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Forums :: Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

Preamp Tubes; 12AY7; Reliable Source

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Mon, 06/10/2019 - 18:15
chamberlainseth30
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Skip, 

I just wanted to know a good reliable source for purchasing tubes! I want to purchase a 12AY7 and had read your previous post that mentioned you don't have to buy the latest and greatest tubes out there. That being said, where should I look to purchase some tubes at a reasonable price that include quality and reilability? There are no biased answers here... 

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Mon, 06/10/2019 - 18:25
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chamberlainseth30
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Fender Blues Jr

Skip, 

To add the amp being worked on is a Fender Blues Jr

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Mon, 11/18/2019 - 14:19
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Expert Skip Simmons
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Good sources for tubes

Thanks for writing.  I think you are very safe buying used, vintage, preamp tubes on eBay from (very) reputable dealers. You will see quite a few sellers with thousands of positive feedback sales.  One I like on eBay goes by the seller's ID "dangeruxb".

I think buying vintage power tubes is way too risky.  Power tubes are so device-specific that unless you have lots of experience (and test equipment) you can really start blowing stuff up!

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