Recent content by Mastober

Thanks, I’m certainly aware tubes aren’t interchangeable, it just so happens that on the Mark V 90 they are (at least between el34 and 6l6). And I’m aware of the history of both tube types. As to my original question and the reason for the post, I was simply wondering how the two amps with the...

Fair enough, but if the EL84 changes the clean tone that much it would be interesting to try 34s.

Well I might have to put EL34s into mine some time to try it. Interestingly, I definitely like the distortion more on the big boy, but that might have something to do with the added girth.

Good thought, but both are in diode mode.

I’ve had a Mark V combo with 6L6s for a while and today I sent it in for servicing. As a loaner I grabbed a mark V 35 combo, and I immediately noticed that I enjoy the clean tone much more. I’ve always found the big mark V a little bright, but the 35 is rich and still clear. Any guesses on the...