Tube Replacement: When? Why? and How?
Here’s a great video from Groove Tubes showing when, why, and how to change tubes.
Here are some more articles about tubes that you may find helpful:
Troubleshooting/Changing Tubes on a Tube Amp (video)
Diagnosing a noisy tube on 60’s Fender amps.
I think my tube is microphonic. How can I tell?
How can I tell when it’s time to replace a tube in my amp?
One of the tubes in my amp died. What should I do?
My tube amp makes a rattling sound when I play certain notes. Is it a bad tube?
Will changing tubes void my amp’s warranty?
Why is one of the tubes in my amp glowing blue?
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