Using 6V6's in a Two Rock Jet

[StratStringSlinger]

From what I understand a Two Rock Jet/Jet Sig can run either 6L6's or 6V6's. I wanted to try a pair of 6V6's in my Jet today (I would ask Two Rock but it's Sunday). Does anyone know what to set the bias to for 6V6's in a Jet/Jet Sig? Anyone try 6V6's in their Jet, what should I expect? Thanks!

 

[guitar4529]

Hello,

I just did this to my Jet this past week. I talked to Mac at Two-Rock and he said the max setting for a Jet/Jet Sig with 6v6's is .055 volts.

To my ears the 6L6's are harsh. Too much treble. I had to turn my treble all of the way down when using 6L6's (not necessarily a feature of the amp, but a personal preference of mine.) Switching to 6V6's eliminated this. They are warmer to my ears. Smoother transition into overdrive. I installed a 40-50 year old set of RCA Blackplate 6V6 tubes and really like the change from the stock TAD 6L6's. I think you'll be happy with the change.

Happy New Year,

Josh
www.instereo-band.com

 

[StratStringSlinger]

Thanks, I'm off to try this!

P.S. Your band sounds great.

God bless.

 

[guitar4529]

Thanks. Let me know what you think once you have done this and had a chance to play with it.

 

[trap]

Hello,

I just did this to my Jet this past week. I talked to Mac at Two-Rock and he said the max setting for a Jet/Jet Sig with 6v6's is .055 volts.

To my ears the 6L6's are harsh. Too much treble. I had to turn my treble all of the way down when using 6L6's (not necessarily a feature of the amp, but a personal preference of mine.) Switching to 6V6's eliminated this. They are warmer to my ears. Smoother transition into overdrive. I installed a 40-50 year old set of RCA Blackplate 6V6 tubes and really like the change from the stock TAD 6L6's. I think you'll be happy with the change.

Happy New Year,

Josh
www.instereo-band.com

it's not the 6V6's that warmed it up. it's the blackplates. 6L6 blackplates would be warmer and less harsh also.

 

[guitar4529]

it's not the 6V6's that warmed it up. it's the blackplates. 6L6 blackplates would be warmer and less harsh also.

True. However, I have also used a set of JJ 6V6's that had a similar effect. Not as warm, but warmer than the TAD 6L6's.

 

[Ud Reks]

So, what about EL34s?

Sorry for bumping an old thread. Wondering if anyone plays Jets with EL34s? The manual mentions them, but does not advise one way or another.

Anyone?

 

[KOG]

The Jet & J2 are note designed or socket wired for EL34's - don't do it!
A modification would need to be done with these amps to accommodate EL34's.

 

[Ud Reks]

The Jet & J2 are note designed or socket wired for EL34's - don't do it!
A modification would need to be done with these amps to accommodate EL34's.

Thnx, I don't own one, but I do have a very expensive collection of EL34s.

It's starting to figure into my potential amp purchases these days. I don't like to see my NOS Siemens just sitting around.