6L6's in VH100R

[maliciousteve]

Hey. How do 6L6's sound in the Laney VH100R? I have EL34's in mine and i've heard 6L6's give a very different sound. Is this true?

[toshiro]

I think I've said enough about this on sevenstring.org to fill a book. LOL

EL34s: More mids, more grit, less headroom, "looser"

6L6s: Less mids, fuller bass, cleaner, more headroom, "tighter"

The main voicing of the amp doesn't really change, it's more of a flavor thing. I definitely prefer the 6L6s though.

[rummy]

I think I've said enough about this on sevenstring.org also. LOL

Well, it'll still sound a Laney, 'cause it has Laney voicing no matter what the tube. Although, many people do like the 6L6s in Laneys, 'cause they tend to smooth out the upper mid and highs that the Laney is known for. I have EL34Ls in my Laney, but I will try 6L6s when these burn out.

[Stephen]

Steve, mine has 6L6's and the other guitarist in my band has EL34's in his, ill compare them tone wise for you on sunday and ill get back to you (what ever forum that maybe hahaha)

[maliciousteve]

haha, cheers stalker, i mean stephen

[maliciousteve]

What brand of 6L6's work well with the Vh100r? I'm thinking of buying a set soon and i need to know asap

[Randy Rhoads]

Bob at eurotubes will know check his site eurotubes.com or call him....

great guy

[toshiro]

I would go for the Winged-C SED 6L6s. The Ruby's aren't bad either.

Recent talk on 7string.org has me wanting a pair of KT77's though.