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Post by paulreeddrz on Apr 6, 2008 12:07:30 GMT -7
just wondering how often some of you rx es users have to replace your tubes? any one here had the same tubes in it more then a year and its still workin? if so what brand are you using?
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Apr 6, 2008 13:33:20 GMT -7
You should measure replacement time in hours - I think Myles has stated here 300 hours would be about the max, but many pros like Brad Paisley replace them after only 30 hours!
If you play every weekend, lets say an average of one 4 hour gig per week, that's going to get you to 300 hours in 75 weeks. But lets say you use the amp at home and for band practice too, so you get 8 hours per week on it. Drop that 75 to 37.5 weeks. That's less than a year right there.
So it will depend on your level of use. Here's how I do it. I keep playing until I notice they sound bad and swap in new tubes.
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