just wondering what you guys would put

JJ tubes from Bob at Eurotubes. Did wonders for my 1970 SFSR.

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I would seek out some nos 7025 tubes. They aren't that expensive, and they are what the amp originally came with. Compared to a 12ax7, they are much quieter with more treble bite.

I suggest 5751s. Sovtek make one and then there's NOS GE's. They are about 60% of the gain of an ax7 and give the amp a great chime and clarity.

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For more dirt, try a 12ax7 in the phase inverter spot. For less gain and a nice brown sound, try a GE green label 5751.

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Hendrix, call lord valve man. I got my tubes this week and I swear, he knows his shit, my 68 deluxe sounds amazing now. I hate chinese tubes, I told LV this, but, I decided that he sees and sells alot more tubes in a day than I use in 3 years, so I went with his suggestions. Chinese NOS grey plates with philips and mullard at7s(has 2 in a deluxe)

I'm sure he'll set you up with the grey plates or the silver specials. they are great tubes.