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a tube primer for guitar and bass players - Guitar Amplifier Blueprinting

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The 12AX7R3 is the second most consistent <strong>tube</strong> made today in this family, just<br />

th<br />

about a tie with the 12AX7C (9 generation). This <strong>tube</strong> is great in Rivera, Bogner,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Diezel amps of my clients.<br />

This is typically how factory bulk <strong>tube</strong>s come to the <strong>tube</strong> vendors from the factory. This<br />

happens to be 200 Sovtek 12AX7LPS <strong>tube</strong>s (2 layers of 100 each). On average, the reject<br />

rate on most new <strong>tube</strong>s can run 50% <strong>and</strong> higher if the <strong>tube</strong> seller has tight specs. Many<br />

vendors just ship whatever they buy, <strong>and</strong> hope <strong>for</strong> the best from the end user as far as them<br />

not complaining.<br />

After looking at a LOT of <strong>tube</strong>s, my advice is; trust your vendor.<br />

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