Got my JCM800 back today.Cap job retube and bias.My tech did a great job it sounded great before but now it sounds Incredible!!!A big thanks to Marty for all his advice on what tubes to go with also!!!
My tech has it now Marty.I went with all the tubes you said and he is doing a cap job on it as well.As soon as I get it back I will let you know how it sounds,I'm sure I will be one happy camper!!Thanks again for all your help!
Found an old school vintage amp tech close to me that it is going to tomorrow.Cap job change out all tubes and bias and make sure everything else is up to par $125.00.Best part is he has over 40 years experience and his forte is vintage amps.
I have the same exact amp same year and it is a monster!!950 is a good price too.The one you are looking at looks like it is mint just like mine and I would never sell mine for 950!!
Hey guys.Looking to see what is the going rate around some of you guys for a cap job.I just got a price on a retube and bias(I am supplying the tubes)along with replacing the filter caps and bias filters on my JCM800 2203 and the price he gave me was $400.Sounded high to me just looking for some...
TAD EL34B STR's?Is TAD the brand?I know someone selling a matched quad of Ruby EL34B STR's what are your thoughts on those?Any idea where I can get the preamp tubes you suggested?
Hi Marty.I have a 1988 JCM800 2203 100watt head.I bought this with the matching cab off of the original owner in 1992.It has only ever had 1 tube change ever(original owner had it done)and has Groove Tubes in it now.I am not sure if the pre amp tubes are the original ones as I do not know how to...