Amp tubes...

[Vicioushead]

Hey people,

I wasted too much time practicing and didn't spend anywhere near enough time learning my equipment ABC's. I've always tended to veer on the side of "ah hell, just plug in and play the damn thing". However, since I started messing with home recording I've come to realise the error of my ways.

I recently bought an ENGL Fireball 60 used. I should probably change the tubes....how would I be able to tell if the ones in the amp aren't firing on all cylinders?

Cheers to anyone out there who can help a complete equipment noob.

 

[Sloan]

Unless you have a good tube tester, you just have to guess or take notice when your amp starts sounding 'not as good as it used to'. Keep the old tubes as spares when you put new ones in.

 

[Vicioushead]

Thanks. Probably best to change em out I think...

 

[Trevoire520]

Normally it's a case of the amp making strange noises, losing gain/power or just generally sounding crap. If it's sounding ok and not doing anything weird then the tubes are fine.