Many guitar players learn this early on, through direct experience, but it’s worth pointing out to anyone who uses gear containing vacuum tubes: when tubes are powered up, they get very hot! (This goes for both power tubes and preamp tubes.) If you’re planning to change a tube, give the glass plenty of time to cool off before you grab it! Your fingers will thank you!
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