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Mesa Boogie Replacement Valves / 6L6GC-TUNG SOL MESA SELECT AKA MESA 6L6GC STR 441
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Watford Valves have been supplying specially tested valves for Mesa Boogie amplifiers for over 25 years. To help you maintain the sound we have now put a picture of the original factory item next to the Mesa label item to help you identify the valves in your Mesa.
Mesa normally gave a separate STR number to each valve which would normally indicate a different factory. Recently Mesa have given the same STR numbering to valves from different factories. To aid your identification we have given the valve a type number, type 1 type 2 etc.
What makes WV Mesa Select valve ?
Our matching process as stringent if not more so with valves matched on plus-or-minus 2 mA of current. Just like Mesa, valves that will reduce power or not be within the range of your amps optimum performance will not make the grade. Just like all Harma output valves our Mesa select valves also undergo our own unique real world burst testing. The burst testing process involves a series of varying timed electrical signal bursts. This runs the valves under the same stress conditions that they will meet in your amplifier. We have spent over 25 years helping Mesa owners maintain their amps factory sound without compromise on testing and selection.
The Mesa 6L6GC STR 441 is the Tungsol 6L6GC STR which Mesa source from the Reflector/Sovtek factory in Russia.Mesa normally gave a separate STR number to each valve which would normally indicate a different factory. Recently Mesa have given the same STR numbering to valves from different factories. To aid your identification we have given the valve a type number, type 1 type 2 etc.
What makes WV Mesa Select valve ?
Our matching process as stringent if not more so with valves matched on plus-or-minus 2 mA of current. Just like Mesa, valves that will reduce power or not be within the range of your amps optimum performance will not make the grade. Just like all Harma output valves our Mesa select valves also undergo our own unique real world burst testing. The burst testing process involves a series of varying timed electrical signal bursts. This runs the valves under the same stress conditions that they will meet in your amplifier. We have spent over 25 years helping Mesa owners maintain their amps factory sound without compromise on testing and selection.
This valve can be identified by the anode plate which has 2 slatted holes in each side of the plate. Clear top with single side getter and round mica top and bottom with 4 support clips.
So here you are buying a selected Tungsol 6L6GC STR which is not branded Mesa Boogie but has the original Tungsol markings selected by us.
We have been supplying specially selected valves for Mesa Boogie for over 25 years and have a huge library of their original factory source and test specifications.
To help you identify your valve we have put a picture of the Mesa valve against the Factory item. So when order a Tungsol 6L6GC STR Mesa Select AKA Mesa 6L6GC STR 441 you will receive a Tungsol branded 6L6GC tested and specially selected to work perfectly in your Mesa Boogie.
Watford Valves Mesa select valves undergo our own unique real world burst testing. The burst testing process involves a series of varying timed electrical signal bursts. This runs the valves under the same stress conditions that they will meet in your amplifier. All out put valves are then dual matched by us on current and gain. This will ensure that you get the best selected valves available
Mesa Boogie says
The STR 441 is an exceptional vintage voiced 6L6 with superb low end, neatly tucked mids and an exceptionally smooth, tapered top-end for a warmer, richer and sweeter tone. They help provide the Treble and Presence Controls with an extended usable range without adding unwanted, detached buzz ,sizzle or harshness. They are now standard in our Mark V and Lone Star amplifiers.
Watford Valves says
Our Tungsol 6L6GC STR Mesa Select supplies the same feel, same tonal quality, same performance as the original and is for those of you who want that vintage voiced sound of the 6L6GC STR 441.
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