6L6 Tube Question

Stephen Winters · Post by **Stephen Winters** » 2 Jun 2003 7:50 am

Being a tube "novice", I was wondering if a 6L6GC tube and a GT6L6 tube are relatively the same? Are they interchangable? Thanks.

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 2 Jun 2003 8:28 am

I think the GT is branding ("Groove Tube"). They have the same pin configuration, I'm sure. If you're replacing output tubes, you'll get the best sound (and longest tube life) with matched pairs of tubes.

I change my tubes every 30 years, whether they need it or not.

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jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 2 Jun 2003 4:39 pm

b0b, I read years ago that Larry Carlton changed his tubes after every gig! now thats a set of ears!....PS thanks for the pen....jim

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 2 Jun 2003 5:05 pm

BTW, b0b; Thank You for my pen as well ! It was a good one !! Dang if someone hasn't already taken it out of my room and kept it...

Regards, Paul