DC-5 Tube Question....

Beauregard said:

Anyone see any problems with my replacing the STR-440's with STR-425 5881's on my DC-5 head?

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BlackBoxy said:

Beauregard said:

Anyone see any problems with my replacing the STR-440's with STR-425 5881's on my DC-5 head?

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6l6gc aren't 5881 !

5881/6L6WGB
This tube was first developed by TungSol for the US Military. They are in short stubby glass envelopes. There is no difference between the 6L6WGB or the 5881, they are the same tube. The 5881 has a maximum plate rating of 360 volts at 23 watts and a maximum screen rating of 270 volts at 3 watts. DO NOT USE IN AMPS CALLING FOR 6L6GC's. They will likely melt down and damage your amp.

6L6GC
The 6L6GC is the latest version of the 6L6 tube. This version has a 30 watt plate dissipation, 500V plate rating and 450V 5watt screen rating. If your amplifier calls for this tube, you probably CANNOT use some of the earlier 6L6 tubes as they are not rated this high. CHECK YOUR AMP'S VOLTAGES! BE CAREFUL!

your dc5 will drive your 5881 very hot , and maybe burn it in a evil fire :lol: :lol:

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fusguitar said:

The used DC-5 which i bought recently come with Groove Tubes GT6L6R installed from the previous owner.
Very good tubes i have to say.

But ? have some Mesa 5881/6L6 STR 425 (yellow stick.) which are spare/used tubes from a 50/50 power amp and i tried them.
Man, let me tell you that the tone was smoother with sweet highs but also tighter and no lack of gain.
Just perfect for my jazz/fusion style.
I don' know why but i felt that they was the right tubes for the amp.

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Monsta-Tone said:

If they are Mesa STR's then they should work just fine in your amp.

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Beauregard said:

Monsta-Tone said:

If they are Mesa STR's then they should work just fine in your amp.

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I only use MESA tubes. I'm ocd like that.

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