Vacuum Tubes

Due to many requests by fans, the Tung-Sol EL84/6BQ5 has been reissued. The Tung-Sol EL84 / 6BQ5 was a popular OEM tube for American-made EL84 / 6BQ5 guitar amplifiers, such as those built by Gibson and Harmony. Due to its rugged construction and conservative ratings, it is the most reliable current production EL84 type available for use in Vox AC-30 type amplifiers. In addition, its linearity and tone characteristic make it the ideal replacement for EL84 hi-fi amplifiers, such as those built by Fisher, Scott, and Harmon-Kardon. Tube measurements are as follows:

• Height: 2.75” (without pins)*
• Diameter: 0.87”*

*Note: Due to the method of production in regards to the glass, measurements may vary slightly.

Russian made reissue of the original Tungsol.
The 5881 is the electrical equivalent to types 6L6 and 6L6G except that the plate and screen dissipation ratings have been increased approximately 20 percent. It embodies a complete mechanical redesign which results in greater resistance to shock and vibration.

Tung Sol 6L6GC “STR” beam-power tetrode tube. Made in Russia. The Tung-Sol legacy continues with the introduction of the new 6L6GC STR. The ultimate in musical tone and smooth overdrive, the STR delivers the sound that established Tung-Sol as the benchmark of quality. Built to the same “Special Tube Request” specs of leading amplifier manufacturers of the 1960s, the 6L6GC STR is a rugged and reliable power tube for use in the most demanding guitar amplifier circuits.

Premium high-voltage power pentode, featuring improved materials and workmanship over the original EL34B. Higher impedance design with increased touch responsiveness.

• Unique clipping characteristic with a hint of 6L6 sound
• Velvety-smooth in HiFi applications, full & rich-sounding in guitar amps
• 6CA7 equivalent

Totally Tweed! The preferred OEM tube of '50s-era Fender Tweed Champ and Deluxe amplifiers The Tungsol 6V6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps " plus heavier plate and grid materials. The result.. better mids and bottom while keeping the smooth top of the classic 6V6's. The Tungsol 6V6 breaks up evenly from low E to high up the neck. Blues players will LOVE these tubes for the way they sing!

Rated for more power than the standard 7581 (35W plate dissipation vs 30W plate dissipation).

Tung-Sol has reissued the rare 7189, a high fidelity audio specific variation on the EL84 tube. In addition to the increased fidelity, the 7189 features a higher maximum plate voltage rating of 400V. These tubes are great for both guitar and HiFi amplifiers and can be used in any EL84 or 6BQ5 position.

Tung Sol 7591A beam-power tube. Made in Russia.

Copy of the original type 3 Tung-Sol 6550 made in the 1960s. Triple getter, carbonized screen, and gold plated grid. The current production benchmark of the classic 6550.
Made in Saratov, Russia

Super-premium Octal Beam Tetrode, impervious to overload when used at parameters found in existing 6550/KT88/KT90 circuits. Plate dissipation of 60 watts and higher current handling capacity has allowed the design of new amplifiers which are unique, extremely powerful and stable.

Tung Sol 6L6G power pentode tube. Made in Russia. Large bottle type for the look and sound of 6L6 tubes used during the golden age of hi-fi in the 1940s and early 1950s. Uprated to 6L6GC specs for improved performance and reliability.

• Extremely musical and accurate sound stage
• Extra thick & heavy “Big Bulb” for vintage look and feel
• 5881 / KT66 equivalent