Stocking Up on Tubes?

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GeorgeAb

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Stocking Up on Tubes?
« on: 5 Mar 2022, 03:04 am »
Just bought a back up set of Electro Harmonix tubes. Will be interesting to see if there will be an upcoming tube shortage with Russia sanctions. JJ Electronic are out of Slovakia so they will be available, but as far as I know for 6922's other than NOS that is it. Anyone else stocking up?

Here is a link to verified charities supporting Ukraine relief efforts. https://heavy.com/news/help-ukraine-verified-charities-aid-relief-gofundme/

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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #1 on: 5 Mar 2022, 03:16 am »
If you need 6C33, GM70, 6H6P, 6N1P, 6N2P, 6H8C, 6H9C etc please PM me.


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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #4 on: 13 Mar 2022, 10:34 pm »
Still plenty from China....

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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #6 on: 16 Mar 2022, 02:56 am »
Still plenty from China....
f you need 6C33, GM70, 6H6P, 6N1P, 6N2P, 6H8C, 6H9C etc please PM me.
These tubes are not sold in China and if was aint no more cheap.

I.Greyhound Fan

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #7 on: 16 Mar 2022, 04:13 am »
I just bought a matched pair of 6H30's to have as a backup for my BAT preamp.  It uses 8 of them.  I may buy more.

Tom Bombadil

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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #8 on: 16 Mar 2022, 05:23 am »
Don't know how many they have in stock, but The Tube Store and Viva Tubes have both stopped taking online orders.  Tube Depot seems to have almost nothing available.   Also Nesstone is out of several types. 

They are not just out of Russian tubes, but JJ and most Chinese too.

Perhaps after they have a chance to fulfill orders they can reopen ordering.

No problem for me, I have sufficient to meet my needs for at least 10 years.


rich121

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #9 on: 16 Mar 2022, 05:59 am »

Markhh2

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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #10 on: 17 Mar 2022, 11:05 am »
At this point it’s unconscionable  to buy anything from Russia.  Any money that enters the country only supports the Putin regime and extends the suffering In Ukraine. 

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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #11 on: 17 Mar 2022, 11:50 am »
How are the JJ 6550s?
Anybody tried them?

Wayner

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #12 on: 17 Mar 2022, 12:26 pm »
Let the hoarding begin.

Tyson

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #13 on: 17 Mar 2022, 03:09 pm »
Let the hoarding begin.

Already done - my tube stash is ridiculous at this point.

rich121

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« Reply #14 on: 17 Mar 2022, 08:36 pm »
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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #15 on: 17 Mar 2022, 08:45 pm »
Things are news worthy (in the U.S.) for these reasons :
1. The event negatively affects the U.S.
2. The event has shock / scare factor.
3. All the above.

Anyway...this thread is about tube availability and current world events affecting supply. It's best to keep politically light here and not go down a rabbit hole. In fact, it is a forum rule. There are plenty of places all over the internet to deep dive into political chat. :thumb:

Loki57

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #16 on: 17 Mar 2022, 09:40 pm »
+1

OldNick

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #17 on: 17 Mar 2022, 10:06 pm »
How are the JJ 6550s?
Anybody tried them?

I use them.  I swore off the Russian stuff a few years back.  The JJ 6550 has been pretty reliable for me, and longer life than the TS. .I regret nothing  :D

Freo-1

Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #18 on: 18 Mar 2022, 04:25 am »
My favorite 6550 is the GE 6550A. That tube can take a fair bit of abuse and still perform.  Has a great sound to it as well.    Too bad they are. $$$$ 




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Re: Stocking Up on Tubes?
« Reply #19 on: 5 May 2022, 10:45 am »
Did a little bit of stocking up with some more Sylvania 12AU7s coming from a private party and some new Sovtek 6H30Ps coming from a seller on Reverb. 
When the normal tube vendors sell out look to the guitar guys.