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hey guys, I've got a Laney VC50 2x12 that I got used from GC-country. I'll preface by saying that I know dick-all about tubes, really (this was only my second "proper" amp, so to speak). According to Laney's site, it has 6 ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes, and 2 5881 power tubes.
Anyways, the amp sounds great, and I love the tone, but it's had some issues lately. There is a gain AND drive control, and to get a decent metal tone, I usually have the gain at about 1 o'clock and the drive at 3 o'clock. Recently, when I have the volume on my guitar down, the amp starts to squeal a bit - it's not feedback, just a high pitched squeal. It's also been seeming very noisy. Now, I haven't changed the tubes yet, so I know I might have to do that, but I have no idea what's what, etc. Any ideas?
Anyways, the amp sounds great, and I love the tone, but it's had some issues lately. There is a gain AND drive control, and to get a decent metal tone, I usually have the gain at about 1 o'clock and the drive at 3 o'clock. Recently, when I have the volume on my guitar down, the amp starts to squeal a bit - it's not feedback, just a high pitched squeal. It's also been seeming very noisy. Now, I haven't changed the tubes yet, so I know I might have to do that, but I have no idea what's what, etc. Any ideas?
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