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Developed in 1907, the triad vacuum tube quickly became the mainstay of electronic equipment around the world. At the time when guitar amplifiers hit the market, the art and science of making tubes had hit a high point, with various kinds of tubes, which, when applied to audio, yielded clearly different results. Two types of guitar amp tubes quickly rose to the top: the EL34 and the 6L6 tubes.
6L6 Tubes
Big, bold, and extremely clear, 6L6 vacuum tubes are one of the staples of the guitar amplifier world. While their high saturation threshold gives them the characteristics associated with the “American” amplifier sound — glassy, clear, and hard to distort — 6L6 tubes have been embraced by manufacturers all around the world.
When it comes to headroom, 6L6 tubes have plenty to spare. In fact, certain Fender amplifiers whose lineages boast some of the first appearances of 6L6 tubes are notorious for being nearly impossible to distort at volumes short of painfully loud. This is a huge bonus for pedal hounds and guitarists who like to crank to input stage to get the consistent grit of preamp gain. So, if you like to pile on the pedals, then you're going to want a nice set of 6L6 tubes in your amp.
Buy 6L6 Tubes Online
If your amp is popping or crackling, and that legendary headroom isn’t so clear anymore, then it’s time to switch out your 6L6 tubes. If you want some help with that, Sweetwater’s service department is fast and affordable. What’s more, we carry premium 6L6 vacuum tubes, so you can do more than restore your amp — you can bring out the best in it. Get in touch with one of our expert Sales Engineers to learn more about 6L6 tubes today!
