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This article presents a list of the global brands and manufacturers of tubes / valves used in guitar amplifiers. Since the words tube and valve are synonyms for the same device, tube most employed in the United States and valve in Great Britain, I will use tube in the article.
First of all, some clarifies are necessary in order to comprehend the actual circumstance of this niche world. There are a good deal of brands in the market and manufacturers in the world. As a consequence of a lot of “buy and sell” operations made in the past years, today numerous factories give rise to tubes models labeled with dissimilar brands, and you may buy the same device with a dissimilar name or brand according to which portion of the world you live. The simplest way to approach the market is identifying the respective tubes models by brand, and this article is a list of tubes brands with details when it comes to the makers that fabricate them.
Another clarify is necessary with regards to Svetlana, a mutual female name in Russia that produces confusedness because it was applied in the past for competing widgets that generated legal actions. Actually in the market there are two dissimilar series of tubes that are many times confused when named as Svetlana only, but may be identifiable in this way:
- Svetlana “S” logo – Saratov, Russia
- SED / Svetlana “Winged C” logo – St. Petersburg, Russia
Later you will understand how to recognize them.
The last clarify is in regards to the brands owned by New Sensor Corporation, an American company: they own the brands Sovtek and Electro-Harmonix plus the rights on Svetlana “S” logo one for the USA and Canada. Moreover, they create and trade even Mullard New Production and Tung-Sol New Production tubes.
And now, the list:
JJ Electronic – Slovak Republic
They started out production of vacuum tubes in 1994, and today they have an assortment of more than 20 models. Formerly known as Tesla, JJ Electronic tubes are made on galore of the original European instrumentation that was employed in the heyday. They fabricate likewise tube amplifiers and electrolytic and polypropylene capacitors.
On their web site is possible to download a heap of technical informations, like tubes data-sheets.
Sovtek – Russia
Sovtek in the first place was a Russian factory and brand, but lately it is an American owned brand of New Sensor Corporation.
Sovtek tubes are devised by Reflector Co. factory in Saratov, Russia, together with Tung-Sol New Production, Electro-Harmonix, Mullard New Production and Svetlana “S” logo ones.
These tubes are disseminated amongst the others by TubeDepot that on it is web site states: these tubes are used by more manufacturers than any other tube made.
Some of the companies who trust Sovtek tubes are:
•Fender
• Marshall
• Peavey
• Crate
• Mesa Boogie
• Atma-Sphere
• Ampeg
• Soldano
• Hartke
• Bogner
• Audio Note
• Cary
• Balanced Audio Technology
• Behringer
• Dynaco
• Matchless
• Orange
• Aguilar
• Audio Research
• Rogue Audio
• Convergent
• Manley Labs
• Carvin
• Demeter
• VTL
• Wellborne
Svetlana “S” logo – Saratov, Russia
New Sensor Corporation has the exclusive right to use the name Svetlana for the USA and Canada markets only.
They use it for this potpourri of tubes that may be identified in an unambiguous manner by the “S” logo. Svetlana only is confusing, because it is employed by SED / Svetlana “Winged C” logo tubes in the rest of the world.
These tubes are developed by Reflector Co. facility in Saratov, Russia, together with Mullard New Production, Tung-Sol New Production, Electro-Harmonix and Sovtek ones.
SED / Svetlana “Winged C” logo – St. Petersburg, Russia
These tubes are developed by Svetlana Tubes factory in St. Petersburg, Russia, one of the oldest tube factories in the world, and marketed with the brand SED in the United States and Canada and Svetlana in the rest of the world.
This potpourri of tubes may be identified unambiguously by the “Winged C” logo. Svetlana only is confusing, because in the United States and Canada it is used by Svetlana “S” logo tubes.
Electro Harmonix – Russia
Electro Harmonix is a brand owned by New Sensor Corporation.
These tubes are produced by Reflector Co. factory in Saratov, Russia, together with Mullard New Production, Tung-Sol New Production, Sovtek and Svetlana “S” logo ones.
TubeDepot on it is internetlocation states that:
These tubes are considered by a lot of to be a great deal of of the best new production tubes available.
Mullard New Production – Russia
These tubes are marketed by New Sensor Corporation.
They seems to be faithful reproductions of the initial Mullard models, and are devised by Reflector Co. factory in Saratov, Russia, together with Sovtek, Tung-Sol New Production, Electro Harmonix and Svetlana “S” logo ones.
Tung-Sol New Production – Russia
These tubes are marketed by New Sensor Corporation.
They are produced by Reflector Co. factory in Saratov, Russia, together with Electro Harmonix, Mullard New Production, Sovtek and Svetlana “S” logo ones.
SINO Chinese Tubes – China
No doubt that their more inviolable point is price, like a great deal of others productions made in China.
They are passed around amongst the others by TubeDepot that on it is website states:
Sino Chinese tubes have seen tremendous improvements over what was available just a few years ago. The EL34-B and KT88-98 have gotten some favorable reviews and the 5881 is the most lowpriced 6L6 type in our entire stock. Give these puppies a try, we think you will be surprised.
Peavey Vypyr 30 Guitar Amplifier
30 watts (rms) – One 12″ habit voiced modeling speaker – Four channels – WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) technology – True analog distortion – Tap tempo switch – 24 amp channel models – 11 editable pre-amplifier “Stompbox” effects – 11 editable “Rack” effects – 12 onboard programmable presets – Up to 400 presets and five FX simultaneously with optional Sanpera(tm) II footswitch – 32-bit drifting point Sharc processor – Patented TransTube(r) engineering – Studio quality headphone out – Chromatic tuner – Onboard looper with optional Sanpera(tm) footswitch – MIDI In/Out – MP3/CD/Aux input
Featuring 24 amp channel models — both the clean and distorted channels of 12 frequent amps for the primary time anyplace — plus 11 editable preamp “stomp box” effects and 11 editable post-amp “rack” effects with dual-parameter control. Players may use up to five effects simultaneously. When used with the optional Peavey Sanpera foot controller, the possiblenesses further exaggerate from 12 in-amp presets to 400 programmable presets, with an on-board looper and more. 32-bit drifting point Sharc processor. Studio quality headphone out. MIDI in/out. MP3/CD/Aux input. The entire six-model Vypyr Series features the easy-to-use Peavey WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface.
About Peavey Vyper Series Amps With double the processing power, models and effects of competitory modeling amplifiers, the VYPYR Series dramatically redefines the power and scope of modern guitar amplification. VYPYR amplifiers are based on a combining of powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors and patented TransTube analog circuitry.
Featuring 24 amp channel models–both the clean and distorted channels of 12 general amps for the firstborn time anywhere–plus 11 editable preamp “stomp box” effects and 11 editable post-amp “rack” effects with dual-parameter control. Players may use up to five effects simultaneously. When applied with the optional Peavey Sanpera(tm) II foot controller, the future prospects or potentials further exaggerate from 12 in-amp presets to 400 programmable presets, with an on-board looper and more.
The VYPYR also acts as it is own computer audio interface, with a built-in studio-quality USB 2.0 output on most models that is recognized by computers as an audio device. The entire six-model VYPYR Series features the easy-to-use Peavey WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface.
Features
- One 12″ habit voiced modeling speaker
- Four channels
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) technology
- True analog distortion
- Tap tempo switch
- 24 amp channel models
- 11 editable pre-amplifier “Stompbox” effects
- 11 editable “Rack” effects
- 12 onboard programmable presets
- Up to 400 presets and five FX simultaneously with optional Sanpera(tm) II footswitch
- 32-bit drifting point Sharc processor
- Patented TransTube(r) engineering science
- Studio quality headphone out
- Chromatic tuner
- Onboard looper with optional Sanpera(tm) footswitch
- MIDI In/Out
- MP3/CD/Aux input
- 30 watts (rms)
- Weight Unpacked: 33.00 lb(14.968 kg)
- Weight Packed: 37.00 lb(16.782 kg)
- Width Packed: 21.25″(53.975 cm)
- Height Packed: 23.5″(59.69 cm)
- Depth Packed: 12.5″(31.75 cm)
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Most helpful customer reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
 Unique concept with good sound
By Kim Clayton
I purchased this amp a couple of months ago to go with my new Michael Kelly guitar. I used to use fender amps then went more into acoustic guitars so I didn’t need an amp as often. (Kept a small Peavey amp for that purpose). This amp is quite good with such an endless combination of sounds one can get with all the options and preprogramming up to 12 combinations of sounds. This saves one from needing to buy all those pedals. The amp is quite loud for only a 30 watt amp. It shook the house (well the windows in it that is) at barely half level. Generally I keep it low since I am a hobbiest but had to check out its capabilities and get my moneys worth. This has lots of options for distortion users which should make metal fans thrilled. But also the combination of all the others allows one to play acoustics and mellow electric guitar sounds as well, which I prefer. Worth the money for the options. Only down side is it takes a while to learn all the combinations you like. Not complicated but it takes a bit to learn how to work it and program the ones you like to reuse. And they don’t give you any schematic telling you anything about how to use any of it. You have to learn it trial and error or look it up on their web site and print it off yourself which is what I did. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I believe if they are going to make an amp this complex with combinations they should give some information with it. But so far the amp produces very good sounds…personally love the chorus effects. Worth the money and all the pedals one will not have to purchase.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Not for beginners
By Stuart Scipione II
This amp is great if you have some kind of baser knowledge of amps and their workings. New players are going to be drawn to the low price tag and the high wattage, but honestly if you don’t know your going to get lost in the bells and whistles. There are a lot of different tones to choose from. Well, let’s face it, there are a lot of knobs and buttons. You get the tone yo want, then hit a button and everything is out of whack. Read the instructions, find a couple you like and want to play with, set them, and go play.
Sounds great with any kind of guitar. I have a Gretsch 5120, an Ibanez, two Les Pauls, (One Gibson, one Ibanez), and a Fender, and this amp can scream with all of them.
The Reaper mixer is a really good program for people starting out playing with recording music. I have several friends who have been recording for years who snagged the disc off me to play with and they are all happy with the program. I haven’t had any problems with speaker housing, solder holds up perfectly fine.
Over all a great prodct for the money as long as your not going to get lost in the knobs. If you’re new, and you want to scream the wah wah, get a less complicated amp and a distortion pedal.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Skylor Maxon
By Simon Gifcad Cusomer
The amp is great but you have to have great pick-ups to get the different distortion tones. The tube screamer is kind of screachy but all the other effects are good. For $160-200 i wouldn’t recommend anything else. You can come up with really any tone you want.
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