My tone controls now actually work as I expect them to. The sounds coming out of the amp are complex and wonderfully full. No longer does the amp sound as though it is being muffled. All of the potential I heard from the amp has been unleashed. I just want to thank you for saving my amp and making me one happy customer. Wow! what a difference. This amp is now an amazing tone generating machine. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will be soon be buying tubes for my other amps from you! Quality tubes make such a difference.

Tim Berry

-----Original Message-----From: Richard H [mailto:rht@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Bob,

The tubes came today (Blues Jr gold pin option) and I just finished popping them in.

I don't think I've ever heard $80 make such an incredible positive difference in the sound of any amp I've owned.

Thank you very, very much. You've turned a mediocre amp into a good one. At the price point of the Blues Jr, that's a remarkable transition.

Very best regards,

Richard

From: DeWitz, Kevin [mailto:KDWitz@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey XXX Tube questions

Bob,

First, let me tell you how happy I am with my JJ ECC83S tubes. I replaced a full set of original British Mullards in my Traynor Reverb Master and the JJs sound better! (This after I had replaced the Mullards
with some EH 12AX7s, which definitely did NOT sound better) I cannot believe the difference these tubes made in my amp. They sound every bit as good as my 60s RCA 12AX7. At this point, I intend on buying only JJ tubes (from Eurotubes, of course!).

Thanks,
Kevin DeWitz

From: jeff [mailto:spaceman@charter.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 12:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Cc: spaceman269@charter.net
Subject: WOW!

I have a Fender HRD that I bought used - it came with a mix of Marshall pretubes and Ruby powertubes. This amps clean channel was alright, but unremarkable and the dirty channel was too muddy even for a grunge guitarist. I bought a JJ blues retube set from you - got it like two days later - this in itself is remarkable. Just for shits and giggles (I was a bit doubtful) I decided to put just the pretubes in the amp
just to see if there would be any kind of noteable difference. Wow - the difference was striking with just the first strum. Then I switch to the dirty channel - beautiful - now it's very pleasant and usable. Then I
changed the powertubes and biased them to 80mV and the little amp that I totally underestimated has me smiling like I ate the canary. Your 'How To Bias' video is awesome - very easy to follow.

Thanks a lot for all your help on the phone - you answered all of my questions and you didn't make me feel like a complete dumb-ass in the process. This was the best $68 that I've spent in a long time - a steal in my opinion. I will definitely buy from you again and I will definitely direct other players in your direction.
Thanks a ton, Spaceman

From: Eric Royals [mailto:eric_royals@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:07 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Very Pleased Customer

Holy crap! I've just finished putting in the new tubes that you guys sent me and re-biasing my amp, and I can't say I've ever been more pleased with the sounds coming out of my amp--or any amp I've played, for that matter! I own a brand new Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (bought it a couple weeks ago from my local Guitar Center). I have to say I've loved the tone of those amps for a long time. I used to own a Crate
Palomino V32 combo, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for in an amp. (I've not been the biggest fan of Crate, but the amp sounded alright.) So I sold it, finally got a hold of the Deluxe, and I've loved playing it--or at least I thought I did.

I ordered the Eurotubes re-tube kit that consists of: one standard JJ ECC83S preamp tube for the V1 position, one hand-picked high-gain JJ ECC83S preamp tube for the V2 position, and one balanced JJ ECC83S preamp tube for the V3 position (phase inverter). I also took out the stock Fender/Groove Tubes 6L6 power tubes and put in a matched pair of JJ 6V6S power tubes. I simply can't believe how much better the amp sounds! The clean channel is still clean and very lovely. But now it has a warmer quality to it. And thanks to the 6V6S power tubes in there, the clean channel has this very nice sweet spot where it will break up beautifully with a nice mid-frequency crunch that wasn't there before. Now for the drive channel... Yeah--the drive channel sounds incredible. It's got the greatest, thickest, warmest overdrive that I've heard in any amp--better than any pedal I've heard too. And when I kick in the more-drive, it just thickens up even more and gets hotter! It's not that bright and shrill sound that was heard before.

It's just amazing. I mean, dang! If Fender made the HRDs stock like this (with these JJ tubes in there instead of the crappy Fender/Groove Tubes valves), they'd be selling them like crazy! From what I understand, the 6V6S power tubes cause the wattage to lower a tad (to around 30 watts, as opposed to 40), but who cares? That just means that I get that nice, fat sound a little earlier on the volume knob! Wow--I don't want to keep rambling on, but I am simply awe-struck by the sounds that are coming from my amp. My hat goes off to you guys at Eurotubes! Thank you so much for answering all of my emails, answering all of my questions over the phone, and getting me set up with the exact set of tubes I needed to get the sound I was looking for. I really appreciate it and I will continue buying my tubes from you guys--I'm a customer for life.

Once again--thanks! And yes, post my email on your user reviews page if you'd like. I want all the other HRD users out there to know who to go to for the tone they're looking for.

A very satisfied customer,
Eric Royals
Dallas, TX

From: makai@gmail.com [mailto:makai@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:13 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: what the f@#$

I ordered a full re-tube kit for my dual rec on wed evening. Friday when I pulled into the drive I saw the spec. delivery hanging on the mail box.The rest is just completely unbelievable. Your staff asked all the
right questions and truly spent some time with me,I felt he knew just what I was after.

The problem, my rec (brand new 3 ch.) sounds thin and buzzy, low end is to loose and not enough, not "punchy" enough, gain is buzzy and to over the top on rhythm and not enough for lead. I love the features,quality,low noise floor,and basic tone, but it just sounded flat. I play high quality guitars(les paul w/emg's, usa PRS SC250,wolfgang)and tried many cabinets to no avail.

CALL THESE GUYS. You wont believe the difference. Someone once told me quality amps are like fine suits. Buy the best you can afford then get it fitted. I wasn't sure about that till now. The difference is unreal. This amp rips. I play mostly metal through this amp but the clean tones beat my fenders HRD and twin. So full and punchy. I went w KT88 and KT66 output tubes, GZ34 rec tubes and JJ gold pin ECC83s fof V1,V2,V3 and a JJ ECC83s for 4, and a matched phase splitter.

They laid it all out for me and gave me all kinds of options. This isn't like mixing and matching, which can get very frustrating. These guys are the real deal. End result, low end is strong but not detached, mids shake the floors and my pants, high are smooth and liquid and very balanced. I truly cant believe the tone. I've ben playing for 18 years since 15. I've had so many amps and tried different tubes in most of them. I dont play out much any more, I play mostly at home. This mod improved the low volume tone so much I really cant believe mesa or any high end co. doesn't offer optional kits.But turn it up. O MY. All modes of all channels are just better. It doesn't take a tone snob to notice the difference. It is immediate, unbelievable, and I think it made it move.

You guys saved me a thousand dollars on a trade. Thank you.

-----Original Message-----From: Free69 [mailto:free69@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Howdy Jay and Eurotubes!

Thanks a lot for the prompt service! I already swapped the tubes in the JSX amp. The amp sounds now much more creamy and the bass response is really better instead of EL34 from Electro Harmonix! Now it has plenty of gain.

My customer was very surprised how tubes can make such a different. He is very satisfied with that new sound.

The KT77 hit the bull's-eye!

Yours sincerely
Daniel Kempf
 

From: terry j [mailto:stratocastercat@aol.net] Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:22 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: thank you

Hello Bob
First & foremost let me express my appreciation for the customer service I received. The fact that you answered both my E-mails & made recommendations for the re-tube is the kind of service you rarely see these days. Now, as for the tubes, I went with option #2 on my PV & it sounds great. CH. 1 has punch & low end, but now it also breaks up nicely at high volumes. Ch.2 WOW! The tone is fatter than my sister's cat, yet it also retains that crisp edge without being muddy. I am now a believer, & I will gladly direct all guitar comrades & family members to your site.

thank you much Terry

From: lcl@aol.com [mailto:lcl@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:28 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Dual Rectifier tubes

Hi Bob,

I just wanted to give you a little feedback, I purchased your "personal fave" mesa dual rectifier tube package on Friday. The tubes arrived Monday, and I finally got a chance to check them out last night. I am really impressed. There seems to be more presence and clarity to the tone, and this might sound crazy, but the amp feels easier to play. Tapping on the clean channel is startling. I don't have to fight the amp, which is how I always felt before. The distortion on channel two, vintage mode, gain around 12 o'clock, is much more clear. It is like a blanket has been removed from the amp. Thank you very much for delivering such a fine product, and for customer service beyond expectations. BTW, you need to get some domestic guitar magazines to review some of your tube packages, it would be a service to their
readers and should send more business your way.

Wishing you continued success,

Clay Lamb

From: Dr. Greg Gorman [mailto:gregory@aol.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:58 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: tubes for a 5150

Bob,

My wife order new tubes from you for my 5150....JJ's with the high gain option. She gave them to me today and I followed the socket cleaing procedure and installed them and now my 5150 rocks again.
New tubes where just what it needed. Its really amazing how much better is sound with the new tubes. Thanks for all of your very informative help and especially your willingness to help. I'm a Eurotubes
customer for life....

Greg

From: Gillespie, Shawn (LNG-DAY) [mailto:shawn.gillespie@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mesa F-30 now has balls!!

I just wanted to let you know that the high gain re-tube kit I purchased from you for my Mesa Boogie F-30 was just what I was looking for. I used to run the gain on the over drive channel at about 9-10 but now it has so much more that I run it at about 4-5 I can also get some really nice Zakk Wyld squeals that I could not get before. This was my first re-tube job and you made it very easy and the sound I now get from my amp is amazing!


Thanks Euro Tubes!!

Shawn.

-----Original Message-----From: Todd Piper [mailto:toddpiper@aol.com] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Got my tubes yesterday...

I got my tubes and installed them into my Mesa/Boogie F-30 yesterday. That was fast! Anyway, they are fantastic. Beyond fantastic. I had no idea such a simple swap from the stock tubes to JJ tubes could make such a difference. It is way beyond what I imagined. I bought the F-30 based on value, tone, and nostalgia. You see, I fell in love with a Mesa/Boogie Studio 22 back in the 80's. I would play through
that amp after my lessons back in high school until the owner of the music store kicked me out. Back then, I could never afford one on my high school budget. When I found the F series a few years ago when
amp shopping, it brought back those creamy tone filled memories. Mesa/Boogie claims that the F series are direct descendants of the Studio and Mark IV amps. I believe that in theory, but not in practice. It
seems to me that Mesa/Boogie just has to put a bit of that "Recto" tone in every new amp they make. I can understand, they had a new defined tone that further separated them from the Marshall and Soldano
crowd. Anyway, the stock F-30 is great, not a Studio 22, but still great. However, it has this fizz that comes in right at the threshold of great tone. I identify that fizz as the Recto sound. You want a bit more gain, but more gain adds more fizz. Kill the fizz, now there is not enough gain. The JJ tubes fixed that problem for me and the amp is now much closer to my memories of that Studio 22 back in 1987. In short these are the differences I noticed with the High Gain Retube kit for the Mesa/Boogie F-30:

1. Much less amp hiss
2. Darker. Rounder, Warmer tone (took 3 minutes to readjust the EQ
and all was good)
3. Harmonics are fantastic
4. More gain with better clarity and note separation
5. FX sound better - a side effect of clarity I'm sure
6. The clean channel is now stunning. I never used it before, now
it is fantastic

As you can see, I'm thrilled I decided to retube my amp with JJ tubes and you can look forward to me ordering a 2nd set of tubes for backup purposes. You have a customer for life. Thanks again.

Todd Piper

-----Original Message-----From: Anibal Ojeda [mailto:anibal@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:43 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Review on order order 17035

First of all, thank you for the very fast service & the good advice. I do believe eurotubes.com is the main source for tubes on the web. The first time i got to this website i felt happy there is someone in this world doing this for the people who want to know more about the wonderful world of tubes.

Im a 5150 freak, ive been playing this amps for years.. first i had a 5150 combo & now i have the 6505 top. Is the best simple amp for rock guitar players in this world, the only thing you need are: to be able to play guitar & some killers tubes on it ;-)

The last one (having good tubes on it) is when i trust eurotubes.com, i wanted something new for my peavey 6505, i wanted the sound to be the original sound but better ;-) after letting Bob listen to my music & having a good tube conversation Bob told me to go for the KT88-6L6GC-High gain Option, i was skeptical & even some friends told me this was impossible, since kt88 where never tested on 5150.. i ordered them.. since i had good experience with eurotubes.com

I installed this following the instruction & i have created a monster. My peavey 6505 sounds amazing.. it kills !!

The something lacking, some people think about the 5150 is gone forever !! this amp can do thinks you can imagine. Warm ! rich in harmonics & thunder lows... man ! i wish i had this tube on it when recording last year !!

thanks Bob & jay

please dont advice too many people to use this set !! i want this to be my personal sound ;-)
--
With Kind Regards,

Anibal E. Ojeda Gonzalez

http://myspace.anibalnet.nl
http://www.myspace.com/murdermanifest
 

From: Dan [mailto:dde@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: got my new JJ tubes today

Hey Bob, I got my tubes today after just ordered them on Thursday. Man that was lightning fast. The tubes sound great. I Love the way my amp sounds now 100 times over. Thanks for all your help on
getting my Peavey Triple x combo sounding the way it suppose to. I will recommend you to every one I know. Thanks again. Dan
myspace www.myspace.com/dannyde

From: bmariano22@comcast.net [mailto:b_mariano@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:01 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you to everyone at Eurotubes!!

Hey All,
Just wanted to send a quick message to you about the integrated quad KT88/6L6GC high gain kit for my buds 5150 stock head. WOW! What a difference! We just finished up playing the amp for about 3
hours and we are really impressed. It's like the amp just came to life right before our ears! It really smoothed out the gain channel and added a little more bottom end which was what we were hoping for.
Also seems more articulate and notes really stand out more in chords than before as well. Anyway, Thanks again for all of the info on your site and for the fast shipping and great tubes as well!

Thanks again!
Brian M

From: will Spicer [mailto:will_spicer@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:53 AM To: Bob
Subject: holy crap--

Bob and all at Eurotubes--
i bought a set of tubes from you guys a while back for my new AC30cc2x as a backup for when the stock tubes gave me trouble. Well, it finally happened earlier this week so i made the change, following all of the directions in the how-to on the site.
i feel ripped-off, by Vox (er, Korg) that is. The sonic difference is night and day! My gain is unbelievable even with my weak jazzmaster pups. there is a richness that simply wasn't there before. finally i am
getting those ac30 tones i bought the thing for! and your how-to section gave me the confidence to do it myself.
All in all, my old favorite import from Slovak republic was slivovice, but now it is definitely JJ tubes, matched and rated by you guys. you are providing a crucial product and service to the guitar-tone
discerning public.
God Bless,
will Spicer

From: Schupp, John [mailto:John_Schupp@ddb.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:29 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes for Mesa Boogie rack setup

Hey Bob,

Got the tubes and installed them last weekend. They sound amazing. Like many other reviews I’ve read, it “woke up” the amp considerably with minimal tweaking. There is much more separation in the notes
and everything sounds much more crisp and clean. Thanks for the great tubes. They really unlocked the potential that my Triaxis has been hiding all these years.

Thanks again,

John Schupp

From: Joe DiQuattro [mailto:joedi@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 6:40 AM To: Bob
Subject: Thanks A Million!!!

Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your recommendations for tubes and a speaker upgrade for my Classic 30. The information on your website was instrumental in my choices as were your
thoughts when I spoke to you on the phone. My amp has taken on a more refined character. The lows are very full and "punchy" without being overpowering or muddy. The mids are just where I like them and the highs are quite present and detailed but not "stealing the show". Even my wife has noticed how the amp is no longer "brash" or piercing. I can play (around the house) louder for longer and nobody gets
annoyed!!! My G&L Legacy sounds like I always thought it should and for that I can't thank you enough. You have certainly earned my repeat business.

Quite Sincerely,

Joe DiQuattro

From: djohnson6@comcast.net [mailto:djohnson6@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 6:48 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Thanks Bob!!

Bob
Just wanted drop you a quick note of thanks for the great tubes, service and advice! When I received my tube shipment, I immediately scheduled some time with my local amp guru for biasing as you suggested. In 35+ years of playing,most of them professionally, playing various brands of tube amplifiers over the years and tons of tube changes, I must shamefully admit I had never considered getting any of my amps biased. Heck, they all sounded good after tube changes anyway, right? After reading some of your posts about the benefits of biasing on a few internet forums, I was curious but admittedly too lazy to drag an amp across town to the shop. But heeding your advice with this last tube purchase, I had my Rivera Quiana biased when I changed the pre-amp and power tubes. The Quiana is already a great sounding amp so I was not sure what to expect. After I picked the amp up, I went right f rom the amp shop to a rehearsal, fired it up but let it sit for a few minutes before plugging my Anderson Drop Top in and spanking a big open E chord. Wow! I was struck by the string balance, how the lower strings were now fat without being "boomy". I kept hitting open chords and letting them ring on. The guys thought I was nuts. Switching to channel 1(voiced more toward Marshallness), the preamp distortion now had a singing "voice" and does not have the raspiness it had before. Biasing made a great amp even better. Now, I wonder what all those amps (aside from my Boogies) over the past years would have sounded like with the right tubes and a bias job? Thanks again!!!
Darryl

-----Original Message-----From: gary_gadget@charter.net [mailto:gary_gadget@charter.net] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 4:58 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: jj tube set

Just wanted to say thanks for the speedy delivery of the jj tubes picked by you for my new pv delta blues 115 amp. Such a difference in headroom and tone.WOW!!!! I have several session 400 pv's , an old standell and a shobud and have played for about 40 years and I must say you guys know your business for tube amps. I would like to send the stock EH'S and sovtecks tubes out of my delta blues back to russia. Mabey they could send them to siberia or something.
-Thanks again-
Gary C. Willis

From: RYAN RISTER [mailto:lizarddream@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 1:10 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Crate V3112 JJ upgrade review

I own a Crate V3112 combo amp. The tubes that came stock with the amp began to die within one year of use. I bought one of your retube kits and this little amp became a monster! The punch and headroom that these tubes put out is unreal. I didn't even have to get the amp re-biased! The staff at Eurotubes is awesome at matching tubes and my output transformer thanks you for it! Ironically, I have been receiving many compliments on my tone from the audience and sound engineers at shows. The customer service was very fast and professional and that is what partially sold me on the upgrade. I can guarantee that you will see my name on your order list again!

Thanks!!
Ryan Rister

From: gatorstudios [mailto:gator_studios@netzero.net] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:03 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: C30 Tubes

Bob,
Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how pleased I am with the new JJ's in my Classic 30. This amp sounds incredible now! Louder, cleaner, warmer - I've run out of superlatives.It sounds like a different amp!
Thanks again for the advice and service. I'm a customer for life.

Bob Burke
Dunnellon Florida

From: Adam B. [mailto:adambu@mchsi.com] Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 12:11 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Palomino V32

Bob,

Just sending a thanks for the prompt and personal service! The tubes arrived on Friday afternoon and I was able to install them and spend some time with my amp (Palomino V32) this morning. First
impressions are very favorable. Wow, what a difference... the properties I loved about the amp are retained and enhanced and it's no longer "sterile". It's so rich and textured... so dynamic and complex.

Your tube suggestions were great... thanks again from a happy customer.

Adam

From: Michael Cox [mailto:mcox5@att.net] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: EL84 TUBES

Bob,
I received my JJ EL84 power tubes today and replaced the Mesa/Sovtek el84 with them in my Mesa Subway Rocket head.All I can say is WOW!!!! what an improvement with the Sovteks the mids were
spiky and ear splitting.The bass was flubby .With the JJ's ALL THAT WAS GONE!! The sound was smooth the bass was tight and clear the mids were strong and musical and the treble was glassy and smooth to the ears.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY OTHER TUBES IN MY MESA THAN JJ'S FROM EUROTUBES.By the way all the preamp and phase inverter are JJ 883s preamp tubes too.
Thank you Bob and the gang from Eurotubes!!!
Michael Cox

Bob you have my permission to publish this on your reviews

From: Joe Woodford [mailto:pipeliner39@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 4:17 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Follow-up regarding tubes for my Mesa Triaxis and 2:90

Hi Bob,
Just wanted to let you all know that the JJs sound great. The sound is smooth and the tone is incredible. The cleans ring out in the rhythm modes, and along with the lead channels I can cover all the material
that I'm playing from Skynyrd, Eagles, Leppelin, ACDC, Stevie Ray, Seether, Foofighters, Metallica, etc. The pick harmonics sound awesome. The gain of the LD 1 and 2 red modes are now very controllable, but the sustain and saturation is still there. I was worried about loosing this with the standard 83s in V2, V4, but it was the perfect choice. I love the gold pin 803S in V1 I think it smooths everything out just enough, and I think the 81 in V3 help tame the gain without neutering the amp. The matched and balanced 83S and the 6L6 in the 2:90 really has given my sound more punch and everything just sounds warmer.

Also, your shipping was excellent it only took a couple of days for the tubes to arrive in Atlanta.

Thanks again,
Joe

-----Original Message-----From: Verticchio, Paul [mailto:PV_erticchio@ILSOS.NET] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: superior product & service again

Hi Bob.

The most recent set of guitar amp tubes I received from you were, at my request, completely different than my "usual" set. Once again, you met all of my spec's.

Here's the "gist" of my post:

We all know about the quality & benefits of JJ tubes so this post will deal strictly with Eurotubes' ability to "deliver the goods".

I hereby declare, both personally & professionally, that Bob can and DOES select EXACTLY the right grade of tubes to match your performance specifications. It's been my experience that Bob's expanded
grading system and unique ability to translate your wishes into product are unsurpassed in the musical instrument industry.

I cannot fathom why any tone hound would buy JJ tubes from any other source.

Respectfully,

Paul Verticchio
Guitar Improvements LTD.
Jacksonville, IL

From: Tony Thireos [mailto:T_thireos@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 8:10 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: More tubes!

Dear Bob:

In December of 2006 I talked to you about a re-tube for my Triaxis and Dual rec. On your recommendation I went with GZ34s, 6L6s and the high gain "shred" style selection of tubes for the pre amp.

The result was awesome. I get guys drooling over my tone that play the same amp. I even had a friend of mine that is playing through two Bogner Ecstacy classics ask me why his dual recs didn't sound like
that. I suspect he may have been able to avoid spending $8,000 for those two heads if he had tried some tube options. Granted, the Bogners are amazing but now his dual recs are collecting dust.

Thanks,

Tony Thireos

From: Baker, Sam [mailto:R_Baker@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: ECC83S Matched Triodes in Marshall Mode 4

Got my ECC83S Matched Triode pre-amp tubes you recommended for my Marshall Mode-4. GREAT CALL! It virtually fixed the “flabby” low E. It still does it, but it’s virtually inaudible to anybody but myself and the sound is generally MUCH more crisp and focused compared to the EH 12AX7EH tubes that were in there. It really improved the overall sound immensely.
Thanks again for your help.
Ron Baker

-----Original Message-----From: ted scotch [mailto:tscotch@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 3:46 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Shipping options

hi bob i recieved the package sat afternoon, i installed the speaker and tubes in a gretsch playboy ,a newer model made by victoria amps, and took it to a gig sat. night.WOW i was in heaven all night . thank
yo for the great service and smooth transaction. it was nice to be able to buy both the speaker and tubes from you.hats off to you and ted weber for have great products an being able to get them in one step. i
will recommend you to all thank you ted scotch

From: Mark Vonk [mailto:mark_v@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi again,

I was just visiting the Telecaster forum http://www.tdpri.com and wrote a small note on your replacement tubes for the C30.

Anyway, that made me write this small email: I really liked the tubes you have sent me. The sound of my C30 is WAY better now. Nicer clean and low gain overdrive. It really helped the amp tone wise. For 60 euro for these new tubes, it kept me from replacing the speaker and/or even selling the amp.

Great product and service, I can really recommend your products to everybody! Thanks again,

Mark

From: Doug Paslaski [mailto:d_paslaski@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:49 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes I ordered for a Fender Champ 600

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with my new tubes that just came in for my Fender Champ 600. I also replaced the stock speakers with the Weber 6’ and this is a completely different amp. For 60 buck in upgrades (speaker and tubes) this little amp sounds like it cost over a grand. Bob thanks for taking the time to talk to me on the phone and asking how I want my amp to sound, you picked the
perfect tubes for my style. I have been telling everyone about you. Also thanks for the Bias demo on your site for the hot rod Deville. If not for that I would have wasted at least 50-75 bucks having a tech replace a light bulb and turn a screw.

Customer for life

Doug

From: Matt Mendonca [mailto:mattack8@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 11:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Another great job

To Eurotubes Staff,
You guys have done it again! The tubes for my Epiphone valve head jr. arrived on wednesday after shipping on monday, and they are superb. Jay was very helpful in my tube compliment choice. The tubes
did exactly what i wanted, the amp now distorts at around 2 o'clock on the knob as compared to the stock 12 o'clock. The 803 over 83 for the preamp was a very good choice. The amp plain kicks more ass
now. Thanks!

Matthew Mendonca

-----Original Message-----From: Sean Whalen [mailto:spdub@aol.net] Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 5:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes, and Thanks!!

Hi Jay,
Thank you very much for the quick response, and the replacement EL-84. All is well, the new tubes are in the Peavey, and can now continue with rockin' and rolling!! The new tube install sounds excellent, very responsive and excellent harmonics. I am a new fan of JJ's! I've read about them, now am a believer. I have not yet installed the other set in the Marshall head yet, but getting anxious to hear them also!

I thank you again, and am definitely going to recommend (scratch that.... command my friends) to you, Eurotubes, and JJ's
to my friends!!

Keep rockin, and thanks!

...Sean...

From: Brian Cox [mailto:brian_cox@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 7:58 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall Re-Tube Kit

I just want to thank your staff for the help they gave me over the phone with my questions I had about selecting tubes. I have a Marshall 900 with the 5881's and what to try a different tube option. After talking with your tech help I decided to go with the JJ KT77 gold option and all I can say is Good God ! what a difference. This has given my 900 a nice vintage and rich sound I never had before. In the past on the high gain channel you would basically get a very tinny sometimes harsh distortion sound which is great if your into speed metal. But now I get a rich Marshall Growl and the clean channel the tone is incredible. These new tubes have really given a nice real full tone especially in mid and bottom range and the highs are a nice crystal clear sound. My only regret is I have owned this amp for about seven years now and wished I made this change earlier. This is like owning a new amp.

Also Thanks for the very quick sevice and delivery I had them in 3 days all the way across the US.

Thanks Again
Brian Cox
Monrovia, Md

From: Matt Mendonca [mailto:mattack@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks for the tone!

To the awesome people at Eurotubes,

First and foremost I would like to thank you all for the extremely great customer service, seriously I ordered the tubes on Monday and they arrived here on Wednesday – woah! Let me move on to the tubes. Anyway, I had read good things about both JJ’s and Eurotubes. So, I ordered the standard retube for my blues junior, which was needed. And I do not regret it at all. Not only was the price cheaper than if I had gone with groves/sovteks, but the quality and tone was immensely better, as well as the convenience of all the tubes being matched and together in one package. After I had put the tubes in, I tried them out. First I went straight in with my strat with the amp dialed to clean, but unlike before the blues jr actually sounded like a fender. Before it had a good clean sound, but it wasn’t the fender clean- the clean you buy a fender for. Now it was. The highs were more present without being brittle, the lows were tighter, less fuzzy and farty, and the tone was lusher without losing the brightness. Essentially it was sounding close to deluxe or twin reverb (close not dead on). I was happy. So next I went on to the SG, this time I dialed it to overdrive, again it was better. I was able to nail, even better, the Clapton w/ blues breakers tone, it was like a mix of an overdriven super reverb (Derek Trucks) and a marshall. To sum up, I would like to greatly thank you guys for your awesome work ethic and awesome product. Now I’m going to have to do something about epi valve head jr. – tubes are good.

Matthew Mendonca

From: anchor950@aol.com [mailto:anchor9@aol.com] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 7:52 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 15816


Bob,

Just a quick followup to say,"you rock!"

My Rivera Quiana sounds phenomanal after having it re-tubed with your recommended JJ's and bias set at 38mA. There's a rich & warm crunch...and no more unwanted snap, crackle, pop & hiss. The amp runs super-quiet now, and I get much better response when adjusting EQ, Focus and Presence controls. My humbuckers sound great as always, and I really noticed an improvement with the single coils in my Tele.

Here's the way I see it: As musicians and tone geeks, we pay good money for our equipment. So, why not spend a few dollars to make it sound the very best. Similar to a nice guitar, which sounds pretty good with the same old strings. But regular string changes make it sound even fuller, richer...snappier.

The amp was fun before, but NOW she really sings. I'll be ordering more shortly to have a full backup set. Thanks for the easy ordering and super-fast shipping.

Keep up the great work.

Regards,

BILL OUELLETTE
 

From: eborup [mailto:boru@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!!!

Bob,
First off, Thank you for your suggestion to go with the matched 6L6’s and High Gain rated 12AX7’s. It was spot on! My Peavey Valve King sounded very good before, but now it sounds a hundred times better. I’ll put it this way; my Peavey had a body and some curves and now with the JJ Tubes it has a soul. Everything is louder, crisper, deeper and overall more pronounced. These tubes accomplished
the equivalent of adding a equalizer and compression/sustainer pedals. Even when the volume is set at “1” there is a distinct difference. Basically, with this set up, it sounds like it should and a whole lot more!
Here are some other observations regarding the Peavey Valve King 212. To replace the tubes you will need to remove the amp from the cabinet. If you do not you WILL break something or strip a screw.

The top mounting screws located on both sides of the carrying handle need to be removed, along with the four screws in the back. It will also help if you remove the metal bracket (that has the Peavey logo) off of the front. Once this is complete you have full access of the tubes and mounting brackets. As you recommend, I strongly recommend cleaning each tube socket. My amp was brand new and had debris within and around the sockets. Once the amp/electronics section of the amp is exposed it is very easy to change the tubes out. Also, here is something of interest. These are the tubes that my amp came with; 4-Ruby 6L6’s, 2-preamp 12AX7 Electro Harmonix and 1-preamp 12AX7 JJ tube. So Peavey is putting JJ tubes in their amps. How many is anyone’s guess. This isn’t a bad set up, but compared to the JJ’s…There is NO comparison.
In conclusion, EUROTUBES will be my primary source for tubes. Nowhere else can one gain so much knowledge regarding amp maintenance, biasing, reviews and general knowledge on tubes and their characteristics. You get one on one customer support with sound advice and the best price on quality tubes. As far as I’m concerned JJ Tubes are now the industry standard. I literally have zero complaints and nothing but praise for JJ Tubes and EUROTUBES. Thank you for providing outstanding customer service and an outstanding product. This is the way it should be. As long as I own a tube amp I will buy from EUROTUBES. Thanks again and keep it up. (Please feel free to post this on your site)

R/
Jeff (Guitar player/Independent Duty Corpsman)

From: Renegade Arts [mailto:ren@lastband.com] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Just a note of Thanks!

Hey Bob,

I got my retube set for my Triaxis in today (Hi gain-Lo output), cleaned the contacts and installed them in the prescribed order and OMG!!!! My Mesa rig has never sounded so good!!! I retubed the Triaxis a few years back, switching from the stock Mesa tubes to Teslas on the advice from a local tube guru and noticed a considerably better sound in all modes, but your Hi gain, Lo output setup brought the Triaxis to the realms of sonic nirvana! Every mode from clean to hi gain sounds 100% better. I can't believe the difference. Why Mesa doesn't use these tubes is beyond me. I only quit playing long enough to fire off
this email to thank you for being the genius that you are! I found Eurotubes after reading some posts on one of the Mesa forums and decided to give you a try and I'm so glad I did! I'll definitely be back for more!!

 
Now I have to get back to my rig to explore new tones I didn't even know existed!

Well thanks again for the great service, awesome tubes and infinite wisdom!
Eurotubes Rules!
Rich Horn
www.lastband.com
The Last Band On Earth

From: Skull5150@aol.com [mailto:Skull5150@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 6:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 5150II

Hey EuroTubes you did it again!!!!!!

My sick 5150II is back with a Hell Bent Vengeance because of you. Creamy OD that gets better with
ample warm up time (Ten Minutes). The amp takes on a life if it's own.

You guys are the best in the Good Old U.S.A. hands down..... I love dealing with your team. Every amp
that I own has been tonally fixed by the Eurotubes team......... Thank God..

Keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Mark Yaskulka
Westfield Center, Ohio

From: Thomas Soul [mailto:tom_soul_@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 4:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!

Bob, I just bought 2 6l6's to replace the original Peavey Classic ones in my combo. I was sceptical about how much tubes could make a difference so I thought I'd experiment with my cheapest and least
tubed amp. First I dialed in the best cleanest sound I could with the old tubes, then I cleaned the sockets and installed the new ones and flipped the switch, not expecting much change. I even recorded the old tubes thinking I would have to listen to them over and over to hear a tonal difference. But Holy S*&#t ! I can't believe the difference. This amp went from a tingy raspy piece of furniture into a thumping roaring animal. Just from two tubes! I have made a huge leap in the direction of acceptable tone and you sir have made my Christmas!
Thanks. Tom Soul

From: Mycle82@aol.com [mailto:Mycle82@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tooobz eez goooood

Ok ... So I put a set of JJ's in my Carvin Vintage 50 amp and all they did was give it a smooth, warm, killer tone with a huge sweet spot to play in. They pumped some LIFE into that amp like I had never
heard before.

So now, I thought I'd give you guys another chance at it so I put a set of JJ's in my Fender Hotrod Deville amp. and EXACTLY THE SAME THING HAPPENED.

All I have left to retube is a Fender Blues Jr and another Carvin so you WILL be hearing from me again.

From: Tony Lacava [mailto:lava_pat@con.net] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 7:58 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall DSL 201, high gain set, and Weber silver Bell

Bob,

I just wanted to thank you for all the advice and the excellent service.

I replaced the stock tubes in my Marshall DSL 201 looking to improve the amps overall sound.

I was not quite ready for the transformation that took place in overall clarity, dynamics, natural compression, and smooth even harmonic distortion. WOW ! The amp really sings with that pure Marshall tone that I was missing. When I finished re-tubing and changing the speaker it was about 1:00 a.m. and people were asleep, but even at low volumes, I could tell something magical had taken place. The next day, when I was able to crank it up, I experienced sheer singing sustain and magnificent clarity from what was a muddy sounding amp less than twelve hours before. I promptly called my bass player and informed him … I am now ready to rule the world !

Thanks to your videos I was even able to bias the amp myself and dial it in exactly where I wanted it to be.

The Weber Silver Bell that you suggested was just the ticket to compliment the tubes. Great call !

This is without a doubt the best money that I ever spent to improve my sound.

I cannot thank you enough. Please keep doing what you are doing as I am telling all my friends.

After the New Year I will get in touch to place an order to re-tube my reissue Fender Deluxe Reverb. I can hardly wait !

Sincerely, Tony J. Lacava

From: Michael Hoffmann [mailto:michael@mdesign.com] Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 6:39 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!

Bob,

Just wanted to write back and let you know how the tubes turned out. Let me just say all of the reviews weren't lying! I wanted that vintage crunch sound, and these new tubes help deliver that and so much more. I'm playing a Tokai Love Rock with Gibson '57 pick-ups... direct into my Traynor.

Man what a difference! I actually had the chance to play my amp with the JJ tubes right next to a stock YCV20-WR, and the difference in sound was monumental. Not only does it just sound better, but what I noticed the most was how much more control I had over my amp. I am still experimenting with different settings, but I can't believe how much more I can get out of this amp with the new tubes.

Thanks for your top notch service - you answered all of my questions, and your delivery was super fast.
- Michael
 

From: Paul Lovgren [mailto:grunge_melon@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 7:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

About a year ago, I bought a Traynor YCV 50. It was a good little amp but was lacking the umph I was really looking for. For some reason, humbuckers sounded real muddy through it. At wits (and my music budget) end, I ordered your standard retube kit - EL34L's. I wish I would have done it sooner. You've created a monster. My lil' blue kicks some serious tail now. The clarity is amazing. Every nuance
jumps out now in hi def. Kudos to you and your people, Bob. Your service was excellent and fast - only waited 3 days in a holiday week. You've got a customer for life!


Paul Lovgren
Paramount, CA

From: Phillip B. Holmes [mailto:phillip_B_H@phillipholmes.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:20 PM To: 'Bob'
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 15555

Bob,

Got em.

Please feel free to use this as a testimonial.

Gorgeous tone, man!
I should have listened to you a couple months ago. There is no comparison between your tubes and the Sovtek Mesa Boogie brand tubes. Now that I've heard your ECC83S in my V-Twin, the Mesa Boogie
Sovteks sound tinny and are almost unusable. Boy what a difference...your tubes are warm and musical. I should have saved my money and went ahead with yours when I retubed my 50:50 last month like you recommended.

Don't get me wrong, my rig sounded good with tubes in just my 50:50 power amp and I was still getting lots of compliments on my tone, but purchasing those Mesa brand sovteks for my preamp was a waste of money and time because it cost me that extra edge that your ECC83S tubes would have given my preamp. That's why I came back so soon (I could tell something wasn't quite right). It was like an itch I couldn't scratch. Those Mesa tubes still have a year on them at least (eBay time)

Anyway, for all you guitarists that could be reading this.. listen to Bob!

Warmest Regards,

Phillip B. Holmes
http://www.phillipholmes.com

http://www.myspace.com/phillipholmes

From: Matt Kashuda [mailto:matt_k22@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:25 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!

Hey Bob, I received the tubes (Low gain option) in the mail yesterday and I installed them today. I must say that I am beyond impressed with the delivery time and the tone that my 5150 combo has now. I was thinking of selling it but I love it like its a whole new amp now. thanks and you can expect more business from me in the future.

From: Randy Bauman [mailto:private_drive@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

Thought I'd drop ya a line to extend my gratitude for your excellent service! Installed your re-tube kit in my TSL 100 today and everything went/sounds fantastic! Wasn't sure I was gonna tackle it myself until I found your website (referred to me by my brother) and watched your video on biasing. I'll definitely be back for any future needs!

Tubes by JJ, confidence by EUROTUBES!

Thanks again!
Randy B.

http://www.myspace.com/privatedriverocks

http://www.privatedriverocks.com

From: Gary Johnson [mailto:gjohnson@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:23 PM To: Bob
Subject: Peavey Classic 50 2x12

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to let you know I have install my set of JJ tubes in my Peavey Classic 50 2x12, and all I can say is WOW!! The tone is so much fuller, warmer and Cleaner I didn't want to stop rehearsing
tonight.

Those JJ ECC83S and EL84s are the "BOMB". "Man what a difference." I'm so happy right now, as I am typing this email, I feel a tear in my eye.

You guys a tube amp Gods. Thank you for the recommendation, and thank you for providing such excellent service.

I pray that God continues to Bless you, and Heaven smile upon you.

Once again Thanks,

Gary,

-----Original Message-----From: trevorth@alltel.net [mailto:trevorth@alltel.net] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 6:45 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tube set for my new Traynor

I just bought this Traynor YCV50 Blue on a whim. I came home to it sitting on my porch. So, I opened and played it for a while and though it sounded okay, it lacked any real feel to it. It sounded muddy when pushed and kind of cardboard-ish and thin. I happened to look in my mailbox and there she was as I had hoped for, the little jewels that would be my savior! (A standard retube with KT77's) Although a little skeptical at first I installed them and fired it up. At first it wasn't over the top but, the cardboard was gone! After playing for an hour or so the tubes started to open up like a blossoming flower! And there it is! This was a different amp then what I started with. Every amp wtih those sh''ty sovetek's deserve an upgrade like this! Makes a great X-mas gift for your amp! Or for any occasion. It'll have you playing deck the halls in no time! Now, I can't wait for my Mesa Lonestar upgrade! Merry x-mas,happy
birthday etc.. to me!! Thanks Eurotubes!
Trevor
 

From: Ken Pullen [mailto:ken_doriep@sbcglobal.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:19 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: To Bob from Ken Pullen

Hi Bob,

About 2 hours ago I finished doing the complete retube and bias adjustment on my Dr. Z. Route 66 head with the tubes you said to order.

Good Golly Miss Molly...oooohhhhhhhh!

It took me 2 hours to reply from the sheer joy of the tones and playing for that long. I love my Peter Florence '59 Voodoo humbuckers, I love my guitar, I'm thankful for my fingers, and all those that came before me to lead the way, I love this Dr. Z amp and am glad Mike decided to begin building amps by hand in small batches...and now the final piece to the puzzle! These great JJ tubes. I love 'em Bob. I just love 'em.

Thanks as always for your patience and advice. No one else I've dealt with online, or for that matter in face to face dealings in brick and mortar stores has taken the care and time that you have. I learned how to bias properly because of you. I learned what tubes are the best and provide the best tone for me because of you. I also learned to spray my tube pins with electronic contact cleaner, and a bunch of invaluable other stuff from you. Thanks so much. You've always been there. You're company and tubes are top-notch. Guitar players and tube amp fans everywhere should be thankful for you and your company, and for the direct relationship you have with JJ Electronics over in the Slovak Republic (half my ancestry is from Eastern Europe by the way.)

In a week or so I'll order a backup pair of KT-66's to have on hand, or I may just go ahead and order a complete backup set of tubes for my Route 66 head...better to be prepared than have down time.

Thanks again.

I'll be back...

Ken.

From: Jim Racicos [mailto:jracicos@ipris.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:23 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Retube Marshall TSL602

Hi Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I received my JJ's today, a full re-tube of high gain, matched and balanced tubes for my Marshall TSL602 combo. I just couldn't wait to clean the tube sockets, get the new 'glass' in and re-bias. Tried to lower my expectations whilst I got to work installing them. Boy howdy!!!! Does my amp rock now!!! Holy sheeeeeeet!!
 

Where has all my tone been up until now? I cannot believe the extra gain, feel and response to touch of my rig now. Pick or strum conservatively, she cleans up nicely, dig in hard and it just growls!!!
All notes are very clear and articulate and the harmonics just jump out when you want them to. I can't get over the fact I'm actually 'using' the tone controls for a change instead of just cranking everything
to '11' just to compensate for the less than satisfactory stock tubes they put in this thing. The biggest thing I noticed though is that I'm also turning down the gain in the crunch channel as well as the lead channel.

Everything is much more punchier and responsive and I dont need the gain flat out any more, nor do I need to put a overdrive pedal in front of the amp like I did before. Clean channel has, well, cleaned up beautifully and everything is nice and compressed and full. I cannot thank you enough for your time and advice. Your personalised service and A1 communication is exemplary (thanks to Jay also) and I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Eurotubes to my fellow musicians.
 

I'm gonna spread the word Bobby boy! I think I'll order a couple of your tshirts and get some advertising happening. As I write this email it's 11-00pm down here in Melbourne Australia. My wife was gonna kill me (neighbors are throwing things over the fence too, LOL) because I couldn't tear myself away from my amp. It was cranked, let me tell you and I only just managed to turn this thing off.

Thanks again to all at Eurotubes.
All the best to you and your family Bob.
Regards,
Jim.

From: Chris L [mailto:Ozweego@aol.net] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 10:14 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Mesa Single Rect Re-tube

Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank YOU

I just got finished playing my "new" amp. After the recommendation from Eddie I went with the KT77's and the standard front end kit for the Mesa Rect-O-Verb. The guy I got my amp from had 2 Grove Tubes 12AT7 in V1,V2... 1 Grove Tubes 12AX7 in V3 and MESA 12AX7s in V4 and V5... Mesas 6L6GCs. I don't know how it all works but the new kit sounds amazing. I've never had my my Small Stone sound so rich coming from this amp. My amplifier sounds more like myself now. I know I'm going to enjoy every hour I spend on it.

Thanks a LOT!
Chris

From: Ron Wesley [mailto:ronwesley@aol.com] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 10:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall Super Bass

Bob,
Hello, this is Ron Wesley, I stopped by yesterday morning and bought a quad of E34L's for my '76 Marshall Super Bass. I just wanted to let you know that I'm very pleased with the tone and performance I getting from my amp with the JJ tubes installed. The tubes biased up to 70% very easily and I instantly noticed a bigger, more 3-D sound stage with more depth in the lows, fatter and more complex mids, and a singing top end that's clear but not brittle. The balanced ECC83S that I put in the phase inverter helped also, the amp really sings now. Last night at rehearsal all the guys in my band noticed a difference, even the drummer. I want to put a set of JJ's in my old '68 50 watt Marshall also, plus I have a couple more amps that could use some great tubes. Thank you for your help, my Marshall really ROCKS now!
-Ron Wesley
Titans of Oblivion http://www.myspace.com/titansofoblivion

-----Original Message-----From: Paul Adams [mailto:adams@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Hi,

I just got the new tubes installed into my 2:90 last night - replacing the factory boogie tubes.

All I can say is, "Holy ****". These tubes are absolutely amazing. I was using an eq before the power amp to try and remove some harsh frequencies. With the JJ's in the power amp I turned off the eq; I don't even need it anymore! I honestly cannot say enough good things about these tubes! The response is very well balanced and there just doesn't seem to be any harsh frequencies in there at all!

Thank you so much for providing such a high quality product. I know that the tubes themselves are a part of it, but the big piece, at least in my opinion, is that you have taken the time to carefully put together
well thought out sets for each amplifier; I really feel like I'm getting the most out of my equipment. You have earned a customer for life.

Thanks again,

Paul
 

-----Original Message-----From: nathan sander [mailto:judo_preist@comcast.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:47 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes for a 1981 jmp 100 watt master volume

Bob, thanks for the suggestions on which tubes to buy for my Marshall. This indeed is the best this Marshall has sounded in my hands and probably ever. The KT66's do deliver a big, warm vintage sound. Man I'm so impressed with the sound it has me foaming at the mouth just waiting to unleash at band practice. You guys at Eurotubes know tube business and anyone that comes my way about tubes will be redirected to you. I have finally found that sound that has been buzzing around in my head since I've come to understand tones.
Thanks, Nathan

P.S. shipment was lighting fast... at my door three days after internet
purchase+++++++

From: Matt Davis [mailto:matt.davis_@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 5:40 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks!!

Folks,

I just got my high-gain full re-tube set from you guys for my new-to-me Ampeg S212R. As usual, the service from you guys has been incredible, and the tubes are even better than you say they are. I did not have a chance to re-bias yet because I had to throw them in and go last night but they already sound GREAT! This amp with the high-gain ECC83S's just sings. The clean channel is a bit warmer now but really seems to have the versatility to go any way I want it to. It's got some teeth when it's cranked a bit, but I dialed the bass up last night and played through a neck position Gold Lace Sensor on a strat-ultra/plus and I was amazed with the smoothness and articulation. The gain channel is AWESOME now. I compared it to my buddy's new Mesa combo. The Ampeg is so much more buttery than those types of amps, yet can just about keep up gain wise with the new tubes. I'm really impressed. The tubes were perfectly matched and the price is right.

Blessings on you guys,
-Matt Davis.

-----Original Message-----From: stuhankins [mailto:stuh@gpa.net] Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 11:27 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: my new tubes are great!!!!

Not only is your service the BEST!! , your descriptions of the tubes sounds, have been very accurate.

I have purchased long plate pre amp tubes for my old Carvin x100, they are great. Your suggestion to buy a Weber attenuator was an excellent suggestion, I purchased a mass lite, it did the job.

I purchased some preamp tubes for a Randall rg50, I later had the amp modified to get rid of all the kid distortion. I still would like to unload the Randall, it doesn't have a lot of definition, I might try those two pre amp tubes I recently purchased for my HRD Fender.

This latest tube purchase the ECC81 and the ECC832 took all the annoying high and mid doinkiness out of the HRD Fender I own.

To date I have purchased all my tubes from you folks.

I really want to thank you especially for the excellent customer service you folks have given me. I switched from bass to guitar two years ago and I knew nothing at all about guitar amps, your help to date has
helped me find the sounds I love and the sounds I want to emulate.

Thanks again for your patience and help

Stuart Hankins

From: Rich S [mailto:richsul@charter.net] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:36 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks, and a question

Hi. Replaced all tubes in my HRDLX with JJ's (and switched from 6L6s to 6V6s), rebiased and I'm amazed.
The clean is much more musical, and I can even get a great breakup on the clean channel at reasonable
volumes. The gain channel now sounds much more like an extension of the "natural" sound, rather than a
processed, different animal. Very sweet - thanks so much for saving my amp.

Thanks for providing something few companies offer these days - great products, great prices and
unmatched customer service. Well done.

Rick

From: Jerry Gentry [mailto:jerryG@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 12:11 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 14269

HI Bob. I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the JJ tubes I've got installed in my Marshall DSL50. I've done some upgrades to the amP:

- upgraded the OT to a Mercury Magnetics built to Voodoo amp specs ( a vintage version)
- changed a few capacitor values to improve the high gain (red) channel
- added a choke, also Mercury Magnetics

With the upgrades, the amp has really developed a nice blossom that has all that depth of a Marshall. I just went through some tests changing the preamp (V1 and V2) tubes and the power tubes to several different ones I've collected over time. With the amp electronics set up where I want them the JJs, both power and
preamp, are the best sounding. In all the combinations I used, the full set of JJs are what provides the best sound overall. Nice sparkly highs and deep, solid lows. The overdrive is tight and deep. The clean is sparkly, but not brittle. Both seem very three dimensional.
Just thought you'd like to know.

Jerry.

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Story [mailto:grave_side@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:52 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Tubes!

Hi Bob
The tubes arrived in good order. The gold pin EECC83 is frickin wonderful!! After letting it run in for the afternoon I put it to work in the V1 slot on my modded Hot-Rod Deluxe. Yummy... I recently got the new improved RP350 from Digitech which is a vast improvement to any of their previous models. It is so clean in fact it really shouts- put a warm tube tween me and the amp! The gold pin works perfect there! Played two shows Fri and Sat.. Just thought ya might want to hear another success story.

take care, have a great weekend!

Chris

From: brilliant_pool@comcast.com [mailto:brilliant_pool@comcast.com] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 9:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Triaxis High Gain Preamp Set

Bob,

I wanted to thank you for your excellent customer service. It was a pleasure seeing your shop and thank you for the directions.

The preamp set you gave me rocks! It turned the tones coming out of my triaxis from good to amazing. The sound is thicker, richer and more harmonically complex. The low notes have more attack and it almost sounds like the triaxis is playing itself when I solo.

I look forward to seeing what you can do with my Triple Rectifier in the future.

Thanks again,

Richard
 

-----Original Message-----From: jeff r [mailto:jeff_r@mstanley.com] Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:36 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes!

Bob,

thanks for the incredibly quick order processing - i was shocked to find the tubes in my mailbox on friday!

I plugged in the tubes and my tri-axis has depth that i hadn't heard out of it before. These tubes give the tri a much more versatile sound than the "stock" mesa tubes had - it also cured the bass flab that i had been getting before (when turning the bass up over 4 on any heavy preset).

i'm psyched and grateful i ordered through you guys. Thanks again!

From: Benoit Boucher [mailto:astrosause@yahoo.ca] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:02 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi,

Just to let you guys know, the tubes for my Concert II arrived safely. Wow-- what a difference in tone! The drive channel is actually usable now! And the clean channel... just heavenly! What sort of magic pixie dust do you guys put in these tubes to make them sound so good? I'm starting to wish all my electronic products used tubes, just so I could put JJ's in them. Sure, the ipod would be bulky and would probably get very hot, but couldn't you just imagine how great it would sound?

Consider me a very satisfied customer!

Ben Boucher

From: Mark Holmes [mailto:king_chedder@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My third time.....

Hey Bob!

Just got done playing a gig with a new high-gain re-tube kit for my Mesa Nomad 45......this is the second re-tube kit I have bought from you, and again I have to say..."wow.....this amp rocks!!!!!" I even had some guitar friends in the club, and they all asked me how I "make" a Nomad sound so good(apparently one of the guys had a Nomad 55, and he said it sounded like crap).....I just smiled and gave them your card, and said "Eurotubes, baby.....the ONLY way to rock!!!!!!! This is the third time I've E-Mailed you about your fine products, and I am sooooo glad I "discovered" you.....both my Nomad 45 and Subway Rocket amps sound so good now that I have good tubes in them......I don't even THINK of ever ordering from Mesa-Boogie anymore......hell, you FULL RE-TUBE KIT is priced better than 4 of their "low noise SPAX7A pre-amp tubes!!!!!!
Don't ever stop, Bob..........if you do, there will be a hell of a lot of guitar players crying like little girls.......and that's no way for guitar players to act!!!!!

Mark Holmes

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Ring [mailto:ericring_1@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 8:54 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

JAY,
GOT MY TUBES TODAY! INSTALLED THEM IN MY 5150 COMBO AND I HATE TO SAY IT MAN ...........BUT I WAS ABSOLUTELY BLOWN THE FU@K AWAY! THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THAT I WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO CUT MY PRE-GAIN UP TO 5 WITHOUT IT SOUNDING LIKE A JET GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF THEN THE CLARITY OF THE AMP EVEN THOUGH OVERDRIVEN I SWEAR I COULD HEAR EVERY INDIVIDUAL NOTE WHEN I PLAYED A CHORD. NOW I CAN HONESTLY SAY FROM EXPERIENCE THAT THE GUYS AT EUROTUBES ARE (BY FAR) THE ONE AND ONLY TUBE AMP EXPERTS! I WILL NEVER CALL OR TALK TO A TUBE AMP MANUFACTURE REGARDING A TUBE AMP THEY MADE!
JAY YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
SINCERELY,
A NEW LIFE LONG
EUROTUBES MAN,

From: Darrell E [mailto:darrell_e@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 12:41 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Eurotubes Rule !!!

Hello to the great people at Eurotubes!

I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and advice! The information on your website is excellent! I just bought a older Randall half stack so i could get into a tube amp for cheap.The seller told me to try other tubes if i wanted to change the tone. I got curious and started to research online, reading for days about tubes. My research concluded and i was going to buy some JJ's because they got the best reviews. The only problem was i still was not sure which JJ's to get. That's when i found Eurotubes.

Eurotubes are a bunch of guitar freaks, that's when i knew i was gonna buy my tubes from them. I took the plunge and purchased your bias probe with my new tubes. With the info and videos on your site and the instruction sent with the probe i felt like i was born to bias amps. Jay set me up with tubes and i decided to get two types of power tubes so i could swap for different tones. Before I re tubed my 1992 Randall Pro Tube 1000 (55watt). It barely sounded better than a Line Six Spider 2!
I was starting to think i should have put the money towards a Mesa or Marshall. Now...well you know what i am gonna say...it sounds BAD ASS !!!! I seriously have no need for a new amp now!

It is amazing how well this amp reacts with different tubes. I can get all kinds of different tones...its awesome ! The bias trim pot happens to be on the bottom of the amp. I carefully measured and drilled a small hole in the bottom of the amp cabinet, now i don't have to remove the amp to re-bias the amp when i want to swap power tubes. ( gee i wonder if that makes me a genius or something...lol !) I wish i could keep Eurotubes my little secret, hoping to have other guitarist wonder why i sound sooo good... But instead i tell everyone that they just have to check out Eurotubes and get re tubed!!!

Keep up the great work!
Highest regards,

-----Original Message----- From: david-hopkins@comcast.net [mailto:david-hopkins@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:14 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: RE: Need a Retube for Budda SD 30

Hey Bob,

Just letting you the new tubes sound fantastic. I always wait to review new purchases until I have rehearsed at home, rehearsed with band, and actually gigged with them. Anyway, as usual the JJ's did not disappoint. That balanced triode really makes a difference in my Budda Series One SuperDrive30. Budda still insists that Groove Tubes are the "OEM" tubes, but this set sounds ten times better at half the cost. I am playing a Carvin Holdsworth HF-2 "fatboy" semi-hollowbody with fat humbuckers and the tone just oozes from this
combination. Conservatively rated at 30W this amp cut through the band without sounding harsh and with a minimum of help from the PA system. What I especially like is how versatile this rig is with these tubes - I play modern rock with my band, but I study jazz and its nice to be able to use the same amp for all styles. Buddas are known for their intense overdrive, but I just love the clean sounds it gets with these tubes. I received numerous unsolicited compliments after the last gig with my band. What I really liked was how much more controllable my feedback-tones are now.

Unfortunately for you guys, these tubes are so reliable and long-lasting that I probably won't need to see you for a few years, but you can bet when I need new ones again, I'll come back to Eurotubes. I recommend you all the time.

Thanks again
David K. Hopkins
www.headlesshumanclones.com

PS Thanks to Jay and Eddie for their great customer service!
 

From: jade_l@aol.com [mailto:jade_l@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:22 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANKS!

To Bob, and the whole Eurotubes staff,

I just wanted to send a quick "Thank You" for doing buisness the way it should be done. I've been a customer for a few years now, and continue to recomend you guys to everyone who will listen. You carry a great product, ship fast, have great prices, and AMAZING customer service.

I just thought you all should know that your efforts are much appreciated. Please don't change a thing.

Keep up the great work, and thanks again,

Jade Lowrey

From: Jason Brennan [mailto:J_Bren@brown.edu] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 6:17 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: RE:

Bob,

Thanks for your help. I got my XXX 6L6 hi-gain kit today and swapped out the old tubes.

These tubes rock. It really improved the sound of every channel. First, the clean channel really cleaned up. It was fine before, but didn't have much spank or sparkle. I'd say replacing the tubes Fenderized the cleans quite a bit, which is funny, given that the tubes I yanked were Fender-labeled Sovteks.

The 2 distortion channels really opened up. Is there more distortion? Yes. But the interesting thing is that now the entire range of gain is usable. At very low gain settings, it's grittier than it was before the swap. But these low settings work really well now and sound really great. Before switching the tubes, the gain channels sounded kind of mediocre with the gain lower than 10 o'clock. But now it's like having 2 new tweed/blues/classic rock channels when I keep the gain low. At the higher gain settings, there's more sustain than before, but the nice thing is that the distortion is more articulate and spanky all the way through the gain settings. You'd said that the hi-gain kit is great for sweep-picking and the like, and you're right.

Cheers,
J.

From: Dennis B [mailto:d_on_site@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Any other words of advise for me?

Dennis Brown here, I put the tubes in for my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe you sent me and I took your advise on getting and putting a Weber speaker in my amp, I thought you should know that I now believe you guys are Amp God's. I never would have believed a Fender 1/12 deluxe could sound like mine does right now, Holly &#&$#, Talk about tone and smooth, It melted the ice in my tea that was 10 feet away, Glassy yet smooth and warm, I could not have explained this sound and you guys nailed it, Anything else I should do? Oh and thanks for having the bias clip on there too, that was very helpful and it worked great, I also took your advise on the meter and do it yourself thing too. Well it's getting late and my neighbors might think I am done for tonight, and I am not, LOL!

Thanks so much, OH and by the way, You got this sounding so good I took my 4/10 Mesa in to be sold, I won't need it now.

Thanks, Dennis

From: Tony Lewis [mailto:t_lewis@neb-sandhill.net] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 12:55 PM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Epiphone Blues Custom 30....needs good tubes!!

Bob and Jay,

just a note to follow up on my order. i put the Rectifier tube GZ34 and the 6L6GC's in my Blues Custom 30 by Epiphone.

as usual, your advice was right on. your tubes make this amp incredibly great sounding. the added low end is much more tight and punchy!! the highs are crystal and defined.

why can't you guys talk these amp company's into using your tubes stock instead of the Sovteks? the difference is night and day!! you guys are superior.

great job!! Talk to ya next time i need tubes.....

Tony Lewis

From: Chris Worthington [mailto:mindless_insanities_@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: THANK YOU BOB!!!!!!!!!!

Bob,

You are a true tone Guru! My 6505+ is an entirely NEW beast, thanks to you! (KT88/6L6 high gain kit and bias mod) I never, in a million years would’ve thought that a retube would make this huge of a difference. No more muddiness, no more shrilly/tinny awfulness, and the cleans…………OMG the amp actually has a useable clean channel now. And the difference in clarity is astonishing. I can’t believe how much of my chops were lost in the muddy distortion before. I had to go in and readjust all the settings on my effects! LOL And you really went beyond the call of duty, walking me through the whole process, not to mention you saved me two 120 mile round trips and probably $60! I will recommend you and your company every chance I get. The tube setup you suggested made my amp go from something that sounded like refried Yeti ass, to something that sings, cries, growls and screams with the absolute best of amps! Seriously, I cannot thank you enough!!!

Sincerely,

Chris Worthington

-----Original Message-----From: Brad C [mailto:dynamin@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: happy customer

Hey guys, just letting you know I received the tubes for my AC30, and the difference is quite astounding. I thought the difference would only be subtle, but I was wrong. The factory configuration of tubes sounded like a windy lake of choppy water, but the JJ's are as smooth and clear as a moon-lit pond. So long as you're selling, I'm buying.

Thanks, Brad

-----Original Message-----From: Jon F [mailto:jf332@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: peavey classic 50

Just wanted to let you know that I recieved my tubes (C50 Normal clean - High gain Lead) today, pretty impressive shipping only 6 days to australia. I have to say that the amp is now sounding friggen awesome!!!! The drive channel has more bottom end and "BALLS" now and I am getting one of the sweetest brownish sounding tones I've ever heard, my angus riffs sound like their just off the record and I never thought I would be able to pull off master of puppets so convincingly either with this amp. I don't think I will be needing to buy a distortion pedal any more as there is plenty enough gain for me now, my eq will boost enough for solos. The clean channel seems more sparkeley now too more fendery, better sounding overall.

Thanx again your products are second to none and I will be returning whenever I need new tubes.

Cheers
Jon

From: paul southard [mailto:paul_z@belgacom.net] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 7:46 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: My EL 84's....

Well.My quad set of EL84's for my PV Belta Blues allready arrived...That took like 5 days...Pretty friggin good service if you ask me..ANNNDDDD..They sound FANTASTIC!!!! I am a bit of a skeptic when it comes to stuff like "You Wont BELIEVE how much better your amp sounds when you cram OUR tubes in there".....But I gotta admit...They sound KILLER...I woulden't have believed it...But there you go.....Thank you guys very much..I am a total convert forever..And I will spread the word..You can count on it.....Cheerio

Paul Zahl (Southard)
Spectre Studio
Oostend Belgium

From: Joe F [mailto:joe_f@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 4:02 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks so much!

I recently bought my first tube amp: a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb. I was really excited until I discovered that it had been refitted with Groove Tubes 6L6B's, which I had recently learned were by no means the best tubes available (not to mention really shrill-sounding). I bought a set of your JJ 6L6GC's and a bias probe and I have to say the difference was amazing! Thanks so much for carrying a great product and offering free instruction on how to bias amplifiers. I emailed your store and one of your guys, Eddie, told me the sweet spot for the Twin. You saved me a trip to the amp tech and my amp sounds better than ever. Thanks again!

Joe Florez

From:  Bruce [mailto:b_awald@samford.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: update on Traynor YCV80 standard tube kit

Hey guys…
I’ve had the new tubes installed in my YCV80 for about 2 weeks now. After discussing various options over the phone, it was decided the best kit to use was the standard kit for the YCV80. I have to say that I am VERY happy about the results. Also, my band-mates immediately noticed an improvement in tone from the amp after the re-tube. I had two main problems with my amp before the retube…muddy low end and a harsh top end that was horrible when the gain was cranked and boost on. After the retube, the gain is MUCH smoother, and sustain seems to be a lot better. Its almost like my gain goes to “11” or “12” now. Additionally, unlike before where the gain channel with the boost switch off was pretty much useless, this setting now provides the most incredible classic rock crunch that is very responsive to pick attack and guitar volume. The most noticeable improvement, however, was on the clean channel…WOW!! The bass response is fantastic…very defined and articulate. When the clean channel volume is around 6-7, the tubes start to break up, and with the clean channel dimed the tone I get from this amp is UNREAL. Paired with my Strat with Lollar Blondes pickups and Callaham bridge, I now have vintage tone all the way. I spend more time running through the clean channel, no effects, than I ever did before.


Thanks for the great customer service and excellent product. The packaging and speed of shipping were equally impressive. You’ll be getting my business for years to come.

Bruce Waldrop
Birmingham, Alabama

-----Original Message-----From: James E [mailto:james__e@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:16 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: great tubes!

Hey, I had read about the JJ tubes online and thought it was a bunch of hype and that a tube is a tube is a tube and I put in some of ya'll's tubes today on reccomendation from a friend and I was literally blown away by the difference between the JJs and the stock Sovtek tubes. I really couldn't stop playing this afternoon. Thank you so much for a great product and such speedy shipping.

Thanks,
James P Eddy

-----Original Message-----From: t_t_1@uakron.edu [mailto:t_t_1@uakron.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 6:57 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 12581

Hay I just wanted to say that after putting the 6L6GC's back in B-52 it sounds great again. Man the sound is just so much more there, it sounds deeper, clearer, much more crunchy, much more dynamic. Awsome, the difference between the JJ 6L6GC's and the Sovtech 5881's is night and day. The Sovtech's just sound shallow and fizzy in comparison. Thanks alot.

Thomas

From: Peters [mailto:djpet@peoplepc.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Guys,
My tubes arrived early this morning. After a once over, socket cleaning etc, my new tubes are in, biased (38ma) and running. All I can say is WOW!!!. My 5150 has not sounded this good...ever. And I've had it since the year they were introduced. I was excited when I added the bias mod and quite pleased, but the addition of the JJ set was the final piece of the puzzle.

Thanks again and I will definitely be back for the next re-tube.
Yours thrilled,
Jim

From: HMVROD@aol.com [mailto:HMVROD@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:47 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: New Tubes

Thanks a million!!!!! Just got in my KT 88 and 6L6 GC Integrated set for my Peavey 6505. Man what a major difference. Extreme bass, and out of this world punch with excellent pick attack!!! The delivery couldn't have been any faster neither, and I'd also like to thank you for that. Can't wait till I can get the pre amp tubes from you. Awesome.

Steve Kamps

From: zwilling@yahoo.com [mailto:zwilling@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:24 AM To: Bob
Subject: Order #12211: Thank You!!

Bob -

A few weeks ago I ordered a full retube kit for my Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 (Hi-gain KT77 option). I finally had a chance to fire up my Marshall after re-tubing it a couple of weeks ago, and I have to tell you that the sound that came out of that amp really exceeded my expectations. The tube kit delivered exactly what you promised and then some: tons of gain, plenty of low-end chunk...my amp has more balls than the Celtic's locker room :~)

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. You really know your stuff. You can count on me to spread the word (and website) of Eurotubes to anyone willing to listen.

A very satisfied customer -
Thomas Zwilling

From: ckerns [mailto:c_kerns@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Rock!

Bob,
I have been playing my Crate VFX5112 (with extension cab) and my Crate VFX5212, both with your JJ's tube recommendations for over a year now. At nearly every gig, somebody comes up and asks me "what the heck kind of amp is that? I have never heard an amp sound so good". Well, as you know, the JJ's you recommended are the reason (not to mention the Celestion Century Neo speakers). The clean is so perfect, better than a "Twin", I think. The overdrive is sweet and controlled and the sustain is just forever.

I never miss a chance to tell everyone about Eurotubes and JJ's. By the way, if you type in "best tubes for guitar amps" on the 'net, JJ's comes up 8 out of 10. Hmmmm, I wonder why? Heck, I've got JJ's in all my tube overdrive pedals, too!

We are going down to Nashville to do some recording and I will be taking my VFX5212 with me.

Take care and keep up the outstanding tube work.


Craig Kerns

-----Original Message-----From: BRENT HANNAH [mailto:b_hann@shaw.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You

Guys,

I Recently retubed my Traynor YCV50 with the KT77 option and WOW is all I can say. I have always liked this amp, and I have been playing with the factory tubes for about 2 years. But I was getting a bit of tube rattle and I wasn't getting the same volume that I was used to.

Anyway I replaced the tubes and played it at home and really noticed it had a lot more bottom end. It wasn't until I took it to practice that I really saw the difference. Typically I play with the clean volume at about 6 and the master at about 4. So I started with the master at about 3 and I nearly blew the place apart! But more than the volume, the amp is so much more responsive and crisp, and tons of bottom. I can't wait to use it on stage.

If I ever had a complaint about the amp it's that the gain channel sounded thin unless the gain was cranked. Now I can crank the volume and use the gain to adjust the loudness. I can set it so that it sounds like the clean channel with just a little more volume & crunch, but hit the gain boost and .... holy sh*t!!!

Anyway, thanks again

Brent Hannah
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

From: The Kinders [mailto:hglass@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 7:33 AM To: 'eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tube Order and possible issue with ECC83S-HC in V3

Hi Bob:

Thanks for the quick response. It turned out to be a bad amp from Peavey. Returned it to the Guitar Center and got another one. Put in the tubes and WOW what a difference. JJ tubes are a GREAT product!!!!!! As I am new to tube amps, I was completely blown away by what “good” tubes could do for an already good amp. My Classic 50 just sings on the clean channel and the overdrive channel now has a nicely defined clarity to it and much better distortion (bought the normal clean/high gain option).

By the way, my son’s Valve Jr. head sounds fantastic after putting in the JJ tubes you suggested. I don’t even have to bug him to practice anymore. Thanks!!!!!!

Greg Kinder
Fresno, CA

From: Jeff Tome [mailto:scsych@pacbell.net] Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 3:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Recent Fender Retube.

Just wanted to thank Eddie and all the folk at eurotubes. Just did the 6L6GC retube of my Fender Blues Dlx RI. Used your bias probe/multi meter to rebias the amp and it sounds totally cool, 100% better. The thing just sparkles on clean playing my gibby LP std. It really makes the LP come alive. Gets the sound I've heard in my head but couldn't quite get out of the amp, clean mids and sparkling clear highs. Drive channel sounds better (though I wouldn't throw away my pedals). And between the printed directions and your "how to bias" it was the easiest thing in the world. I can't believe anyone would pay a tech to bias an amp. Again, a million thanks. You guys did a great job. Next up I think I'm going to try the 6V6 option.
Jeff Tome

From: DANIEL BUCKLEY [mailto:d_buck@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Crate V3112 Re-Tube

Dear Eurotubes - Just retubed my V3112 combo with JJ's. Excellent sounding tubes! Really smooth and pleasant. I appreciate your over-the- phone service and taking the time to discuss my tube needs. You deserve your good reputation! Thanks again.

Dan Buckley
North Haven, CT. USA
Dan

From: Maclellan, Michael M [mailto:R.M@med.ge.com] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 3:53 PM To: Ted Weber; eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Si lver Bell ... Mass Lite - Speaker-Amp Impedance question

Thanks for the prompt Response to my questions.

Just wanted to let you know that I just put the Silver Bell into my DSL 401 today along with JJ tubes from Eurotubes, I have to say that I was a little skeptical about how much difference this was going to make ... Well, all I can say is AWESOME! The tone and dynamics in the sound I now have coming from my amp is better that I had expected. Even my wife commented on the difference.

Haven't tried the MASS Lite yet but will be experimenting with it soon.

Mike M

From: Skull_5150_@msn.com [mailto:Skull_5150_@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:38 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Order 12078

Jay,

I could not wait any longer so I installed the tubes in my Classic 30 Head even though my wife works from home. I kicked the tires and lit the fires, and that baby burns man burns. That amp sounds perfecto, perfecto and perfecto. You really made my day a lot brighter, it sounds like I paid $3,000 for a "boutique amp", not a menial $400 for this Peavey head; smoking man, this amp's tone is the perfect balance for me! Tight bass, creamy mid's, highs sing and the amp breaks up smoooooth. My 5150II full stack sounds like a toy practice amp right now, guess what amp is next on the Eurotube re-tube order list. You guys are tube tone geniuses...... Like I stated in previous e-mails before I found you guys, I bought a similar JJ tube configuration from the TubeStore.com for this this amp, and the tone stunk so bad I put the Russian factory tubes back in!

I wish you all the success in the world with your business, it was truly my pleasure dealing with your team. I am a 39 year old MBA Sales/Customer service/Business consultant by trade; your current business model/philosophy works, keep it up!!! I just wish more companies would keep true to their initial sales convictions; simple sales/value added philosophical purity, keep the faith, and prosperity will always follow. Eurotubes is a class act entrepreneurship in my book. You cats got your tube tone craft down to a science!!

God Bless,
Mark Yaskulka
Westfield Center, Ohio

From: matt [mailto:matt@ckt.net] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:20 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: carvin V3 with KT77 high gain option

Bob,just replaced the tung-sol preamp tubes as well as winged C EL34 power tubes in my carvin V3 that i purchased from the tubestore.I opted for the KT 77 high gain option and man this thing is a killer dude. Good bottom end and crunch, the palm mutes are just off the hook man! I biased it @ 38 ma just like you guys said to do!Thanks for the video,it was nice to be able to do it myself! You guys truly are a blessing to all of us seeking great tone and quality! Keep up the good work! I am a customer for life!sincerely,matt galindo.
 

From: Ryan  C [mailto:rcam@stny.rr.com] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 8:58 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

To everyone at Eurotubes:

I just wanted to give a little bit of feedback on my recent purchase.

I have an Epiphone Valve Junior Head that I installed a set of JJ’s into (ECC83S & EL84). I have to say that I am very impressed with this amp now that the stock Sovtek Tubes are no longer in it. It definitely sounds richer with more detail across the whole frequency range of the amp. I was originally going to call in and get recommendation as far as tubes for my little 5 Watt head, but there was more than enough information on the web page for me to make my purchase and not feel the slightest bit worried.

I live in NY (about an hour or so south of Syracuse) and these tubes were delivered lightning fast. Placed the order very early Friday (1AM EST) Morning, and when I checked the mail during lunch on Monday, there was a box from Eurotubes sitting there. The set of tubes were packaged very well, with the box busting at the seams with packing material.

I couldn’t be happier with my purchase from Eurotubes and with the JJ’s. When it’s time to change the tubes in my other amps, I know where I’m going…

Thanks guys. Great company you have there…

-Ryan

-----Original Message-----From: Rob Hendrickson [mailto:hendrickson_r@globalhue.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 1:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Wow!

Jay and Bob:

I'm sorry I haven't written sooner--the tubes you sent me have absolutely transformed my Carvin X-amp from my last-on-the-list-to-play, to my new favorite, by far. I've had this amp for over 20 years and barely played it. Now, thanks to your recommendation of the JJ KT77s, the bias kit and the new set of JJ preamp tubes, it is an unbelievably great sounding amp.

I can hardly believe it's the same rig. Thank you so much for putting me on to these great tubes. I'd write more, but I have to go play now.

All the best,

Rob Hendrickson
Troy, MI

-----Original Message----- From: Tom and Marilyn Bader [mailto:tmb@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:39 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: tubes for harp amp

I bought the tube set for the Blues Jr. setup for harp a few days ago and I'm blown away! Not only am I able to play at a much higher volume without feedback but the tone is awsome. Not a Fender Bassman but much closer to that tone and punch than I would have dreamed possible from such a small amp! The tone gets better as the tubes get hot and get 5 or 6 hrs use on them. Love them and thanks for your help. Never had anyone who knew about harp amps help me out. You guys are great!

Tom from Beaverton, Or.

From: Mike [mailto:guitarpart@adelphia.net] Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:47 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: 5150 EL34, Legacy Tube bias, etc.

Bob,

Thanks for the info on the bias job. I received my JJ high gain 12ax7 kit for my Legacy, thanks. I had bought this Legacy head not working, as is and it ended up needing a power tube board. I got the parts from Carvin (awesome to deal with and cheap parts), had by amp tech do the repair and set the bias at 80% per your
recommendation. He is an awesome tech and guitar player. He does tons of mods on all kind amps and is a true believer that the best grind comes form power tube distortion. He has a collection of 20+ hand wired amps (Fender, Ampeg, some he has built himself, etc) that he has turned into snarling beasts. The point of that is to say, he is not a fan of master volume amps. When I picked up the Legacy from his shop we demoed it with the stock preamp tubes that were in it when I got it. Sounded great, it is an awesome amp.

Then we let it cool for a minute and change out all the preamp tubes with the 5 I got from you. What a change. It was as if a blanket had been removed from the tone. My tech Mike was gushing with praise about the tone with words like "musical", "warm", "responsive", "organic". etc. I was in fact blown away. I liked the amp at first, but the JJ's made a HUGE improvement in tone and now I LOVE it. I am not one to give out ringing endorsements lightly or make blanket statements, but after I play this amp for a while and get past my initial jaw dropping, if it all holds true to what happened yesterday, only JJ 12ax7's will be used in my amp collection from now on. I have been a playing pro for over 20 years and you are welcome to use this e-mail and quote from it as you see fit. I am ecstatic with the tubes, your service and the ability to buy
tested, high gain, balanced tubes for a reasonable cost. Of the course the most important thing is they sound AWESOME.

Cheers!
Mike Fryzel

-----Original Message-----From: Phillip A. Prevost [mailto:phillipp@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:23 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I LOVE EUROTUBES!

Attention all VOX AC-30 Custom Classic Owners:

Buy a Full Retube Kit from EUROTUBES for your VOX now. Do not hesitate, your preamp tubes WILL burn up within your first couple of months of purchase. And while you’re at it there are like a million screws so change out power tubes and rectifier too. Here is what you need:

ECC83S Standard x2
ECC83S Balanced x1
EL84 Matched Quad x1
GZ34 x1

These tubes are delicious! They turned my amp from a mediocre Chinese import into a classic sounding AC-30 that any VOX purist would be proud of. After I initially changed out the tubes and turned the amp on I was blown away by the overdrive and crunch settings, but when I flipped all my knobs to clean I screamed. This amp sounds so tasty! JJ’s were the nutrients my amp craved. I can never buy another brand again.

Phillip Prevost
Bakersfield, California

From: Tony [mailto:TSgv@optusnet.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 8:51 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes


Hello,

Just wanted to let you know that the tubes (KT77 High gain kit) arrived today - very fast shipping btw, only 5 days from USA to Australia - and they are excellent. I've installed them, rebiased the amp and it has just about blown me out of my socks! My TSL100 never sounded anywhere near as good as this. I'm a big fan of all KT series tubes, and to have a set in my Marshall just gives it that much more low end grunt and a generally fatter tone than the standard EL34s. The balanced ECC83S for the phase inverter makes a big contribution to the overall tone as well. Having never experienced this in my amp, I can really hear the difference. It just 'speaks' to me now when I play. Amazing.

So thanks again, your outstanding service and great products have definately got my repeat business.


Regards,

Tony Shaw
Melbourne, Australia

From: jesse Newnham [mailto:jessnenh@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Jay,
Tubes arrived and I am pleased beyond words. As an old tube head I have had two Carvin X100b's, '86 and and '89 hot rod and a Marshall 4104. I bought the Fender HRD White Lightning as it appeared to have all those things a tuber should have. After a day the power tubes were already microphonic and my ear could not accept the low note buzzing and the overdrive was lacking that essential element I was seeking, buyer's remorse ensued.

My buddy turned me on to the Eurotube site and a bit of hope sprung. I installed the tubes and was immediately pleased after a few tonal adjustments. Last night I took advantage of Bob's bias video and re-biased from 61 to 89 and my little tube amp really started singing. The lead tone in the more drive channel now sounds like what I was hoping for when I bought the amp, long soulful sustain with complex controllable harmonics.

JJ's are fantastic tubes and I suspect over the next week they will only get better. Thanks for turning my remorse into delight. These little HRD's are not Marshall's or Carvins but with the right tubes (JJ's,) biased right they produce an extremely satisfying tone.

Jesse Newnham
Coos Bay, Oregon
30 years playing tube amps

-----Original Message-----From: Judson A [mailto:jud_a@mac.com] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 10:48 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: wow

i am blown away... i have been putting off a recording project for some time now because of being so frustrated with my tone... I tried different mics, every guitar imaginable and only NOW am I excited to get going with this stuff again. I figured there would be an improvement, but for $100 I just made my Vox AC30 sound good for the first
time since i bought it.. I think im a better player all the sudden haha...
thanks so much for your great customer service and product!

-----Original Message-----From: jeffrey s [mailto:jazzst@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 5:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Bob!

Hey Bob,

Your pal from KC, MO here again. Just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for the help in my tube search. I ordered a pair of ECC83s and two EL84's for my Vox which came in within 2 days. It took me all of about 10 minutes to crack open the chasis of my AC15 and install them. Keep in mind I don't buy into mojo, hype, pixie dust, or any other thing that guitar players w/ more money than chops do, but I can tell you the amp sounded wonderful. The brittle highs were gone. The overall warmth was increased but the 'chime' was still fully intact. It went from a good amp to a great amp in a matter of minutes and I have your great business to thank.

Count me as a fan of JJ's and Eurotubes! I have already spread the word to just about everyone I know and proudly display my Eurotube sticker on my road case!

jeff

From: Kevin L [mailto:kevin.l@ntlworld.com] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:58 AM To: eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Bob,

The problem I had was with the battery in my multi-meter. I put a new battery in &, hey presto, everything
was working okay.

The bias with the trim-pots fully closed was around 28mV so I had plenty to go at!!

I biased the tubes to 40 mV & plugged a guitar in - my main guitar is a Les Paul Standard.

I can only describe the sound as awesome!!!! I could not believe that changing tubes could open up the
tonal qualities of an amp so much!!! I know you've heard this a thousand times but this DSL50 was on its
way to e-bay before the re-tube - now its like a totally different amp & its going nowhere!!!!!

Bob, thanks a million for you're help - I will certainly be getting all my tubes from now on from yourselves &
recommending Eurotubes to everyone I know that plays guitar!!!!!!

Very Best Regards,

Kevin.

From: Richard Servon [mailto:rich_s@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: I'm a Believer

Bob,

I just received my order of tubes from you, just two hours ago. I order the Blues Option #1 for my Deville and and a set of 6V6's and a couple ECC83's for my Deluxe. I have spent the past couple of weeks pulling my hair out trying to decide between new production and NOS and which new production etc... So I decided to do my own taste test. I ordered the JJ's from you SED 6L6's, and TAD 6L6's. Yours were the first to arrive and I'm done. The Deville had the stock Sovteks which are horrible. I replaced V1 and V2 with some Mullard ECC83's I had laying around and that improved it a bit-a little smoother but the More Drive channel was still pretty unuseable. So your tubes came today and I put them (pulled out the Mullards). I cannot believe the difference. The drive is so much smoother and creamier but the best part- that Bassman-like honk that these amps have used to disappear when I used the drive channels but now it is there and that's a big F^&%ing deal to me.

I doubted you. I was hesitant. I thought you were just another guy trying to make a buck off of Eastern block crap but they're for real. Thanks.

P.S. The Mullards are NOT going back in.

Thanks again,
Rich Servon
Milltown, NJ

From: Keith Allen [mailto:busterman@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:34 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Short review: JJ's rule!

Greetings Bob,

I'm no stranger to Eurotubes and JJ's. I've used the E34L's in my Carvin X100B and MTS for years with great results. Recently it was time to replace the stock tubes in my Carvin Legacy amplifier and for my tastes there was no choice other than Eurotubes. As a gigging musician I rely on Carvin tube amps as a major part in my process of delivering sonic mayhem to North Carolinians, i.e., kicking ass and taking names Loud 'n' Proud! Just today I dropped in the high-gain Legacy retube kit with E34L's and biased the amp up to a nice warm 38mA. My neighbors might hate me now after a good 2-hour test drive, but who cares? JJ tubes made an already fantastic amplifier even better!

Keep up the good work. As always, the service at Eurotubes is top-notch. JJ's rule!

~Keith Allen

From: Guy R [mailto:grien@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 1:41 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: [Norton AntiSpam] Tubes

HI Jay,Hi Bob,
Just wanted to say thank you, thank you,thank you,for all your help! I'm pulling some tone out of that hotrod deluxe that i used to only dream about and I'm only running about 78mv and it sounds great.

Just like you guys had stated that my drive channel will become so useful. I'm an old blues player playing about 40 years or so and what i like about this amp is that it is small and light to carry around to practice or gigs.Its a pretty big bang for the buck also.but these jjs made a huge difference, on my first drive channel i just run the gain at about
two and i just get the nicest blues tone ever.On the more gain channel for my southern rock and country rock i can run the gain up and down and get a ton of variations of tone!unreal!

Not only do i have real good head room and clean as can be but that little bugger is loud and seems to have alot more punch. My ash tele sounds real good but my texas specials on my strat are a great match for these tubes in this amp.

This amp went from a pretty good sounding amp to a great amp, thanks again and i will be trying some of  your other tube combos in the future such as the 6v6s and 832 in v2 slot.For right now the Fender HRD full retube kit is awsome.Eurotubes rule!
Regards,Guy

From: Nate Glover [mailto:nate@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 5:29 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My contribution...

One thing I can say...wow. I never thought my thin, bright, Blue Voodoo could sound...decent. I loaded it with 4 6L6's, 1 ecc83 gold pin (V1), 2 ecc83 standards (V2-V3), and 1 ecc83 balanced and matched (V4). My low end is so deep I had to turn my LOWS down. Its not as bright anymore. It is balanced perfectly. I can't express my thanks enough. Jay, thanks so much for being patient with all my questions, it means alot. Im the only person in my family that plays guitar...now I sound like my dad is a pro, and he bought me a professional quality amp. My blue DOODOO, is now my Blue VOODOO. Thanks!!!!
Nate

From: william [mailto:w_fletch@charter.net] Sent: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2007 4:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: help!

Before

Bob,
I recently purchased an older, used, Peavey Classic 30. It still had it's original tubes, and they were shot. I knew (know) nothing about re-tubing an amp, but a friend told me about tube depot. These guy's were little help to me.Three phone call's over a two week period, and I never talked to a tech guy. The fellow I DID talk to finally offered that EH tubes were good, so I had a complete set sent to me.( 3~12AX7's, 4~EL84's biased 31,31,31,32.) These made a big improvement over the tone it had when it was broken. However, as much as I like the clean channel, the distortion channel sounds cruddy. I want this amp to be capable of sweet, warm, clean, AND have good singing, sustaining, distortion tone at moderate volume. The reviews on harmony central led me to you. I play an Am. Std. Strat with stock PUP's. I play contemporary christian, and southern rock. I play at low, to moderate volume at home, moderate at band practice (full drums, two miked vocalists, p-bass/ampeg, and me) and about the same, but miked, at gig's. Can you help? I will consider changing everything based on your recomendation and reputation. If you say no, I'll respect you for that too.
Thanks, William.
 

After

Bob,
I wanted to drop you a line and let you know I received the tubes you picked out for me. As you may recall, a few month's ago I purchased an older, used, Peavey Classic 30 with faulty original tubes, which I replaced with a new set of Electro Harmonix. Though the clean channel sounded O.K., the lead channel disappointed me. After several frustrated months, I was looking to purchase a pedal to try and get the tone I wanted. That's when I decided to contact you. You gave me your recommendation of tubes based on my style of music, and equipment, and I placed my order. That was Monday afternoon, and I'm writing to you on Friday. The JJ tubes sweetened up the clean tone measurably, but the lead channel sounds like a different amp. It went from irritating and unusable, to sweet and musical. Thank's for your help, expertise, and awesome customer service.
William.

From: slosh8@comcast.net [mailto:slosh8@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:39 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Jay and Bob,
Thank you very much for the wonderful service and helpful advice. The tubes got here in one day!! I ordered the E34L high gain retube kit for my Mesa DR and it has made a great amp even better. All I can say is wow. More definition, faster response, just an overall cleaner sound. It also makes my 7 strings sound that much more musical, the low B has so much more punch now, and it responds so much better to my playing style. My bandmate's jaws dropped when they heard it and they couldn't believe it was just a tube change. I'll be coming to you guys for all my tubes from now on.

-Jonathan
www.splinteredthrone.com

From: abradford [mailto:a_brad@aphia.net] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 6:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net

Subject: Fender Tubes

Good morning guys ---

I wanted to report the results of the new tubes for my little Fender Princeton recording amp. In a nutshell ..... EXcellent. The sounds are REAL Fender now, vintage Fender. Amazing, harmonic clean tones like i couldn't get out of it before. The breakup comes on smoothly, and has greater dynamic range. Even the onboard Overdrive circuit sounds good now! This amp mates with my Strat beautifully. I actually don't care too much for the onboard Attenuator .... i want to hear the true fendery tones shine through. The JJ's put the "clean" into Clean again!

Eurotubes scores another touchdown! It's Eurotubes 14, stock tubes 0.

Have a great day guys.


Best Rgds,

Andrew Bradford

From: Brian Young [mailto:b_young@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 6:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hello,
 
Just wanted to write and thank you for the quick and helpful service. the tubes for my Hot Rod Deluxe arrived yesterday and I installed them last night.
I'm not a techie, but I watched your video on the website on how to bias the amp. After watching it a few times, I felt confident I could do it. I went to Radio Shack, bought a multimeter and did it. Just as in your video, my amp was biased cold, I quickly adjusted it to around 88mv and closed the amp back up and plugged in.  What a difference! It's like the amp has come to life. Major improvement on both the clean and drive channels.
Thanks again...
Brian

From: DCTR [mailto:DCTR@rascal.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:42 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Happy customer says thank you.

Hi Bob,
 Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the help with my Marshall (6100), my multi-meter, and teaching me how to bias and live to tell about it. I tightened the pins like you advised (to butt-tight, as I recall) and now both the 6l6s, and the E34Ls sing like little demons...(in all power settings now!) can't decide which set I like better, they both sound great. Come to think of it, none of those things that you took your time to help me with are what I would expect from someone selling a product in a very competitive market, but you did, and I thank you. If this makes the review page, and your looking for someone who absolutely "Will make the Service after the Sale" Look no further! I am just old enough to remember what it was like in the late 60s when customer service was not the exception, but the norm. We all know that most places that we give our hard earned money to these days don't give a shit about much at all, ditto going an extra inch to help a customer. Bob does, he is clearly "Old School" in this regard. Once again, thank you Bob.... You have earned my continued business, and I have already referred several other musicians to you, and will continue to do so.
 Tony Randall
 Grants Pass, Oregon

From: abradford [mailto:andrewb@adelphia.net] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 5:43 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My Tube replacement:

Good evening Bob --
 
I wanted to tell you that the 12AX7 replacement that i bought for my Vox Tonelab is nothing short of REMARKABLE.  What it's done for it is to completely open it up sonically .... the low's are now solid but not muddy, the mid's are full and rich, and the high's are clear, sharp and smooth without brittleness or fizziness.  The amp and cab models are now much more clearly defined, without unwanted distortion or graininess.  I'm glad i decided to do this.....and i'm glad i ran across Eurotubes !!
 
Rgds,
 
Andrew B.

From: Aaron K [mailto:aaronk@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 10:45 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Mesa III Bass Amp Tube Question

Bob,
Just dropped the tubes in last night! Freaking amazing! The tone I've been wanting was there...no more mesa tubes ever. The complete wall of rock is complete! You are my tube guy now officially!
 
Thanks again for your very straightforward service with no BS, it's very much appreciated in this day and age!
 
Best,
Aaron K

From: Michael D. Breinin [mailto:mb@nielsenfirm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:47 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Received

I just wanted to drop you a line and say that I got the replacement tube kits for my Pro Juniors yesterday. I opted for the gold pin pre-amp tubes.

WOW! What a difference. They really brought the amps to life, warmed them up nicely and cut the noise down by about 90%!!

I am very satisfied, thank you very much!

Mike
 

From: Chris Williams [mailto:no_machines@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 8:39 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net Subject: Re: Carvin V3 re-tube kit

Jay,
 
Hey man, Chris Williams here from Denver.  I got my tubes today and installed them as soon as I got home from work.  All I can say is....
 
HOLY FRIGGIN' CHRIST!!!!!!
 
I can't believe the difference in my Carvin V3!  I loved my amp already, but now I can't believe I ever played with those stock tubes.  These JJ's are absolute tone monsters!  Your suggestions (E34L high gain option) were perfect for me.  It's like I have a brand new amp!
 
Not only is the sound crisper, tighter, and crunchier, but these new tubes have doubled my EQ frequency range.  I'm turning everything down just to calm these babies down.  Infinite headspace!
 
The bias probe worked like a charm too.  Everything is running at optimum power now!
 
Please send out many many thanks to everyone at Eurotubes.  You guys are the absolute best!
 
A customer for life,
Chris Williams
 

-----Original Message-----From: Kevin R [mailto:kevin_r@buckeye-express.com] Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: order arrived

Hello ;

I just received the JJ tubes from Eurotubes this week and am really pleased , I'll be sending another tube order in for one of my other amps. I have several other JJ 12AX7's and EL 84's but purchased them from another dealer over a year ago . The gold pin 12AX7 and the 81 and 82 JJ tubes you sent sound warm, even and detailed, but with a smooth top end and are working great in my Peavey 30. I play non pedal steel guitar and any Russian preamp tube I've tried including the current Tung-Sol have somewhat of a
piercing treble that is not evident in the JJ's you sent. This order replaced 2 EH 12AT7's and a Tung-Sol 12AX7 . The EH tubes are pretty decent but a bit generic sounding compared to these JJ's. The Tung-Sol was pronounced as " the best 12AX7 in production " by a reputable dealer but to my ears the gold pin 12AX7 JJ sounds better right away with this rig .

thanks

Kevin

From: Mark Kata [mailto:mark_k@wowway.com] Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Lone Star Special Retube Kit

Hi Bob,
 
I installed your retube kit in my Mesa Boogie Lone Star Special this afternoon, and it just sings.  The highs and mids are creamy and the bass is nice and tight.
 
I'll always use your JJ tubes in my tube amps.
 
Thanks for the great products and great service.
 
Sincerely,
Mark Kata
Shelby Twp., MI
 

From: Jim Konish [mailto:jim._.konish@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 7:17 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Blues Jr Retube Kit

Hi,

I just got your Fender Blues Jr Retube Kit for Harp Players and I absolutely LOVE my amp now!!!  Those tubes changed it from an okay harp amp to a classic vintage-sounding amp.  Now it's got much smoother tone, more volume before feedback, and a different character to the distortion that fits harp far better than the stock setup ever did.  I'll definitely be recommending your site to my friends.  Keep up the good work!!!

Jim Konish
Harp, trumpet
Deep Blue Shag
www.deepblueshag.com
 

-----Original Message-----From: Baran, John F [mailto:John_B@med.navy.mil] Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:18 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE-TUBED JCM 2000

Eurotubes,

Hey guys/gales: I reloaded my JCM 2000 with the recommended tube package and the sound has done nothing but wonders for my 2000 it like a 360 degree turn-around with a tighter bottom end, more clarity without a brittle high, better sustain with nice, smooth mids/ harmonics. In the pass I've spent a lot of money on other tubes trying to find the ideal tone that I really wanted. So in search of more tubes I came across this web site (Eurotubes.com) and read the customers comment and decided to give it a try. I must say that JJ tubes are the best and would not settle for anything less!! I recommend the tube package for any JCM 2000 owners looking to upgrade their sound. Give it a try and you will not be sorry! Hats off to EUROTUBES..............


Thanks,


John Baran
 

From: GERARD JUSTER [mailto:justers_4@msn.com] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 11:24 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 10336

Hi Bob,
Got the tubes yesterday. Nice job on packaging. Your service is top notch.
 
I put them in my THD BiValve this evening and let them simmer for about an hour then dialed in the tone I was looking for. I replaced a pair of blackplate RCA 6L6GC's in the amp prior to putting in the 77's and was bracing myself for some what of a let down but boy was I surprised. These are awesome tubes!!!! The preamp tubes are two NOS beauties, an early '80's Mullard 12AT7 and a smooth plate Telefunken 12AX7.
 
Here is what I heard. The low end in full and tight. The mid range is detailed and the highs sizzle but are not brittle. Overall the tube tone ranged from creamy to a clear chimming high end sizzle. Overall I was blown away by this tube. I will just put the RCA's in storage and bring them out when I'm trying to remember what a great 6L6 sounds like. For now I'm enjoying the 77's a bunch.
 
I love the blues and these did not disappoint. I managed to dial in a tone reminiscent of early Mayal and the Bluesbreakers. If you are familiar with the song Walking on Sunset, that’s the tone I was targeting and managed to get it. I set the attenuator at about 3 o'clock (25%) and turned the attitude knob (kind of like a presence setting) up to about 75%. Set the volume at 12 o'clock about 50%. When played clean this setting gave me that high end sizzle. The bass response was thick and creamy and the midrange had enough detail to be recognizable and did not get lost. I later ran them through the paces and opened up the amp to see what the headroom on these tubes was like. No problem they gave me everything I wanted and more.
 
Bottom line these are fantastic tubes, period!! I'm not a tube snob but love so many of the old stock tubes out there because they just seem to be better overall tubes, primarily in tone and construction. I have been pleased with the JJ's I've purchased and played JJ 6L6's, EL84's, an ECC832 and ECC83's. The KT77's however are my favorite. Just a bit different from other power tubes, and tone to die for. I would recommend these to anyone who needs to give their amp a tone tune up. It's all there. Thanks for sacrificing your GEC KT77's so JJ could produce this awesome tube. I will buy more. At this price these are a steal. Thanks.
 
Gerry
 

From: Anthony Puglisi [mailto:anthony@trall.com] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 6:01 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Hot Rod Deluxe Re-tube kit

yo man!
 
got the tubes today and i just installed and rebiased that shit (that thing was at 53...weak) up to 66ish...the tone is SPOT ON. clean and fat without all that HRD early break up. the amp sounds like a whole different ball game. the baritone finally sounds the way i envisioned it and my guitars are juicy. very very happy. 
 
thank you so much for your guidance. much appreicated!
 
cheers and happy holidays!
 
another satisfied customer,
 
anthony

From: mark thompson [mailto:mark@thompson292.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 7:17 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes

Hi…

   Tubes arrived today. Thanks for the all round top quality service and the superb tubes . For any UK customers reading this use Eurotubes ! I use my Ibanez (tone zone, air Norton) through my Peavey Bravo filled with JJ’s .SM57 in front of amp to PA and lord that’s all you need ! I shit you not I can carry my gear from car to gig in one trip ..The sound is what you’ve always been looking for …. ….. You can’t get service and price like Eurotubes in the UK  … People that want to talk … Amazing ! ….. I owe you all a Pint !!

  Cheers Mark
 

-----Original Message-----From: Juan Carlos Martinez [mailto:mex_nexus@mac.com] Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 6:40 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Kit arrived in Mexico

Bob Thanks for the super fast shipping! the Mesa high gain kit arrived today and I put them on as per your instructions and cleaned all the contacts, the Amp sounded really good before, now it SCREAMS, I am so happy and def the extra bucks for a high gain set is Worth it, I now have the excat Petrucci sound straight from the mesa with no efects, pedals, nothing !!! Really crisp bottom end and super ringing highs, I have a fernades sustainer and the feedback is incredible the satch screams are perfect...cant wait to play mymesa head live..

thanks a lot

Juan Carlos Martinez

From: kevin k [mailto:k_s_h@austin.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:19 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Jay, Bob, and everyone at Eurotubes.
 
I received my nicely packed tubes today and just wanted to let y'all know I couldn't be happier with my first purchase from you.  This is the first time I've used JJ tubes, and even though I've heard nothing but good things about them (and Eurotubes), they've (you've) exceeded my expectations in every way.  I'm blown away with how good these sound and how happy I am I ordered them from you.  Your service is top-notch: great communication, fast shipping, best prices, best tone.  I can't wait to place my next order.
 
Thanks,
 
Kevin

From: nolteguitar@comcast.net [mailto:nolt_guitar@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:29 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Blue DeVille Retube, Order #10061

Thanks guys, got the tubes.  WOW, that really brought the Blues DeVille to life, almost unbelieveable really.  I've had wonderful results with my two previous JJ retubes, but this is, without a doubt, the best of the bunch.  And, I only have a little over an hour on the tubes, will most likely get even sweeter.  The ice pick-in-the-ear highs are gone and the lows and mids are nice and fat and warm, and I can keep it nice and clean at high volumes on the clean channel, which is one thing I really wanted.  Not being much of a technician, I'm always amazed at the difference that can be achieved with the JJ retubing. 
 
Anyway, thanks again.  The tubes, service and lightning fast shipping are, as always, the best in the business.
 
Tim

-----Original Message-----From: Christopher Kirk [mailto:ytse_jammer8@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:37 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Thanks so much..!!

Bob and company,

I got my Triple XXX high gain retube kit today. I installed them...and wow...just wow. A breath of new life just entered the 120 watt lungs of my amplifier. First off, the tubes installed by Peavey in the preamp section were (1) Groove tube, (1) Electro Harmonix and (2) Sovtek. I was a little thrown off by that. But out with the old and in with the new...the new tubes absolutely sing! The high end just glistens, especially with the neck pickup in the upper fret register. The mids are smooth as silk, the lows are tight and full.
I never thought that I would ever brag about the Triple XXX's clean channel, but I'm amazed at what these have done to it. It's full, pronounced and organic. Eurotubes, you sell a wonderful product, and I will continue to support your business with my business. Oh, and yah, the free sticker is going on my car...!! You hear that everybody!?!? You get a free sticker...!!

Thanks a million watts!!

Chris Kirk
Little Rock, Arkansas
http://www.myspace.com/nongratametal

-----Original Message-----From: willburnator@comcast.net [mailto:willburnator@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:29 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

I would just like to to tell everybody there that I got the JJ tubes and Weber speaker I ordered for my Peavey Classic 30 today and I'm extremely pleased. The amp sounded good before, but vastly better now. I found out about Eurotubes on the web by reading amp reviews and reading forum posts, and I wish I found out sooner. I bought more expensive tubes elsewhere for my Fender Pro Junior and I wasn't so pleased at all. I will be dealing with Eurotubes exclusively in the future. I am very impressed with the level of customer service in particular. Bob had a question for me about a choice I had made and he emailed me back immediately after my order, then when he did not get a response he called the cell number I provided. He informed me about something I did not consider and I changed my order accordingly. I got the impression from this, and from reading
on the Eurotubes site that Bob and his family are VERY into what they do, and that is nothing but good for the customer. I will tell everyone I know who might ever need tubes to call Bob or visit Eurotubes.com on the web.

Thanks so much!

John B Stevens
 

-----Original Message-----From: Thrash-head Hablewitz [mailto:thrash_4_ever@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 7:44 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Your tubes rule!!!

I first found out about you from a friend of mine who had bought a set of your JJs for his 5150. I however, play a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier and was not convinced that I'd get the same result from my gear. So I bought a High Gain 6L6GC and ECC83 set for my rec, if for no other reason than because any improvement no matter how miniscule would still be an improvement, so why not? Well, the improvement was anything but miniscule. Even at low volume and on the cheap hunk of junk speaker cab at the guitar shop where my amp was serviced, this thing ROARED with new life! And when I played it at band practice the next night and at a gig two nights later, this thing bloomed like a flower. My low end is tight, but still with plenty of rumble to really round off those palm-mutes. This tone is just so damn aggressive and resonant, abrasive yet not brittle, and really about as
perfect as can be. So perfect, that my plans of buying a $2500 high gain boutique head next year have effectively been thrown out of the window. I don't need it! I got this awesome Triple Rectifier with the perfect combination of tubes and a higher bias setting, and I got tone to spare. You and your tubes have already inspired me so much. You've just made a customer for life!

Arnold Hablewitz,

From: Kevin Waide [mailto:kevin_waide@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 8:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you for the tone.

I just wanted to write and say thank you for the tone.  I have a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe that is around 5 years old and have been fighting with getting a decent tone out of the amp.  Well, I finally broke down and ordered the Blues Option #1 re-tube kit from you, and WOW!!!  The first thing that got my attention was how quick they actually came in.  I had them in 2 days.  Re-tubed and hit the road to Memphis (I had a show that night).  Well, everyone from my band to the patrons commented on how great the tone was.  You have a lifelong customer here.

--
Kevin Waide
kevin.waide@gmail.com
www.kevinwaide.com
 

From: Mauro Lasao [mailto:mauro_@co.davis.ut.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:21 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: need tubes badly !!!

Hi Bob…

I ordered the HRD high gain kit on Friday and got them on Monday.  I installed them in no time and wow, what a difference it makes!  I got the missing highs back and the amp responds much more dynamically to my playing.  I watched your biasing video over the weekend while eagerly awaiting for the tubes to come in and that sure helped for a first timer like me.

Those tubes are really amazing.  Even at low volume, they are very sweet sounding and lots of definition.  One thing I noticed right away too is the tight bass response.  It’s thumping even for an amp with only one 12.  I crank it up with a BOSS DS-1 on the front end and it yields a singing lead tone.  I’ve been using that BOSS pedal for a few years now but after the re-tube, it is now so much more responsive and open, not squashed…

Thanks for all you do and yes, you can post this in the testimonial section.


Mauro C. Lasao
Clearfield, UT
 

From: Douglas White [mailto:shadowolf@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!

Hi Guys,
I received my tubes today for my Hot Rod Deluxe. Fast shipping! I really didn’t expect them so soon. Well, anyway, I was pretty tired from a day at my normal job, but I was pretty psyched that the tubes were here. I actually have a rehearsal tomorrow night and was debating whether to start this tonight. Well, I ran out to Radio Shack and grabbed a digital multimeter (and stopped at Carvel because the 9 year old was with me). I came home and watched your video on the “how to bias” and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I am now really ready for rehearsal tomorrow. I just purchased an extension cabinet to go with the Hot Rod. With that and the new tubes, it sounds absolutely amazing.
Thanks again,
Douglas K. White
 

From: Eric H [mailto:ewhm@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 7:15 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77 appreciation

Bob,

My girlfriend bought me a matched quad of your JJ KT77 tubes as a birthday present and I must say it has been the best birthday gift ever. I put them in my ENGL SE and biased them about 4 hours ago. I cannot believe how awesome this amp sounds. It has more chuck, tighter bass, less midrange honk yet the mids are still plentiful, and smoothed out the highs plus added more headroom. It even sounds like the amp has more gain. I will never go back to EL-34s.

Thanks Again,
Eric
 

From: Jon Bradford [mailto:jtbradford@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:09 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ's Revived My Mesa Boogies

Hey guys:  Thanks for all your help and suggestions.  Following your advice, I reloaded my two MB 50 Caliber+ amps with JJ's, and they sound vastly improved: tighter bottom end, more clarity without brittle high end, and better sustain with nice, smooth harmonics.  You were even kind enough to guide me through some questions I had while replacing my old tubes.  I would recommend your JJ retube package for any MB owners looking to upgrade their sound, and your service is outstanding!
 
Jon Bradford
 

From: brian_themayan@comcast.net [mailto:brian_themayan@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 4:04 PM To: Eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank You!!!!

WOW!!!!
 
  Thank you sooo much for the help with the tube choice and the amazing service on purchasing new tubes for my Evil Twin. It has never sounded better.... I've owned it for 6 years now, and no other tubes have made it sing like these...
 
Not only that, your responce to my emails and calls were fast, on time, and very helpful. You've made a lifetime client and I will recommend you to everyone I know!
 
Brian Scott
Hebron MD
 

-----Original Message-----From: Rick Low [mailto:rlow@delphia.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:50 PM To: Bob
Subject: Satisfied Customer

Hi Bob,

I just received my tubes yesterday and had to write and let you know how much I appreciate a company that values customer service as much as your company obviously does.
Evan with the computer problems you had last Friday you were able to get my order out the door in time to ship before the weekend. I am very pleased with the warm rich tones now coming out of my little Blues Jr, not to mention the added growl the high gain option has given me.

Just wanted to say thanks and tell you to keep up the good work. I will definitely be a long time customer.

Best regards,

Rick Low
Oxnard, CA
 

-----Original Message----- From: Lucien Nocelli [mailto:lucien@luciennocelli.com] Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 12:06 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi,

I wanted to drop a line and say thank you. You guys are great. Tubes are out of this world. My JCM2000 never sounded like this. The combination of KT77 and Gold 83's and Gold 803's are the best, truly. Your staff is the best.

Bob, I biased them myself for the first time thanks to your information on the site.

Lucien
http://luciennocelli.com/

From: K_Ander20@aol.com [mailto:K_Ander20@aol.com] Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 6:05 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I know I am the customer but I want to thank you for the tube set up you sent me for my Peavey Classic 4/10. The shipping to me here in Houston Texas was incredibly fast! My amp that I thought just had an Ok sound now sounds incredible after I changed to one of your tube kits (Rock with moderate breakup). Once again Thanks for a great product delivered with outstanding customer service.
 
Your New Life Customer
Kevin D Anderson 
 

From: Dorian Jamison [mailto:d_jamison_29@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:14 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks

Bob:
I just want to thank you for distributing a truly remakrable product. I just bought a brand new Kustom '36 Coupe, in which I was disappointed by its harsh and mushy sound, especially after reading rave reviews for this amplifier. I immediately ordered a set of 6L6s and ecc83s to replace the Sovtek power tubes and the Electro-Harmonix preamp tubes. After I installed the Eurotubes, my jaw dropped and I literally could hear a HUGE difference!! I even compared the tubes by looking at them, and it seemed like the Russian tubes were just poorly constructed. It was like comparing a 24k diamond to cubic zarconium. After installing the tubes, the sound of the amp got tighter, the clarity became...well...clearer...the amp I had expected to sound the way it should have sounded suddenly became the amp that it was supposed to sound like (my my impression). I swear by this product and will tell everyone to replace those crappy Russian tubes with JJ's Eurotubes for ANY amp that has been tubed with Sovteks. And for the price - especially after comparing to Groove Tubes prices for the NOS tubes, was a bargain. You truly turned a dissapointment into a joyous day of afternoon playing. I am going to call Kustom and tell them that if they want to sell what I consider a remarkable amp (because it is after it was retubed), you need to tube it with the right stuff. You have literally saved - by the testimonies that I have read - many guitar players - including myself, from repetitive disapointment. Thank you for discovering a great product and sharing your discovery to the rest of us.
 
Sincerely,
Dorian Jamison
 

From: Johan Gunawan [mailto:jg_mobile@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:48 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Review Gold Pin Preamp Tubes for TriAxis

Bob,

As usual, the shipment is amazingly prompt.  I have used the gold pin set for about one and a half week and do notice the difference between the gold pin set and the regular high gain set for the TriAxis.  Your own description about the gold pin on the website is accurate.  The gold pin tubes have the same balanced response throughout the frequency bandwith, but they have richer mids and smoother to top end--can't be simpler and more accurate to describe the sound.  This is definitely not marketing talk and you really describe what you sell truthfully.  These tubes are different.

Excellent!

Thank you very much

Johan

-----Original Message-----From: Anthony Lin [mailto:earwhacks@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 4:24 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: wow, incredible service

Bob,

I just wanted to compliment you on your excellent service. I ordered my tubes Friday afternoon, and they were waiting for me at my house when I got home from work on Monday afternoon. Truly incredible. Thanks again.

Regards,
Anthony Lin
 

From: Chris Schwalen [mailto:fender_rio@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:26 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Hi Bob, could you answer a few questions?

Bob,
 
Thank you so much for all of your help.  I recieved your tubes yesterday and replaced those old stock Mesa's for the JJ's and that solved the problem right off!  The cleans sound amazing and the break up is just how I wanted.  The tubes came very well packaged and were at my house within 2 days.  When I first got the amp, (Mesa F30) I didn't think the tone could get much better, but man was I wrong.  You really are as people say, the tube guru!  Thanks for everything, I'll be sure to tell anyone else needing tubes about you :)
 
Regards,
Chris

From: Alan Bates [mailto:alan_bates@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks Bob!

Hi Bob:
 
I just installed your high gain full retube kit for my Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 and wow what a difference.  I was not pleased with the sound I was getting with the stock tubes and it was really starting to bug me and affect my playing enjoyment.
 
Called you on Friday and I got them Monday, installed and biased them last night, your turnaround and service was great.
 
I'm blown away by the difference in sound quality, my DSL50 now just sings.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan Bates
 

From: Kenneth Davies [mailto:ken_davies@rogers.com] Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:04 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Tubes!

Hi Bob,
I wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I received the tubes last week, First off thanks for the fast shipping, I was surprised to see them arrive so quickly, Secondly, Thanks for the Amazing Tubes!!!!! I expected them to make a difference but I was on the floor after putting them in the Triaxis. Completely blew me away. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am and I will be back for more when needed. I’ll be letting all my friends know about Eurotubes and the great product and service you have!
Thanks again and best regards
Ken Davies
 

-----Original Message-----From: Michael Black [mailto:les_pau_lplaya@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 4:22 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 8024

Thank you so much, fantastic job!!!! I've gotten so compliments on my tone at shows (even though it's a jcm 2000 dsl). I recieved your tubes the day before our band had a rehearsal. I installed the tubes while everyone was setting up, let the head warm up for a couple of minutes, started playing and saw everyone's eyes just light up. Such a dramatic change in tone, great job!!!! Can't wait to get your tubes for my future jcm 800.
Take care,
Michael
 

From: Andy Q [mailto:andy_q@eastlink.ca] Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 1:53 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Ampeg SVT Retube Order

Bob:
 
        Thought I'd drop you a line to let you know I received the tubes today. I put the new 6C4 in and everything is great. The microphonic pinging is no more. The amp sounds fantastic, just like an Ampeg SVT should, loud, clear and thumping lows. Just like new. Thanks again for your great products and excellent service. Those tubes got here in just days. I never thought that a retube (KT88's for power) would make that much difference and the JJ tubes are really worth the money. I will highly recommend Eurotubes to all my many musician friends around here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Please add me to your list of happy customers.
 
Cheers,
 
Andy Q
 

From: Hans Robert L [mailto:hans_robert@lonningdal.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:57 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Dear Eurotubes

Please read the following with font size 400
"Thank you for your great personal service,  your JJ tubes and your tip looking up the Rock Master pre."

I spent a couple of hours on your website after googling for information
regarding 'tube bias'. Today I'm so happy I invested time on Eurotubes
and decided to order JJ Electronics tubes.

... if my Classic Series 60/60 was 2x60 with Peavey tubes it is now more
like 2x500 watt with the JJ Electronics tubes.... - and the tone is so I want
to use them all :-)

I can now dial tones on my Rock Master that I never ever believed this
cheep pre could do. I tell you the Ultra "channel" is the sweetest thing ever.
The 'Voice' controlls now have lots and lots of more sweet hot spots
than with Peavey Super 7 tubes. And the Crunch 'channel' might
prove useful after all. I used standard ECC83S and might try to
shuffle the tubes around later on.

peace
HansR
 

From: John B [mailto:johnnybe_good@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:28 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: 2nd question for bob

Bob,
you're a frikkin' genius! Thanks for the new tubes for my DR. You sent two KT77's and two 6V6's to run in EL34 mode with two GZ34's. It is awesome! Way more focused tone. Lots of punch and no more flab.  It sounds great. Thanks man
John
 

-----Original Message-----From: CJohnson [mailto:songwriter@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 7:29 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: The New Tubes...

Unhappy with my tone, I was skeptical on how my Boogie F-30 could be improved; I was thinking that I made a mistake buying it, and should have gone for the expensive 'bigger' amp. The dealer told me not to use any tubes other than Mesa in the F-30, as the bias is fixed to only accommodate their tubes. Being a tube amp owner (Marshall and Boogie) for nearly 25 years, I understand just enough about tubes to know that I could try other tubes without risk to the amp, as long as the tubes were selected carefully. That's where your High Gain kit came it. Your tubes have saved my F-30 from the chopping block! This little amp is totally kick ass with your JJ tube kit installed!

You've made a customer for life. Pricing, shipping, and best of all, demonstrated expertise! I have begun to tell everyone I know about your website. Thanks again for this. You've allowed me to keep a smaller rig (getting a bad back after all these years of lugging 4x12 cabs and heads) and still get wicked tone, punch, and character. The only
question I still have is how frequently I should change out the EL84's.  (Hi Chris, about once a year to maintain the best tone!)

I must go now to fondle my amp...thanks again.

cj
http://www.chrisjohnsonband.com

-----Original Message-----From: L simon [mailto:simon_v@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 4:05 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: ECC83 S - 12AX7

Hey Bob,

Man i'm so happy to have decided to retube my blues deluxe reissue. When i contacted you first, it was more about tube rattles i get from the cheap sovtek that Fender insists on installing in every amp they make. Cheap bastards.

I was able to find time today to retube, (standard retube kit with double mica 6L6GC's) bias and test the results. I biased at 69 DCV, since that's at the level Hotrod's players usually bias their amp.

I was not sure if i would really be able to ear an improvement in terms of sound quality with the new tubes. Well, not only the tube rattles are gone but i immediatly noticed a huge improvement in clarity, definition and the god damn ear piercing bad highs i use to get with the Sovtek are also gone (exactly like you told me). I used to keep the treble and the presence knob fairly low bacause of it (even with a Germanium Fuzz pedal). Today i could dial in more treble and presence without destroying my ears. Overall it just sounds more focus.


Seriously Bob, thank you for a great product and a great job. You really took the time to answer all my questions and helped me figure out what was wrong with my amp. I'm going to write a review on HArmony central for my amp and i'm sure going to talk about the retubing because there is at least two guys who say they noticed the rattling and, get this, thought it was the amp's construction at fault (not a tube problem) and exchanged their amp for a new one only to discovered it also rattles like hell. So they returned the amp!

The tech were i purchased did not even tell me about the cheap tubes causing rattles and told me my amp was fine when i had it checked.

Best regards,
Simon
 

From: DRAdman@comcast.net [mailto:DRAdman@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 5:07 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: AMAZING

Hey Bob,
 
I received my JJ 's for my Deluxe Reverb reissue yesterday.  As always, the order was shipped with great speed and the packing was superb.
 
I find it amazing that JJ's can make such a significant difference in the tonal qualities of an amp.  My first experience was a few months back.  I ordered a complete re-tube for my 1965 BandMaster.  Of course, it would sound better, as my old tubes were shot.  So, I wasn't too surprised at the difference in sound.
 
I just bought the '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue.  As normal, it came equipped with Fender Groove Tubes.  I immediately noticed the lack of bottom end and a real ice picky sound on the high end.  So, it's JJ's to the rescue.  I put them in last evening and just couldn't believe the difference.  The amp actually sounds as it's supposed to sound. 
 
I was already a believer in your product, but now I'm just totally blown away.  Great service, quality product and good price!! What more could I ask for?
 
THANKS,
Danny Reese
 

-----Original Message-----From: metalmaster@delphia.com [mailto:metalmaster@delphia.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mark IV retube.

Hello to everyone at Eurotubes! I just recently had the pleasure of retubing my amp (Mark IV) with one of your high gain kits. While I'm sure you get emails from elated customers on a regular basis, I cannot refrain from sending along my heartfelt thanks. My amp sounds better now than it ever has. The JJ's really put the stock Mesa's to shame. I've got a feeling I'll never need to look elsewhere for tubes again. I'm so happy with the results I've gotten. The gain and distortion I'm pumping out is just unreal. My amp has come alive. Thanks so much again I'm sure I'll be back.
 

From: Adam H [mailto:present_darkness@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:17 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Satisfied customer

Hi Bob and Jay, just wanted to drop by and say that I am a happy repeat customer. I just got my retube kit installed for my Vox AC30CC1 and it I love it! It definitely smoothed out the tone and took away the brittleness of the cheap stock tubes. I've still got that great AC30 chime but with a fat, round mid-low end to match! I also love my Mesa Triple Rectifier retube kit. I just installed it about a month ago. I never thought of running 6V6's in a Triple Rec. And the high-gain front end and GZ34's are fantastic! I definitely have a one of a kind Mesa in my locale. People keep complimenting me on a smooth, balanced, and focused distortion but wonder why it doesn't sag and sound mushy like all the other Triple Recs. I will probably try some KT88's in the power section eventually. I bet that is a deadly combination. Thanks for being extremely helpful in all of your emails and phone conversations. Top notch customer service and fast fast fast shipping! I'm actually kind of sad I don't have anymore amps to retube using the JJ tubes. Until we meet again, keep rocking and yes TUBES ARE GOOD!

--
       www.weakerstill.com        
                    &              
www.myspace.com/weakerstill
 

From: Tim Norton [mailto:nor_ton@cableone.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 5:56 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 8579

Bob,
I don't like your tubes...... I LOVE THEM!
What I now have is the best of both worlds... I now have a (what sounds like a Brand new amp, Traynor YCV20) Thanks so much...
Never in my wildest dreams did I realize what a difference your tubes would make...
Thanks
Tim Norton
 

From: immp3 [mailto:immp_3@woh.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 3:41 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: All i can say is wow

Bob, I just wanted to drop you a line and say how happy I am with the JJ KT77’s and ECC83S’s that you recommended for my Mesa single Rec. The tone is so much tighter and the clean sound is REALLY warm and full. Lead work just sings like a bird. I will have Ken add you to our website when I see him this week. Thanks again MP3
 

From: Jonathan Gasper [mailto:jonathan_gasper01@googlemail.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:49 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ Saves the Day Again!

To Bob and Crew:
                              I just thought I'd share with you guys a little thing that happened today. I was sitting around today with little to do, so I decided to open up my bass amp and see what it looks like inside(voiding the warranty too, i imagine, but who cares?). Now this amp, a Hartke HA3500, has been extremely reliable for me in the past year that I have had it. It has never sounded bad;however, it also has never sound great. I've getting by with just ok. So, I opened up the cases, and what did I find? The one lonely tube that drives the preamp was a Sovtek 7025. Arrgh!!! No wonder it was mediocre. It never had a chance. I rummaged aound in a drawer full of misc. amp related odds and ends, and I found it. One solitary JJECC83s that was left over from the tube-swapping phase iI had with my Carvin head a few months back. I put that bad boy in, screwed the case back together, fired it up, and viola! Tone! The difference was night and day, even with the MOSFET power section. True, it will never sound as good as a vintage all-tube Ampeg, but it does sound really good! Not much of a story i suppose, but I remember you saying that you never get tired of hearing people sing the praises of JJ Electronic. They have smoked the competion yet again. More bass, more low-mid, smoother, more natural treble. Amazing!
                                                                                    Jonathan Gasper
 

From: John DeLorme [mailto:small_time_takeover@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:25 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77s = the missing link!

Thanks so much! I picked up my Marshall DSL 100 from you last friday. You loaded it with KT77s and even matched the grade of the E34Ls you installed for me last time. Thanks for the quick turn around too. Anyway, I was expecting a change for the better but what I heard was amazing! All the gain is still there, yet the overall clarity of every note has improved immensely. The bottom end is bigger, punchier, and no longer muddy. The mids sound killer and are much more present. Didn't notice too much of a change in the highs though I wasn't really looking for a change in that range. These are just my initial observations... I've only actually had a couple hours on them and that was with drums and bass cranked too.

Bottom line is, I've been strugling to get the sound I want and just didn't think it was possible to extract from the JCM 2000. I still don't think I'm there yet... but I'm in no hurry to off this amp now! Thanks again Bob.

John DeLorme
 

From: Wayne H [mailto:wdh@houston.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:54 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Small watts, high expectations

Jay-
You wrote:

Greetings Wayne-
For how you use the amp I would go with a matched pair of the JJ EL84's that are a #32 these will still give a nice clean tone but will breakup real nice when pushed. For the front end I would go with two of the ECC83S preamp tubes. They will fatten up the tone and add a real sparkle. I would use a graded and balanced ECC83S in the phase inverter hole which is the preamp tube that's closest to the power tubes ( the one on the left when looking at the back of the amp ). This will eliminate any dead spots and really make the amp sing.

I know you’ve heard it 10,000 times by now, but you nailed this. Your description is exactly what I experienced after the retube. The amp cleaned up when it wasn’t being pushed (so much so that at first I though ‘Oh no, there goes the hot solos) but when cranked up it just screamed…I went nuts! The other guys in the band—very skeptical of Ampegs for guitar—were shocked at how good it sounded. Usually blasé, they said it was a killer now and how did I do it, etc. You definitely got the credit.

I’ve bought from you guys before and I’m knocked out both by your expertise and by your customer service. You have my business from here on in, and anyone else that asks me about the change will get an earful.

Best regards |  w
 

-----Original Message-----From: Roger Alan Moore [mailto:roger_m@moorearchitecture.com] Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:10 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Traynor amps

Hi Bob -- I read your Traynor amp page. You're right on the money about the YCV's being "fence sitter" amps. Here's a couple of things I (a happy Custom Valve 50 Blue owner) can add about them:

1) the YCV40 has a presence knob and no master volume. Most people send back the 40 because, in order to get good tone, you have to get up to 3 and 4. And, believe it or not, the 40 is extremely loud at 4. Thus the conundrum...

2) the reverb is mediocre at best, and there's no switch for it on the footpedal. If pleasant and ethereal reverb is important, a prospective YCV owner will be very disappointed.

3) the YCV50 Blue has master volume and no presence (and is VERY loud with nice gain boost), but it seems tinny and/or trebly out of the box. Retubing with JJ's solved this for me, and filled out the low end with more growl and snap. However.....

4) ...the best thing I did (after the retube) was to purchase the extension cabinet. What a difference! There's something about that 2nd Celestion Vintage 30 in a closed cab that brings the whole thing to life.

In synopis, with a retube and the extension cab, the 50 Blue is a little powerhouse that will fill a small club easily sans mic to PA. Also (and this was/is very important to me) the 50 is very quiet -- no hiss or buzz. It also responds well to pedals through the effects loop, has a great gutteral growl with gain boost (not the nu-metal tin, real JCM 800
growl) and sounds good at practice/human volume.

Your customers should consider these things before they try it out. And of course, they should always play before they pay.

Roger
 

From: J.C. Yoo [mailto:jcyoo@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:48 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

You breathed a new life into my amp!
The complaint I had with my Carvin MTS was that it didn't sound like a tube amp.  The highs were harsh, mids were overly pronounced, and the lows were deep, but boomy.  After spending literally hours on reading reviews and descriptions of different tubes, I knew I had to try Eurotubes before buying another amp.  To model after Marshall/Laney, I ordered the el34l matched set with ecc83s.  Two days later, the tubes were inside my amp glowing.  This is exactly what I wanted.  Tight bass, glassy highs, thiiiiiiick mids and I was never able to get the in-between soft clipping sound out of my amp.  These tubes NAIL that sound, dead on.  And, distortion?  YIKES!  I mean, this is what tube distortion sounds like.  I never thought tubes could make this much difference in tone.  Thank you for saving me $1400 on a new head.  Great customer service, very fast shipping, I cannot ask for more.  Thank you for everything. 
They were right about you.
Sincerely
J.C. Yoo
 

From: Rich Kretzer [mailto:kre_tzer@americorpress.com] Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 1:46 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes - - -ONE SATISFIED CUSTOMER

Hi Jay,
 
I've been meaning to write to you guys  (has it been almost two months already?!?--- time flies when you can't take your hands off your guitar!)  to let you know how pleased I am with the retube kit I got for my Peavey Delta Blues amp.
 
The weird noises I got when hitting low E-string notes are GONE.   I realize, in a combo like this, (especially with that 15" speaker), it's only a matter of time with ANY tubes until they come back, but at least  I'll know how to deal with it next time, instead of waiting.  In the meantime, I'm enjoying tone that can only be described as "fabulous!!!"    EVERY guitar I own sounds great through this amp!  In the past I've used a fairly large set-up of effects, through solid-state gear, and was basically happy, but currently I just use the amp, no effects, and the only pedal I use is the footswitch to change channels on the Peavey and turn on the tremolo occasionally.  BOTH channels now sound great.
 
Feel free to use this for your testimonials page if you'd like; meanwhile, every other guitarist I know will hear about your tubes from me- they're that good.
 
Thanks again,
Rich Kretzer
 

-----Original Message----- From: Nik Olas [mailto:tach_@yahoo.com]  Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 4:11 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Jay,

I ordered LATE on Monday and by Wednesday afternoon
the new tubes were plugged in and glowing. You guys
are the best! Thanks again for your great service and
quick delivery of a fantastic product. Eurotube Family
Rocks!

Nicholas
 

-----Original Message----- From: Peter A Becker [mailto:pete_b@gmu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:17 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: question about tubes


Hi Bob;

I just wanted to write back to let you know how wonderfully the new tubes have worked out in my Marshall TSL amp. The sound is now classic Marshall all the way, without the buzzy, harsh high end that it used to have! My dream has come true because I can now use my beloved Strat with this amp, and it sounds AMAZING! Thanks again for the new tubes, and also for all your kind help via email. Please feel free to quote this message on your website if you like. I am definitely a convert to Eurotubes!

Cheers,

Pete
 

-----Original Message----- From: Christopher Hall [mailto:shred_77@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:30 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thank you!!!

hi Bob - I had emailed you a couple weeks ago asking about a possible tube problem - I was running an Engl 530 thru a 5150 combo and I had a microphonic tube, feeding back like there was no tomorrow. Anyway, I ordered some of the ECC83S 12ax7 pre's and 6L6GC 5881 power's. I slapped'em in last night and it was just the solution, the difference is amazing!!! just wanted to say thanks for helping me out and thanks for getting them out to me so quickly. Definitely gonna buy tubes from you guys probably
forever!!!! You guys rock.

Chris
 

-----Original Message-----From: Kiser, Billy [mailto:b_kiser@hcher.com] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 6:35 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue

Jay & Bob,

Well, I got the tubes last week and had our local shop install them for me this past weekend. I can't believe how good my Blues Deluxe reissue sounds now. I did the complete re-tube with JJ 6L6GC'S as well as the JJ ECC83's which you guys recommended. I also had the bias re-set. I am extremely happy with the new sound. Thank you guys for all of your help. I'll have to say, you guys have fantastic customer service. You now have another customer for life.

Best Regards,
Billy Kiser
 

From: Reichard, Rick J CTR CNRSE N43 [mailto:rick_reichard@navy.mil] Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 11:45 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Peavey Retube Kit Triumph

Bob:    I just wanted to pass on to you my thanks for the retube suggestion for my peavey triumphs,   I have 2 of them and the tube set you suggested gave me breakup at lower volume and allows me to have the harmonics without ears bleeding, I also retubed an old peavey heritage and the 6L6 euro's were much better than the stock peavey's, I tell everyone that is looking for "the sound" to contact you and let you tell them what they need. Neither one of these triumph's ever sounded this good with the stock tubes.
thanks   Rick Rocker

From: Woodman, Clive E. [mailto:Clive_Woodman@woodside.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:34 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Retubing Laney LC30 MK1 Amp

Hi Bob,
I just wanted to let you know that I received my tubes over here in Perth, Western Australia the other day. 6 days after they were shipped, a distance of 11,000 miles - terriffic. The amp's sound has certainly improved, before it had a 'still in the box' sound, now it's a lot more open and clear. The drive channel is now a lot more useable too, with tone controls actually doing something to the tone. Thanks for your assistance and help in selecting the right grade of tubes for this amp, it really has made a great difference for not a lot of cost.
I will be recommending JJ tubes to others from now on!
Clive Woodman
 

From: willie penalosa [mailto:willie_penalosa@sbc.net] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 9:12 PM To: 'Eurotubes'
Subject: RE: Mesa Boogie F50 (Re-Tubing to JJ Tubes) Testimonials

Hi Bob,

First of all, let me thank you for your suggestion to replace the mesa boogie tubes and re-tube it with JJ tubes. The set of tubes (three standard ECC83S's with a current balanced ECC83S in V4 for the phase inverter & a matched pair of the JJ 6L6GC's) arrived 2 days after I ordered it. I was very impressed with a quick delivery. Well, it took me 15 minutes to install the first tube because that was the first time I did it myself. The rests were straight forward. Gig time!!!! It blew me away! It is so sweet sounding amp now. I thought that I had a good sounding amp even though the original tubes were only 5 months old. Well, the members of the band noticed a big difference in sound. The sound is more dynamic, bigger sound or maybe the right word is much thicker sound and very clean. The tone is much more defined specifically on the lower strings. For the price I paid, I’m extremely satisfied. Oh! And yes, the overdrive is simply awesome.

I would highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to improve their tube amp significantly. Once again thank you so much for your advice.


Willie Penalosa
(Lead Guitarist of the Bits & Pieces band)
PS, by all means you can add this testimonial to your existing file of hundreds or maybe thousands of satisfied customers.
 

From: Ed Ulrich [mailto:e_ulrich@valueline.com] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:22 PMTo: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Jay,
I just wanted to let you know that the amp sounds fantastic. My band played a gig on Friday night and we got quite a few complements from our “groupies” that it was the best they ever heard us sound. I’ve since nicknamed my Peavey (Classis 50) “Krispy Kreme” because of the tight, focused, buttery-smooth overdrive the JJs are giving me. I’ve been pulling my hair out for the longest time trying to find a sound that I was satisfied with. Over the past few years I’ve owned all-tube combos from Fender and Marshall, as well as two Mesa Boogies, but they were all kind of harsh sounding and eventually found new homes. I bought the Peavey used about 12 years ago, and always kept it around because I picked it up so cheap. I was at the point I was either going to pop the pin on a set of NOS tubes (a lot more money than the amp cost) or perhaps a used Matchless or Bad Cat, and am I ever glad I tried the JJs first. I know I sound like I’m gushing, but these tubes have totally transformed the amp into a tone monster. The best $67.50 I ever spent. Thanks also for all your prompt correspondence. You have a customer for life.
Ed.
 

From: Kirk Whitaker [mailto:kirk_whit@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 12:34 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: yeah buddy.....that's what i am talking about

hey bob,
Kirk here from down in bainbridge ga. You sent me some tubes last month...some ecc83s...2 regular and 1 balanced...and 1 ecc832...I was looking to improve my Fender HRDLX...since the sovetecs that came in it were sounding soooo dark. I replaced them first with the ecc83s...which did liven up the clean channel wonderfully...but the drive was still rather dark and unusable...no highs...but today I finally got around to putting the ecc832 into the V2...HOLY SMOKES!!...this thing sounds like a vintage fender now...the drive is nice and crunchy...the more drive is much smoother....wonderful tone with much more definition...more highs and character...You did the trick...THANK YOU BOB!!  (If you have a HRDLX...get a ECC832 and try it in V2....less gain and tone to spare!)
Kirk Whitaker

From: Larry Vigneault [mailto:jazz__guitar@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 4:28 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Comments ...

Hi,
 
I just retubed my Trace Elliot Bonneville C50 with a set of Eurotubes, and I just wanted to say that it sounds the best it's ever sounded in the 10 years I've owned the amp.  It has a nice chimey Fenderish quality with a lot of punch now.  Highs are smooth and pleasant without being grating, and the lows are punchy and nicely defined.
Everybody in my band agreed that it sounded outstanding at rehearsal last night.  Thanks for making such great sounding tubes available, I won't use any other brand as I've found tube nirvana. 
 
 Cheers, Larry
 

-----Original Message----- From: Daniel Maage [mailto:carnevi@hotmail.com]  Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:58 PM  To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you very much.

I got the Tubes yesterday, I mounted them today. Nice instructions on the ballanced tube, good packaging they all got here in  perfect state.

This is the first time I`ve changed tubes, but it went quite smoothly.

NOW the most important part; How did it sound???

Only one word escapes my mouth; Perfect, My Mesa Nomad sounded better than ever before.

The distrotion is somehow way more creamier than before, and the top end sounds way more Ritchie Blackmore,,,hehe.

Truly amazing tubes as well as your service.

Thank you again.

Ps I work in a musicans store myself, and I hope to send a lot of buisness your way.

Keep up the exelent work

Take care, regards from Daniel Maage
 

From: David D [mailto:tiggs@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 6:41 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: retube Crate V16 complete

Bob,
 
Got my tubes today for my Crate V16. Quick service...took a weekend! The JJ's are really great tubes. The tone is greatly improved, a lot less hiss, clearer tone, and more harmonic response. The reverb is completely different, much more lush and 3 dimensional (did not expect that result). I cannot believe that amp manufacturers use such junk for tubes......to save 20 bucks an amp.
 
My amp sounded good before, now it sounds truly great. Thanks for your consult and the tubes. I'll contact you when it's time to retube my Mesa and Fenders!
 
DD (Tucson)
 

-----Original Message-----From: Powers Court [mailto:metal_@powers-court.com] Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 7:41 AM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Customer Order: 7452

Greetings Bob,

I just wanted to drop a note to you when I had a chance, Danie is completely "JJ'd" out now & it really sounds awesome! She purchased 2 Mesa standard rectifier cabinets at the same time I put the preamp tubes in the 2101. We have done a few shows since then & I can't believe the reactions she gets... (apart from being a great guitarist) other guitar players & people from the crowd will,without exaggeration, bow at her feet
when she comes off stage!(really)

Soundmen & the other guitarists in the building, who pay little attention when were setting up, at the end of the night HAVE to ask "what in thee hell are you using and what is in it". It blows my mind! So, I think you will be getting alot of Marshall & Mesa tube orders!

It seems to be the the magic combo & I know that the tubes are a big part of it, thank you so much!!!!

"MAY YOUR REIGN OF TUBE MADNESS LAST FOEVER!!!!"

Steve & Danie
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-----Original Message-----From: Mike Brunner [mailto:continue_the_lie@socal.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:36 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: kudos to Bob and Eurotubes.

Hi Bob.

I recently placed 2 different orders with you for the retubing of a Dual Rectifier. The second order was so I could try some additional options in comparison to the original set. I have to tell you, the original set you recommended to me is the winner! Thanks so much. I asked for your advice in getting the most musical response out of the Dual Rec. and you suggested a pair of the KT77's and a pair of the 6V6's along with a set of GZ34's and an ECC803S in v1, a standard ECC83S in v2, v3, and v4 and a balanced ECC83S
in v5.

Thanks again. I will be back for more!

All the best.

Mike Brunner

From: Mark & Carol [mailto:lench@adelphia.net] Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 2:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: I want tubes

Hello Jay and all

Well I just put in the tubes you sent me for my Blues Deluxe. I was hoping by replacing the factory groove tubes Id see a little improvement, but I was apparently wrong. This is now a completely new AMPH!!!! If fact it is now a Blooze DeeLuxx!!! Damn what a difference I don’t know if I maybe had a weak original set or if your tubes are that much better. Either way the only way to describe it is its just all around warmer with a real fullness in all the tones and very responsive to my picking. I really am amazed because I wasn’t expecting a night and day difference, an improvement yes but not as drastic as what I’m hearing right now.  Also your help and quick replies plus fast arsed shipping make doing biz with you guys a pleasure. Well thanks again especially Jay for the advice Ill only be getting tubes from you guys from now on and Ill be spreading the word on what a class act you guys are! See ya next tube change!

Thank you very much
Mark   
 

From: Austin [mailto:dnametal@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:32 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hey this is Austin with the B-52 AT100.  Thank you so much for those tubes. My amp has made a 200% improvement.  I honestly can not thank you enough for your help with everything.  I will most definitely continue buying from Eurotubes in the future.  Thank you so much.
 
-Austin
 

-----Original Message-----From: Chris & Dianna L [mailto:stratman_moongirl@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 8:48 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: electric violin vs. 5150

Bob,

I have a 5150 integrated quad setup w/ bias adjustment and I met a violinist who was looking for amp that didn't sound "thin" or too trebbly. She played through my 5150 and I need to tell you - it was very impressive. The amp used to sound muddy and unbalanced during low/high note trasitions but, with your recommendations for mods, this amp truly performed. On other amps,the highs of the violin sounded squeely and schreechy with no bottom end punch. Everything sounded very smooth and solid on the 5150.

Thankyou again for you recommendations - I never knew my amp was capable of this tone.

Chris L
 

From: Paul LaParle [mailto:paul_laparle@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:01 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KUDOS once again...
Importance: High

Hey Bob,
Just a quick note of THANKS!~ As w/ my Blues Jr, my Valve Jr is now "rippin blues machine"!!!!  I hooked up w/ Ted Weber and replaced the speaker w/ one of his Ceramic Signature Series 8S's.  That along w/ the JJ Tubes has turned my Valve Jr into a little 5Watt Class A MONSTER!!!~~~
Having folks like Ted and yourself to call on are a god-send for "gear whores" like myself!!!  It never fails at a gig to have a musician come up to me at break and ask ...to the effect of..."what the hell do you have in that thing?"
My next project is my Crate Vintage Club 50Watt Combo,  I will be in touch for that one in the near future!
KUDOS to you and your folks at EUROTUBES!!!~~
Gr8ly appreciated!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Paul "Pablo" LaParle
 

From: Jill G [mailto:shelby_and_jill@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:06 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: BUYING JJ TUBE WAS THE BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TUBES!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
i don't know much about tubes but i know one thing. STOCK MESA BOOGIE TUBES ARE S*** AND A BIG LOUD FART, GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!  YOU MADE BUYING TUBES SO EASY[ THE PACKAGE DEAL SET] FOR DUAL MESA BOOGIE. I CLICKED I BOUGHT NEVER LOOKED BACK. MY AMP SOUNDS SO F***IN GOOD NOW. I HAD THEM INSTALLED BUY A PRO AND SET PERFECT. I HEARD YOUR THE MAN TO GO TO FOR TUBES AND EVERYBODY IS RIGHT!!!.
 
SIMPLE:  JJ TUBES+ MESA BOOGIE = NOW THIS IS A" MESA BOOGIE"
 
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

From: Barry Day [mailto:b_day@swbell.net] Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 6:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Personal gratitude to EuroTubes - especially Bob

Bob and the EuroTubes staff:
I bought the High Gain set of tubes for my Mesa Boogie IIb about two weeks ago and will try to describe the dramatic transformation in my old Boogie standby!  The original power tubes and replacement pre-amp Groove Tubes and Mesa brands that I have been periodically changing are now in the trash where they belong.  I knew that JJ's were good, but was not expecting the over the top metamorphisis that they have produced in my amp.
The juicy tone is BACK!  It sings powerfully on it's own or with it set clean to warm up the tone using my modeler on the front. WOW!   Yes, you were correct, the High Gain set still gets nice and clean.
I had my doubts on the "fixed bias" using anything but Mesa tubes (Mesa hype), but everything is sounding 500% better.  Guess the Mesa guys just want to sell their tubes.  You "hit the note" with your custom tube selection for my Mark IIB and my amp has NEVER sounded better.  Even sounds better than when it was brand new from the factory and that is a FACT.
The flexibility and overall tonal musical personality just flips me out.  No more brittle/thin treble.  No more "mud drenched" bass.  No more "weak/flat/lifeless" tone. All sounds are full of great big FAT tone and clarity throughout the treble/mid/bass ranges.  The tone controls now really work. I am amazed each time I fire it up.
You were again correct on the "breaking in" of the tubes.  After a few days of burn in they really sweeten up and sound better than on the initial install.
You can be assured that I will recommend EuroTubes to all of my friends in Pflugerville and Austin that are in need of new tubes.  "Forget buying tubes at the music stores and just contact Bob at EuroTubes" will be my catch phrase to all of them.
My appreciation and sincere gratitude to you and all the staff at EuroTubes!
-- You have my permission to post this email on the Customer Review section of your website if you desire --
Barry Day
 

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Hale [mailto:arch_enemy@ssnet.com] Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:24 PM To: Bob
Subject: Peavey JSX

Bob,

I can't thank you enough for the wonderful tubes. I recently bought a Peavey JSX which came with stock EL34 EH power tubes. I sold my Peavey 5150 to buy it, and after a few days of tweaking settings, I began to miss the heaviness of my old 5150. The EL34's had a great crunch sound to them (but perhaps a little brittle and way too much on the bright
side) and the lead sound was very fluid, but lacked the low end thump that I loved so much in my 5150. I decided to give the 6L6's a try and ordered a matched quad. I recieved the tubes only 2 days after ordering them and popped them in, switched the bias setting to 6L6 and flipped on the power. The only word to describe the sound is HUGE. The annoying high end of the amp was gone and replaced with a powerful low end chunk that kicked me in the chest as soon as I hit a palm mute. The cleans were even better than before and felt so much more warmer. The JJ's breathed new life into my JSX and my sorrows of selling my beloved 5150 vanished. This is the tone that I've been hearing in my head since I've picked up the guitar. Bear in mind that the preamp tubes are still the stock EH's. I can't imagine how the tone can get any better, but once I order me a set of JJ preamp tubes, I believe it will be total bliss.

Sincerely,
Christopher Hale
 

From: john [mailto:jc_848@optonline.net] Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 7:49 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Jay
Just installed the tubes on my DSL, full retube.. 
 
a brief history on this my DSL.. its only 9 months old and has probably be bought and sold 2 or 3 times
simply because its distortion sounded bad.. The gain control on the red channel didn't make much difference after 3 on the knob, it just got more grainy and buzzy, very unmusical distortion. The clean channel was still ok and I use a modeling processor so I got away with it.
 
after the retube,,,holy cow,,,A real marshall. The red channel can be used all the way to 10. This is insane distortion but still very musical. Its very funny, now whether Im using the modeling processor or running clean or using the red channels insane distortion, I can hear the marshall signature all thru it. before it was just washed out in mud.
The biggest difference is in how clear the notes ring out. I can clearly hear notes under other notes, kind of like a BBE unit, If your a lousy player, these tubes will project that. you can hear everything coming off the fret board.
 
I don't understand why marshall is not hip to this. the DSL and TSL line of amps have a bad reputation for poor sound, simply, in my opinion, because of the lousy tubes their installing. The JJ s make this amp.  I've used them all, Plexi s JMP s  800 s  etc,,,this amp NOW can run with them. As for the oldschool vs newschool guys out there, I will bet if you stuck my stock tube set into your plexi, it would also sound bad....
 
one last thing, If the guy who sold me this amp were to here it now, he would be very upset with himself, nuf said..
 
 
John
 

From: Richard W [mailto:riweb@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 6:32 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Jay,
Got the tubes, put them in, and … Holy Crap! I mean I thought this was a great amp before. It is just beyond what I imagined now. I certainly expected an improvement from the tubes, but I had no idea what dramatic difference it would make.
I’ve made some relatively minor mods to the valve junior combo. Added a standby switch and added an 8 ohm output to drive various cabinets I already had around. I have also used some nice pedals in front of this, which all sound great, but nothing I have done so far had such an improvement as the tube upgrade. And the real kicker is, it was only $18 bucks. This is now my favorite amp to play.
You guys should advertise a kit for these on your site. Anyhow, well done and thank you, thank you!!!!
I will sing your praises on my harmony central review.
Regards,
Rich
 

From: Tim Cronin [mailto:tcronin@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 12:57 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: New testimonial

Hello, Bob.
 
I wanted to give you my testimonial, as I am still floored by the sound I am getting out of just one tube.
 
A while back, I asked you what 12AX7 would be a good fit for a Marshall AVT20, considering my playing style (blues/rock/hard rock).  I recently ordered and recieved what you recommended me: a matched triode ECC83S w/ 105-110 gain.  The tube I was swapping out was one of those new Groove Tubes 12AX7Ms that are supposedly modeled after the old Mullards.
 
I have tried a total of three tubes in this amp: an Electro-Harmonix, which I found to be rather shallow and harsh sounding, the Groove Tubes one, which was richer, but still sounded a bit splatty gain-wise, and this JJ tube.  It's amazing the difference I heard.  On the clean channel, it's rounder and smoother, and with the gain maxed out on the channel, the breakup is very juicy and full of life.  On the overdrive channel, the distortion is less harsh and much sweeter.  With the gain maxed out on that channel, it still exhibits some harshness (I will probably invest in a Weber Beam-Blocker), but not as much as with the EH or GT tubes.
 
I wish to thank you again for your superior customer service, and thanks for an excellent product.  I'm officially a JJ convert.
 
-Tim
 

-----Original Message----- From: tikh@yhti.net [mailto:tikh@yhti.net]  Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 1:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Tubes Installed

Just wanted to let you know that tubes arrived in good time (the 3rd) and well packaged. I installed them and was very pleased with the difference they made in my Peavey Classic 50 410. The clean side (which was nice and rich before) is richer. The gain side. . . much, much better. . a whole range of textures to play with. With the neck pickup, it used to sound a little frappy, like a kazoo in the upper register (the lower end stayed nice and edgy), now the tonal texture is much more even across the octaves.

I appreciate your willingness to advise on the various grades of tubes and their sound qualities by your experience.

Thanks for the great service.
Louis
 

-----Original Message-----From: Simon P [mailto:simon_P@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5:01 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject:

Hi Bob,
I just recieved my JJ tubes and couldn't wait to have them installed in my VOX AC30CC2. The result is WOW!!!! The difference in tone is unbelievable, even more than in my 5150II or JCM800. The amp now sounds great and the TB channel (which I used to dislike) is giving me that nice crunchy tone I thought I would never get with this amp. And the normal is now cleaner and fuller with better definition as well as better low-end (something impossible with factory-installed tubes) Also, the tone on either channel is now tighter so that palm-muted notes or snapped chords are "chunky" instead of "muddy." Overall, an 11/10 mark for Eurotubes and JJ tubes (once again)!!! I can't wait to buy another amp so I have to change the tubes in it!!! :)

Thank you very much once more,
Simon
 

From: GospelBill_@aol.com [mailto:GospelBill_@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 4:28 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes for a Fender Blues Jr. amp

Hello Jay and Bob,
 
Thank you for the quick delivery, I received the Fender Blues Jr. eurotubes today and I installed them into the amp (Now New Amp). I am very pleased with the new sound. I thank you both for your recommendations for the tubes that you thought that I would need based on my style of playing. Again, I am very pleased, this was the first time that I ever took on a project like this on my own. I thank both of you for making it a success. You can add me to you HAPPY CUSTOMER LIST. May God bless both of you always.
 
a servant of the Most High!
 
Gospel Bill
 

-----Original Message-----From: bdove@ifriendly.com [mailto:bdove@ifriendly.com] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:25 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks!

Bob,

Here's another "I couldn't believe it story". I ordered the tubes on Monday and received them on Wednesday. Installed them in the Music Man RD50 and WOW! The tone is incredible. Took it out on the deck and played for 2 hrs (forgot to mow the lawn). Thanks again for a great product and excellent service.

Blanton
 

From: Judson Bertoch [mailto:judson_b@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:25 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Now We're Talking!

Hey Bob,
 
First. Under 48 hours from order to delivery (OR to VA) - almost unbelievable.   Who do you know at the USPS and what do you have on them?...
 
Second, not sure whether to nickname you the "amp whisperer" or "the cleaner".  Either way your solutions fix tone.
 
I'm probably more of a sound/tone novice than 95% of your other customers so I was not sure just what to expect in terms of change/improvement.   Now, needless to say, I'm very very pleased going from harsh/cold/distant sound to warm/tight/rich.
 
The sound difference is so pronounced and the sustain is so amazing.  I ordered both the standard and low gain retube sets (Fender Pro Jr) not sure which I'd prefer, but I put the low gain set in first - it may never leave this amp.
 
The amp companies should be paying you for retaining their customers.  Normally other products in life that performed so poorly out of the box would normally go on my 'do not buy from again' list. 
 
Thanks!!
 
Judson Bertoch
 

-----Original Message-----From: Matthew D'Ortona [mailto:m_ortona@stny.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 6:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Mega Pleased with the Traynor YCV-40 High Gain Kit!!

Dear Bob & Jay,

I just wanted to let you guys know how happy I am with the Traynor YCV40 high gain kit! The cleans sparkle and have much more of punch, with some
nice, smooth, natural compression thrown in to boot. The overdrive channel just smokes, with more definition, clarity, and gradations of
distortion. To put it mildly, this is the best $69 bucks I've spent in a long time!! No more fence-sitting - this amp is a keeper now. Can't wait
to use it on this week-end's gigs. Feel free to include me in your customer review section. You guys rock!

Sincerely,

Matt D'Ortona
 

From: Scheuer, Rick [mailto:Rick_S@sf.fk.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 8:33 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!

Boy, what a difference.  A great transaction, the ECC83s (2) are breaking in nicely in my little Jolida 1701 hybrid.  CD (Cambridge Audio 640C)  has lost its 'edginess' on female vocals and strings fill the room, while Coltrane's sax sounds round and full and breathy.  Monk hums along, his fingernails clicking on the keys, toe tapping.
Lucious mids!  My Epos M12.2 speakers crave good mid energy, and man, they have it now. Full of inner detail.
The only person who probably doesn't like you right now is my landlord.  He lives upstairs.
Most of all, my vinyl collection thanks you. I've got records going back 35 years; I still use my AR Xa (1971) with the modified Grace 707mkII tonearm (1978?) and a Goldring 1042 cartridge.  A very modest, but incredibly musical setup.
You guys really, really upped the quality of this rig - for about the price of a pizza and a pitcher of beer.
Thank you, thank you thank you (and peace),
Rick Scheuer
 

From: Ross Drake [mailto:ross_d@sympatico.ca] Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 12:09 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Change in the small YCV20 Traynor

 A NEW AMPLIFIER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WITH EUROTUBES

Skeptical readers will now no doubt think that I am a ‘shill’ for Bob Pletka and his JJ Euro Tubes.

I am the same fellow who owns a Peavey Classic 30 that with Bob’s help we turned it into one of the sweetest sounding amps I have heard irrespective of cost.

I mentioned in first testimonial that I had just purchased the small 15 watt Traynor YCV 20 in wine.

This amp has received mixed reviews for its sound with the stock tubes (Sovteks which I have to say suck!). In addition, I would generally agree that the sound was not great, nor was it as poor as one writer mentioned. He said he couldn’t be bothered to change the tubes so he took it back. Too bad.

Changing the tubes in this amp is a major pain, no doubt about it. They did not design it to make it easy to change the tubes but if you spend the 1 1/2 hours required (so you don’t break something) and put in JJ tubes the result is well worth it.

With the same quick dispatch I got the tube configuration sorted out with Bob, who is meticulous about responding to emails, even on days I consider as ‘days off’ and 5, yes 5, count em, days later, I had the tubes and today I made the switch.

This little amp provided me with exactly the sound I was looking for out of it and I think all that it could give me. It sang, chimed, and had a tight but still somewhat weak bottom end (to be expected in a small amp in a small enclosure).

But then the surprise! I hooked up my Fender Telecaster on the drive channel and dialed in a ‘sound’ I have only heard a few times in my long life. It just wails and beautifully so. I dialed in a sound on the drive channel that was not possible with the original tubes.

If you are vacillating about buying this particular Traynor or about Bob and Eurotubes and your skepticism is crumbling, do yourself and your amp (and maybe your dog too) a favour and retube it with JJ Tubes from Bob.

Honest to God, this can’t be ‘snake oil’ we are talking about here. This is the real thing and I recommend to anyone to jump on it.


Ross Drake in Ontario Canada (a.k.a. The Great White North)

 

From: Andrew K [mailto:a_k@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:30 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I love Eurotubes!

I got my tubes today and slapped them into the Boogie (the DC-5) and oh lordy! I couldn't stop playing! The drive channel has taken on a whole new dimension and even with the gain dimed the notes are still articulate. The clean channel is fatter and more round, its just heavenly. And in general both channels have cleaned up so much. I did not expect this much of an improvement from swapping tubes alone.

Thank you Jay and Bob (snoochie boochies?).

Until next time,
Andrew
 

From: John W. [mailto:jw.ai@gmail.com]  Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 2:57 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Follow up & impressions on my new JJ Tubes

Hi Bob, thanks again for the personal attention to my order.  While I hope your business grows fast as it deserves to, (and I have also been recomending you to every guitar player/tube user I know), I hope you can always have enough time for all your customer's questions.  It really sets you apart from the crowd.  As do your tubes.  Very very nice.  Everything you say they are is on the money.  They made an incredible difference in my Peavey Classic 30, and my Classic 50 as well.  The C30 is suddenly a very respectable amp in it's own right, not just good for recording and practicing.  It's almost like I added a second channel to it, because it has a full range of exciting tones available to it now.  I really can't describe what an improvement it has made.  To anyone considering these tubes for the first time, just do it.  They are not expensive and they sound rich and transparent, have so much harmonic content, and are so linear and smooth in breakup that you really can't go wrong.  My C50 is a much more complicated amp, and so much louder that I don't get to play with it as much.  As a result I am still in the process of discovering the full character of the new tubes.  I will say this though, they are unmistakeably higher quality than the EH tubes that were in there.  It's like getting into a luxury car blindfolded.  An economy car may have a lot of decent features, which seem similar, but there is a completely different feel to it.  Even my friend who has only the most cursory experience in "tone hunting" said immediately that my amp sounded better.  And he now has a JJ tube in his Marshall Valvestate head, which has made a WORLD of difference in his tone.  Now if I can just talk him into going all tube ... =)
Thanks again,
John W.
Van Nuys, CA
 

From: Ross Drake [mailto:ross_d@sympatco.ca] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:48 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Tubes

A NEW AMPLIFIER WORLD WITH EUROTUBES

I found out about Bob and Eurotubes from the guitar tech at my music store in town, and then subsequently read about him on many amplifier sites on the web.

I own a Peavey Classic 30 an amp that I like, but it wasn’t quite doing exactly what I wanted it to do. I was lost! How do I explain this somebody who will, first understand, and second, know what to do about it?

So I was hesitant but I asked my guitar tech and he suggested I contact Bob at Eurotubes. And so I did, not knowing exactly what to expect.

I am completely delighted and satisfied with the entire experience. Bob takes a hands on personal approach and I sent him an email detailing what I thought was missing in the amp.

Bob made suggestions in an incredibly timely manner, within an hour or so of my emailing and I ordered the kit on-line a few minutes later.

7 short days later the tubes arrived. I installed them as my situation was plug and play.

Every shortcoming this amp had was corrected and I think, frankly, it sounds for my purposes at least as good as any amp I have heard for twice or three times the money.

The amp provided me with exactly the sound I was looking for. It sang, chimed, had a tight and pronounced bottom end, it was a work of art. All for about $60 versus the cost of a new amp.

I am so happy that I just bought another tube kit for my new Traynor.

If you want to improve the sound of your amp this is the place and the fellow to connect with. You will not be sorry. Indeed you will be delighted, as was I. This is not hype. I wasn’t paid to say this. I am doing so because this is the real deal for tube amplifiers and the service is beyond comparison. It is personal and it is right.

Do yourself a favour and try Bob at Eurotubes. I am not going to tell the story of Bob and Eurotubes, it is everywhere on the Web for people to read. This is my personal story.

Ross Drake in Ontario Canada (a.k.a. The Great White North)
 

From: rattler7@att.net [mailto:rattler7@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:33 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Happy customer

hello Bob or Jay or who ever opens this
 
I will most certainly be returning to purchase any tubes i require in the future due to the tone and quality of these tubes are absolutely spectacular in my Rockmaster Preamp the bass is full an not overpowering with the sovteks it was either to thin or to flabby now the low end is nice and tight with the mids dialed in which took the longest it absolutely kills the sovteks and the highs although i like a slicing somewhat piercing tone to my mids and treble it does all that with aplomb yet it not piercing enough to make a dog whimper, the sovteks i was using actually made my dog whimper. The shipping was quick and speedy i was also surprised at the size of the box i figured it would be much smaller.
 
Chris Rose
 

From: Wylder mail [mailto:wilder@nycap.rr.com] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 8:21 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: kt77 tubes

Bob,
     It's Mike Frank from Albany NY I bought a quad of Kt77 tubes from you a while back for my Mesa lone Star, I hope all is well. Just wanted to tell you these tubes are the best I have tried yet. They give the best of both worlds excellent clean and dirty. I am giving you a link to my band's website and there are several video clips with various types of music so your customers can hear how great these sound. From sparkling clean to fat blues rythm to hard rock and a nice fat lead tone these do it all with style!! Thanks again Bob you are the man. Click here http://wylderrocks.com/wylderrocks.html and go to mp3s and video page and click on the video clips (studio demos do not have the kt77s) this was taped straight through a panasonic camera. Enjoy and thanks again
Mike
 

From: Brian Powell [mailto:powell_76@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 10:00 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Marshall JCM 900 50 watt head (re-tube)

Hello Bob,
Thank you for the great service and in helping me to discover an excellent tonal possibility available to my 50 watt JCM 900. I have broken in my JJ KT-77’s and am very impressed with the improvement in tonal quality and additional head room after switching from E34L Tesla’s, and from 12AX7A’s to JJ ECC 83 S’s. It’s like I have a new amp. Amazing! The tone knobs are much more responsive. The presence control knob had no effect before re-tubing. Now the presence knob produces noticeable changes to the sound. The KT-77’s produce a WOW tone that gives me a smile every time I play. What a treat.

Regards,
Brian.   
 

From: doren [mailto:db@downtoground.com] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 6:56 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I'm slack-lawed and speechless....
My tripple xxx went from "not bad" to BAD ASS!...
not sure what to say, but thank you!

wow....wow...wow.....

db
 

From: Bob Kimball [mailto:B_kimbal@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 5:40 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Hi Jay,
 
I've had enough time to let the tubes settle in a bit.  I'm using a pair of the JJ KT77 in a Rivera M60 head (60W), replacing whatever the stock EL34s were.   The KT77s do everything better than the stock tubes.  They have a little more chime/sparkle when driven clean, a nice round and not-flabbly bottom end.  They get nicely gnarly when overdriven, real BALLZ!   The Rivera can run the output tubes either pentode or triode.  The triode setting with the stock tubes was a yawner.  It's really nice with the KT77s... articulate and with a touch of reverb, haunting.   It's hard to characterize them, they are kind of a cross between the signatures of an EL34 and a good 6L6.   They are a welcome addition!  Thanks, Bob
 

From: Marius Amundsen [mailto:marius_amundsen@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 1:43 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Ah! the SWEET tubes!!!

Hi!
Just wanted to send a HUGE thanks to you Bob!! My Trem-O-Verb sounds so much better now!!
The tone is so warm, yet clear and well defined and full of life! The tone controls works alot better, and its alot easier to hear the differences when turning the knobs.
The mush is also gone. Even with gain set high every single note ring when playing chords and everything is more well-defined and tight. The crunch is much cleaner in a sort of way than before.
The harshness is also gone. The amp has a warmer and richer sound with lots of harmonics. I can now set the treble and prescense to positions that I never did before because the amp would sound terrible. Now its easy to make the amp cut through.
 
Have been playing mostly with the 6V6's. They sound amazing! You were right about the clean tone. It has NEVER been this good! Warm and SWEET!
The 6V6's are great for soloing too!! Really sweet when digging in!!
 
The E34L's left me with a huge smile on my face for tight, crunchy comps. No more "fluff--fluff"... just tight, burning "chugg-chugg"!! And all the warm rich upper harmonics on powerchords! My amp is on FIRE!!
 
This has been a most pleasant experience and the best investment in tone! Couldnt ask for more!
Why have a racecar if you are driving with flat tires?! If you have a great amp, you need great tubes!
 
I will spread the word, and I now know who to contact when its time for re-tubing! :D
 
Thanks a lot!!
 
Marius
 

-----Original Message-----From: john novack [mailto:j_novac@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:37 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: mesa lonestar

hey bob, the lonestar sounds GREAT with the setup you recommended, whole different amp. tons of depth and dynamics, the mud is gone, and no trace of harshness.
exactly what i was hoping to achieve. the gain side is smooth as silk, the harmonics are aligned, and sweet, before, the gained up sound was jumbled, confused and
kind of "trashy". i'll be back!
 

-----Original Message-----From: Mike Argento [mailto:mike_a@ydr.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:49 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: 6v6s in Ampeg Reverberocket

Bob,
Got the tubes Monday, had them put in and biased (about 20mA at 390 plate volts, according to the tech) and whoa! This is how this amp's supposed to sound! Just amazing sounding. Great lows and sweet, sweet highs. Crank up the amp and it breaks up smoothly.
I'm more than pleased. Thanks for your help and excellent service and the tubes. Pass on my thanks to the folks at JJ; they make kick-ass tubes.
Regards,
Mike Argento
 

-----Original Message-----From: Steven Custer [mailto:steven._custer@na.flintgrp.com] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 7:15 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: jj gz34's


Hi! I bought a set of jj GZ34's from you last week, and I wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I was really impressed with your service. The tubes arrives lightening quick, and they were packaged excellent! Also I really wanted to let you know that I got to play nice and loud with them in my amp yesterday, and holy sxxx!!!!! I can't believe how good these things make the dual rec sound! Thanks a bunch! --Steev Custer
 

From: KEITH JOHNSON [mailto:igniter-guitars@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 6:14 AM To: Eurotubes
Subject: more tubes

Hi Bob.
I got a 5150 low gain retube kit from you about 2 weeks ago.
These things are awesome!!! They took care of all the noise and hissing that I was getting from the factory tubes. The tone controls are much more useable now, and I still have all the gain I need. The personality of each guitar really comes through uncolored. Everything sounds sooo much sweeter!
Thanks so much! Go ahead and post this on your reviews.

Thanks!
Keith.
 

From: jandd@sbcglobal.net [mailto:jandd@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:08 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Dear Carla and Eurotubes,
 
Thank you so much for your great product and service. The tubes I ordered on Monday evening arrived yesterday morning. I installed them and biased the amp this morning. After an initial problem with low volume (phase inverter needed to be reseated) I picked up my strat and started to play. The old tubes were definitely going bad, but even given that the sound from the JJ’s you guys sent is great. The clean channel is clear, ringing, and bright. String attack sounds out well and pinch harmonics are easy to get (they never used to be).  Bang the strings hard and all sorts of cool things happen as the amp nears but doesn’t quite reach break up (about 4 on the Hot Rod). The dirty channel sounds good also with some of the Hot Rods built in fizziness dissipated. At low volume the drive channel is actually quite playable and surprisingly musical. Cool.
 
I was going to sell this amp, but not now. It is too much fun to play!
 
Thanks for a great product and great service. You will be getting all of my future tube business and that of my friends as well.
 
Best Regards,
 
Doug Wille
 

-----Original Message-----From: Samuel Anderson [mailto:sampa@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:21 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thanks for hooking up my Traynor YCV40WR - I'm keeping it :-)

Sounds great man!

I talked to you on the phone last week and wanted to let you know that you did an outstanding job translating my confusing "I don't know what I really want but I sorta like this and this" jabbering into a perfect set of tubes for this amp. Hell I was so lost I don't even remember what I said.

You were exactly right in saying that most of they guys that call you with my amp are "fence-sitters" and (80%?) keep the amp after switching the tubes. I can't believe how much more musical this thing is; the brittle piercing sound is gone, replaced by a sweet singing treble sound...it's amazing!

Anyhow just wanted to let you know I'm keeping my Traynor YCV40WR because of your tubes.

Thanks again,
-Sam Anderson
 

-----Original Message----- From: John Purdy [mailto:purdy@hotmail.com]  Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 7:18 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Customer Order: 7013

Bob:

I got the tubes on Saturday, and the order was placed on Thursday - quick delivery! Anyway, I put the tubes in and adjusted the bias as soon as they came in, and I couldn't be happier!!!! It is really as if I have a new amp. My HRD has NEVER sounded this good. I sincerely appreciate all of your help in answering my many questions. You were quick to respond, and I learned a lot from your e-mails. Not only do you have a new customer for life, but I will direct my guitar playing friends to your website.

Thanks again,
John
 

From: Brandon de la Cruz [mailto:brandon__@sharkdogrecords.com] Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 8:23 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: Re: Retubing Traynor YCV40

Hi Bob -
 
Just wanted to let you know I've installed the Eurotubes and I was blown away by the difference.  It's like night and day.  You've definitely made a believer out of me.
 
Thanks,
Brandon
 

From: John Hardiman [mailto:mysilentletter@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:11 PM To: Eurotubes
Subject: RE: Tubes!

hey bob, im sure you are used to hearing this by now but i just wanted to say thanks. those kt77's sound amazing in my framus dragon. added all sorts of usable low end depth and a "fullness" i have yet to achieve with this head. ive been through every overdrive, eq pedal etc. in front of the amp and now i dont need anything. just threw the tubes in and it was perfect. thanks again. i will order some more for my triamp soon!!!
 

-----Original Message----- From: Nik Olas [mailto:naichi@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 10:25 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Bob, Jay and the Eurotubes Family,

My tubes arrived Saturday and I've plugged them into my Peavey Classic 30 and wow, I'm blown away! I'm not sure I'm worthy of such great tone. Thanks for your personal attention, quick delivery and great communication. I'll be telling anyone who listens about Eurotubes.

Thanks Again,

Nicholas Simovich
 

From: Casey P [mailto:casey_p@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 9:27 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: thanx guys

Hey Jay
I just wanted to say thanx so much for all the help with the tubes for my amp. (Peavey Classic 30) The amp sounds a lot better than it did with those worn out old tubes, and I'm glad that I had the chance to deal with Eurotubes.  You guys have awesome customer service from start to end.  I will definately deal with you guys again next time I need tubes.  The tubes you gave me provide a warmer tone than I had before on this amp.  The clean channel is actually a lot more playable now than it was before so I'm glad for that.  The amp sounded great in church tonight and I for once didn't mind tilting it up toward myself on an amp stand.  Anyway, just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help, it has been greatly appreciated. 
Casey
 

From: mrpuppy [mailto:mrpuppy@cox.net] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 10:42 PM To: Bob
Subject: New Tubes!

Hi Bob,
 
Just had to let you know that the tubes for the Carvin X-100A are killer tone monsters. It had generic tubes in it when I got it that sounded horrible. I put a set of Sovtek preamp tubes (new) and used Grove Tube power tubes and it sounded horrible. I installed the JJ's as soon as they arrived, cranked it up a went straight to tone heaven. The clean channel is super clean and the gain channel is awesome!
Thanks you for the super fast shipment and the great price!
Dennis Ingram
sneakerkings.com
 

From: dan driskill [mailto:lvebrndie@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:10 AMTo: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

Dear Bob & Carla,


I honestly have to say that I am extremely impressed with Eurotubes. Communication was very fast, and it was easy to arrange for 2-day express shipping.
I already had the 5150 combo High-Gain set installed in one of the two combos we had, so I wasn't expecting anything less than clarity, and a tight tone, and I definitely got it!

This set was for my Rhythm Guitarist's rig, and I believe his exact words were "I heart Bob." In my opinion, and his, these are the best quality tubes we can get, with the best customer service you could ever ask for. That is why we only get our tubes from Eurotubes.com, superior performance and service.

I just wish I could find some Eurotubes stickers to put on the door of our practice space. To let everyone know we run the badass JJs from Bob ;)

I plan on ordering a shirt in the near future!!

Thanks again!

-Dan
Very satisfied customer
 

-----Original Message-----From: Joe Ellis [mailto:vcongrad@msn.com] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 6:56 AM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77's

Bob,

Just wanted to let you know that I have been running the KT77's in my Traynor YCV40WR for the past week or so and it is fantastic. A bit less
lows, which is good, because I thought the amp was a bit boomy with the 6L6's. The chording on the clean channel is a lot better, and it gets a
nice bluesy breakup at around 6 on the volume. Overall, the harmonic content has definitely increased, especially on the distortion channel.
They are a great fit to this amp.

Thanks so much,
Joe Ellis
 

-----Original Message-----From: John L [mailto:jlk@cogeco.ca] Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 12:17 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: review on purchase

I just took delivery and installed a kit for the Traynor YCV 40. I felt the stock was too mushy, with not enough clean headroom.

All I can say is OH MY GOD! Just incredible difference. I just plugged in a Curtis Novak equipped strat and really couldn't get a bad sound - clean, gain, high gain crunch - still all there, just so much more 'tubelike' - reminded me of old 60's Fenders that I grew up on - just with way more gain. If anyone is debating the possible value of a re-tube, hurry up and get on it. It's by far the BEST musical value I've ever gotten for $55

You guys rock, and I've already posted on ReRanch - the guitar refinishing forum, for all other guitar refinishers like myself searching for the holy grail of tone.

I'll be back for more!
 

From: Mark and Kim [mailto:chech@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 2:03 PM To: Bob
Subject: More new tubes!

Bob....
Just got my re-tube kit for my Mesa Nomad 45....and all I can say is WOW again!!!! The amp is SO quiet and warm sounding, even in the high-gain lead mode....I have always believed that with any tube amp, great tubes are a must.....and I have found the "home" of GREAT TUBES!!!!! And with only a three day wait after ordering, I'm never leaving "home"!!!!!
Thanks again Bob.....You ROCK!
Mark Holmes
 

From: pamela c [mailto:pclen@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 4:13 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes

I don't know if this is the place to send feedback, but here it comes. My experience with your company has been top notch since my first contact. Inquiries were answered promptly and easy to understand, ordering was very simple through the online store, shipping was very fast (shipped the next day and arrived in three), and the tone... WOW! I have a totally different amp now. Thanks for great service and a great product! (and the hand written thank you on the invoice was a nice touch too!) I will be refering everyone I know to Eurotubes with confidence. Great job fellas.
 

From: Mark and Kim [mailto:chech@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 11:14 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Got my new tubes and...wow!

Bob...
Just wanted to drop you a E-Mail about the new "hand picked graded" high gain ECC83's I got for my Mesa Subway rocket amp. What a wonderful sound...and that's just in my living room (irritating the wife in the process!!! But even she said it sounded good!!!) In either clean or overdrive mode, the pre-amp was dead quiet and fat! As I've stated before, I always run the gain all the way up, and these new JJ EC83's sounded fantastic! I think I've found my high gain pre-amp tubes at last! Thank you so much!!!! Can't wait to gig with this amp!!!
Mark Holmes

From: Marcelo Moojen [mailto:moojen@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:42 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: My tubes arrived!

Hi Bob, my tubes arrived the last weekend. Everything came right and within the schedule. Put them in my TwinReverb clone, in my V-Twin and my custom 6L6 amp. The V-Twin got even better, and the amps changed dramatically! It was like buying new amps. The custom 6L6 amp is now louder and it's tone is much more alive than before. But the TwinReverb retube really surprised me. The bass didn't had much definition, and now is very tight (I use a 2x12 closed back cabinet). The medium tones were kind of dead too, and now they sound very warm! The treble is now brighter and ear-pleasant, not ear-piercing like before. I'd like to thank you for these tubes and your excellent service. When I need tubes you'll be the guy =)
 
Thanks,
Marcelo
 

-----Original Message-----From: Chris & Dianna [mailto:strat-man-moongirl@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 9:19 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: integrated quad on 5150

Bob,

I installed and tested the JJ KT-88/6L6 mix on the 5150 head: WOW!!! The reference volumes before the KT88's were installed were 3.25 dist, 4.0 clean, with my rack at nominal. When I installed the KT88's, my marshall cabs thundered like they've never done before. I had to turn down the volume knobs to 1.5 dist, and 2.0 clean to achieve the same volume as the stand alone 6L6!! My rack was sent into saturation, the amps headroom increased dramatically, the low end was tighter, punchier and more dynamic, and the highs were brighter.

Thank you so much for the recommendations!! Can't wait to properly bias this thing!!

JJ tubes + Bob's advice = Guitar Euphoria

Thanks again Bob!!! EVERY guitarists needs to visit www.Eurotubes.com

Chris L
 

-----Original Message-----From: Tom Kesel [mailto:kesel@measuredprogress.org] Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:37 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77s

I just wanted to drop you a line about how much I like the new JJ KT77s.

I put them in my modified reissue Ampeg Super Jet. I modded the cabinet by making it 4 inches deeper to fit an Electrovoice EVM12 (which is my one and only speaker). I like clean clean clean. But with character, of course.

The 77s replaces Sovtek EL34s. Here's what I hear:

No midrange honk. Much flatter response across all frequencies. Tight but full bottom (hmmmm!). Beautiful sparkling highs and no harshness at all.
Greater richness in harmonics. Warm and inviting.

I've done one blues and a couple of jazz gigs with the 77s and absolutely dig the tone -- as do others. I got some nice compliments from other
players. When I play loud(er), I use my guitar volume for lead tone -- no pedals. I just roll back for rhythm and open it up for solos. I like to hear
the power tubes talk -- no cone cry for me, thanks. And these new 77s are amazing! For reference, the guitar is a Guild X-180 Park Avenue (both gigs) strung w/flatwound D'Addario "12s".

Thanks for making these available. This is one kick-butt tube! I'll be using these from now on.

Tom

P.S. I should probably disclose that my bass amp is a Trace Elliot V6 loaded with KT88s, so my ears have been attuned to the "KT" tone for years. I don't know much about kinkless tetrodes, but I like what they do for geetars!
 

From: Savas Oguz [mailto:gitarsavas@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 12:28 PM
To: Bob
Subject: Re: tubes

Bob,
 This is Savas from Turkey, I had ordered tubes for my triaxis.
 I'm sending this email to thank you for your nice sounding tubes and for your help. I installed the tubes (my friend came to Turkey from US this week) It sounds alive and rich. My highest pitch bends give so pleasing sound that i can't stop smiling :)  
 
Thanks again.

Savas.
 

From: Michael Boyer [mailto:boyer@cfl.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 5:48 PM To: Bob
Subject: Re: Peavey JSX Tube SOS

Bob,
I just wanted to give you a quick update on how my Peavey JSX head sounds. I had the amp biased and retubed by a local tech. The head came stock with a quad of JJ EL34’s and EH 12AX7’s. The tubes were replaced by a quad of your JJ KT77’s, three high gain JJ ECC83S’s, and one graded/balanced JJ ECC83S for the phase splitter (V4). First of all, let me say that the difference is night and day! I am soooo pleased with the tone I am now getting. I liked the JSX before, but some days were great while others left me guessing. That is not the case now. The bottom end is tighter, thicker, and deeper (as promised). The mids have the great EL34 crunch, while the highs chime with lots of head room. I feel the amp now has a better attack too. I am simply blown away at how this head growls. My JSX is NOW a tone machine!
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you for putting out such an informative website. Not to mention responding to emails in such a prompt fashion. With out the information and visitors posts, I honestly believe I would still be searching for that dream tone. Possibly dropping a few grand more on another head, when a hundred bucks in replacement tubes did the job. If you have any other customers wanting a great modern voicing out of their JSX, mention the above tube combination…It definitely worked for me!
Thanks Again,
 
Michael Boyer
 

-----Original Message----- From: Powers Court [mailto:metal@powerscourt.com]  Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:10 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Re: Tubes, Mesa Boogie Strategy 500


Greetings Bob & Carla

We got "The Beast" (Mesa Strategy 500) up & running with the JJ tubes & I must say it really
does sound better. It seems to have more of the the raging fury we expect
from our Boogies!

I really noticed the difference on the clean sounds it has more depth & sparkle
than before... Exceptionally nice!

Also, the fast & prompt service was top notch, please don't change a thing!

Thank You!

Steve & Danielle
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POWERS COURT
USA Dark Power Metal Band
Dragonheart Records
http://www.powers-court.com

From: dpushplay@aol.com [mailto:dpushplay@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 2:11 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Thank you!

Hey!
 
I put those high gain JJ's in my Peavey Classic 50 head and holy s*** does it kick ass. We're in a studio with soldano's and hughes and kettner's and bogner's and plexi's and mesa's and everyone is just impressed by how awesome the peavey sounds. I knew this amp rocked and these jj's totally brought it to life. I cannot thank you enough.
 
thank you again - emilio
 

-----Original Message-----
From: euth oudegree [mailto:euth@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:27 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: JJ KT77 order

Bob

The JJ KT77s arrived safely, and it took only 5 days.

I didn’t expect any improvement over my Shaugung E34Ls since I only use the Radford STA/25 amp for mid range reproduction. I have a tri- amped hi- end system. The bass is separately powered by a powerful transistor (bridged) amp into a horn subwoofer. The treble is separately amplified by a pair of mosfet monobloks driving horn tweeters.

But… I was pleasantly surprised to hear the difference in the midrange. it sounds more life- like and natural and this is especially noticeable on
piano. Voice is more natural as well- and there is a greater differentiation between voices.

Obviously the JJ KT77s are superb valves and I have no doubt that used in a full range application the improvements would be greater.

I will be ordering more KT77s from you soon.

Regards

Eric
 

From: Jan G [mailto:jan.g@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:04 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Reviews

Hey Bob.  Thanks for your help!  My amps are now starting to sounds the way they should, thanks to you.  :) 
  
Review:
 
After spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars on different tubes, I stumbled across Eurotubes.  I spoke with Bob on the phone direct!  Try doing that with a large tube company!  The cool thing with Eurotubes, is that not only are their tubes the best on the market, but they will help you find the best possible set-up for your own needs!!!  (That is invaluable!)  I completely re-tubed my Vox AC15 and Mesa Dual Rectifier with Eurotubes and I am loving the results!  These tubes make your amp sound they way they are SUPPOSED to sound!  If your serious about tone, like I am.  Then you owe it to yourself to tube up with Eurotubes!  I am starting to realize that Eurotubes is the "deep dark secret" that the music industry does not want you to know about. 
 
  
Cheers,
Jan G
 

From: GB57972@aol.com [mailto:GB57972@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 1:56 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Received My Order... :)

Hello Bob,
 
Thanks again for your quick service!  It's always a pleasure!  I just got the KT77's and plugged them in my Road King.  Very Cool sound.  They retain the basic character of the EL34, and yet, are thicker on the bottom and just into the mids.  They stay tight and even from top to bottom, and break up very nicely, when overdriven.  Super sweet!  I was unsure on getting them at first, as I would've liked to have heard them before buying, but am very happy that I took a chance on them.  This is a slam dunk!  They have a great punch, and hitting a chord is like an exclamation point.  Play a riff and the notes are right there with authority to defend your musical turf.  The KT77's are louder and more pronounced, but at the same time, so controlled.   They give my channel 2 and 4 a whole new demeanor.  I can only imagine what a quad of them would do!
 
All The Best,
Gary-
 

From: Wes Inman [mailto:wes2@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 12:44 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: Hi Bob!

Bob,
 
Just want to let you know I am very pleased with the full retube on my DSL401. Man, this amp sounds awesome now. And POWER. I never used this amp at gigs because the clean channel broke up so early. Not now. I have plenty of clean headroom, and we are LOUD. I have used this amp for the last two gigs un-mic'd and it sounds amazing. My bandmates remarked on what a great sounding amp this is. THANKS!  
 
Wes Inman, Torrington Ct.
 

-----Original Message-----From: msmith@comcast.net [mailto:msmith@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 2:09 PM
To: Bob
Subject: KT77's

Bob,
Put a pair of KT 77's in my Blueverb 40-112 combo amp. This was a great sounding amp with JJ EL-34's in it, but HOLY MOLY!
This amp sounds better than ever...more singing feedback, more chime at clean settings. The amp sounds richer in 2nd order harmonics, sweeter all around.
Smitty(Blueverb Builder),said these are some of the best sounding tubes he's ever heard. I have to agree with him. WOW! The tubes have about 24 hours on them and have settled in well.
Thanks for getting these tubes made,

Mark Smith
 

-----Original Message-----From: Good Jason [mailto:soulcrusher@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:00 PM
To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: KT77 review

Let's see, matchup tonite:

JJ KT77 vs. JJ E34L vs. Mesa/Electro-Harmonix EL34. The two rings: Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce, Peavey JSX.

The JSX has had it's JJ E34Ls for almost a year now with no problems, chugging away it's song. They are by
far tighter and meatier sounding than the EH EL34s they replaced, but the JJ KT77s took it a step
further. They ALMOST have the girth of a 6L6 in this amp, but still retain that awesome EL34 crunch. The
tone from these bottles is nice and thick: nice fat, highs....thick, crunchy, mids, and a tight, deep
bottom end that never fell apart. I'm sure the two JJ ECC803's and two JJ ECC83s's in the preamp helped too,
but who's counting?

On to the Mesa. The stock tubes seems WAY too mushy to be in a nice amp like this. On the gain channel in
"Fluid Drive" mode, the stock EH tubes seemed to compress too much and totally mush out. With the JJ
KT77s in place the amp totally woke up. The bottom end was much tighter, bigger and fuller. The mids were
more present and cutting, and the highs didn't feel like icepicks in your ears. I am very impressed with
these tubes. I'll be sure to retube with these guys!

~Jay
 

From: It's a mail. Yeah! [mailto:disturb@bredband.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1:46 PM To: Bob
Subject: SV: ORDER: KT77's are in!

Bob,
The KT77’s are in the Marshall Club and Country.
They really shine in this amp. I can for obvious
reasons not compare to the original Goldlion’s as they
where long gone from the amp when I got it.
But the JJ’s sound supreme. Tight, clear and warm.
The harshness from the Svetlana EL34’s are gone and
the amp has gone from a 7 to a 10 (or higher)!

Thanks!

Best
Mattias

From: violins CONRAD [mailto:violins@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:17 AM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: B52 212 Combo Amp

Hi Bob,
Thanks so much for all your help with my first retube of my son's B52 Combo amp. After many phone calls and crazy questions from me I was able to replace the tubes and rebias the amp. What a difference, my son loves his amp now, he was thinking of trading it in again, looking for the perfect sound. We installed the 6L6GC and the ECC83S that were all balanced by you and I have to say the range of the amp is now amazing. I was not sure if I would notice the difference but it was such a big difference that even I could tell. Thanks for all your help and now we will be doing his new Peavey JSX to give it some more bottom end.
All the best,
Joe Conrad
Warren, NJ
 

From:  Richard [mailto:RPl@pitneyhardin.com] Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:53 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: RE: Tubes

Bob:
 
What a stand-out you are.  I got the tubes on Saturday.  The improvement in tone on my DC-3 is undeniable.  The clean channel now does EXACTLY what I want it to - nice bite without being brittle (it responds really well to compression as well); and the drive channel is screaming, but maintains the sound and character of my strats and teles beautifully.  Overall the amp just sounds so much fuller; the tone was there before, but now there's just more of it.  I'm used to running two 12s in an extension cab when I need a bigger sound, and I may not need to do that any more.  My aching back will be thanking you for that.  I wish I had found out about you and your company years ago.  I will wholeheartedly recommend you to every guitar player I know.
 

From: Rick Wagner [mailto:rick-wagner@chartertn.net] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 12:55 PM To: eurotubes@cnnw.net
Subject: eurotubes

bob i just want to say the tube set i got for my hot rod deville 4-10  is everything u said would be and more .  i was  always happy with the clean sound of the amp, but the drive channels did not cut it at all.  i got the 6V6's and ecc83s set with high gain and i am tickled pink.  i was worried about the head room by cutting the power  in half  but not a problem the amp has plenty to spare.  the overdrive is fantastic now i dont even need to use the fulldrive 2. i could have bought 4 sets of the jj tubes and never bought the fulldrive even tho it is a great pedal.  i am telling all my pickin friends about eurotubes and j j electronic. they really put the groove tubes to shame. got the order quick. the quality and service is top notch.    thanks again.  

Here is yet another review from a Hifi customer of mine Blain. He wrote me with his initial impressions and then again after a few hours when the tubes had sweetened up.

 -----Original Message-----
From: scarey52@charter.net [mailto:scarey52@charter.net]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 6:08 PM
To: eurotubes
Subject: KT77

I JUST RECIEVED MY JJ KT77S TODAY.. NOW I DO NOT USE THESE FOR GUTAIR AMPLIFIERS BUT FOR HIFI USE. I INSTALLED THEM IN MY VELLEMAN 4040B 90 WATT PER CHANNEL AMPLIFIER. AT FIRST THEY WERE A BIT STERILE BUT DIFFERENT THAN ANYTHING I HAVE HEARD.. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WOW.. I COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW BIG MY SOUNDSTAGE WAS.. EVERY ASPECT OF MY SYSTEM WAS NOW DIFFERENT. SOUND WAS MUCH CLEARER MORE DEFINED, BASS WAS TIGHTER AND HIT A BIT LOWER WITH AUTHORITY THAN MOST OF THE 6CA7 TYPE TUBES. NOW I HAVE OWNED TELEFUNKENS THE REAL ONES WEST GERMAN ONES. I HAVE OWNED MULLARDS XF2, 3, AND 4 TYPE. I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON ALL THESE SO CALLED SPECTACULAR NOS TUBES. NOW I WISH I HAD NOT. THESE TUBES SOUND MUCH BETTER THAN MOST OLDER TUBES 70'S AND OLDER. AND AT 1/20TH THE PRICE.. SO I ENCOURAGE ANYONE WHO IS AS BAD AS ME AT TUBE ROLLING TO SELL THERE STOCK AND BUY THESE. MAYBE USE THE PROFITS TO TAKE THE FAMILY ON VACATION. ALL IN ALL I RATE THEM A 11 OUT OF 10. NOW I AM JUST WAITING FOR JJ TO REVERSE ENGINEER SOME GOOD OLD SYLVANIA 6550'S.

-----Original Message-----
From: scarey52@charter.net [mailto:scarey52@charter.net]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:21 PM
To: eurotubes
Subject: kt77

Bob The 5 hours have now passed... one word to sum it all up SPOOKY. Listening to Jack Johnson on his accoustic guitar sounds so real it is not even right... in other words it does not sound like recorded music. that is why i say spooky. I love em never will i buy another el34 type again.. i guess i am done searching. I have found my TONE..

Another Hifi review on the KT77's.