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February 11, 2024
Tube Gear Guide: Tube Amps, Tube Mics, and More
Don't live in a vacuum -- tube-based gear is still as incredible-sounding and durable as it was in its heyday. The unmistakable sonic feeling that makes tube amps so recognizable -- and sought-after -- makes them a top choice of professionals worldwide. Plug into any of this tube gear and you'll get a significant boost in your signal's warmth and harmonic depth that you can't match with a solid-state or digital device. It's a sound that has made generations of musicians true believers in the power of vacuum tubes, and a sound that you'll never want to disappear.
Tube Amplifier Heads
When it comes to awesome power and sonic richness, there's nothing like an all-tube amplifier head. Not only do tube amps look formidable stacked on top of your favorite cabinet, they're made to be cranked -- unleashing the aural bliss that's the sound of power tubes being driven into overdrive. No matter the wattage, any of these tube heads will let you craft a huge sound that's loaded with rich harmonics and juicy warmth that hits you right in the chest -- recorded or on the stage.
Marshall Origin50H Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
EVH Eddie Van Halen 5150III 50-Watt 6L6 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
$1,349.99
- 12 x$112.50
- 8 x$168.75
Tube Combo Amplifiers
Full stack breaking your back? Condense your tube head and speaker cabinet into one of these matched-up and ready-to-go tube combo amplifiers. Whether you need a powerful 2x12 combo for club gigs, or a single-speaker dynamo for the studio, these boxes of tasty tube tone will save you from the hassle of transporting an oversized rig, without sacrificing your killer sound.
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Vintage Reissue Guitar Combo Amplifier (22 Watts, 1x12")
$1,699.99
- 12 x$141.67
- 8 x$212.50
EVH Eddie Van Halen 5150 Iconic Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (40 Watts, 1x12")
$899.99
- 12 x$75.00
- 8 x$112.50
- No Credit Check6 x$150.00
- No Credit Check4 x$225.00
Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Guitar Combo Amplifier (15 Watts, 1x10")
$1,499.99
- 12 x$125.00
- 8 x$187.50
Orange Rocker 32 Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 2x10")
$1,199.00
- 18 x
- 12 x$99.92
- 8 x$149.88
- No Credit Check6 x$199.83
- No Credit Check4 x$299.75
PRS Paul Reed Smith Archon MKII Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 1x12")
$1,199.00
- 18 x
- 12 x$99.92
- 8 x$149.88
- No Credit Check6 x$199.83
- No Credit Check4 x$299.75
Mesa/Boogie California Tweed 2:20 Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier (20 Watts, 1x10")
$1,999.00
- 18 x
- 12 x$166.58
- 8 x$249.88
Tube Condenser Microphones
Soak your signal with rich harmonics when you record with any of these tube condenser microphones. Their warmth and responsiveness adds a velvety and three-dimensional depth to your vocals -- and acoustic instruments will gain organic texture and character, too.
Avantone CV-12 Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
$399.00
- 8 x$49.88
- No Credit Check6 x$66.50
- No Credit Check4 x$99.75
Rode K2 Tube Condenser Microphone
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
Warm Audio WA-47 Large-Diaphragm Studio Tube Condenser Microphone
$799.00
- 12 x$66.58
- 8 x$99.88
- No Credit Check6 x$133.17
- No Credit Check4 x$199.75
Tube Mic Preamps
It's easy to pump up the sound of any source when you record with one of these versatile tube microphone preamps. By adding the beefy mids and rich lows of vacuum tubes to your recording signal, you can boost the presence and punch of vocals, drums, acoustic instruments, and especially electric guitar. If you are feeling experimental, crank the preamp into overdrive to coax complex harmonics out of the tubes for a larger-than-life sound.
ART Pro MPA II Microphone Preamplifier
$459.99
- 8 x$57.50
- No Credit Check6 x$76.66
- No Credit Check4 x$115.00
PreSonus Studio Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
$359.99
- 8 x$45.00
- No Credit Check6 x$60.00
- No Credit Check4 x$90.00
Universal Audio Solo/610 Microphone Preamp
$1,199.00
- 12 x$99.92
- 8 x$149.88
- No Credit Check6 x$199.83
- No Credit Check4 x$299.75
Replacement Vacuum Tubes
Not satisfied with the sound of your tubes? If your tubes are old, they could be damaged -- possibly preventing your gear from sounding its best. There are many types of tubes available, and the swapping of tubes requires expert knowledge and care. These vacuum tubes represent some of the most common types available. Make sure to consult an instruction manual, or the manufacturer to make sure you are using the correct tubes -- and definitely take your amp to a qualified technician for any tube-related maintenance.