Now, groove tubes are the mostused tubes in guitar amps and a favorite of tone aficionados. These are chinese mullard dual getter copies that groove tubes fender makes. They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications. A bibliography of must have tube electronics books aiken amps.
Marshall, riveras, mesas, boogies, every amp in toronto at the time. Groove tubes are awesome, and since the base jj tube has excellent characteristics, but can need to be selected for best quality, i am happy. Click your amplifier below to browse the replacement components for the amplifier. Check out the groove tubes gold series gt12ax7c for an example. Sep 01, 2003 already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. He made an even bigger mark on the guitar world with the tube amp book. Guitar world in mourning for groove tubes founder, aspen.
Groove tubes gold series gt6v6s matched power tubes. About groove tubes for over 30 years, groove tubes have been trusted and demanded by touring professionals and their techs around the world. So, gt preamp tubes were a premium price for about the same outcome you would get with a non gt version of the same tube imo. The overwhelmingly noisy microphonics of the old stock tube are gone, and the amp has a great new lease on life. The groove tubes gold series gt6l6ge matched power tubes medium duet provides you with stunning clarity and tone reminiscent of the sounds created by a wide range of classic performers, from carl perkins to jimi hendrix, both of whom mostly recorded through fender amps at a time when this was the only tube use worth using. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve trovato guythenew. Groove tubes guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay.
A bibliography of must have tube electronics books. Rectifier tubes help convert ac current to dc current, playing a pivotal role in helping supply power to other tubes in the amp. Groove tubes comes from the mind of aspen pittman, centered around his infatuation with the sound of tube gear. The tube amp book by aspen pittman the tube amp book has always been a sort of infomercial for groove tubes. I found the best tubes for my amp with this wonderful book. Aspen has always had a great fascination with tubes, tone and amps and his.
The fusion with fender musical instruments was a long time coming. Other gt highlights are aspens bestselling book, the tube amp book, with over 120,000 copies sold, and gts awardwinning studio microphones and tube based signal processors. Proactive sports groove tube golf club cleaner squeeze bottle brush 2pack. Sweetwaters sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies.
If your amp currently has groove tubes in it and you have questions about replacing them, or about biasing your amp with non groove tubes, ask us. Alltube circuits, uses any of 25 output tubes and a variety of preamp tubes without rebiasing, effects loop with blend, classic styling, highquality speakers. I have the groove tube pre with the built in speaker emulator. Groove tubes gold series gt6v6s matched power tubes medium.
The hard copy pages are only a sampling of all the schematics found on the cd. This is the best tone yet from an amp that is already my all time favorite amp. Some of them are long out of print, and can only be obtained from used book sellers, although they are occasionally seen for sale on the internet. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A decade ago, fmic entered into a joint agreement with groove tubes to equip fenders tube amps with gt tubes. Power amp is true 2channel stereo with 2 output transformers mercury magnetics and a common power transformer mercury magnetics. The following guidelines should be taken into account. But when i got this amp in the mid90s, i went through everything out there i could find. Groove tubes performance guitar amplifiers for sale ebay. Stunning clarity, and tone that is reminiscent of great 50s, 60s and 70s recordings from carl. Tubes with part numbers beginning with nos are in stock and ready to ship. Aspen pittmans designs have been coveted by legendary musicians and record producers for nearly 40 years.
May 25, 2012 groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve trovato guythenew. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Nov 08, 2008 groove tubes founder aspen pittman, meanwhile, was on the shop floor cutting deals with customers and signing copies of his tome the tube amp book. Groove tubes was founded in san fernando during 1979 by aspen pittman, author of the tube amp book, one of the basic reference sources on vintage tube amplifier circuitry. Groove tubes gt6l6chp pentode our most recent release of a totally redesigned 6l6c featuring addition of pure nickel carborized black plate construction, this is the same material used on the classic rca black plate versions of the 50s.
Today, youll hardly find a professional guitarist who doesnt have a set of groove tubes in his amp. Perhaps aspen pittman is best known for writing the tube amp book, the bible. Whatever kinds of tubes youre looking for, whether its for replacement or an upgrade, groove tubes can absolutely deliver the performance you need. He has designed dozens of tube guitar amps, stage and studio microphones, and has designed and built over a dozen unique electron vacuum tubes from scratch. Obviously they maybe a bit behind schedule, but i just cant wait until they get that one out the door. Interesting there isnt a whole lotta gt love on this forum. Groove tubes started in southern california, and through innovative design, rigorous selection and testing, gtpowered amps have rocked the world in some of the most famous rigs ever played from studio to stage. The power amps are interesting because they let you experiment with lots of different tubes. The power rating on my new tubes are 4 and they are biased at 38 ma. Now in its 5th reprinting, the tube amp book has sold over 75,000 copies, and has awakened and educated a modern guitar generation to everything great about tubes. In june 2008, aspen sold the groove tubes brand and. Shop for the groove tubes gold series gt6v6s matched power tubes and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price.
Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add products from groove tube to your creative setup. He developed a new and unique tube testing, evaluation, ad matching system that produced better sounding and longer lasting sets of replacement tubes for guitar amps. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. I used to use a trio preamp and a dual 75 power amp in a rack setup. Though the guitar signal never actually passes through the tube, different rectifiers can have an impact on how your amp sounds. Groove tubes founder aspen pittman, meanwhile, was on the shop floor cutting deals with customers and signing copies of his tome the tube amp book. In other words, they buy large quantities of tubes produced by companies such as shuguang in china or jj electronic in slovakia, and they test and rebrand them. It mentions a first release as early as summer 2003. Aspen pittman is perhaps best known for writing the tube amp book, the.
To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Aspen pittman, the man behind hugely popular valve maker groove tubes and the author of the influential the tube amp book died in a car. Groove tubes became the centerpiece of our business so we later renamed the company to reflect that centerpiece. The tube amp book has always been a sort of infomercial for groove tubes. It has tube manual type specs for the most common guitar amp tubes as well as some modifications for certain amps. Groove tubes soulo amps discussion in amps and cabs started by neptical, jan 10, 2012. Groove tubes produced, tested and matched vacuum tubes for amplifiers, but also designed and built amplifiers and microphones. Bookalready known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better this deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. Get this book for the extensive collection of schematics and cool amp pictures, ignore the sales pitches and especially the tech info, as much of it is incorrect. Groove tubes produced, tested and matched vacuum tubes for amplifiers, but also. Likewise, pittmans groove tube uniquely designed pro audio products are found in worldclass facilities around the globe. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy. As the signal passes through, preamp tubes influence the various eq stages found in your amp, such as distortion, gain boost, tremolo and reverb.
Groove tubes was started in the late 1970s by aspen pittman, who had a lifelong fascination with tubes and tube tone. This tube was originally intended to be produced here. When buying a set of power tubes for your amp, i recommend buying two sets that are. Ecc83 12ax7mgroove tubes super premium groove tubes groove tubes super premium valves take the selected gt items and in addition to gts. Pittman also penned the tube amp book, considered a bible of tube technology, mainly to keep from spending all his time advising techs. Aug 12, 2019 aspen pittman, founder of groove tubes and author of the tube amp book, died last weekend in a car crash in southern california. Aspen pittman, founder of groove tubes and author of the tube amp book, died last weekend in a car crash in southern california. Jan 04, 2020 production standards then were very high and consistent. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now even better. American musical supply is excited to be your stop for groove tube amplifier tubes. Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, the tube amp book is now. Some of the common groove tubes part numbers are listed below with a cross reference to the original brand and part number to help you figure out what your groove tubes are.
Sep 12, 20 the truth is, companies like ruby tubes and groove tubes are essentially tube dealers, testers, and rebrandersnot manufacturers. Groove tubes was recently acquired by fender musical. Also, you can find bad sounds on this amp it does sometimes take a few minutes to dial in a tone. Groove tubes gold series gt6l6ge matched power tubes. His curiosity eventually led to inventing a whole new standard for matching guitar amp tubes one that works.
Buy groove tubes gtel84r medium quartet amplifier tube. Basic theory a 21stcentury approach to understanding preamp, power amp, and power supply design fundamentals of guitar amplifier system design a structured methodolody for crafting an awesome guitar amplifier. Further improving the design, we added gts exclusive heat sink wings to the plate assembly. Support music stores and independent makers limited. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Pittman and what he gave us with this book and with the excellent groove tubes line of tubes.
This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive az section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. View and download fender hot rod deluxe operating instructions manual online. Groove tubes, gtel34rm tubes, matched quartet medium 6 rating. Jan 14, 2020 mr pitman also promotes his company groove tubes quite a bit. Ive never had much use for the first half it glossy photos of classic guitar gear and a catalog of groove tubes product line. Aspen started the groove tubers gt company when becoming a stay at home single dad in the late 70s. Pittman spent the 60s working at the first guitar center. Groove tubes tubes and amplifiers at the twelfth fret. And to think there are that many people interested in what makes tube amps work, what makes tubes work and how to make. In most amp circuits, it is common for each stage to. Groove tubes gt6l6ge gold series medium output power tubes matched quartet. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Here is our collection of tweed and brown face era fender guitar amp schematics.
Aspens products and his book have helped fuel the current tube mania that is sublimely afflicting all guitar players. I love this teslaequipment, carpathian mountainbuilt tube. The truth is, companies like ruby tubes and groove tubes are essentially tube dealers, testers, and rebrandersnot manufacturers. Production standards then were very high and consistent. Following is a list of must have books for the serious tube amplifier designer. I got for christmas aspen pittmans deluxe revised edition of the tube amp book a very nice book. The guitar world mourns the passing of aspen pittman, groove. Preamp tubes take the small signal from your pickup and amplify it to line level.
For over 30 years, groove tubes have been the goto tubes for technicians, amateurs and superstars like slash and nils lofgren. I just put some groove tubes el34ms in my yjm100 today and man do they sound good. Groove tubes started in southern california, and through innovative design, rigorous selection and testing, gtpowered amps have rocked the world in some of the most famous rigs ever played from studio. Theres just something totally authentic about the power and tone that one of these iconic amps can produce. This fascination led to aspen and a team of technical experts to reevaluate the way tubes were tested and matched. Since the dawn of the electric guitar, musicians have loved the sound of a really great tube amp. Guitar world in mourning for groove tubes founder, aspen pittman. In 1979, he founded groove tubes and revolutionized tube amps. Groove tubes gt6l6ge pentode this is our flagship gt tube, the one we spent nearly 4 years developing from scratch after purchasing the original general electric design, the original rca grid winding machines that made this tube, and tons of the original materials. Fender hot rod deluxe operating instructions manual pdf download. Both bob and ken fischer used aspens groove tubes in their amps, as well as many other amp builders. I still have an one old usa manufactured ge plant groove tubes set 6l6 pair and 12ax7 specimens unused and new in gt boxes somewhere in my basement. Groove tubes guitar electronics w aspen pittman and steve.
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