Mesa dual rectifier EL34 or 6l6

[Golemgorth]

Hi there i need to change the tubes in my mesa dual rectifier and i would like to know wich tube is the best. The amp still has it's original 6l6 but they are tired and need to be replace. If someone can tell me more about the difference between these tubes and btw do i have to bring the amp to a tech to reconfigure the bias?? thanks

[toxikdeth]

Doesnt it suggest el 34s

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Use Mesa/Boogie tubes and no need to bias the amp. It's non-adjustable without modifying the amp anyway.

There should be a bias switch on the rear of the amp which selects the tubes in use as 6L6 or EL34.

I prefer 6L6's, but you know how that goes, why even ask? There is no best, except what is "best" to your ears.

[Golemgorth]

thanks for your answer
i know mesa's 6l6 and el34 are both great tubes but what is the difference between these tubes?? does it make a big difference in the tone?? tell me more please

[kmanick]

el34s will break up a bit earlier and give you a bit of an upper mid "hump" in your tone.
When I had my rectoverb I tried 6L6's, Kt-77's and El-34's.
Fro Versatility the KT-77's sounded best.
here's a clip I did using that set up

http://www.netmusicians.org/index.php?section=id&value=1374

but for all out Recto "Balls" I found that the 6L6's sounded best.

[Golemgorth]

Thanks that help me. I think i will buy 6l6
btw your clip sounds really good

[MSGfan]

6L6's in a two channel Duel Recto.
EL34's in a two channel Triple Recto.

[chrisolson]

I have EL-34's in my Single Rec. Compared to my old Rect-o-Verb, it's not as "spongy", and the sound is a bit less refined. To my ears anyway. I still like it though.

VERY cool clip, kmanick!

[Spivonious]

EL34s will give it a more midsy tone. 6L6s will give it a more bassy tone.