First Tube Amp

sacto68
sacto68 Posts: 70
edited February 2009 in Musicians and Gearheads
Well I am now a proud owner of a Blues Deville 4x10. :D I finally made the switch. I can't believe I haven't done it sooner. I got it from Craigslist for $475. The guy gave me a receipt showing me that he just had the tubes replaced. Does anyone have experience with this amp? What are some of the do's and don'ts with tube amps? I tried searching with no luck.
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Let them warm up before you play them and cool down before you move them. Also, let them adjust to room temp before turning the tubes on at all, if they have been in the cold.

    Make sure to get it biased when you change the power tubes(6l6s)

    My buddy has a Deville and it sounds so organic and tasty. If you are a bit old school, you will love it.
  • xtremehardy388
    xtremehardy388 Posts: 2,759
    Welcome to the age of warm tones
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    i remember when i got my first tube amp. i was wondering what the hell took me so long!!
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