I have a Fender super reverb re-issue which is only 3 years old.
I hadn't played it for almost a month and now it sounds very
muddy and weird sounding! My local guitar shop said it probably
needs re-tubed so while I'm replacing tube anyway...
Does anyone know whether you can upgrade the stock tubes?
I'd like to get an eariler break when digging in and a sweeter tone.
Thanks!
I'm surprised that the tubes should need replacing, because the amp stood around for a month. Where has the amp stood? Could it be that is has been standing in a damp atmosphere? If so, you may find that the cones of the speakers have become damp and just need drying out.
Tubes don't normally die through lack of use - it's capacitors that do that (but we're talking years, rather than months).
However, if it truly is the tubes, you can upgrade to JJ's, which should sharpen up the tone.
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Thanks for the reply...
It was sitting in the house in a dry warm place so it's probably
not the cones. When I called the local amp repair shop they
didn't seem surprised that it could be the tubes after a couple
of years.
When you say JJs will "sharpen" the tone what kind of tone do
they give? I'm looking for a smoother, less harsh tone.
Thanks again!
