New tubes for Rockerverb 50?

[EzzO)))]

So I think it might be time to get some fresh tubes in my RV50 (I can never really tell for sure). Anyway I bought it used over a year ago and I have no idea when (if ever) the tubes were changed before. My last amp was a mesa t-verb head so I never had to worry about biasing it. I re-tubed the mesa with JJ's twice, both times they sounded good (although the last time I re-tubed one of the EL34's crapped out on me right away). I've been thinking about buying from Eurotubes again but if anyone can suggest a good alternative I'd be interested in checking them out (I've heard good things about Tung-sol 6v6's)

 

Also I seem to remember someone telling power tubes burning out quicker than pre-amp tubes (not sure if that's true). Is it a good idea to do a full re-tube or is that a waste of money? Has anyone ever used JJ's in their RV?

[Poltergeist]

what kinda sound are you after? Sunn 0))) i presume?

[TU BE]

You should change the power tubes. It's not necessary to change preamp tubes unless they are causing problems (microphonic). I did replace my preamp tubes with Sovtek 12ax7lps and they sound really good. Big difference from the stock tubes.

 

I was told that JJ's were the best 6v6 so I left them in there. I may have to get some tung sol and try them since you said that.

[EzzO)))]

Not really going for a Sunn sound (don't have enough cabs for that). Just going for a nice thick rock tone.

 

Maybe I'll just grab some new power tubes and see how it goes from there.

 

Also, how can you tell if your preamp tubes are microphonic?