Which tube is v1

Guns1rose Member. Messages It is generally the first tube that your guitar signal goes to, so it's normally closest to the input jack. If you're looking at the chassis, there is usually a shielded wire running directly to V1 from the input jack. Messages 2, Messages 1, Its the farthest one from the power tubes IIRC. On a Blackface or Silverface Fender, V1 is the farthest to the right looking at the back of the amp.

If you use reverb or vibrato, put your good tube here! You must log in or register to reply here. Trending Topics. Your go-to guitar…. This is also dependent on what your ears hear and various playing styles. Different people will hear different sounds. Some will be brighter and crisper while some are warmer and more rounded. Some will be noisier and distort easily while some will be quieter and have more headroom. Mic up your favorite amp and kick on the 4 track or computer based recording system of your choice , play a tune and record 30 or so seconds of it.

Then switch V1, switch tracks, and do it again. When you come back, a fresh listen to each track individually under headphones or studio monitors will reveal a true difference in tone. Even to a relatively untrained ear. So gather a small collection of preamp tubes to try and go for it. Use your ears and those of the musicians around i. Bandmates to help you determine what combination is right for your sound.

A quick disclaimer from our friendly amp tech, please take the time to read it. Not all tubes are interchangeable. The preamp tubes listed here all can be interchanged with each other but your amp was designed with a certain tube in mind for V1.

It is generally a better idea to go down in gain factor rather than up. Subject matter in this article relates to preamp tube V1 only and does NOT relate to power tubes. Always refer power tube maintenance or replacement to a qualified technician as the voltages contained inside your amp are deadly.

I'll just experiment with that Phase inverter slot and let my ears be the judge. Joined: Apr 10, Messages: Likes Received: Let us know what works for you! Musicmaniac , Apr 29, Fret-Shredder , Apr 30, Joined: Jan 8, Messages: 15 Likes Received: David Burner , Jan 11, It seems the tubes with the highest gain are what I like.

I found JJs are the most consistent. SkyMonkey likes this. Each tube is different. Regardless of brand. Might try 4 or 5 to find a good one. A good tech. You must log in or sign up to reply here.