Preamp Tube Gain: Tips to Change Your Fuzz Tone!
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Preamp tube gain dramatically alters not only your amp’s character but your fuzz pedal as well, unlocking a world of new tone!
Vintage Vacuum Tube Handling: Debunking the Glove Myth
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Despite what you may have heard, the oil from your fingers will not damage the glass of a vacuum tube or affect its performance.
How to Pick the Best 12AT7 Tube for Your Amplifier
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Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect 12AT7 vacuum tube for your amp in this guide, and unlock the full potential of your amp!
The Best Tubes for Your Vox Amplifier
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Selecting the right tubes for your Vox amp is critical to achieving ultimate tone. Here are our picks for best tubes for your Vox amp!
The Best 12AU7s Ever Made
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Some tubes are just built better than others. If you’ve wondered what the Best 12AU7 tubes ever made were, here’s Fuzz Audio’s list.
Why are Vacuum Tubes Also Called Valves?
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In the world of electronics, vacuum tubes have been an integral part of many inventions. They are also commonly known as valves due to their role in regulating and controlling electricity.
Valves act like valves on a pipe, allowing electrons to flow through them at different rates while maintaining control over the current. Just like a valve can be used to regulate water pressure or temperature, electronic valves can be used to modify signals within circuits and components.