Bugera 1960 - Pimp My Plexi - FAQ on Attenuators & PULLING TUBES!

[@Echo-m1p]

Great pulling tubes tip! I do that on my JCM 800 so I can get some of that beautiful cracking overdrive at lower vol. Great job camera man! Cheers

[@caskettheclown]

thank you tone king, your video's are very knowledgeable and the fact that your not paid by companies is the reason i watch.

[@EL34]

i love your videos. the type of tips a guitarist can actually use!

[@fundemun2]

This is my fave so far of TTK vids! Awesome info, keep it coming! TTK RAWKS!

[@PadraicPlaugher]

hey tone king! great informative video. I got one additional tip that you may not know: try not to handle the tubes with your bare hands! The oils on your fingers will cause the tubes to burn hotter where you touched them0causing quicker tube death!

[@donmcdonald4874]

Incredibly under appreciated amp! Excellent video and cameraman!

[@Hue_Nery]

Okay. Tips. Make sure you let the amp discharge for a full minute at least once you have turned it off. The circuitry in an amp has enough capacitance to hold a charge large enough to hurt you or possibly kill you. Turn it off. Let it discharge and unplug it before you start fiddling.

[@10strings22]

Thank you Tone King for your subject regarding pulling tubes. This has been a very insightful. Thanks again and keep the good videos comming.....

[@GUITARIST2712]

Hi, i just had a few things to point out.. If you have a THD Hot Plate attenuator, what is the point of pulling the two tubes. Sure you get breakup at lower volumes, but that doesn't matter because you have a power attenuator. You don't need the breakup at lower volumes. When you pull tubes, you can lose some headroom and punch that you would normally get with all four tubes. You should make a video showing this amp, on the same settings with the Hot Plate and four tubes. It'll sound much better

[@sega62s]

I think it's even better to unplug the amp before doing tube change. Nice Video, sounds great, keep it up!

[@wolfman109h]

@bluetseel it reduces the "speaker volume" so that you can run your amp at full volume for maximum power and tube saturation, wuthout having your ears bleeding :) It's a good thing if you have cranky neighbours I hope I explained it right.

[@gtarmn75]

I run a podhd500 in the fx loop of mine and it makes a great master volume. If you buy new jj e34l tubes this amp sounds a lot better it tames the highs and tightens the low end and gives you more headroom.

[@SilverSkyline92]

your son looks alot like you, and this vid has some helpful knowledge

[@gary97209]

Would like to see in-depth demo/review of the Bugera V5.

[@MrORLY]

Glad to see that lovely ibanez in a video TK. When's the next live chat?

[@c32linder]

I had to pull the tubes outta mine cuz even in a decent size room (church sanctuary) it felt like I was racing a trans am big block V8 on a go kart track. Dropping the watts made it much more manageable for me and I actually thought the tone sounded better. Perhaps one of the tubes I pulled was not good? I dunno, but this is what worked for me.

[@bondman00794]

does it have to be ear blowing loud to get the beauty of the overdrive?

[@djematrix]

HI TK I have been going over all your vid's on the Bugera heads and I;m torn between the 1990 and the 1960...My question is ..by jumping the channels on the 1960 is that the same as the MOD you disguss in the Vid where you explan the Randy Rhoades mod and Gain casscaded?

[@DivorcedFL]

Great demo big guy, sounds sweet when you crank it!!

[@berlines]

Great! Work properly Bugera trirec pulling tubes?

[@themodernguitarist]

Oh, you're right, I misread. Thought it was a tube power amp. Thanks for clarifying that.

[@rajoconnor]

Does the attenuator act as a load to the AMP? if so you need to pay close attention to the impedance of the attenuator.

[@AB-80X]

You should use the 4 ohm. It's very simple. When you pull tubes, use half the ohm output. So in your case with a 8 ohm cab, run the 4 ohm output. Basically the amp is seeing 8 ohms on the 4 ohm output, contrary to a bridged amp, that sees half. Hope it makes sense. Don't think too much about it, just remember to run half your cab ohm on the output.

[@DanielCamposLuce]

Hi!! You run a very nice channel! I got a doubt: How do I pull out the tubes on Hiwatt Hi Gain 100 Head? is it possible? witch tubes should I pull? Will change the output ohms also? thanks a lot!

[@squeakyproductions]

Excellent video!!

[@donmcdonald4874]

I also have the original 120 watt amp. The tube pulling makes sense. These are not labeled infinium, so do we have to bias the tubes?

[@NewfStimpson]

@substerling07 Lemmy uses a Marshall JMP Superbass II w/stack and sets his EQ in a reverse smiley face (dimed mids and reduced lows and highs). Don't forget to set your vocal mike way high too for that total Lemmy vibe LOL.

[@LordOfThisWorld74]

What do you think of it??? durable??? and do the are the 2 gain channels good for Lead/Rhythm switching?? you know, keep one volume down, one up for leads

[@donmcdonald4874]

What speaker cables do you recommend? Is there that much difference?

[@themodernguitarist]

Ah, alright. Also, one more question about the Hotplate. How would the work on hybrid amps like the Randall G3 series?

[@caskettheclown]

nice! i love mesa's as well but a good marshall is amazing

[@georyans]

I would like your opinion I noticed in this video you had a peavy windsor in the background I have this amp and want to trade for either a Bugera 1990 or 1960. I have a v22 and love it The peavy is always thin sounding in the bass end and hopefully the 1990 or 1960 will be better. I would like your thoughts

[@davidure09]

whats the difference between the more expensive attenuators like Ultimate attenuator and cheaper ones like this one or webber mass? do the cheaper ones suck your tone ?

[@MeanGreenMovies]

how loud can the cleans get before breaking up? im thinking up to Whole Lotta Love type of "clean". and what OD pedal suits this the best? or is it just personal choice?

[@Th3SundanceKid]

another great review of yours i stumbled upon mr. toneking! thats a subscription from me!

[@RoyvanRikken]

Can you tell me what the costs are of that or another attenuator. And what do you think is a better bedroom amp ? A 1990 or a 6260 / 6262. ?

[@5150stephen]

does the bias control have to be adjusted when the tubes are pulled out ?

[@MrCooterbruzer]

youre a cool guy Tone King!

[@peteshredder]

Yeah but whats gonna happen when your using an 8 ohm attenuator with a 4 ohm amp? Would it just affect sound/volume, or be like running a 4 ohm head into an 8 ohm cab? Or does it not do anything really at all?

[@chiiitmeng]

If you pull two tubes, how many watts are you left with? Also, the master volume in the back. Doesn't it act like a antenuator already? Can you still conserve your ears and still have all the gain with the master volume?

[@BrandonGaetaMusic]

is this amp multichannel or gain just comes in when you crank it? if there is any type if clean/dirty on a different channel can you footswitch it? Im looking for a cheap tube amp to run my new rack through and i think this might be the one

[@paulvandijk2204]

hahahahahaha, your cameraman rocks!

[@uva2323]

If for example i use an equalizer pedal ca i create a 2nd channel? or will it change the tone?

[@themodernguitarist]

I'm guessing you're starting to get into the Bugera's? Or you don't want to risk damaging your Marshall?

[@meanstreetman22]

Have you had any reliability issues with either of your Bugeras? I have read many reviews where people complain of their amp breaking very quickly and have held back on purchasing one as I am worried that when I buy it it will immediately break on me.

[@yugijan2196]

What sounds better...this or the peavey Windsor!?

[@johnstarsh]

When are you doing another live show

[@jimmyp73]

hi toneking with a marshall 1987x 50w plexi and a 4x12 cabinet could i play ar bedrroom volumes with the hot plate

[@DrakeBergman]

Can I do the pulling tubes technique with a Peavey Valveking? Some say no, some say yes, but when I tried it, nothing happend? Can you elaborate?

[@uva2323]

here is a very good question TTK please answer, i need a 2 chanel amp, but i dont seem to find a plexi with 2 chanels. what should i do? How can i create a 2 chanel amp from a one chanel amp, without mod.

[@TheDistortionist]

You can actually pull tubes out of an amp to lower the wattage? I've never heard of that.

[@ssolo8]

Hey Mr T. King! So..... If I'm running the head at 4 ohms, into a 4 ohm cabinet... I guess I can't pull any tubes (Cuz there's no 2 ohm setting:/)

[@GoudVis56667]

can you pull the power tubes yourself? 150W is a bit too much so i wanna pull 2 out

[@5150stephen]

i have a pdf document from bugera amps about the 1960 pullin tubes doesnt void the warranty

[@originalskankster131]

haha, yeah. i'll buy one eventually and run it stereo with my 900, but until then, the 900 alone is more than enough.

[@elbenaso]

Peace and rock on!!! Good job!! dudes and thanks for the tips

[@Petrucciisgod123]

Guess I was going on the word of an amp tech I know. Good to know then Hueseph!

[@LordOfThisWorld74]

Cool man, i want a bugera!! you should get a 333XL :)

[@jharri1]

Yes you can!

[@Emet.V]

But what about solidstate amps I have a raven RG100 head and 4X12 cab?

[@kimasylvester]

do you need to rebiasing your amp after your pulling tubes.

[@Redoubt9000]

mmm I'm a tubnub, but I thought you had to match ohm levels? if you're undercutting the source as far as ohms go, it's no big deal or..?

[@James57AOL]

Are there in concern issues with the effect on the amp when pulling tubes

[@themodernguitarist]

I read that transistor amplifiers can damage attenuators.

[@superreverbfreak]

are attenuators all the same pretty much? will they work on a fender super reverb?? i cant play passed 3 at a venue and still get complaints sometimes of being to loud but i dont have the money right now for another amp....unless i wanted to buy a line 6....which makes me sick to my stomach haha anyways pls lemme know thx!

[@edubchrist]

can you just pull one tube or do have to do pull two at a time?

[@moser8]

is that carvin head with the vintage writing an x100b?

[@blackmore56]

@lmsjr Classic Reply. You're a comedian. As well as a great reviewer. Keep it up.

[@akaboo69]

thank you TTK

[@NiklikesNirvana]

is this amp good for sound like slash's one ? ( iknow that 1990 is better , but in my store there isn't any )

[@themodernguitarist]

Yeah, I don't wanna miss it this time! :(

[@FingerLickinGravy67]

alright, why do you gotta have the amp's spkr outs set to 4ohm?

[@bluesboydude]

hey what is that purple think on the top?

[@carrierpidgeon07]

I'm a little confused with the ohms part. Can anyone help me? I have a mesa triple rectifier and I want to take out 4 tubes to make it into 50 watts for playing in smaller spaces. What would that change my ohm's into plugging it into my cab?

[@gitaard]

can i use it in my room and on stage?

[@stymye]

also make sure to use a good heavy speaker cable for the attenuator(with 2 solid wires)...don't use a guitar cable(shield with central wire) !!

[@tedc6694]

So cute at that age!

[@Simo573c]

about pulling tubes.. I've learnt that there's only a 3 decibel difference on 50- and 100 watt amps. is that correct? ( :

[@hipidude12]

im getting this ampm and im going to use a vox tonelab do i have to use an attenuator?

[@Dimefan91]

lol the little camera man is adorable

[@jaiknkayla]

do you have any thoughts on the tube amp volume boxes?

[@h3at32]

can u do this with a 50WATT amp? that has 4 el84s and 4 12ax7s

[@ThomasL]

Nice video TTK :D .

[@5150stephen]

@h3at32 50w is the magic number, just roll down the master volume a bit

[@gorillazfan1000]

can you pull tubes with a combo amp?

[@FrankBottazzo]

isn't there some issue with the bias?

[@pastorkev777]

Could I pull 2 tubes from my crate vintage club 30 that has 4 el84's? -PK

[@maxwellcarpenter10]

Im trying to get a good crunch out of this amp but cant i can get clean and distortion but not inbetween

[@1234Sebster]

Can you do a cover of the song crazy train with that amp for me please ?

[@Tolbiny]

How much gear have you got man?!!!!.....

[@redbird963]

good question

[@hihowareyouitsme]

hey TTK do I have to re-bias the amp after pulling 2 tubes?

[@CraigSansum]

camera man is awesome :)

[@evanwelch3235]

whats the difference between using an attenuator or a volume pedal in the effects loop? dont they do the same thing

[@cast390]

Not even close.Think of the attenuator as a volume control for your speaker cab.So you can crank the amp as louid as you want,get all the rich saturation and harmonics from the amp being push hard, then the attenuator lowers the volume of the speaker,while still being about to retain your tone.

[@tanthalis77]

is this before you have the tone lounge ?

[@originalskankster131]

nah, the 900s got discontinued. as far as i know, they were only made during the 90s. i love mine, and i couldn't imagine playing any other head (except for maybe a mesa triple rec :P) i never use distortion pedals, so an amp's gain is super important to me, and this amp has incredible gain. the very popular JCM 800s were upgraded in the late 80s/early 90s and given more gain. it became the JCM 900. the clean is amazing, and the gain can get very heavy, but also has good crunch. get it dude, hah

[@silvakevin1]

you could roast marshmallows on those tubes kid!! just kidding, goodjob cameraman.

[@themodernguitarist]

Yeah, I watch the video on KZbin, learned a lot from it xP. But I already knew some stuff about the Ibanez Roadster... Wikipedia and Google FTW. :D

[@svenzia]

good video

[@MrORLY]

It was awesome :)