Members F.D. Neighbors Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hi all,Well, I just got bit by the ebay bug again and bought 3 MULLARD long plate 12ax7's and 5 smooth plate TELEFUNKENS. I plan on putting them in my Rivera Chubster and my early 70's Champ. What kind of charactoristics can I expect out of each?Does anyone have any good links to tube comparisons? Is one brand more versatile than the other?Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Purplexi Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 Gee,I wish I had such decisions to make.I've only experienced Mullards as pwr tubes(unreal!)but the one Telefunken tube I ran in V1 of my JSX was magical.I also used to have a JCM 900 Anniv combo w/Tlfnkn and Mllrd's,also incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nakedzen Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 When I had Mullards in V1 and the PI it made the amp more open and airy sounding. A bit darker when compared to Electro-Harmonix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stephen Colbert Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 I have never used those tubes before. But I REALLY want to do the same thing as you are doing. Please let us all know how good those telefunken's tubes sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hawkeye17 Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've tried both in various amps and: Mullard - It's very smooth/rich sounding, a bit dark but in a good way, very articulate throughout the spectrum, great overtones. Telefunken - less gain, VERY articulate and clear, good balance throughout the spectrum, more 'hi-fi' sounding and a brighter than the Mullard I've gone through alot of tubes and I haven't found a better V1 tube for Rock than a Mullard. There's just something special about those tubes. The Telefunkens would be ideal for cleaner tones(I'm saving mine for the day I snag a Fender Princeton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voodoo Amps Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 For the ECC83's I'm a big fan of the Telefunkens. The Mullards naturally sound good but compared to most other NOS tubes they always struck me as being dark. When you find 7025 RCA's that test out higher they are hard to beat as well some of the GE's. Mullard used to make the best sounding EL34's and the only thing I ever heard that was better were a quad of Telefunken EL34's. I happened across those at Song Bird Music in Toronto when I was there making a record. Getting of track (my bad--ha, ha) either way I'm sure you will enjoy both tubes for what they are and it also gives you hands on experience with both tubes, which is always worth it's weight in gold. Have fun trying them all out! Have a great weekend! Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members F.D. Neighbors Posted November 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 Thanks alot for the responses, fellas. I lost a few auctions trying to get those telefunkens, but I'll definatley let you guys know.I bought my rivera for the versatile Fender/ Marshall vibe, but I prefer the Marshall end of it. I'm not sure which would be more versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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