Redplating tubes

[shyamalan]

Yesterday i bought a pair of JJ El84s off Woodworkz , and after the swap with the stock tubes. one of em new ones redplated , initally i didnt notice til the pro jr sounded muddy and dirty and looking at the tube , i freaked out. Today i swapped their positions and it didnt redplate but i keep hearing scratching sounds and now its just "BZZZZZZZZZ" whenever i switch it on. What should i do?

 

[J.custom]

I think you should change back to the stock ones for now, call Woodworkz up? You should have bought from Well Audio Lab.

 

[shyamalan]

woodworkz say no warranty and i know its not their fault..how often do tubes fault? buying tubes seem risky.

 

[J.custom]

Oh yeah I forgot. They don't have warranty for anything... Hmm if you take care of them I guess they only go once a few years. Did you crank your amp up immediately after installation?

 

[CyanideJunkie]

Yup sounds like tube damage to me... Swap the tubes and see if the problem persists. If it does, it means the electronics are malfunctioning, but I HIGHLY doubt that's the case...

 

[relinquish69]

sounds like a bad connection there. try blowing off the excess dust or simply try fitting them in again.

 

[ShredAddict]

send to a tech get it solved once and for all. Guitar Connection is good. They even cover you with warranty.

 

[shyamalan]

okay guys, will fiddle about more. BTW what do you guys do with bad tubes? Throw?

 

[lazy3yed]

I'd stick 'em onto my office desk for decoration.

 

[mercuriel]

How much is it for a qualified tech to properly check your amp anyway? Just wondering. Any good rep store other than mentioned above?

 

[J.custom]

Anywhere from $30, all the way to $100 plus, depends where you go..

 

[shyamalan]

I went to Goosonique to check it out and he did an AMAZING job. The grading of the tubes didnt match and the amp was running too hot . He did all the worx and now its no longer hissing and sounds much better than before.