Need tube suggestions for my Peavey 5150

[Nazgul]

My Peavey 5150 definitely needs a full re-tube ASAP. The tubes in it are stilll original ones (from 94, 95?). I have no idea what are they...whatever they came with stock from the factory back then.

What I'm looking for is bright and clear tone with good note definition. I dont like bassy tones, but I'd like it to have some balls. I want some reliable tubes that won't go microphonic after 3 months.

This is going to be my first tube change, I have no experience with different brands or anything. What do you suggest?

Thanks.

[Nazgul]

Anyone?

[themisfit138]

I would get Winged C for 6L6, and JJ for EL34

[Jayster]

In my tube head I use groove tubes 6L6 and 12AX7R - I don't know off the top of my head if the 12ax7's are interchangable with el34's though .

[Cleveland Metal]

Winged C 6L6 and mix or match anything but sovtech preamps.
You'd be amazed how good old US tubes can sound, but I've done well with cheap chinese cheese grater getter tubes. They sometimes don't last so long tho.

[thenine]

Hey Cleve, how you been? Where ya been man? Are you a cop now?