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neon333

Post subject: NS Mullard EL84 Reissue

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:11 pm

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Just popped a pair in my amp and played for about 10 minutes and I really like them so far. Rich, creamy, and smooth is how I would describe them. Great low end and really nice high end definition. Had JJ's in previously and they always sounded a bit harsh and brittle to my ears.

I'm having some folks over tonight for a jam session so I'll let you all know what I think about them after some extended "real life" use. I'll be playing strats, teles, LP's etc., so I should be able to see how they do with single coils vs. humbuckers.

Anyone else have any opinion/experience with these tubes?

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kurtlives

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:22 pm

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I wouldn't describe the high end as great and articulate but they are nice tubes for modern production.

They are indeed very smooth and rich. I don't like them for V1 (because of the high end) but they sound great as a V2 or some other tube that is being pushed. I use them on the OD channel of some of my amps. They sound quite good when clipping occurs imo.

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joeyvelour

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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:20 pm

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I don't like them for V1 (because of the high end) but they sound great as a V2 or some other tube that is being pushed. I use them on the OD channel of some of my amps. They sound quite good when clipping occurs imo

I never thought of that. Anyone else using EL84's in V1 and V2?? :lol:

Joe G

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ajcoholic

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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:32 pm

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Maybe Chris has been studying TOO much

AJC

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kurtlives

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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:56 pm

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Fack!
Missed the key part, EL84 not 12AX7.

My bad, ignore me.

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