My original point (in trying to help the guy) was that it's usually in your best interest to stick with the manufacturer's intent (6L6) and make changes elsewhere. He said the manufacturer offers both and I asked where he can order EL34 because it goes to my point. 6L6 is the manufacturer's intent. If EL34 were so popular they would actually sell a version with those tubes. Not gonna worry about him taking a burn. That's his own thing.That's definitely true that Mesa doesn't deliver new rectifier amps with EL34 tubes... but wasn't Rock Chalk just trying to say he wanted to know what one sounded like with EL34s since they can in fact take them?
Not trying to defend one side or another... but IDK... Seems something was "lost in translation" here
No, not out of line, and that could very well be...don't know. Not that big of a deal... was just curious as to what it would sound like, and was asking@Rock Chalk I could be out of line and/or missed a few posts on the thread but...
Don't the new rectifiers have a bias switch so you can simply swap the 6L6's to EL34's? I think they also have a fixed bias.
So you couldn't find it online I guess. Surprise surprise. Ok, now, show me proof from your local Guitar Center or mom and pop where you can buy a new EL34 Rectifier in store.
You have a switch on yours? Hmm, don't think I ever touched that on my old Recto, but I do have a Mustang with a V8. There is literally a 4-cylinder engine sitting in my garage that gives me the choice of going against what Ford shipped it with. Kewl huh?I have a two channel Triple Recto and can run 6L6’s or EL-34’s in it. There is literally a switch on the back that gives you the choice.
Engines literally do this now i remember this being a big deal in the early 2000’s or so.You have a switch on yours? Hmm, don't think I ever touched that on my old Recto, but I do have a Mustang with a V8. There is literally a 4-cylinder engine sitting in my garage that gives me the choice of going against what Ford shipped it with. Kewl huh?
It's a good amp but it's voiced more like a rock amp with a more focused midrange. It's a different tone stack than the Recto, too. It is optimized for EL34. Most that tube roll (6L6) switch back to 34's it seems.Anyone here actually play a Badlander? Never tried one in the real world. Seemed like a good idea.