Twin Reverb Retube Set

6L6GC (x4)
12AX7 (x4)
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Customize your Twin Reverb (or clone) the way you want it with our collection of new old stock USA tubes!

RCA 12AX7A are typically the go to 12AX7 option for Twin Reverbs.

For best cleans use short plates. 

For best of both worlds use long plates.

All sets include:

2 - Free RCA 12AT7

4 - 6L6GC

4 - 12AX7

 

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Stock tube sets for vintage Fender amps and their clones. 

All sets come with one RCA: 12AX7, 6V6, and 5Y3GT

Customizable options available:


 

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What are the best tubes for Fender Amps? 

They have been behind countless classic tracks and dominated the market with their versatile range of electric guitar tones. From smooth jazz to hard rock, Fender amplifiers are always a sure bet for awesome guitar tone.

Yet wait, you know all this. You are reading this because you are already in love your Fender amp, you take it everywhere and you want it to perform to its absolute best.

Here is Fuzz Audio’s list (by era) of vintage valves that will help you get that extra 10% of warm tube goodness of out your Fender tone machine.

RCA is King, GE is Queen

When it comes to vintage Fender amps and really any classic USA guitar circuit, RCA is always the first brand that should come to mind. This is because for any given Fender amp made prior to 1965 there is an 80+% chance your amp originally came stock with RCA tubes.

Because Fender relied heavily on the use of RCA tubes up until about 1965, they should always be considered when upgrading tubes in a Fender amp or restoring an amp back to original condition.

However, that being said, other USA manufactures should not be overlooked.

Remember how we said, “80+% chance your amp originally came stock with RCA tubes?” Well, the other 15-20% would be found with GE tubes. GE 12AX7s in particular are a great budget valve to get your amp running optimally without burning a hole in your wallet.

The Best Tubes for Fender Amps by Era

Tweed Era (1948-1960) 

Single speaker tweed amps deserve long plate preamp tubes. If you play with lots of distortion, fuzz or like lots of warmth; black plates are by far the best tubes for tweed Fender amps.

Stock tubes for early tweed Fender amps:

RCA Black Plate Pre Amp Tubes
RCA 6V6GT (Smoked)
RCA 5Y3GT

Our optimal Tweed Champ set:

Black Plate 12AX7
RCA 6V6GT (smoked)
RCA or Tung-Sol 5Y3GT

Back and Brownface Era (1960-1967) 

As amps started to get bigger, tube plates became smaller to compensate for “noise floor” with the larger Fender amps of the 60’s.

If you have a blackface amp with one speaker, long plate preamp tubes are still the way to go.

On the other hand, if your amp has more than one speaker, and you want your amplifier to be quiet, you may want to look at tubes like the 12AX7A or 7025. Both RCA and GE have great versions of these tubes. For power tubes, hands down best performers are RCA black plates.

Stock tubes for Blackface Fender amps:

RCA/GE 12AX7A/7025 (Grey Short Plates)
RCA/GE 12AT7 (Grey Plate)
RCA Black Plate 6L6GC
RCA 6V6GTA (Grey Plate)

Our optimal Blackface Twin Reverb set:

4 RCA 7025
2 RCA 12AT7 Black Plate
4 RCA Black Plate 6L6GC

Silverface to Modern Era (1967 - Present) 

Early Silverface amps would have been found with the last batches of the classic RCA tubes of the Blackface Era. Yet by 1970 the glory days of RCA were over, and we see Fender start to plug in Sylvania/Philips Preamp tubes, along with GE pre and power tubes. These tubes are typically branded “Fender” and sound less warm than earlier versions.

Thus, in our opinion the best vacuum tubes for Fender amps were made pre 1970, and because of this, we are left with the options already mentioned if you are chasing legendary tone.

If you are trying to return your Silverface amp back to 100% stock components you would have several options, as Fender was inconsistent with the tubes they used in this era.

Stock tubes for early Silverface (1967-70):

RCA/GE 12AX7A or 7025
RCA/GE 6L6GC
RCA/GE 6V6GTA

Stock tubes for post 1970 Silverface:

Sylvania/Philips (USA) Preamp Tubes (Sometimes Fender Branded)
GE 12AX7A (Fender Branded)
Power tubes: USA or even JAPANESE

 

 

 

 

Need help deciding what tubes are best for you?

Use our plate cheat sheet and vacuum tube buyers guide to determine which tubes are best for you. Likewise, you are welcome to reach out to us directly at Support@FuzzAudio.com or by using our chat located on our shop page if you have further questions.

NOS vs. ANOS vs. Test NOS

These designations are strictly used to describe the cosmetic condition of our tubes. All tubes we sell test identically, come with 100% life and are guaranteed to work in your device!

If you are picky about owning an original box or wanting a specific logo please reach out to us before purchasing.

  1. NOS (New Old Stock) Tubes- are 100% brand new vintage tubes in mint cosmetic condition with show zero signs of use. You should expect a legible logo and clean straight pins. An original box is not guaranteed. 
  2. ANOS Tubes- otherwise known as “almost new old stock” tubes are basically new, but may show slight signs of use in cosmetic condition, such as a missing logo or slightly bent pins. An original box is possible but unlikely. 
  3. Test NOS Tubes- are used but still operating to specification with 100% life. These tubes are equal in function to NOS valves, yet they cost considerably less because they have cosmetic blemishes. If you plan to disappear your tubes into the back of an amplifier or do not care what the tubes look like, then this is cost effective choice. Blemishes and cosmetic imperfections do not affect tone…

Logos: Vintage tubes have a wide variety of logos printed on them. It is not uncommon to see a Mullard made tube with an RCA or GE logo, or a GE made tube with a Mullard logo. Your tube may come with a logo such are Heath Kit, Baldwin, Fisher, Hammond, Magnavox, Fender, Gibson, Silvertone, etc. but the true manufacturer of that tube will be correct to your order. If you are looking for a specific logo please reach out before purchase.

Testing Standards

Testing Standards

At Fuzz Audio:

  • We match all tubes for free!
  • All vintage tubes are guaranteed for one year.
  • All tubes are tested on a calibrated Hickok 539C, Amplitrex, Maxi-Matcher, or other industry standard tube analyzers.
  • Preamp tubes are matched by gain and mutual conductance (Gm)
  • Power tubes matched by mA and Gm
  • All tubes tested for microphonics and are guaranteed to work in your application.
  • If you require SUPER LOW noise tubes, please reach out. We will most likely meet your requirements for free.
  • Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you.

We guarantee NOS test scores, clean pins, tight matches, and ultimately that they work in your application or YOUR MONEY BACK!

Tubes in photos represent the tube you will receive. Getter construction or logo may differ. Logo may be partially missing or cleaned off. You may or may not receive a box. Tube type, manufacture, and NOS test quality will NOT change. If logos and original boxes are a deal breaker- please reach out before purchase we are always happy to accommodate.

Shipping details

1. General
Subject to stock availability. We try to maintain accurate stock counts on our
website but from time-to-time there may be a stock discrepancy and we will not
be able to fulfill all your items at time of purchase. In this instance, we will
fulfill the available products to you, and contact you about whether you would
prefer to await restocking of the backordered item or if you would prefer for us
to process a refund.

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This price will be the final price for shipping cost to the customer.

3. Returns
3.1 Return Due To Change Of Mind
Fuzz Audio will happily accept returns due to change of mind as long as a
request to return is received by us within 30 days of receipt of item and are
returned to us in original packaging, unused and in resellable condition.
Return shipping will be paid at the customers expense and will be required to
arrange their own shipping.
Once returns are received and accepted, refunds will be processed to store
credit for a future purchase. We will notify you once this has been completed
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(Fuzz Audio) will refund the value of the goods returned but will NOT refund the
value of any shipping paid.

3.2 Warranty Returns
Fuzz Audio will happily honor any valid warranty claims, provided a claim is
submitted within 90 days of receipt of items.
Customers will be required to pre-pay the return shipping, however we will
reimburse you upon successful warranty claim.
Upon return receipt of items for warranty claim, you can expect Fuzz Audio to
process your warranty claim within 7 days.
Once warranty claim is confirmed, you will receive the choice of:
(a) refund to your payment method
(b) a refund in store credit
(c) a replacement item sent to you (if stock is available)

4. Delivery Terms
4.1 Transit Time Domestically
In general, domestic shipments are in transit for 2 - 10 days. We ship packages Tuesday-Thursday so plan accordingly. 

4.2 Transit time Internationally
Generally, orders shipped internationally are in transit for 4 - 22 days. This
varies greatly depending on the courier you have selected. We are able to offer
a more specific estimate when you are choosing your courier at checkout.