This runs the tube at full rated plate and screen voltage, and plots the curves at 10 different. So when someone not real familiar with tube specs is trying to figure out why power ratings of amps vary they need to also understand that published book data only applies to nos new old stock made years ago but never sold or pull used tubes removed from vintage gear tubes made primarily in the us, western europe, japan and a few. The first thing stands out is rca 6v6gta has max plate voltage of 350v, where tung sol 6v6gt is 315v. With almost datasheets and the visitor counter indicates over 4000. Matched quad rca 6v6gta output tubes 196367 fr guitar amp. Tube data 2a3 5ar4, gz34 5u4gb, gz32 5y3gt, 5y4gt 6bq5, el84 6ca7, el34 6cg7, 6fq7 6eu7 6l6gc, 5881 6sn7gtb 6v6gta 12at7, 6201, ecc81 12ax7a, 7025, ecc83 300b 811a 6080wa, 6080, 6as7g 6550a 7027a 7199 8417 gl211 sv81.
The preferred oem tube of 50sera fender tweed champ and deluxe amplifiers the tungsol 6v6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps plus heavier plate and grid materials. The reason i even deal with tube amps more is because its a fun challenge and looks neat. No, but theyre the exact same tube found under the brand name. The visseaux, to anyone who has a bit of experience under his or her belt, is far and away the best 6v6gt ever made. The tube manufacturer chooses these values to provide. I really like the sound of the ge 6v6gta s too big and clear, with nice distortion character. Ive got a miniwatt, sylvania 5751, and philips 5u4gb.
In a cathode bias amp, everyone knows you can plug in 6k6gt 6f6gt 6w6gt 6l6 etc in that 6v6 spot and it will work, this book. Why do 6v6 tubes sound sooooo good page 2 telecaster. Were those brands oem in guitar amp back in the day. Peavey super v 6v6gta str391 power tubes 2 per top of page. Any of the 6v6 usa made tubes i list here should work fine in any amp calling for 6v6 or. Pdf td3435 data 6v6 tube 6v6gta tube 6v6 6v6 tube 6v6 gt 6v6gt 6v6 gta 6v6gt tube 6v6gta tube tube 6v6gt. Ive just started running nos glass throughout and am finding the tone a bit cold at 28 ma. Vacuum tube 6l6gc, tube amp doctor antique electronic. Western electric tube data by antique electronic supply book reference manual 94. Vacuum tube 6l6gc, tube amp doctor antique electronic supply. Some datasheets are only one page 3050k, some are 810 pages 300k and more. We also offer high quality and hard to find parts for diy tube amplifier projects. This matching is especially important to avoid clipping from a tube that is outofrange, otherwise youll compromise your bias setting with one tube too high and the other low. The tad 6l6gcstr is your perfect choice if you are up for the sound of the rock legends.
This runs the tube at full rated plate and screen voltage, and plots the curves at 10 different grid bias levels. Fyi, i prefer earlier ge 6v6gta s with the round mica spacers as opposed to the later rectangular spacer version. All visual depictions displayed on this web site, whether of actual sexually explicit conduct, simulated sexual content or otherwise, are visual depictions of persons who were at least 18 years of age when those visual depictions were created. To begin with we need to have tube reference information. Vacuum tube 6v6gt, electroharmonix antique electronic supply.
Fwiw, the recent production eh and tungsol arent too shabby either. The first of this family of tubes to be introduced. Western specialist,with out too much real knowledge,trying to convert russian terms and data under western terminology and it cause the big problems. I am working on scanning and placing on this page the entire rca hb3 tube manual. The tungsol 6v6gt is an outstanding tube and i feel it delivers a much smoother overdrive that you could describe as creamy instead of crunchy.
I will say its great because i turn get it to break up at a much lower volume and get that tube tone im looking for without being way too loud although it still gets plenty loud. Tubedepot carries a selection of 6v6 compatible power vacuum tubes. Get the best deals on vintage electron tubes sockets when you shop the largest online selection at. You can look at almost any solidstate data sheet and see an example circuit. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your. The following list shows the tube types i have entered in my database, with exception of the service types e. Tad has the remakes of the all time favorite 6l6 classics by rca and ge. These must pass our stringent life requirements for new tubes so they are tested screened and matched, but have been placed into equipment at some point in time.
Pin 1 of the other members of the 6v6 family of tubes are usually not internally connected, although some may have the gray rf shield connected. I am shopping for a pair of 6v6 for my new amp, i am looking at the data sheets of 6v6gt and 6v6gta. Just one left, 1960 ryder tube caddy liberal substitution handbook. Electron tubes audio avionics box industrial laboratory microwave and radar oscilloscope radio socket studio transmitting tubes active components diodes ic transistors triacsthyristors passive components book and cd capacitors connectors crystals filters hardware inductors miscelaneous relays resistors sockets. This is a suitable replacement for any 6v6 6v6g 6v6gt 6v6gta 6v6gty pentode tube type. Nos tested matched pair 1950s rca 6v6gt vacuum tubes one tested matched pair of 1950s rca 6v6gt vacuum audio amp tubes. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Over the next two decades the 6v6 tube became widely used in small radios, hifi amplifiers and consoles, and instruments amps. The 6me6 vacuum tube is a novar type used as a horizontaldeflection amplifier in color and bw tv receivers. This is born out in the vacuum tube valley 6v6 tube shoot out where terry buddingh ran the tube beyond its published specs and he chickened out before the tube did and said these are tough little tubes. Once i re soldered this connection the tester works as it should. The joint army navy military spec 6v6gt tubes look very similar, and will always. Rca homeentertainment and industrial receivingtype tubes and on picture tubes.
Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. General electric 6v6gt lightly used very good condition black glass early ge logo tested on a hickok ks 15874l2. Select matched pair for amps that use 2 of these tubes and matched quartet for amps that use 4. Herein you will find a collection of vintage engineering texts, vacuum tube datasheets, and other obsolete information, presented free of charge and without annoying advertisements.
And 6v6gta are rated to dissipate 14w instead of 12w. In a few cases, when the 1966 edition omitted graphics on obsolete tubes, i inserted scans from the 1948 ginkins reference book. Great in fender deluxe, deluxe reverb, princeton, princeton reverbs and all 6v6gt amps unless they have very high plate voltage over 450v which is very unusual. The aa8v 6ag7 amplifier by greg latta, aa8v why use a 6ag7. The data sheet information supplied by the tube manufacturers design centers, list the typical. The transconductance matching was perfect confirmed on my own tube tester and incircuit and this let me dial the bias in right where i wanted it.
In singleended tube amps one 6v6 output tube can produce about 5 watts of power. The various different nos new old stock tubes of the 6v6 family, depending on manufacturer, model, series, strength and condition, will. The metal envelope of 6v6 is connected to pin 1 of the base, and was normally used as a ground. The simplest vacuum tube, the diode, contains only two elements. Vacuum tube 6l6gc, jj electronics the jj electronic 6l6gc is the classic pentode built with the rugged construction that only jj could deliver. Buy tungsol 6v6gt vacuum tubes online, in stock and ready to ship. Arrived in bulk packaging, as shown, and sold in white boxes. Being used in a 1975 mini bass garnet amp which brought the amp back to life. View similar products to the peavey super v 6v6gta str391 power tubes 2 per in the vacuum tubes product category.
Vacuum tube 6v6gt, electroharmonix image 1 vacuum tube 6v6gt, electroharmonix image 2. In electronics, a vacuum tube, electron tube in north america, tube, or thermionic valve or valve in british english is a device controlling electric current through a vacuum in a sealed container. Nos nib 1952 rca 6v6gt smoked glass vacuum tube new old. Push pull audiophile tube output 1600 series continued. Us brand various brands available limited quantity available. Our website features secure payment options and fast, convenient shipping around the world. We have lightly used pieces in stock at this time which are supplied in white boxes. Tube 6v6gt or rohre 6v6gt id2989, beam power tube, octal int. Some of this information is available on the web, and some of it is available in print. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution.
A mixture of tubes with yellow and red print, some pairs have one of each because electrical matching is. Where is the fun in that also, pointtopoint is easier on tube sockets than prototype pcb. Russian book usually very clearly says what is data presented in the book. Mar 10, 2020 all magnavox and zenith tubes were just relabeled sylvanias and ges. Nos tested matched pair 1950s rca 6v6gt vacuum tubes. You can use the search to find service types or go to the service type lists that you can access from the page more tube related stuff. Buy the electron tube 6v66v6gt sylvania online on electols at best price for immediate delivery. Tc tubes specializes in precision testing and matching of vintage and new production vacuum tubes for guitar players, diy tube audio enthusiasts, and audiophiles. Russian tube data are correct,interpretation of data is usually incorrect,or misunderstood. They sound great in the amp but are a lot more quite than the original tubes groove tubes. Nos sylvania 6v6gta singles and matched pairswinter sale. The highs are clear and responsive with warm mids and tight solid lows.
Octal power tube max plate watts 30w tad 6l6gcstr rcastyle blackplate. Tube amp kits, tube amp books, tube guitar amps by kevin oconnor. Like all wide band amplifier active devices it has a high mutual conductance figure so that feedback can achieve a wide band design. Octal power tube max plate watts 14w beam power tetrode with a specially developed. As of 3505, i have finished scanning the general section, receiving tubes part 1, receiving tubes part 2, miscellaneous, specialpurpose receivingtype tubes, thyratron, ignitron, and glowdischarge tubes, and most of the transmitting tubes, as well as all. The information can take the form of books, tube data sheets, magazine articles, and advertisements. Question about tube amp rateings telecaster guitar forum. Jun 18, 2018 wiki and the rca red book the data sheet information supplied by the tube manufacturers design centers, list the typical operation of an audio output stage for a single 6v6 as producing about 5w of continuous power, and a pushpull pair about 14w. Precision matched on our amplitrex at and maximatcher units, just enter qty 2 for a matched pair within ma. Playing with different brands in the v2 spot on a deluxe can make some perceivable differences too. It dates from the 1950s and was thus designed in the era of 405 line vhf television.