Tube Amps
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u need a cab if u are using a head
For more information on tube amps u could try reading this , hope it helps
http://www.outersound.com/osu/equipment/to-tube.html
its pretty indepth though
For more information on tube amps u could try reading this , hope it helps
http://www.outersound.com/osu/equipment/to-tube.html
its pretty indepth though
3notesAbar
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Hahahaha
It's not the intention of the maker to design it to be explodable or rather implode due to it being vaccum tube. Some time one-off freak case or due to abuse or exegerated by some hyper human.
Same as CRT based television. There is always a risk of implosion, but is always caused by someone's "stupid" action.
For tubes, if you want to go technical. Some defective or worn out tube may become internally shorted during use. So in these cases, the shorting spark may be big enough to be alarming. Worst case it could blow the other components in the amp, rendering it kaput!! I have seen this, but it's internal of the tube only.
A faulty amp could also cause the tube to "red-plate", become overheated, leading to eventual failure. I have never seen a tube overheat till it explode, due to vaccum, imploding may be possible.
So it's best to use reputable tubes, and follow a timeframe to replace your worn out tubes.
Anyway such questions are not necessary. It's like asking: Is it still possible to get Aids if I always wear condom and frequent prositutes?
Same as CRT based television. There is always a risk of implosion, but is always caused by someone's "stupid" action.
For tubes, if you want to go technical. Some defective or worn out tube may become internally shorted during use. So in these cases, the shorting spark may be big enough to be alarming. Worst case it could blow the other components in the amp, rendering it kaput!! I have seen this, but it's internal of the tube only.
A faulty amp could also cause the tube to "red-plate", become overheated, leading to eventual failure. I have never seen a tube overheat till it explode, due to vaccum, imploding may be possible.
So it's best to use reputable tubes, and follow a timeframe to replace your worn out tubes.
Anyway such questions are not necessary. It's like asking: Is it still possible to get Aids if I always wear condom and frequent prositutes?
There is no rules, depend on type of tubes used, circuit design, and how the amp is being used.
Maunfacturer could give hints, but some designs are known to wear down tubes notoriously fast. Manufacturers may not reveal that as it could hurt sales. They would always write it off as 'users fault'
Given the scarce expertise around, tube amps fan have to accept the fact that their passion is an expensive one, and not to skimp on non-reputable sources or amp service person.
That's why most amps in use now are the cheaper, maintainence free transistor amps.
Maunfacturer could give hints, but some designs are known to wear down tubes notoriously fast. Manufacturers may not reveal that as it could hurt sales. They would always write it off as 'users fault'
Given the scarce expertise around, tube amps fan have to accept the fact that their passion is an expensive one, and not to skimp on non-reputable sources or amp service person.
That's why most amps in use now are the cheaper, maintainence free transistor amps.
turtlemuscle
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HAHA... fretless6, if the explosion didn't happen in Japan, now we would probably be typing Japanese right??
wah man! imagine all the Japanese guitar will be within our reach!!!
wah man! imagine all the Japanese guitar will be within our reach!!!
turtlemuscle
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oh? what then?
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