axwielding1
Well-known member
I plan on a re-tube. I was running str442 and str454. The 442's are pretty toasted, but the 454's are still strong and clear. But, after checking the Mesa site, I see the 454 is not listed as an option.. In fact, I only see str440, which is a chinese tube. Also the str430.
Anyone have any experience with the str440? Also, isn't the str454 a Svetlana?
I'd like to stick with Mesa tubes, and loved the tone of the STR454 which, to me anyway, seem very similar to my 415's.
I was also checking out the GT6L6GE and the EH6L6... The GT6L6GE looks like it might be a contender, but what range do I get for my Blue stripe mark III. The EH (sovtek?) appeals to me in price ($45 quad) but the thought of a Sovtek doesn't knock me out....
Anyway, anyone have a suggestion for me, and anyone with STR415 experience will hold serious weight with my decision.. A bold high power tube is what I'm after. I'd like to go and purchase it at my local dealer, so if the suggestion is a non-Mesa tube, please let me know the rating I need to get, ie, GT6L6GE, EH, etc.
Oh, and I'm getting Mesa pre-amp tubes to boot.
Thanks guys, your knowledge is much appreciated..
ax. 8)
Anyone have any experience with the str440? Also, isn't the str454 a Svetlana?
I'd like to stick with Mesa tubes, and loved the tone of the STR454 which, to me anyway, seem very similar to my 415's.
I was also checking out the GT6L6GE and the EH6L6... The GT6L6GE looks like it might be a contender, but what range do I get for my Blue stripe mark III. The EH (sovtek?) appeals to me in price ($45 quad) but the thought of a Sovtek doesn't knock me out....
Anyway, anyone have a suggestion for me, and anyone with STR415 experience will hold serious weight with my decision.. A bold high power tube is what I'm after. I'd like to go and purchase it at my local dealer, so if the suggestion is a non-Mesa tube, please let me know the rating I need to get, ie, GT6L6GE, EH, etc.
Oh, and I'm getting Mesa pre-amp tubes to boot.
Thanks guys, your knowledge is much appreciated..
ax. 8)