Tube amps actually do sound significantly different when overdriven. I’ve been trying to achieve that sound using silicon and/or digital audio processing on and off for years.

This tube is basically an 807 with a 12 volt filament. I built an inexpensive single-ended amp with a 6SL7 driving a 1625 (housed in wood salvaged from…

Best tube amps: Our top picks. Some might pooh-pooh the tube amplifier as being a one-trick pony, but that’s baloney. The Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII 6L6 will…

It’s not every day we see the results of someone putting their own spin on a vintage tube amp, but that’s exactly what [lens42] did in creating the…

If you ever wanted to build your own tube amplifier but you were intimidated by working with high voltages, [Marcel]’s low-voltage tube amp design might spark your interest….

With new-and-improved circuitry, a smoother spring reverb, and some tasty aesthetic touches, the Blues Junior is celebrating its birthday in style …

Featuring quadruple-coil active pickups and 38 frets, the guitar is unlike any other, and not all amps were ready for its power …

To avoid overdriving the amplifier for louder volume listening, it is probably advisable to consider higher efficiency speakers in the 93 dB or greater range. With the warmer…

You might have heard a lot about the magic of NOS tubes. Here we dig into the subject, debunk some myths, and offer players something to think about…