Hello Stratmauler; with the 12au's in v1 and v2 I get a smooth blues type overdrive when body is at 10 and detail is at 8. In the high dynamic range I have to lower the master volume some what to get a more saturated OD. I doubt that it would work for shred or over the top metal. I have not tried to...

Please take note that Naptha is toxic, is a known carcinogen and should be used sparingly. I have always wondered why people look at the gloss finish as the problem. A clean neck will always create less friction than a dirty one. What you suggest works fine. However sweat from hands can often be the...

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Actually I did find a smoother overdrive sound with Mullard in my JTM60. I also really liked GE. I had Tungsram for 12ax7's. One of the best 12ax7's I ever had. In the 80's and 90's you could still get them for a reasonable price. Since then prices have skyrocketed. Although I do find that the quali...

Yes I am currently using JJ tesla. so far so good. I would like to get my hands on some NOS Mullards but they are costly.

Hello, once you get your amp working properly you may try the 12au7 swap as I mentioned in my first post. There is no risk to the amp and you can get a great driving sound at a reasonable volume. It might not work for metal or shred, but that could be fixed with an overdrive effect.

Good luck

Hello everyone, first post. I have had my 2266c for just over six months. I play mostly blues, classic rock and some jazz. One of the best amps I have ever owned. I have had Marshall, Fender and Traynor in the past and have been playing guitar for fifty years now. I find the vintage modern to be rea...