Tube Amp

To keep your tube amplifier running at its best, it needs proper care and maintenance. One of the most common sources of trouble when it comes to these kinds of amps is tube problems. In this article, we take a look at few common problems, how to spot them, and how to tell when its time to replace your bulbs. Continue reading →

There’s a reason why tube amps have remained popular after all these years. Despite their relatively high price tag and an overall delicate design that is firmly rooted in mid-20th-century technology, nothing beats a tube amp when it comes to creating stunning high-gain tone. Whether you’re looking for smooth sustain and compression or fat and crunchy distortion, the signature sound of a tube amp remains the holy grail of guitar tone. Today, we’re going to look at a few tips to that should help you properly care for those delicate yet beautiful tone machines and give them the best shot at a long and happy life!   Continue reading →

A pair of Groove Tube GT-6550 guitar amp vacuum tubes. Tube versus solid state amplifiers: one of the most heated battles in modern rock. Both have their advantages and disadvantages but before we get into the finer details on what sets tube and solid state amps apart, let’s take a look at the evolution of the modern amplifier. Like...

MARSHALL JVM215C 50W Guitar Combo Tube Amp Before you go and shell out your hard earned cash for a new guitar tube amp, there’s a few things you should consider in order to get the best experience for your money. Even if you have plenty of experience with solid state amps, the tube variety are totally different beasts with...