Question about Peavey XXX tubes/valves

craig9045 · 5th December 2011

Hey guys

Ive had my Peavey XXX head for around 4 years now. Loving the sound from it, im looking into enhancing that sound by retubing the amp.

Im a guitarist of 10 years, but when it comes to what valves to look for etc im not that well informed.

Any suggestions on where to begin? I dont have a budget i just want it to sound the best it can.

Thanks for help in advance.

Craig

21stcenturykid · 6th December 2011

I had this problem when it came to putting new valves in my classic 30. I went to Hot Rox UK - Computer Matched Valves Guitar effects pedals Electro harmonix Guitar Strings Hot Rox UK and basically trawled through the valves that I know to be in my amp already and for many of them there are alternatives that are the same type but have different sonic characteristics. I'm sure theres a comparison chart on manufacturers website showing which valves are interchangeable without having to mod the amp. I used all JJ's in mine and it made a big difference. Used a match quad of gold pins in the pre amp and changed the output tubes to ones that were described to have a warmer overdrive tone. They sound great! I'm sure someone else will chime in with more info though.

5th December 2011	#1
craig9045 Gear addict Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 484 Thread Starter	Question about Peavey XXX tubes/valves Hey guys Ive had my Peavey XXX head for around 4 years now. Loving the sound from it, im looking into enhancing that sound by retubing the amp. Im a guitarist of 10 years, but when it comes to what valves to look for etc im not that well informed. Any suggestions on where to begin? I dont have a budget i just want it to sound the best it can. Thanks for help in advance. Craig

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6th December 2011	#2
21stcenturykid Gear Head Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Stockton, UK Posts: 65	I had this problem when it came to putting new valves in my classic 30. I went to Hot Rox UK - Computer Matched Valves Guitar effects pedals Electro harmonix Guitar Strings Hot Rox UK and basically trawled through the valves that I know to be in my amp already and for many of them there are alternatives that are the same type but have different sonic characteristics. I'm sure theres a comparison chart on manufacturers website showing which valves are interchangeable without having to mod the amp. I used all JJ's in mine and it made a big difference. Used a match quad of gold pins in the pre amp and changed the output tubes to ones that were described to have a warmer overdrive tone. They sound great! I'm sure someone else will chime in with more info though.